1. “The Last Frontier” About the Flag Famous Alaskans State Symbols The Governor Click one of the pictures to find out more. Alaska Map Resources Made By

2. Famous Alaskans Aleksandr Baranov trader, public official Benny Benson designed state flag at age 13 Ray Mala actor Sydney Lawrence painter Carl Ben Eielson pioneer pilot William A. Egan first state governor Sarah Palin current Alaska governor Famous Alaskans HOME BUTTON

3. The Flag Alaska accepted this as their flag in 1959. The blue background stands for the sky, the sea, lakes, and Alaska’s well known wildflowers. The seven little gold stars stand for the constellation Ursa Major, or the Big Dipper. The large gold star stands for the North star for being the northern state. Now Alaska’s flag was designed by a 13 year old Native American boy, Benny Benson in 1926. He received a 1000-scholorship and a watch for his entry in the contest. HOME BUTTON

4. Alaska Symbols State Fish= King Salmon State Sport= Dog Mushing State Mineral= Gold State Mammal= Moose State Gem= Jade State Flower= Froget-me-not Marine Mammal= Bowhead Whale HOME BUTTON

5. Governor of Alaska Is Sarah Palin. Took office December 4 th 2006, as the 11 th governor of office for Alaska. Was the first women to hold office in Alaska. Her top priorities have been resource development, education and workforce development, public health and safety, and transportation and infrastructure development. Is married to Todd Palin with children – Track, Bristol, Willow, Piper and Trig. HOME BUTTON Take to map

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7. Resources http://www.50states.com http://www.gov.state.ak.us/bio.html http://www.hongluck.org/images/cymbols.jpg http://www.gov.state.ak.us/ HOME BUTTON