Ms Morrisons 4 th Grade Social Studies Class

Ms. Morrison’s 4 th Grade Social Studies Class. October 21, 2016

§ AMERICAN SYMBOLS VIDEO § https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=QSk. ROXHc. FVY

Rays symbolize glory Meaning “Many in one” 13 stars to represent the 13 colonies National bird of the U. S Symbolizes protection and unity Symbol of piece 13 arrows to represent the colonies

§ December 7, 1941, Japanese fighter planes attacked the U. S. base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, launching one of the deadliest attacks in American history § Almost ½ of the casualties that happened during Pearl Harbor occurred on the U. S. S Arizona § The memorial was built, with the help of Elvis Presley, to honor those lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor § The wreckage is still visible from the memorial and fuel still leaks from the wreckage § Interactive activity - https: //go. fold 3. com/arizona_memorial /

§ Located in Washington D. C § Honors those who died in the Vietnam War § Families bring notes, flowers and flags to honor their lost loved ones § There are currently 58, 272 names on the wall § These names are listed in order from the date of their death § Symbols are used by the names of the soldiers to report them as dead/POWMIA/ missing person declared dead

§ Arizona State Symbols § https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ns. SVHe 9 QEco

Meaning “God enriches” Symbolizes typical climate Symbolizes pride in place of land Emphasizes the efforts to reclaim water Shows importance of cattle The year that Arizona became a state

§ Adopted January 25, 1917 § 13 rays represent the 13 original states § Copper colored star symbolized the importance of copper mining § Blue bottom stands for the Colorado River § Yellow and red rays mimic the beautiful Arizona sunsets

§ Each student pick one symbol that we have discussed –or- one of your own that is approved by Ms. Morrison. § Research further into all aspects of this symbol. § On a poster board draw this symbol or print out a picture and glue it onto the poster board. § Label each aspect of the symbol and what the different aspects stand for or symbolize. § Include a short summary of the history and background of the symbol on your poster board. § We will turn in and share our poster boards with the class next Wednesday, October 26 th.