Introduction
All states have symbols to represent all the different aspects of the area. State symbols are specific to the state they represent; however different states can have the same state symbol. Each state has a different list of symbols (for example: not all states will have a state shell or a state saltwater fish). Each state symbol is nominated and must be approved by the State Legislature before it is official.
Task
You are going to learn about North Carolina State Symbols.
Activity 1:
You will be filling out the attached NC State Symbols guide as you learn about the symbols.
Activity 2:
You will need to choose 2 symbols that you will research further.
You will include:
- a picture of the symbol
- year adopted
- why the symbol was chosen
Activity 3:
Nominate a new state symbol. Tell why you think it would be a good symbol for NC. (must be at least 3- sentences.)
Process
Activity 1:
Complete the attached NC State Symbols guide as you learn about the symbols.
Activity 2:
Complete the research page on 2 symbols.
- picture of the symbol
- year adopted
- why the symbol was chosen
Activity 3: (optional)
Complete the New Symbol Paper telling why you think this new symbol would represent NC. (Must be 3-5 sentences)
Websites to use:
https://www.secretary.state.nc.us/kidspg/symbols.htm
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/North_Carolina/NC-state-symbols.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_Carolina_state_symbols
http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/nc_symb.htm
http://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htm#.VRrRafnF_To
http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/Statutes/StatutesTOC.pl?Chapter=0145
Evaluation
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Total Points |
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Activity 1: State Symbol Guide |
Research Guide was incomplete or not turned in. (-2 pts wrong answer) |
Reseach guide was complete and had several inaccurate facts. (-2 pts wrong answer) |
Research guide was complete but had a few inaccurate facts. (-2 pts wrong answer) |
Research Guide was complete with no inaccuate facts. (60 pts) |
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Activity 2: Symbol #1 |
Symbol #1 info was incomplete or not turned in. (0-7 pts) |
Symbol #1 info was complete, but had 2 or more parts with inaccurate info. (8-14 pts) |
Symbol #1 info was complete, but but had 1 part with inaccurate info. (15-19 pts) |
Symbol #1 info was complete with no inaccuate info. (20 pts) |
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| Activity 2: Symbol #2 |
Symbol #2 info was incomplete or not turned in. (0-7 pts) |
Symbol #2 info was complete, but had 2 or more parts with inaccurate info. (8-14 pts) |
Symbol #2 info was complete, but but had 1 part with inaccurate info. (15-19 pts) |
Symbol #2 info was complete with no inaccuate info. (20 pts) |
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| Activity 3: (optional) |
New symbol idea was not new idea. No picture or sentences. (0pts) |
New symbol idea was good. Some parts were incomplete or missing. (1-2 pts) |
New Symbol idea was good, but info was incomplete or not good. (3-4 pts) |
New Symbol was great. All info about it was good. (5 pts) |
Conclusion
You have learned about NC State Symbols. This should help you in having a greater knowledge about NC.