Pennsylvania State Symbols
Whatever back-to-school looks like for your classroom, the State Museum of Pennsylvania has virtual educational resources to supplement your lessons and engage your students. Are you teaching about Pennsylvania? The Explore! Wednesdays video series identifies each of the state symbols, providing information about its selection and connection to Pennsylvania. Watch, explore and send us your questions.
How a symbol becomes official
Pennsylvania State Flag
State Aircraft: Piper Cub
State Amphibian: Eastern Hellbender
State Animal: White-tailed Deer
State Beautification and Conservation Plant: Crownvetch
State Drink: Milk
State Dog: Great Dane
State Electric Locomotive: GG1
State Firearm: Pennsylvania Long Rifle
State Fish: Brook Trout
State Flagship: US Brig Niagara
State Flower: Mountain Laurel
State Fossil: Trilobite
State Insect: Firefly
State Game Bird: Ruffed Grouse
State Song
State Steam Locomotive: K4s
State Tree: Eastern Hemlock
Do you know the symbols that never became official? Test your knowledge with this crossword
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