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Texas State Flag “The Lone Star State” "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

Map of Texas

State Flower Bluebonnet

Texas Animals Texas Longhorn Bevo Texas Bird Mockingbird

Important Places State Capital Austin Alamo San Antonio

Fun Places to See Johnson Space Center Houston Palo Duro Canyon “Grand Canyon of Texas” South of Amarillo

State Song “Texas Our Texas” By: William J. Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty State! Texas, our Texas! So wonderful so great! Boldest and grandest, Withstanding ev'ry test; O Empire wide and glorious, You stand supremely blest. [Refrain] God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong, That you may grow in power and worth, Thro'out the ages long. Texas, O Texas! Your freeborn single star, Sends out its radiance to nations near and far. Emblem of freedom! It sets our hearts aglow, With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo. [Refrain] Texas, dear Texas! From tyrant grip now free, Shines forth in splendor your star of destiny! Mother of heroes! We come your children true, Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you. [Refrain]

Facts About Texas Capital City: Austin Statehood: December 29, 1845 (28th) Population: 20,044,141 Nickname: Lone Star State Motto: Friendship Origin of State Name: Based on a word used by Caddo Indians meaning "friends" Counties: 254 Largest Cities: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, El Paso, Austin Border States: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma Land Area: 262,015 sq. mi.; 2nd largest Highest Point: Guadalupe Peak, 8,749 ft Lowest Point: Gulf of Mexico, sea level State Bird: Mockingbird State Flower: Bluebonnet (lupinus) State Tree: Pecan (carya illinoensis) State Song: Texas, Our Texas State Web Site: State Mammal (Large) : Texas Longhorn State Mammal (Small): Armadillo State Reptile: Horned Lizard State Flying Mammal: Mexican Free-tailed Bat State Plant: Prickly Pear Cactus State Grass: Sideoats Grama State Ship: Battleship Texas State Folk Dance: Square Dance State Fruit: Texas Red Grapefruit State Gemstone cut: The Lone Star Cut State Stone: Petrified Palmwood State Seashell: Lightning Whelk State Dish: Chili State Pepper: Jalapeno State Fish: Guadalupe Bass State Insect: Monarch Butterfly Longest State River: Rio Grande (1270 miles)

Questions Unit ?s - What is the capital of Texas? - Why is Texas called the “Lone Star State” ? - What historical landmark represents the Battle of the Alamo? - What is the Grand Canyon of Texas? Essential ?s - What are some facts about Texas that you have learned? - What was your favorite part of this lesson? - What science has Texas contributed to?

TEKS § Social Studies, Grade 2 (b) Knowledge and skills (1) History. The student understands the historical significance of landmarks and celebrations in the community, state, and nation. The student is expected to: (B) identify and explain the significance of various community, state, and national landmarks such as the county courthouse and state and national capitol buildings. (5) Geography. The student uses simple geographic tools such as maps, globes, and photographs. The student is expected to: (A) use symbols, find locations, and determine directions on maps and globes (11) Government. The student understands the purpose of governments. The student is expected to: (B) identify some governmental services in the community such as libraries, schools, and parks and explain their value to the community (15) Culture. The student understands the significance of works of art in the local community. The student is expected to: (A) identify selected stories, poems, statues, paintings, and other examples of the local cultural heritage; and (B) explain the significance of selected stories, poems, statues, paintings, and other examples of the local cultural heritage.

References Facts about Texas State Song State Flag State Map Bluebonnets blog.everafterimages.com Longhorn Mockingbird Capital Alamo Johnson Space Center plichta-travels.blogspot.com Palo Duro Canyon TEKS