Bellringer What is the National Bird of The United States? Why do you think it was chosen? What other birds do you think might have been considered?
Bellringer What is the National Bird of The United States? The Bald Eagle Why do you think it was chosen? It represents long life, strength, and majesty. It was also believed at the time to exist only on this continent What other birds do you think might have been considered?
The Turkey? I wish that the bald eagle had not been chosen as the representative of our country, he is a bird of bad moral character, he does not get his living honestly, you may have seen him perched on some dead tree, where, too lazy to fish for himself, he watches the labor of the fishing-hawk, and when that diligent bird has at length taken a fish, and is bearing it to its nest for the support of his mate and young ones, the bald eagle pursues him and takes it from him.... Besides he is a rank coward; the little kingbird, not bigger than a sparrow attacks him boldly and drives him out of the district. He is therefore by no means a proper emblem for the brave and honest. . . of America.. . . For a truth, the turkey is in comparison a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America . . . a bird of courage, and would not hesitate to attack a grenadier of the British guards, who should presume to invade his farmyard with a red coat on.
Clear Target To understand that Kentucky is a unique but integral part of the United States.
What is the State bird of Kentucky?
What is the State bird of Kentucky? The Cardinal What do you think the Cardinal represents? Why do you think the Cardinal was chosen? The Cardinal is said to represent Christmas, the blood of Christ, death, vitality, perseverance, strength, and passion
What is the State Tree?
What is the State Tree? The Tulip Poplar Beat out the Kentucky Coffee (which was the State tree for some time), catalpa, and sycamore Fast growing and adaptive Strong connection to early history (building, boats, and mining)
What is the State song?
What is the State song? My Old Kentucky Home Written by Stephen Collins Foster Lyrics changed in 1986 Rep. Carl Hines spearheaded efforts
State Fish
State Fish Spotted Bass Also called the Kentucky Bass Subspecies of the Small Mouth
State Mineral
State Mineral Coal Extremely important to Kentucky One of three biggest producers in U.S. Two areas where coal is mined? Burned for energy Technically coal is a rock, not a mineral, but it is taxed as a mineral
Other symbols State flower Insect Butterfly Gemstone motto
Other symbols State flower-goldenrod Insect-honeybee Butterfly-viceroy Gemstone-freshwater pearl Motto-united we stand, divided we fall
Assignment With your partner, discuss possible symbols for a State of your own creation and explain. You must include at least seven symbols Don’t forget the Flag and Motto