Missouri’s State SymbolsMissouri’s State SymbolsCreated by Mrs. Routh’s ClassCreated by Mrs. Routh’s Class

2008-20092008-2009

The State SealThe State Seal

The state seal was The state seal was approved January 11, approved January 11, 1822. 1822.

The symbols all have The symbols all have a special meaning.a special meaning.

The seal is used on The seal is used on important important government papers.government papers.

By NathanBy Nathan

State Animal by AronState Animal by Aron

On May 31, 1995 the On May 31, 1995 the mule was chosen to mule was chosen to be the state animal.be the state animal.

It is known as a It is known as a strong animal.strong animal.

For many years, For many years, Missouri was the Missouri was the state that raised the state that raised the most mules. most mules.

State Flag by SamuelState Flag by Samuel The flag was The flag was

made by Marie made by Marie Elizabeth Oliver.Elizabeth Oliver.

It was approved It was approved as a state as a state symbol on March symbol on March 22, 1913.22, 1913.

The state seal is The state seal is in the middle of in the middle of the flag.the flag.

The State MineralThe State Mineral

This mineral was This mineral was named on July 21, named on July 21, 1967. 1967.

It is dark in color.It is dark in color. It is mined in It is mined in

many different many different countries. countries.

The mineral’s The mineral’s name is Galena. name is Galena.

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State TreeState TreeBy KelsieBy Kelsie

The Dogwood tree The Dogwood tree became our state became our state tree on June 20, tree on June 20, 1955.1955.

In the spring the In the spring the tree blooms pink tree blooms pink or white flowers.or white flowers.

In the fall the tree In the fall the tree grows red fruit.grows red fruit.

Missouri DayMissouri Day

Missouri Day first Missouri Day first began March 22, began March 22, 1915. The date is the 1915. The date is the third Wednesday in third Wednesday in October. Missouri Day October. Missouri Day is a time for schools is a time for schools to honor the state to honor the state and for the people of and for the people of the state to celebrate the state to celebrate the achievements of the achievements of all Missourians.all Missourians.

By: MichelleBy: Michelle

State dinosaurState dinosaur

By JacobBy Jacob The The Hypsibema Hypsibema missouriensemissouriense is a is a "duck-billed" "duck-billed" dinosaur. dinosaur.

It became the It became the official dinosaur official dinosaur on July 9, 2004. on July 9, 2004.

It ate plants and It ate plants and had over 1,000 had over 1,000 teeth.teeth.

The State NutThe State NutBy: KatieBy: Katie

The eastern black The eastern black walnut was named walnut was named the state nut of the state nut of Missouri in July, Missouri in July, 9,1990.9,1990.

The nut is often The nut is often used in ice cream.used in ice cream.

You can make You can make candy.candy.

The shell of the nut The shell of the nut is used for painting. is used for painting.

State AmphibianState AmphibianBy: JadenBy: Jaden

The American The American Bullfrog became Bullfrog became the state the state amphibian in June amphibian in June 5, 2005.5, 2005.

It is the largest frog It is the largest frog native to Missouri. native to Missouri.

The idea for the The idea for the symbol came from symbol came from a 4a 4thth grade class in grade class in Chinn Elementary Chinn Elementary in Kansas City.in Kansas City.

State SongState Song

The Missouri The Missouri Waltz was named Waltz was named the state song the state song June 30, 1949.June 30, 1949.

Some people did Some people did not agree with not agree with this decision.this decision.

By AlenaBy Alena

State InstrumentState Instrument The fiddle was made the state instrument on July The fiddle was made the state instrument on July

17, 1987. 17, 1987. In the late 1700’s the fiddle was the only music In the late 1700’s the fiddle was the only music

source in many cities. source in many cities. A fiddle also is called a violin. A fiddle also is called a violin.

by Taiby Tai

State flower State flower The state flower is called White Hawthorn Blossom.The state flower is called White Hawthorn Blossom. It was made the state flower on March 16, 1923.It was made the state flower on March 16, 1923. It is most commonly found on hawthorn trees in It is most commonly found on hawthorn trees in

southern Missouri.southern Missouri.

