National Symbols, Documents and Landmarks

1. Start National Symbols, Documents and Landmarks by Carolyn Black

2. Table of Contents Back to Title slide Click on play buttons to navigate the pages National Symbols National Documents National Landmarks and Monuments References Movie Assignment Core Curriculum

3. National Documents Declaration of Independence The Constitution Table of Contents

4. Back to National Documents Declaration of Independence Happy Birthday America • This document was the first step in separating the 13 colonies from the control of Great Britain • Written by Thomas Jefferson Congress approved it on July 4, 1776 Table of Contents

5. Back to National Documents The Constitution • Describes the structure of our national government • Describes the rights of the American people • Took 3 months to write in the summer of 1787 September 17 is known as Constitution Day Constitution Movie Table of Contents

6. National Symbols The Flag The Bald Eagle Liberty Bell Table of Contents

7. Back to National Symbols American Flag • Thirteen Strips • Represent the thirteen colonies • Fifty Stars • Represent the fifty states as a union • Symbolism of Colors • Red: valor and bravery • White: purity and innocence • Blue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice National Anthem Pledge of Allegiance Table of Contents “You’re a Grand Old Flag”

8. Back to National Symbols Pledge of Allegiance Back to the Flag page • I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. About the pledge of Allegiance Table of Contents

9. Back to National Symbols Pledge of Allegiance Back to the Flag page • A promise of loyalty to the United States • When the Pledge is said everyone must stand at attention, facing the flag with their right hand over their heart, unless they are in uniform. Table of Contents

10. Back to National Symbols National Anthem Back to the Flag page • Words written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 • The song is about the American flag still flying after a night of fierce battle during the War of 1812 The Star-Spangled Banner Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight; O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming. And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? Table of Contents

11. Back to National Symbols The Liberty Bell • Symbol of freedom • Was rung when the Declaration of Independence was signed • Made of copper and tin • Weighs 2,000 pounds • The bell cracked shortly after arriving in the U.S. Click on the bell to hear what the cracked bell sounds like Click on the bell to hear what the bell sounded like without a crack What is written on the bell? Table of Contents

12. Back to National Symbols Leviticus 25:10 Back to Liberty Bell “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.” Table of Contents

13. Back to National Symbols The Bald Eagle • Animal unique to U.S. • Symbolizes strength, courage, and freedom • Look for the image of the Bald Eagle on government seals, the President’s flag and on one-dollar bills. Table of Contents

14. National Landmarks and Monuments The Statue of Liberty Washington Monument U.S. Capitol Lincoln Memorial Independence Hall Table of Contents

15. Washington Monument Back to National Landmarks and Monuments Located in Washington D.C. • Four sided stone structure – one of the tallest in the world • Honors George Washington the “Father of our Country” • Fifty flags surround the base Reflecting Pool Table of Contents

16. The Reflecting Pool Back to National Landmarks and Monuments Back to Washington Monument • Located on the National Mall between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial • Holds 7 million gallons of water! Table of Contents

17. Lincoln Memorial Back to National Landmarks and Monuments Located in Washington D.C. • Honors Abraham Lincoln – President of the United States during the Civil War • 19 feet tall • Weighs 175 tons Table of Contents

18. Independence Hall Back to National Landmarks and Monuments Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • The Constitution was written and signed here • Home of the Liberty Bell for 200 years Table of Contents

19. The Statue of Liberty Back to National Landmarks and Monuments Located in New York Harbor • Symbolizes freedom throughout the world • Given as a gift of friendship from the people of France • Her torch represents liberty • The tablet in her left hand is inscribed with July 4, 1776 in Roman numerals Table of Contents

20. U.S. Capitol Back to National Landmarks and Monuments Located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. • Home to the House of Representatives and the Senate since 1800 • Statue of a woman on top represents freedom Table of Contents

21. Assignment • Review the following websites and activities • Flag activity (Be patient, it takes a few minutes to load) • The Star Spangled Banner website • Symbols of U.S. Government (follow the link to the PDF for more information) • Make a Glogster using 5 facts you learned about the flag. Include at least one picture in your Glogster. • Fact example: The color red in the flag stands for bravery. Table of Contents

22. Second Grade Social Studies Standard 2 • (Citizenship): Students will recognize and practice civic responsibility in the community, state, and nation. Objective 3 • Investigate and show how communities, state, and nation are united by symbols that represent citizenship in our nation. Indicator C • Identify and explain the significance of various national symbols, documents, and landmarks Table of Contents

23. References U.S. Government Printing Office. Superintendent of Documents. “Ben’s Guide (K-2): Symbols of U.S. Government.” Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids. January 12, 2000. <http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/symbols/index.html> (June 18, 2011). U.S. Government Printing Office. Superintendent of Documents. “Ben’s Guide (3-5): Symbols of U.S. Government.” Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids. July 16, 2009. <http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/index.html> (June 18, 2011). U.S. Government Printing Office. Superintendent of Documents. “Ben’s Guide (3-5): Historical Documents.” Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids. May 7, 2001. <http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/documents/index.html> (June 18, 2011). You’re a grand old flag. July 21, 2010. Retrieved from http://wpumusictech.wikispaces.com/Documents+for+Class using Creative Commons (June 17, 2011). Music and pictures are from Microsoft Office PowerPoint, soundzabound, uen, and the sources listed above. Movie retrieved from YouTube using Zamzar.com. Table of Contents

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