Ohio Lesson, Page 3

White-tailed Deer

• Ohio's state animal is the white-tailed deer. They got their name because the undersides of their tails are white.



• White-tailed deer live throughout most the United States. They easily adapt to many types of environments including forests, woodlands, and prairies.

Ohio Buckeye Tree

• The Ohio buckeye is the state tree of Ohio.



• Buckeyes produce a nut that looks like a deer's eye. It is good luck to carry a buckeye nut in your pocket.



• Ohio's state flower is the buckeye flower. A buckeye flower is a yellow-green blossom that grows on buckeye trees in the spring.

Cleveland Science Center

• Cleveland is the second most populated city in Ohio. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie.



• The Cleveland Science Center and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are major tourist attractions.