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All about Oklahoma
Websites for studying about Oklahoma
What is Forestry? Connecting Communities Kids Stuff
What is Forestry? Connecting Oklahoma Communities is a Project Learning Tree based program that opens the doors of communication between the people of our great state. Your input, support and involvement are encouraged.
A to Z Kids Stuff - Oklahoma
Fun Educational Activities
Kids Konnect.com - Oklahoma
A safe Internet gateway for kids of all ages!
Oklahoma Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau
TheUS50.com - Oklahoma
New state Study Guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages!
The 50 States - Oklahoma
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on America's states for upper elementary students.
Mr. Donn.org - Oklahoma
Lesson Plans for Teachers. Activities & Games for Kids.
Class Brain.com - Oklahoma
Start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school.
Explore the States - Oklahoma
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
50 States.com - Oklahoma
Fast Facts & Trivia
More websites for studying about Oklahoma...
Local homeschooling groups, classes, and events for Oklahoma
Creative Learners on a Journey
Santa Fe Trail Home School Association
Red River Christian Homeschoolers
Pottawatomie County Home Educators Association
central
ACRES Homeschool Group
Eastern
More Oklahoma homeschooling groups, classes, and events ...
State Facts
Oklahoma was the 46th state to join the union. It became a state on November 16, 1907.
Capital - Oklahoma City
Abbreviation - OK
Nickname - Sooner State
Motto - "Labor omnia vincit" - Labor Conquers All Things
Song - "Oklahoma!" by Rodgers and Hammerstein
Bird - Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher
Flower - Oklahoma Rose
Insect - Honey Bee
Area - approximately 69,903 square miles
Oklahoma field trips
American Banjo Museum
The American Banjo Museum is a $5 million, world-class 21,000 square foot facility honoring the rich history, vibrant spirit and unlimited future of the banjo. The museum contains more than 300 instruments, the largest collection on public display in the world. Examples include replicas of primitive banjos developed by African slaves in the Old South, Minstrel Age instruments from 19th century, post WWII instruments used in bluegrass, folk and world music, and museum’s core collection of ornately decorated banjos made in America during the Jazz Age of the 1920’s and 30s.
Cherokee National Museum
The building that houses the Cherokee National Museum was designed by Cherokee architect and Cherokee National Historical society board member Charles Chief Boyd. The design symbolizes a traditional Cherokee dwelling, built low to the ground and illuminated at both ends by natural lighting. The museum serves five main functions; it houses the permanent Trail of Tears exhibit, temporary Exhibits, two major art shows each year, and the genealogy center. Ancient Village and Adams Corner sites with the heritage center property.
Ancient Village - Cherokee Heritage Center
The Ancient Village has been and remains the oldest enduring attraction at the Cherokee Heritage Center. This site was selected because it was the original location of the Cherokee Female Seminary.
Adams Corner - Cherokee Heritage Center
Adams Corner Rural Village is a collection of seven buildings representing Cherokee life in the 1890s before Oklahoma statehood. A self-guided tour of the rural village is part of the offerings of general admission to the Cherokee Heritage Center.
Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art
The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art offers a wide range of programs for adults, children, families, students, and teachers.
General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum.
The goal of the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is to tell compelling stories of leadership, introduce historical topics in each exhibit, and to encourage study and debate concerning the leadership traits illustrated by the story.
Oklahoma Territorial Museum
The museum presents the history of Oklahoma during the Territorial era from the first Land Run in 1889 until Statehood in 1907.
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