Arizona Educational Activities

So, I have created Arizona educational activities that I want to share.  We’re continuing our state word search puzzle and related activities series.  There’s word search puzzle, fact sheet, coloring pages and other activities for children to learn about the great state of Arizona.  

First, we created a word search puzzle. It’s filled with words connected to Arizona and should give you ideas to start a conversation about activities in the state. You can also find information on the Arizona Fact Sheet. These are great activities for homeschooling or extra homework lessons.

Incorporate additional facts into the lesson plan.  We have provided a Fact Sheet as well.  Furthermore, we have coloring pages .  For example, the Cactus Wren is the state bird for Arizona.   The Cactus Wren became the state bird of Arizona in 1931.  They rest on the cactus using the prickly thorns as protection for their nest.  Also, the male and female mate for life.  They are also similar in appearance.  Expand on these facts by discussing the mating habits, what they eat etc.

You can also discuss the state flower of Arizonia, the Saguaro Cactus.  The Saguaro Cactus blooms  May through June.  It is the largest cactus in America.  You can find the Cactus Wren resting the Saguaro Cactus.

In addition to the word search, we included a cross word puzzle on Native Americans.  There are Approximately 22 tribes that reside in Arizona.  The crossword puzzle includes words associated with the Indian culture.  You can expand on the puzzle by having the kids google wigwam, bison, breechcloth and more.

We also included a coloring page of the Two Tail Swallowtail Butterfly, which is Arizona’s state insect since 2001.  It is also called two-tailed tiger swallowtail butterfly.

So, be sure to incorporate these Arizona educational activities into your homeschool history lesson plan or extra homeschool activities. You can download the activity pack here. Stay tuned for our Arkansas educational activities. Finally.  Be sure to download our Alabama Educational Activities and Alaska Educational Activities.