Symbols and Landmarks of the United States Beverly
Symbols and Landmarks of the United States Beverly Grotts and Lisa Mello Social Studies Third Grade Jefferson School
�Social Studies Standard 3. 4. 3 – Know the histories of important local and national landmarks, symbols, and essential documents that create a sense of community among citizens and exemplify cherished ideals (the U. S. flag, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, the U. S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the U. S. Capitol).
Definition • What is a symbol? • What is a landmark?
Definition SYMBOL (noun) a thing that represents or stands for something else, a shape or sign used to represent something such as an organization.
Definition LANDMARK (noun) an object or feature of a landscape that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that lets a person establish their location.
Synonyms emblem, token, sign, representation, figure, image; icon, character, mark, letter, ideogram, logo, emblem, badge, stamp, trademark, crest, insignia, coat of arms, seal, device, monogram, hallmark, flag, motif, icon
Discussion What is the United States?
Discussion • A country that is in the southern half of North America. • A country made up of 50 states and Washington D. C. • A country of • 301, 000 people
United States Map
U. S. and their Capitals
U. S. Flag
Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty • Gift from France on USA’s Centennial. • Symbol of freedom • Located in New York
U. S. Capitol
U. S. Capitol’s Rotunda
U. S. Capitol • Located in Washington, DC • Where our Congress meets
U. S. Constitution
Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle • National bird of the United States
U. S. Currency
U. S. Currency • Paper money of the United States • Denominations: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100
U. S. Coins
U. S. Coins • Metal money
Liberty Bell
Liberty Bell • Symbol of liberty • Cracked when it was first tested
Supreme Court
Supreme Court • Highest court in the United States • One of the three branches of our government
Mount Rushmore
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge • Located in San Francisco, California • Completed in 1937 • One of the most recognized bridges in the United States
Empire State Building
Empire State Building • Tallest building in New York City
Transamerica Building
Twin Towers
Twin Towers 9/11/2001
Twin Towers 9/11/2001 • Destroyed by terrorists • Located in New York City
Washington Monument
Washington Monument • Located in Washington, D. C. • Honors our first president, George Washington
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon • Located in Arizona • Highly visited National Park
Presidential Seal
National Archives
National Archives
National Archives
National Archives • Located in Washington, D. C. • Houses important USA documents like the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
United States Constitution
Library of Congress
Library of Congress
Library of Congress Jefferson Library
Library of Congress • Largest library in the world • Located in Washington, D. C.
Smithsonian Museums The Castle
Smithsonian Museums National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Museums American Art Museum and National Gallery
Seattle Space Needle
Old Faithful
Old Faithful • Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. • Found in Yellowstone, USA’s oldest National Park
Yosemite National Park • Located in California • One of most visited National Park
Central Park
Disneyland • Located in Anaheim, California • One of the most famous theme parks. • Opened in 1955
Pentagon
Pentagon • Located in Washington, D. C. • Defense Department handles business here.
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood Sign • Famous landmark in Southern California
Smithsonian Museums
Sears Tower
Sears Tower • Tallest building in USA • Located in Chicago, Illinois • Now known as the Willis Center
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium • Home of the New York Yankees • Team won more World Series than any other baseball team
Williamsburg
Jamestown
The Alamo
Kennedy Space Center
Lincoln Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
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