United States Symbols What are we learning l

United States Symbols

What are we learning? l. We are learning to identify United States symbols.

Why Are We Learning This? l We live in the United States and need to know the symbols for our country. l Sometimes a symbol may be a picture and may not have a written word to tell you what it stands for. You need to know what it means and why it is important.

How will we use the Information? l We will use the information to make a concept web about US Symbols.

What is a symbol? l. A symbol is something that stands for something else.

Some Examples of Symbols

More Symbol Examples… l. A is a symbol for Howard Elementary School. l Can you think of more symbols?

Now It’s Time to Learn about Symbols of the United States… http: //www. brainpopjr. com/socialstudi es/citizenship/ussymbols/

United States Flag Stands for the whole country l 50 stars stand for 50 states l 13 stripes stand for the original 13 colonies l

Bald Eagle National bird l Stands for strength and freedom l

Liberty Bell Stands for the freedom of our country l Rang to announce signing of Declaration of Independence l Has a large crack in it l

Statue of Liberty l Stands for friendship between countries, freedom, and hope l Gift from France in 1886

The White House l. A symbol of the United States government l The president lives and works here.

Quick Quiz http: //www. brainpopjr. com/socialstudies/cit izenship/ussymbols/easyquiz/

Concept Web l Now we will use this information to make a concept web.