1. Social Studies Weekly #1
Florida State Symbols

2. Our State Symbols Florida’s State Flag Official flag since 1900
Many flags have flown over Florida
Includes Seal of Florida and two long, red bars

3. Our State Symbols Our State Seal Created in 1868, changed in 1985
Can you see the differences in the two seals?

4. Our State Symbols Our State Drink (1967) Our State Song (1935)
Orange juice
Our State Song (1935)
“Old Folk at Home” or “Suwanee” by Stephen Foster Stephen Foster
Let's Listen

5. Our State Symbols Our State Animals
Official state animal= Florida panther
State reptile= alligator
State marine mammals= manatee and dolphin
State fish= largemouth bass and the Atlantic sailfish
State bird= mockingbird

6. Our State Symbols
State Flower- Orange blossom
State tree- sabal palm