Milk is the state beverage of North Carolina!

Dairy (milk) products are the 9th largest farm commodity in North Carolina.

The cardinal is the state bird of NC. Unlike many birds, it lives in NC year round, and it is sometimes called the winter redbird.

The dogwood is the state flower of NC. Dogwood trees can be found in all of NC, and the blossoms can be red, white, or pink.

The honey bee is the state insect of NC. The honey bee produces $2 million of honey each year.

The emerald is the state stone of NC. The largest emerald was discovered near Statesville, NC, and it weighs over 1,400 pounds.

The sweet potato is the state vegetable of NC.

Granite is the state rock of NC, and the largest open face granite quarry is in Mount Airy.

The gray squirrel is the state mammal of NC, and it can be found in all parts of NC. It eats acorns in the winter and fruit in the spring.

The long leaf pine is the state tree of NC. Timber has been sold since colonial times.

Break up into your pairs! Each group member has a role: 1. Clue keeper and checker 2. Flag Holder and clue reader