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Third Grade
Discovering America’s Symbols
This History/Social Studies lesson was
designed to help third grade students
learn about the important national
landmarks and symbols that give our
nation its identity, create a sense of
community among citizens and exemplify
cherished ideals.
Standard 3.5
Discovering America’s Symbols
American Flag
Bald Eagle
White House
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Statue of Liberty
Washington Monument
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Gateway Arch
Lincoln Memorial
Liberty Bell
Mount Rushmore
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Original 1776 flag
Present flag
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The best known symbol of the United States is our flag. It is
often called “Old Glory.”
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The flag is a symbol of the idea that we are one nation made up
of separate states.
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Each stripe stands for one of the original 13 colonies in America.
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The 50 stars represent the fifty states that today make up the
United States of America.
Ever wonder why our flag is Red, White and Blue?
Red: Signifies valor and bravery
White: Signifies purity and innocence
Blue: Signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice
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The bald eagle is a magnificent bird of prey that is native to North America. It is
not really bald; white feathers cover its head.
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Its image can be found on the Great Seal, the President's flag, the
one-dollar bill, and on the quarter coin.
Why was the bald eagle chosen as our national bird?
• This strong, proud bird symbolizes our courage, our respect for the land, and
our love of freedom.
Benjamin Franklin argued that the turkey should be chosen as our national bird.
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The Washington Monument is
an obelisk-shaped building that
was built to honor George
Washington, our first president.
It stands near the Potomac River
in our country’s capital,
Washington, D.C.
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At 555 feet tall, it is the
tallest building in the District of
Columbia. By law, no other
building in Washington, D.C. is
allowed to be taller.
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Fifty flags surround the base of
the Washington Monument and
symbolize the 50 states of the
United States of America.
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For more information go to www.nps.gov/wamo/
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The Liberty Bell is a huge bronze bell that symbolizes liberty, or freedom, in the
United States of America. It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The bell was rung at the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in
Philadelphia on July 8, 1776.
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It also rang to announce many important events in early American history, including
Presidential elections and deaths.
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The bell has been cracked twice. It hasn’t been rung since 1835, the second time it
broke.
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•The White House is the official residence of the President of the
United States of America, and has been for over 200 years. It is
located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.
•John Adams, the 2nd President of the United States, was the first
president to live in the White House.
•The President’s Oval Office is located in the White House.
To find out more, click on http://www.WhiteHouse.gov
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Located in New York City Harbor,
the Statue of Liberty symbolizes
freedom throughout the world. The
Statue was a gift from the people of
France.
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The statue is made of copper sheets
with an iron framework, and stands
151 feet tall (305 feet including base
and pedestal).
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Her right hand holds aloft a burning
torch that represents liberty. Her left
hand holds a tablet inscribed with
the date "July 4, 1776" (in Roman
numerals), the day the United States
declared its independence from
England.
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The seven rays of her spiked crown
symbolize the seven seas and
continents.
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Located on the National Mall in
Washington, D.C., the Lincoln
Memorial honors Abraham Lincoln, the
16th President of the United States.
Lincoln was President during the Civil
War (1861-65). The memorial
symbolizes his belief that all people
should be free.
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The statue is 19 feet high and weighs
175 tons.
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Also in the Memorial are two murals
and stone engravings of Lincoln's
second inaugural address and the
Gettysburg Address.
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On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther
King, Jr. made his "I Have a Dream"
speech on the steps of the Lincoln
Memorial.
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•The St. Louis Gateway Arch is an elegant monument honoring our early
pioneers and westward expansion in the USA.
•Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri, the
630-foot tall stainless steel arch rises above the city skyline.
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• The national memorial, Mount Rushmore, is a huge mountain sculpture located
near Keystone, in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
• Designed as a testament to the growth of the country and its great leaders,
this magnificent rock carving depicts the 60-foot high faces of four great U.S.
Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt
and Abraham Lincoln.
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1. What national memorial is located in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
- White House
- Lincoln Memorial
- Washington Monument
- Liberty Bell
- Gateway Arch
- Mount Rushmore
Correct!
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2. Which national memorial was built to
honor America’s pioneers heading
west?
- White House
- Lincoln Memorial
- Washington Monument
- Liberty Bell
- Gateway Arch
- Mount Rushmore
Correct!
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3. Which national monument is carved into
the Black Hills of South Dakota?
- White House
- Lincoln Memorial
- Washington Monument
- Liberty Bell
- Gateway Arch
- Mount Rushmore
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Hint: It’s a huge mountain sculpture.
4. What national symbol is also known as
“Old Glory?”
- Bald Eagle
- American Flag
- Statue of Liberty
- Washington Monument
- Liberty Bell
Congratulations!
The American flag is the correct answer!
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5. If Ben Franklin had gotten his way, this
bird would be our national symbol:
Robin
Blue Jay
Turkey
Owl
Cardinal
Correct!
Ben Franklin thought the turkey
was a wise and clever bird.
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Hint: This bird played an important role in
the first Thanksgiving.
6. Why does the U.S. flag
have 13 stripes?
George Washington had 13 children
The U.S. War for Independence lasted
13 days
Each stripe stands for one of the
original 13 colonies in America
The U.S. declared its independence
from England on July 13, 1776
Correct!
You know a lot about
the American flag!
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The Statue of
Liberty . . .
•Is located in New York Harbor
•Was a gift from France
•Stands for freedom throughout the world
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True
False
You are now an expert on national
symbols and landmarks!!!!
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It was, from 1886 until the jet age, often one of the
first glimpses of the United States for millions of
immigrants after ocean voyages from Europe.
God
Bless
The
USA!
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• Houghton Mifflin Social Studies From Sea to
Shining Sea. (1994). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin
Company.
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/symbols/
• http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/index.html