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Notes for Teacher: ● The sequence of articles in this week is designed to build and support the learning of concepts for students. ● If possible, read literature and informational texts that explain the values and principles of the symbols to better help the students understand the importance of the symbols. ● You will need to create an anchor chart for the lessons this week. Title a piece of chart paper “National Symbols.” You will use this beginning in the “Patriotic Symbols” lesson. ● The Poster Pal activity “Patriotic Symbols” will be completed in the “Patriotic Symbols” lesson. ● In the “Bald Eagle” lesson plan, there are options to help the students understand the size of a bald eagle. Choose one to prepare beforehand so it is ready for the lesson. ● In the “Liberty Bell” lesson plan, there is an extension activity. For this activity, you will need to create the following message on a piece of chart paper: ○ The __________ Bell is a patriotic __________. “Liberty” means __________. The __________ reminds us we are __________. ● The articles “Washington Monument” and “Lincoln Memorial” will be taught together. The Poster Pal activity “Seek and Search For Symbols” will be completed during this lesson. ● The page four activity “Our Class Symbol” will be taught with the “National Symbols” lesson plan. Essential Question: What are some symbols of the United States? Learning Objectives: ● Students will be able to recognize symbols of the United States. ● Students will be able to understand the importance of symbols of the United States. “I Can” Statements: ● I can recognize symbols of the United States. ● I can understand the importance of symbols of the United States. Student Edition Vocabulary and Phrases: liberty: freedom symbol: an object that represents something else Language for Social Studies Learning: Language for Social Studies Learning includes any unbolded terms and phrases in the student edition and the teacher edition that enable student understanding. We suggest using a graphic organizer, such as a Frayer box, to assist in student understanding of the weekly vocabulary. memorial/monument: a place designed in memory of a person, group, or event
National Symbols | Week 11
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