1. State Symbols
& Other Fun Facts

2. Use your poster… What is Washington’s STATE BIRD?
What is Washington’s STATE FRUIT?
What is Washington’s STATE MAMMAL?
What is Washington’s STATE AMPHIBIAN?

3. State Insect
Also known as
“The Mosquito Hawk”
In 1997, the common GREEN DARNER DRAGONFLY became Washington's official state insect after a group of students at Crestwood Elementary School in Kent
brought the idea to the Legislature. This insect can be found throughout Washington and is a beneficial contributor to the ecosystem because it consumes a large number of insect pests. It is easily recognizable by its bright green head and thorax, it has a four to six-inch wingspan and can fly 25 to 35 miles per hour.

4. State Dance
On April 17, 1979, the SQUARE DANCE became the official Washington state dance. When the pioneers came west, they brought with them a dance called the quadrille, which means square in French. The square dance provided pioneers with recreation and social contact with neighbors.

5. State Flower
In 1892, before they had the right to vote, Washington women selected the COAST RHODODENDRON as the state flower. They wanted an official flower to enter in a floral exhibit at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Voting booths were set up for ladies throughout the state. When the ballots were counted, the rhododendron had been chosen as
the Washington state flower.
The beautiful coast rhododendron is found primarily near the Pacific coast, but its range extends to the Cascade Mountains in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.

6. State Flower
The name Rhododendron comes from the Greek words "rodon" which means "rose" and "dendron" which means "tree“.
“Rose Tree”
Rhododendrons are referred to as the King of Shrubs since they are regarded by many as the best flowering evergreen plants for the temperate landscape.

7. State Folk Song Roll On Columbia by Woody Guthrie
Roll on, Columbia, roll on.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
AUDIO -
SING ALONG PRINTABLE -

8. State Motto
A state motto is a word, phrase, or sentence inscribed on or attached to a coin, building, or other object. The motto states an important idea for a group of people within the state.
The state motto of Washington is ALKI, a Native American Chinook word that means "bye and bye," "I will see you again," "future hope," or "eventually."

9. State Nickname "THE EVERGREEN STATE." This
Washington is popularly known as
"THE EVERGREEN STATE." This
nickname, coined by a pioneer named
C.T. Conver, was adopted by the state
legislature in Large amounts of
annual rainfall account for the state's
richly green landscapes. This state nickname is also sometimes attributed to Washington's plentiful national parks and protected wildlife preserves.
Washington became the 42nd state in The Washington quarter features a leaping salmon, Mount Rainier, western hemlocks (the state tree), and Washington's nickname The Evergreen State.

10. State Flag
Washington did not actually adopt an official design for its STATE FLAG until 1923, more than 30 years after the state was admitted to the union. At the turn of the century, many cities and towns flew military flags bearing a gold profile of George Washington on blue bunting. The official flag displays the state seal on a green background. Green was used to represent “The Evergreen State.”
NOTE:
Washington’s flag is the only state flag in the United States featuring an actual person.

11. I GUESS I’LL HAVE TO WALK.
Did you know?
Did you know that it is unlawful for goldfish to ride on a Seattle bus, unless they lie still?
I GUESS I’LL HAVE TO WALK.

12. Did you know?
‘The Wave’, a popular fan cheer for the past 25 years, was started by Husky fans at the University of Washington.

13. We will complete a few sections each week.
State Poster
Add the information in this lesson to your Washington State Report Poster.
Posters are due in December and must be complete, neatly done and colorful!
We will complete a few sections each week.

14. Thanks for joining us today!