Some of our favorite Massachusetts symbols, and an ex[planation of why our state seal is undergoing a change!

Massachusetts State Symbols

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  Cod is a common name for ground fish . The most common species of cod are Atlantic and Pacific cod, which are closely related.

This is the Right Whale license plate. You have probably seen it on the road driving. If you buy it, the state donates the money to the Right Whale foundation. Now it is illegal to hunt whales, but they still get killed by big boats, sharks, and other sea creatures.

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That is my book about how the Right Whale became Massachusetts state marine mammal. Thanks for reading.

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Little flocks of Black-capped Chickadees live in the winter woods. They are very active, and sing cheerful call notes as they fly from tree to tree.

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It is the ancestor to the domestic turkey, which was originally derived from a southern Mexican subspecies of wild turkey.

A square dance is for four couples, eight dancers arranged in a square. They dance and compete.

The MASSACHUSETTS State Berry is Cranberry

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Thank you for reading my report on the state cookie.

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Massachusetts State Fish Cod

Massachusetts State Bird Black-capped Chickadee

Here are a few pictures of the mayflower.

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The chickadee makes at least 15 different calls to communicate with its flock-mates. Also, Black capped-Chickadees are curious and friendly creatures.

Square dancing arrived in America in the 17th and 18th centuries. European settlers danced country dances and quadrilles in which four couples danced in patterns. Even though it comes originally from Europe, square dancing became mixed in with American folk and country music, and became an American form of art.

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The Massachusetts state marine mammal is the Right Whale.The Right Whale got its name because it is the Right Whale to hunt. The two biggest dangers they face are ships and fishing gear, which can cause collisions and severe injuries. Fishermen have hunted the Right Whale because it has a lot of oil and baleen.Baleen is a whale bone used for to strain salt water for food.

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In 1996 BOSTON cream pie was certified as the state dessert.

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Other people think the flag is fine. They don't think that the arm belongs to anybody, and just is a symbol of the American Revolution. They think that the words "By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty" are fine.

Massachusetts State Marine Mammal

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Massachusetts State Insect: The Lady Bug by Lola Tierney

Some say we should just change the sword, and the motto. The sword would change to a pine tree. The motto would change to something different.

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Ingredients for Boston Cream Pie: 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups of water, 1 cup of butter, 5 eggs.

The Massachusetts state soil is the Paxton soil series. It was established in Worcester County Massachusetts in 1922. It was named for the town of Paxton where  it was first described and mapped. 

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Massachusetts State Beverage Cranberry Juice by Liam Yandle

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Rhodonite is a stone of compassion, and love. It is said that it clears and activates the heart. Rhodonite grounds energy, balances yin-yang, and aids in achieving one's highest talent. It heals emotional shock and panic.

Rhodonite is an uncommon mineral. It is found in a few small deposits across the world.&nbsp;

Taurus (Zodic sign) Taurus: Rhodonite Rhodonite, a heart chakra stone both pink and black, is a great companion to an Earth sign ruled by Venus. I like to think of this stone as a lover's rock because it is said to soothe the throbbing of old wounds and encourages generosity and forgiveness.

Johnny Appleseed was born in September of 1774.

Johnny Appleseed was famous for helping prepare the way for the 19th century pioneers by supplying apple tree nursery stock throughout the midwest.

The Massachusetts State Seal was adopted by Governor John Hancock and the Council on December 13, 1780. It was made official by the General Court on June 4, 1885. Before, the symbol was an evergreen tree. Now it is an Indian man, an arm holding a sword, and our state motto in Latin.

Atlantic cod eat shrimp and other small fish.

Adult cod eat small Atlantic cod. Adult cod are hunted by dogfish, and sharks.

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One fun fact about cod is they are  very slow. Another fun fact about cod is they travel about 200 miles to breeding places during mating season. The last fun fact is female cod fish can lay about 5 million eggs, which most of her eggs get eaten by other sea creatures.

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Johnny Appleseed is not his real name. It is John Chapman.

Johnny Appleseed deiced to travel the United States.

National Johnny Appleseed Day is September 26.

Alternate Names Manganese Gravel, Fowlerite Countries of Origin Canada; Russian Federation; Sweden; Unknown; China; United States of America; Brazil; Mexico; South Africa; Madagascar; Australia; Peru Care Normal, gentle handling on untreated stones.

Does Rhodonite&#160; have any other names?

YES! In fact it has two other names just than Rhodonite! They are Manganese Gravel, and Fowlerite!

Should we change the Massachusetts state flag?

The American Elm Tree is about 80-120 feet tall, and 2-5 feet feet in diameter. These trees have been around for more than 20 million years. That is a long time. This tree is also known as white elm, water elm, soft elm, and common elm. Its blooming period is February-April. It is an important source of food and shelter for birds and squirrels. Native Americans used elm tree to make canoes.   

Massachusetts State Cat Tabby Cat by Riley Crowley

A lot of people want to change the Massachusetts state seal and  flag. They want to change it because of the pictures and words in Latin. The words say “By the sword, we seek peace, but peace only under liberty”. On the flag there is a Native American holding the bow which is faced down. When a bow is faced down it means peace.  Above that man is an arm holding a sword. Some say that the arm belongs to Miles Standish. People don’t like his arm holding a sword on the flag because he terrorized local natives.&nbsp;

The Morgan horse's diet contains hay, grass, and grains.