By IsaacBy Isaac

State American Folk State American Folk Dance by: SarahDance by: Sarah

The square dance became a The square dance became a symbol on May 31 ,1995. symbol on May 31 ,1995.

The dancers always told The dancers always told their partner what steps to their partner what steps to do. do.

They memorized their They memorized their partners steps and not partners steps and not theirs. theirs.

They always loved the steps They always loved the steps they did. they did.

They didn’t care if would They didn’t care if would mess up they would get up mess up they would get up and try again. and try again.

They would wear fancy They would wear fancy clothes. clothes.

They would always wear They would always wear hats or never wear hats. hats or never wear hats.

The boys would wear shorts The boys would wear shorts or pants. or pants.

State Horse by State Horse by HaydenHayden

The Missouri fox trotting horse was chosen The Missouri fox trotting horse was chosen as the state horse on June 4, 2002. as the state horse on June 4, 2002.

They are raised in the Ozark hills. They are raised in the Ozark hills. They are known for the special way they They are known for the special way they

can walk and trot. can walk and trot.

State fossilState fossil

The crinoid was named the state fossil on June 16, 1989. The crinoid was named the state fossil on June 16, 1989. The fossil comes from the remains of sea lilies. The fossil comes from the remains of sea lilies. The sea lilies lived in the ocean that covered Missouri at The sea lilies lived in the ocean that covered Missouri at

one time.one time.

By TannerBy Tanner

State InsectState InsectBy: BrionnaBy: Brionna

The Honeybee was The Honeybee was named the state named the state insect on July insect on July 3,1985.3,1985.

It has two main It has two main jobs, like jobs, like pollinating flowers pollinating flowers and making honey.and making honey.

The Honeybee is The Honeybee is black and yellow.black and yellow.

State rockState rock

Mozarkite was named Mozarkite was named Missouri's state rock Missouri's state rock on July 21, 1967.on July 21, 1967.

It can be green, red, or It can be green, red, or purple.purple.

It is commonly used to It is commonly used to make jewelry.make jewelry.

Mozarkite can be found Mozarkite can be found in southern Missouri.in southern Missouri.

By: EmmaBy: Emma

State aquatic animalState aquatic animal

The Paddlefish was The Paddlefish was named the state named the state aquatic animal on aquatic animal on May 23,1997.May 23,1997.

They can live up to They can live up to 30 years old.30 years old.

The paddle fish The paddle fish usually grows to be usually grows to be over 5 feet long and over 5 feet long and weighs more then 60 weighs more then 60 pounds. pounds.

By JacquelineBy Jacqueline

The State CapitolThe State Capitol

Jefferson city is the Jefferson city is the state capitol.state capitol.

The capitol has many The capitol has many magnificent features.magnificent features.

The house of The house of resentatives and the resentatives and the senate meet to senate meet to debate proposed debate proposed laws. laws.

By DamionBy Damion

The State FishThe State Fishby Brittby Britt

The channel The channel catfish is the state catfish is the state fish!fish!

The channel The channel catfish was named catfish was named the state fish on the state fish on May 23, 1997.May 23, 1997.

The state catfish The state catfish can weigh up to can weigh up to 15 pounds!15 pounds!

The State GrapeThe State GrapeBy EmilyBy Emily

The The Norton/Cynthiana Norton/Cynthiana grape became the grape became the state grape July 11, state grape July 11, 2003.2003.

They have been They have been around since the around since the 1830s.1830s.

The state grape has The state grape has been very popular in been very popular in Missouri because of Missouri because of their hardy growth.their hardy growth.

The State BirdThe State Bird

The bluebird was The bluebird was made the state bird made the state bird on March 30,1927. on March 30,1927.

The birds have red, The birds have red, white, and blue white, and blue feathers. feathers.

They are a symbol of They are a symbol of happiness.happiness.

By TrevettBy Trevett