Tennessee Symbols

Nicole Wright

Purpose Content Area: Social Studies

Grade Level: 1st Grade

Summary: After learning information about what makes TN unique, students will answer questions about what they just learned to ensure that they retained the information

Learning Objective: TLW take given information about TN state symbols and answer questions about what they learned, with 100% accuracy.

TN State Standard-1.34 Create a visual representation, such as a graphic organizer, of Tennessee symbols, including the state tree (Tulip Poplar), flower (Iris), motto (Agriculture and Commerce), animal (raccoon), nickname (Volunteer State), flag, and one song (Tennessee Waltz, Rocky Top). Write an opinion piece explaining why you think these are/are not good choices, including supporting detail.

ISTE Standard- Technology operations and concepts: a. Understand and Use technology systems

Let’s Begin

Every state has unique traits. Today we will focus on Tennessee. Here are some things we will learn:

1. Our State’s Flower

2. Our State’s Animal

3. Our State’s Nickname

Flower & Animal

Flower: The Iris

In 1973, TN lawmakers named the Iris as its state flower after a wave of gardening that began in 1930.

Animal: The Raccoon

In the 1800s raccoons almost became extinct, but after laws were implemented, they have survived and multiplied throughout the state.

Nickname

“The Volunteer State”

TN gained this nickname due to the waves of volunteers in the War of 1812. Thousands of TN men and women helped the war effort in The Battle of New Orleans.

What is the state flower of TN?

A. Tiger Lilly

B. Rose

C. Cotton Blossom

D. Iris

Correct

What is the Tn state Nickname?

A. The Natural State

B. The Volunteer State

C. The Sunshine State

D. The Tenth State

Correct

What is the state animal of TN?

A. Horse

B. Hound Dog

C. Raccoon

D. Elk

Correct

Summary

Today we learned a few things that makes the state of Tennessee unique.

We learned : Our state flower - Iris

Our state animal- Raccoon

Our state logo- TN: “The Volunteer State”.

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Credits

TN Map- http://api.ning.com/files/ysbG5xUbYEYvADVym2iyFYIJlcC7j*8FScP8J8r0OhPV0XA2M1WnY581f7LO5t6zyKDi9GkxsaJNO6jVOYhRnw__/Tennessee_map.gif

War of 1812- http://www.history.com/s3static/video-thumbnails/AETN-History_VMS/21/133/History_Andrew_Jackson_Defends_New_Orleans_1812_rev_SF_HD_still_624x352.jpg

Iris- http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/00/64100-004-B0C2C8D5.jpg

TN Picture- http://www.empoweringparks.com/Tennessee-welcome.jpg

Raccoon- http://www.backcountrygallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/peeking-raccoon.jpg