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Okflag.gif (1259 bytes)Oklahoma entered the Union on November 16, 1907.  It was the 46th state.  Its main industries are agriculture and manufacturing.  It is called the Sooner state.

Do you need a project for your school report?  Here are some ideas from Challenge magazine, Issue 82, which  you can use to show what you have learned about Oklahoma.

Make a crossword puzzle of interesting facts about Oklahoma.
There are more than 200 manmade lakes in Oklahoma.  Describe how a manmade lake is made.
Research why Oklahoma is known as the "Sooner State."
Read about the crops grown in Oklahoma.  Design a map showing where they are grown.
Describe the Land Rush of 1889 to your class.
The national Cowboy Hall of Fame is in Oklahoma City.  Research the life of a cowboy and write a play to be read by your class.

Visit Oklahoma's Kids page for more facts.

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