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State Symbols

Grade 2 Social Studies Worksheet

NameDate

Circle the best answer about the state.

1.
The state fossil of Arizona is ____.
- amber
- petrified wood
- a dinosaur egg
2.
Arizona's state reptile is the Arizona ridge-nosed ____.
- gila monster
- rattlesnake
- turtle
3.
The state fish of Arizona is the ____ trout.
- Apache
- brook
- rainbow
4.
Arizona is called the ____ State.
- Grand Canyon
- Golden Sunrise
- Mountain
5.
The state mammal of Arizona is the ____.
- ringtail
- beaver
- black bear
6.
The capital of Arizona is ____.
- Phoenix
- Charleston
- Tucson

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About this worksheet

Every state has symbols that stand for it, such as a state bird, a flower, a tree and a nickname. A symbol helps people remember what makes a state special. Arizona is the Grand Canyon State; its state bird is the cactus wren, its flower is the blossom of the saguaro cactus and its tree is the palo verde, and its capital is Phoenix. West Virginia is the Mountain State; its state bird is the cardinal, its flower is the rhododendron, its tree is the sugar maple and its capital is Charleston.

Students learn their own state's symbols first and then those of other states. This worksheet gives six questions about one state, Arizona on some sheets and West Virginia on others. Ask your child to tell you a symbol of the state where you live and why it fits.

What your child will learn

Name symbols of the state
Tell the state's nickname and capital
Link a symbol to what the state is like

C3 Framework standard: D2.Civ.K-2

Worked example

The state bird of Arizona is the cactus wren, a bird that nests in the desert cactus.

Common mistake

Mixing up the symbols of two states, such as the cardinal and the cactus wren.

Helpful hint

Think of the state in the question, not another state.

Next skill: Map Symbols and Keys Earlier: National Symbols

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with state symbols?

Mixing up the symbols of two states, such as the cardinal and the cactus wren.

How can I help my child with state symbols?

Think of the state in the question, not another state.

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