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Summary of the Week: Students will learn about national symbols, including buildings and monuments. The students will learn about patriotism, liberty, and other key characteristics that contribute to our national identity. Standards: N/A Teacher Background Knowledge: National symbols remind us of important events in our history. They show the love that we feel for our community, state, and country. This week, students will be learning about our national patriotic symbols. They will begin to understand how these symbols relate to national identity. ● The Statue of Liberty is a national patriotic symbol that symbolizes our freedom. This statue is located on Liberty Island in the middle of New York Harbor. France gifted this statue to the United States in 1886 to commemorate American independence. ● The bald eagle is our national bird. It is a strong bird. The bald eagle symbolizes strength and freedom. ● The Liberty Bell is a national patriotic symbol that symbolizes our freedom. This bell is located in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Engraved on the bell is the quote “Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto the inhabitants thereof.” ● The Washington Monument is located in Washington, D.C. This monument helps us remember George Washington. George Washington was an important citizen in United States history. He was a great leader in the Revolutionary War. He signed the Constitution of the United States. He was also our first president. ● The Lincoln Memorial is located in Washington, D.C. The memorial reminds us of Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln was an important person in United States history. He was the 16th president of the United States. During his time as president, the Civil War was fought. The country was divided. He worked hard to protect the freedoms of all people. He helped the country to come together. Abraham Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation that declared that all enslaved people were free.
National Symbols | Week 11
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