Weve got LIFESKILLS on our mind

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Weve got LIFESKILLS on our mind
Georgias State Seal with the state motto
Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Born in Atlanta, GA in 1929 During the Civil
Rights Movement, MLK, Jr. fought for equal rights
for all people. He cared about people and wanted
everyone to be treated fairly. Martin Luther
King, Jr. used his LIFESKILLS to be an inspiring
leader.
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The Brown Thrasher
Georgias State Bird Georgia is known for its
very hot temperatures during the summer. The
Brown Thrasher migrates north to find cooler
temperatures and then returns home when the
northern winters get too cold.
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The Atlanta Thrashers
NHL Professional Hockey Team Hockey players must
pass the puck from player to player before
shooting it into the goal. The goalie and
teammates depend on each other to defend the goal
and score points to win the game.
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The Largemouth Bass
Georgias State Fish The Largemouth Bass protects
its nest from predators. It also seeks food
nearly as large as itself rather than finding
small fish to eat.
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The Atlanta Ballet
Began in 1949 The Atlanta Ballet is a group of
talented dancers who practice and perform in
Georgia. This ballet group is the longest
performing dance company in the nation. Dance is
a creative way to express emotions and tell
stories.
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The Vidalia Onion
The Peanut
Georgias State Vegetable Discovering this sweet
onion was accidental. Long ago, farmers decided
to grow onions, but were very surprised to find
they were sweet, instead of hot. Georgias mild
climate, soil, exclusive seed varieties, and
precise farming practices were discovered to be
the cause of the sweet flavor.
Georgias State Crop The peanut was discovered by
George Washington Carver. He discovered 300
different uses for the peanut, including peanut
butter.
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The Atlanta Braves
MLB Professional Baseball Team Being a
professional baseball player requires lots of
practice and effort. The Braves play many games
every week and have to do their best at each game.
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The Green Tree Frog
Georgias State Amphibian The Green Tree Frog
prefers to climb trees where it can easily find
insects to eat, but it can also climb smooth
surfaces like windows and doors. This frog can
adapt to different habitats.
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Jimmy Carter
39th President of the USA from Plains, Georgia As
President, Carter emphasized human rights. He
also negotiated peace treaties between countries
that could not get along. Today he continues to
be a peaceful leader, as well as builds homes for
the homeless.
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The Gopher Tortoise
Georgias State Reptile This tortoise digs large
holes that provide shelter from predators and bad
weather for over 30 other animal species.Many
other animals benefit from the initiative of this
tortoise.
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Governor Sonny Perdue
Governor of Georgia The governor in the leader of
state government. Gov. Perdue must
make important decisions that affect all the
people who live in Georgia. It is important for
government leaders to use LIFESKILLS, such as
Integrity.
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The Atlanta Falcons
NFL Professional Football Team The professional
football players must be very organized, as well
as athletic. There are many plays to be
memorized and carried out on the field. The
teams work hard to score touchdowns and win games.
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The Cherokee Rose
The Azalea
Georgias State Flower
Georgias State Wildflower
Flowers begin as tiny seeds and we must wait for
them to grow into beautiful flowers, such as
these that grow in Georgia.
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Live Oak Tree
Peach
Georgias State Tree
Georgias State Fruit
Georgias nickname is the Peach State because it
is known for producing the best peaches. Both
peach trees and live oak trees begin as small
seeds and take a long time to grow into adult
trees that bear acorns or fruit.
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The Atlanta Hawks
NBA Professional Basketball Team For awhile, the
Hawks had a well-known reputation for being the
worst team in the league. They continued to
practice and play hard. In March of 2009, the
Hawks earned their first winning season since
1999.
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Began in 1945 This symphony performs 200 concerts
every year at Atlanta Symphony Hall. Each
musician takes pride in their performance. They
want to sound their best when traveling all over
Georgia and other countries.
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The Right Whale
Georgias State Marine Mammal The right whales
are an endangered animal living in Georgias
coastal waters. To protect themselves from
killer whales, the right whales form a circle to
appear larger. They are very slow swimmers and
this is the way they have learned to protect
themselves.
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The Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
Georgias State Butterfly As a caterpillar, the
Tiger Swallowtail larva protects itself through
various disguises. Predators do not recognize
the larva, therefore it survives and later
transforms into a beautiful yellow and black
butterfly.
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The Honeybee
Georgias State Insect Honeybees work very hard
collecting honey and pollinating plants. The
honeybee makes an important contribution to
Georgia's economy through its production of
honey. They also pollinate over 50 of our
states crops.
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Raven Symone
Born in Atlanta, GA in 1985 Raven is an actress,
singer, and dancer. She is known best for her
hilarious roles on Thats So Raven, Cheetah
Girls, and The Cosby Show. Raven has grown up in
the spotlight but still believes that education
is important. She plans to attend college and
receive a business degree.
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Answers

• Caring - Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Common Sense Brown Thrasher
• Cooperation Atlanta Thrashers
• Courage Largemouth Bass
• Creativity Atlanta Ballet
• Curiosity Peanut and Vidalia Onion
• Effort Atlanta Braves
• Flexibility Green Tree Frog
• Friendship - Jimmy Carter
• Initiative Gopher Tortoise
• Integrity Governor Sonny Perdue
• Organization Atlanta Falcons
• Patience Azalea, Cherokee Rose, Peach, Live Oak
  Tree (2 slides)
• Perseverance Atlanta Hawks
• Pride Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
• Problem Solving Right Whale
• Resourcefulness Tiger Swallowtail
• Responsibility Honeybee
• Sense of Humor Raven Symone