Michigan State Symbols PowerPoint

This informative 35-page PowerPoint introduces the official state symbols of Michigan. Students will learn about Michigan’s state flower (apple blossom), state wildflower (dwarf lake iris), state tree (white pine), state bird (American robin), state fish (brook trout), state game mammal (white-tailed deer), and more. Visuals and details are provided for each symbol. Additional state symbols covered include the petoskey stone, chlorastrolite, kalkaska soil series, mastodon fossil, nicknames ("Wolverine State"), motto ("If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you"), great seal, and flag. This resource can be used for whole group instruction or independent learning centers. Students will gain knowledge of Michigan's unique state symbols through this engaging presentation. Check out coordinated Michigan mapping activities also available.