What's my name?
I am an edge-species, which means that I do not live in dense woods or near residential areas. I like to take advantage of nest boxes around farms, open fields, and in orchards. I am the official state bird of NY.
What is the bluebird?
I am the lowest point in New York
What is sea level?
(where NYC meets the Atlantic Ocean)
New York was one of the 13 original colonies and was admitted to the union on this date.
What is July 26, 1788?
Go ahead and look out the window. This is the name for short-term weather patterns.
What is weather?
She was one of the leaders in the fight for women's right to vote. She was actually from Rochester and lived from 1820-1906.
Who was Susan B. Anthony?
This state nickname comes from the pants worn by the early Dutch settlers in New York.
What is The Knickerbocker State?
These are two of the five Great Lakes that border NY
What are Lake Ontario and Lake Erie?
This is where the New York State Capitol building is located. The three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) all meet here.
Where is Albany?
Look out the window everyday for years and years and monitor this long-term weather pattern for our area.
What is climate?
I am a symbol of America and I have welcomed immigrants, returning citizens and visitors to the shores of NY for over 100 years. I was a gift of friendship from the people of France. I am made of this metal.
What is copper?
Over the years, the Statue of Liberty has oxidized to form a green coating called "patina".
I am one of the largest and most important hardwoods. Sap from my trunk can be used to make maple syrup. I can live up to 400 years. My leaves turn brilliant colors of red and gold in the fall and I am the official state tree of NY.
What is the sugar maple?
I am the highest point in New York.
What is Mount Marcy?
(Mt. Marcy rises 5,344 feet above sea level)
This branch of government helps to interpret the laws. It specifically consists of 150 assembly members and 62 Senate members and they are elected to two-year terms.
What is the legislative branch?
Agriculture is so important to NYS, including dairy products, greenhouse and nursery products, live stock, etc. These are the states two leading fruit crops.
What are apples (#1) and grapes (#2)?
MMMM.....break me off a piece of that kit kat bar.
Oh wait, that's not a well known recipe from NY, but I am.
What is New York Cheesecake?
The NYS flag is a version of the Revolutionary War Flag. There is much to see on this flag, including our state motto, a bald Eagle with its wings spread atop of a globe, and two women (one wearing blindfolded with a sword in her hand and a scale in the other and another woman with a crown at her left foot to symbolize the failed control of the British monarchy). Who are these women?
Who are "Justice" and "Liberty"?
This is the number of counties in New York State.
What is 62?
The executive branch of government executes the law and plans for the state budget. This person is the elected Constitutional officer, or the head of the executive branch.
Who is the governor?
Mining is also important for the economy in New York State. This is ONLY produced in NY and it is used in heat-resistent ceramics and as filler for paints. It has a really funny name that starts with a "w".
What is wollastonite?
Roses are red, Violets are blue, I love NYS History, How about you?
Roses are the state flower since 1955, but what is the fruit of the rose, which forms at the base of the flower and are considered a nutritional treasure chest, rich in Vitamin C, E, K, pectin, beta-carotene, and bioflavinoids.
What are rose hips?
I wrote the words and music to this little diddy.....
I Love NY (x3)
There isn't another like it. No matter where you go. And nobody can compare it. It's win and place and show.
Who is Steve Karmen?
New York is in the Northeast part of the United States. It ranks as the 27th largest state compared with the other states and covers this many square miles.
What is 54,475 square miles?
I am located on the state coat of arms, the state seal, and the state flag. I am the state motto.
What is "Excelsior"?
Hmm....I seem to be having a brain fart. AGRICULTURE and MINING are important for the economy in NY, and so are SERVICES, such as finance, insurance, and real estate.
This is the 4th category, which includes the production of goods like medications, film, and paper to name a few.
What is manufacturing?
The symbols (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) for the
-state animal
-state beverage
-state reptile
-state gem
-state bush
What are
1. Beaver
2. Common Snapping Turtle
3. Garnet
4. Lilac bush
5. Milk