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Our Pennsylvania Story
L E S S ON 3
Our State Symbols
What is a symbol? A symbol stands for something that is a real place or object.
Remember that wavy line that makes up our state’s border on the right side. Thewavy
line stands for the Delaware River. Computers have symbols. Street signs have symbols. A
red light is a symbol that means to stop our cars. The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is a
symbol of freedom. You learned about our State Flag in Lesson 2. Youwill learn about
our State Bird in Lesson 6. Now, let’s look at our other state symbols using poetry.
The State Animal
The
Whitetail Deer
is a common sight
in Pennsylvania forests and fields
Bushes and trees provide the deer
with plenty of hiding and shields
Our State Flower
Pink is the color of coral
White is the color of
Mountain Laurel
A touch of pink can be seen in this floral
Our State Dog
If you hop on and hold onto itsmane,
You can ride not a lion but a
Great Dane
Our State Plant
Our state plant is
Crownvetch
Theword itself is quite a stretch
