Interactive Book Age Range: 4th grade Disability to Overcome: LD, Visual Impairments, Hearing Impairments Intended Use Where: History Class When: Nebraska State History How: For Review; and Learning material for the first time.

Nebraska History Jenifer Darling- Duden Fall 2010

Vocabulary: Native - someone or something associated to a specific place by birth or origin State Symbol - objects or places that represent various qualities and strengths of the state Legislature – Branch of government that makes laws Law- Rules Declared- To make known formally or officially Hardy- Capable of surviving unfavorable conditions Pollen- the powder inside a flower which fertilizes other flowers

State Information Residents: Nebraskan Motto: Equality before the law Organized as territory: May 30, 1854 Became a state: March 1, 1867 Capital: Lincoln

State Symbols Origin of name- From an Oto Indian word meaning “flat water” 10 Largest cities: Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings, Fremont, North Platte, Norfolk, Columbus Land area: 76,872 sq mi

State Song- “Beautiful Nebraska”

State Tree- Cottonwood The cottonwood tree is a Nebraska native. It is found throughout the state but grows best near rivers and streams. A fully grown tree may be eighty feet tall. White fibers that look like cotton are attached to the seeds. Spring breezes can blow the cottony seeds for miles.

State Bird- Western Meadowlark The Western Meadowlark was chosen as the state bird by the legislature in It was a popular choice because the meadowlark helps control harmful insects and has such a beautiful song. It is found throughout the state but does prefer grasslands and open fields.

State Mammal- Whitetail Deer

Nickname- Cornhusker State; Beef State

State Insect- Honeybee School children from Auburn suggested the honeybee as the Nebraska State insect. In 1975 Governor J. James Exon signed a law that made it official. Honeybees were brought to this continent in the seventeenth century by the first settlers from Europe.

State Fish- Channel Catfish

State Flower- Golden Rod Goldenrod was declared the state flower in This hardy plant grows throughout Nebraska and is a native of the state. The bright yellow flowers bloom in the fall. The pollen from the blossoms does not cause hay fever.

Time For Review The state flower is? Blue Bonnet Golden Rod Sunflower

Time For Review The State Tree is? Cottonwood Weeping Willow Oak

Time For Review The state insect is? Meadow Lark Beautiful Nebraska Honey Bee