Fun Facts About Oklahoma

Each state in our country has its own unique fun facts that kids will love to discover. For this activity, students will create a 3 cell storyboard that depicts some interesting facts they have learned about Oklahoma. Here are some examples of fun facts:

• The parking meter was invented in Oklahoma.
• Oklahoma has the largest population of Native Americans of any state.
• The National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Oklahoma City.
• The first shopping cart was invented by Sylvan Goldman, owner of the Piggly Wiggly supermarket chain.
• The name "Oklahoma" comes from the Choctaw words "okla" and "humma," meaning "red people."