Learn facts about Oklahoma for kids.
Have you ever lived in Oklahoma before? You may have taken a vacation there. Whatever it may be, you can learn some quick facts about
Oklahoma right here! Keep on reading to learn some excellent stuff about Oklahoma. Joey
and Jinger love learning quick facts about each of the different states in the
United States. They would love me to share some of those facts with you! Every
Thursday, I will post quick facts about each of the fifty states in the
United States. The states will be done alphabetically (ABC) order! Last week, we posted facts about Ohio. This week, we are posting quick facts about Oklahoma.
You will learn about Oklahoma's state flag, bird, and other facts. The countdown is on, and there are only 14 more states to blog about!
Did you know Oklahoma was the forty-sixth (46th)
state to join the union? Yes, that is correct! Oklahoma officially joined the
union on November 16, 1907! Oklahoma is located in the South-Central region of
the United States. Oklahoma is bordered by six (6) states: Kansas, Missouri,
Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. Oklahoma is the twentieth (20th)
largest state in the United States. That means Oklahoma is one of the bigger states. There are about 3,986,638 people who live in the state of
Oklahoma. That is quite a bit of people.
Oklahoma famous person alert:
Did you know that Ralph Waldo Ellison was born in Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma? Ralph Waldo Ellison was a famous author. Ralph Waldo Ellison is
most famous for his book Invisible Man. To learn more about Ralph Waldo Ellison:
Be sure to get your parent/caretaker’s permission before clicking on any links.
Share a cool fact about the state you live in?
Quick Facts about Oklahoma:
1. Oklahoma is known for a few things: the Tornado
Alley, Southern-style food, and the beautiful mountain ranges. A few of the nicknames
for Oklahoma are the Sooner State and Boomer’s Paradise. The Oklahoma
state motto is “Labor omnia vincit.” Labor omnia vincit is a Latin phrase that means “Work Conquers All.” The Oklahoma state motto was adopted sometime in
1907. The abbreviation for Oklahoma is OK.
2. The capital of Oklahoma is Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City officially
became the capital of Oklahoma on June 11, 1910. Oklahoma City has an estimated
population of about 687,726 people.
3. The Oklahoma state bird is the Scissor-tailed flycatcher.
It was chosen as the state bird for Oklahoma on May 26, 1951. The Scissor-tailed flycatcher has a uniquely shaped long tail, shaped like a pair of scissors.
4. The official Oklahoma state flower is Rosa
'Oklahoma.' This perennial shrub starts blooming in the spring, summer, and fall months. It is a lovely flower!! Rosa 'Oklahoma' became the official state flower in 2004.
5. Oklahoma’s current state flag was officially adopted on April
2, 1925. Oklahoma’s state flag has a blue background with a bison hide shield. Seven feathers hang from the bottom of the shield. It sort of looks like
a dreamcatcher. The shield has six small red crosses, an olive branch,
and a native American peace pipe. The word Oklahoma is written in white and
appears under the feathers on the flag.
6. Some crops grown in Oklahoma are corn, cotton,
hay, oats, potatoes, sweet potatoes, watermelon, and wheat.
7. Some cool places to visit in Oklahoma are the Wichita
Mountains Wildlife Refuge, the Oklahoma City Zoo, and the Jasmine Moran
Children's Museum.
8. Some animals that live in Oklahoma are black bears, bats, gray foxes, groundhogs, mule deer, rattlesnakes, skunks, and white-tailed deer.
9. Oklahoma can get very hot and cold depending on the
time of year. The hottest temperature recorded in Oklahoma was 120 degrees
Fahrenheit in Alva, Oklahoma, on July 18, 1936. The coldest temperature ever recorded
in Oklahoma was -31 degrees (31 degrees below zero) Fahrenheit in Nowata, Oklahoma, on February 10, 2011.
Share a cool fact about Oklahoma with us?
Get your free printable Oklahoma worksheet here:
Click the link below to print out your free worksheet
Books about Oklahoma:
1. What's Great about Oklahoma? by Sheri Dillard
2. O is for Oklahoma by Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma
3. The Oklahoma Land Run by Una Belle Townsend
4. I Love You as Big as Oklahoma by Rose Rossner
Parents/caretakers, be sure books are child-friendly before
reading them to your child/children.
You can Click here to purchase the 50 States workbook on Amazon.
You can also use the 50 States tab at the top of my page to find all the 50 states' posts in one convenient place.
Tune in next week to learn some quick facts
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