Discovering Ohio

Welcome to Ohio!

●Ohio is located in the Midwest region of
the United States

●It's nicknamed "The Buckeye State"

●Ohio is also known as the "Birthplace of
Aviation"

●What do you already know about Ohio?

The Buckeye State

●Ohio is called the Buckeye State because
of the buckeye tree

●The buckeye tree is the state tree of Ohio

●Buckeye seeds look like the eyes of a deer
(buck)

●The seeds grow in prickly cases

●Can you spot a buckeye tree if you see
one?

Famous Buckeyes

●William Henry Harrison used buckeyes in his 1840 presidential
campaign

●He was born in Virginia but lived in Ohio

●Harrison became the 9th President of the United States

●The nickname "Buckeye State" became popular after his
campaign

●Why do you think Harrison used buckeyes in his campaign?

Birthplace of Aviation

●Ohio is called the "Birthplace of Aviation"

●The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur,
were from Ohio

●They invented, designed, and built the first
successful airplane in Ohio

●Their first flight took place in North
Carolina

●What would you like to invent?

The Ohio Flag

●Ohio's flag is called the Ohio Burgee

●It's the only non-rectangular U.S. state flag

●The flag has red, white, and blue colors

●There's an "O" shape on the left side for
Ohio

●What makes this flag special to you?

Major Cities in Ohio

●Columbus is the capital and largest city in Ohio

●It's located near the center of the state

●Cleveland is a major city in the north

●Cincinnati is an important city in the southwest

●Have you ever visited any of these cities?

The Cardinal: Ohio's
State Bird

●The cardinal is the state bird of Ohio

●Cardinals have bright red feathers

●They live in all 88 counties of Ohio

●You can find them in cities and rural areas

●Can you describe what a cardinal looks
like?

Fun Facts About Ohio

●Ohio was the 17th state to join the United States

●It became a state on March 1, 1803

●The state motto is "With God, all things are possible"

●Ohio's nickname "The Heart of It All" refers to its shape and
location

●What's your favorite fact about Ohio?

Ohio's Natural Beauty

●Ohio has beautiful forests, lakes, and
rivers

●There are many state parks to explore

●The Ohio River forms the southern border
of the state

●Lake Erie is on the northern border

●What outdoor activities would you like to
do in Ohio?

Wrap-Up: What We Learned About Ohio

●Ohio's nicknames and why it has them

●The unique shape of Ohio's flag

●Major cities in Ohio

●Ohio's state bird and tree

●What else would you like to know about Ohio?