It is rare to have mayflowers  in your garden!

The wild turkey is an upland ground bird native to North America.

Boston Cream Pie by Landon Healy

Rhodonite Massachusetts State Gem

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Square dances has been in America for centuries. The American folk dance is the product of traditional dances that have gone through many changes over the years. The main form of square dance has not been changed and still enjoyed by millions of dancers today!

I love dancing for people!

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Massachusetts State Soil

The first Boston Terrier purebred was developed in America in 1869. The Boston Terrier is the state dog because it is native to the state. It was designated as the state dog in 1979. Boston Terriers are full of energy, and they are intelligent. They are very friendly, and sensitive. They are easy to train.

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The color in the background color is darker than the flower. I haven't seen any color like the flower.

Massachusetts State Cookie Chocolate Chip Cookie by Jackson Spitz

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Tabby cats come in many different colors, such as brown, grey, cream, and orange. The tabby cat is not really a breed or a color. It is actually a pattern.

Square dancing evolved from a regional folk dance to an American art of form largely through the efforts of educator LIoyd Shaw.

As a young man I liked to dance, but the only dance I knew is called the old fashioned dance.

He solicited dance instructors from square dance callers across the country to integrate square dancing into national physical education programs in high schools after World War II.

I can understand why chocolate chip cookies are the state cookie, because almost everybody likes them.

The Right Whale became Massachusetts' marine mammal in 1980.The Right Whale was made the Massachusetts state marine mammal in 1980.They help keep the marine ecosystem healthy and productive by redistributing nutrients across the ocean.

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A chocolate chip cookie sounds good right now

When I get home I'm going to buy a chocolate chip cookie

There is a beach called Mayflower Beach in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Even though the mayflower has few colors, it's still really pretty!

The mayflower grows in Massachusetts and throughout the  United States.

Boston Terrier by Dylan Noto

Cranberries are  grown on vines in sandy bogs or marshes, which are then sometimes flooded during harvest time since cranberries float.This  makes them easier to pull in and harvest. When scurvy was common among sailors and pirates, cranberries were the American substitute for limes on sea voyages. Scurvy is a disease caused by lack of vitamin C. Cranberries could help you not get the disease.

Cranberries are a Native American fruit. Cranberries were originally used to cure meat, heal wounds, and dye fabric. Cranberries were first recorded as cultivated on Cape Cod in Dennis, MA, in 1816 and cranberries are still grown on Cape Cod. Wisconsin. New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington also grow cranberries. 

It all started at The Toll House Inn &amp; Restaurant, which was established by Kenneth Wakefield and Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1930. Along with the inn, the new innkeepers also created a restaurant on site. Ruth Graves Wakefield developed the Toll House cookie recipe in the 1930s. She broke a bar of semi-sweet Nestle chocolate into some cookie dough and her experiment was a great success! Word of Ruth's magical cookies spread far and wide and she eventually gave Nestle the rights to her cookie recipes for $1 and a lifetime supply of Nestle chocolate. Nestle then started to print her recipe on the wrappers of their chocolate bars and chocolate bits.

So, the class wrote a petition and they sent it to the legislature. The day they made the decision they made costumes to show they really wanted this to be accepted!

Massachusetts State Symbol Morgan Horse by: Andrew Thompson

Cranberry juice was designated the official state beverage of Massachusetts in 1970 as a tribute to the great Massachusetts cranberry industry&nbsp;.

The Massachusetts state insect is a ladybug. One day a second grade class was learning about the Massachusetts state symbols, and there was a kid who wondered if there was a state bug, so he asked the teacher, "Is there a state bug?" The teacher responded, "No, there is no state bug." So the whole class wanted a state insect. One girl said she wanted a ladybug as the insect, and the whole class did too. 

The Morgan horse is one of the first types of horses in the US.

1. Weight 900-1000 pounds 2. Life expectancy 30 years 3. Height 50-60 inches 4-5 feet 4. Good for children and riding

The Morgan horse was said to be bred for its athletic body. Morgan horses have been used in many horse races. They have also have been used in war. Morgan horses have many fur colors such as palomino, pinto, gray, dun, roan and other colors.

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Massachusetts State Folk Dance: Square Dance

This is one of the 36 state symbols I hope you liked it. The end of this story of a state symbol.

The main agricultural uses for Paxton soils are for growing corn, apples, and silage (pasture grass for cows and sheep). Paxton soils also have a high water holding capacity and are well suited for intensive agricultural and woodland production.

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 The fifth grade class learned that Massachusetts has many state symbols, suggested, debated, and chosen by the people of the state through the years. The symbols represent the history, natural resources and industries of our state. We learned that sometimes there are reasons to change some of our symbols, as we listen to the voices of all of our citizens.

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The&nbsp;corn muffin&nbsp;is a staple of New England cooking. It was recognized as the&nbsp;official state&nbsp;muffin of&nbsp;Massachusetts&nbsp;in 1986.

The&nbsp;Massachusetts corn muffin&nbsp;is one of the sweetest treats around. It is a signature type of&nbsp;muffin&nbsp;made in Massachusetts.