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Symbols of America
ReTonya P. Watson
• Subject: Social Studies
• Grade level: 1st Grade
• Summary: The purpose of this presentation is to provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of various
notable symbols in America that are recognizable worldwide.
• Objective: Given numerous facts about symbols in America, the student will apply what they have learned and answer
questions about American symbols with 100% accuracy.
• Standard: Governance establishes structures of power and authority in order to provide order and stability. Civic efficacy
requires understanding rights and responsibilities, ethical behavior, and the role of citizens within their community, nation,
and world.
• Accomplishments: Explain selected national and state patriotic symbols such as the United States and Tennessee
flags.
• 1.4.04 Recognize the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become contributing citizens.
The American Flag:
There are many symbols that represent the United States of America that
are known all around the world.
The American Flag is one of the most popular symbols. Once America
became independent our own flag was created. The colors red, white, and
blue were chosen as the country’s colors to be put on the flag.
The American flag has 50 stars to represent all 50 states and 13 stripes for
the original colonies.
Symbolic Animals:
The Bald Eagle: The symbol chosen in 1782 to be the official
animal for the United States because it was strong, lived a long
life, and was only found in the US. The eagle was then put on the
American and Presidential seal.
The Donkey: The symbol for the American Democratic Party.
The current President, President Barack Obama, is a Democrat.
The Elephant: The symbol for the American Republican Party.
The former President , George Bush, Jr., is a Republican.
The Horse: The animal the Paul Revere rode to inform America
that the British were coming to attack in the famous poem Paul
Revere’s Ride.
Symbols in Washington D.C.
Washington D.C is the capital of the United States
of America. The are many symbolic items in this city.
The White House is possibly the most famous
symbol of the United States. It is the home of the
President during their term and the famous Oval
Office. This house has 132 rooms!
The Lincoln Memorial is the 99ft building built to
honor the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. This
was also the place of Dr. Martin Luther King’s I
Have A Dream speech.
Which Symbol Is NOT On the
American Flag?
The Statue of Liberty
50 Stars
13 Stripes
The Colors Red, White, and Blue
CORRECT!!
GREAT JOB!!!!
The Statue of Liberty is a popular symbol that was given to
the USA by France, but it is NOT on the American Flag.
Who Gave A Speech At the Lincoln
Memorial?
President Barack Obama
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Paul Revere
Abraham Lincoln
CORRECT!!!
YOU’RE SUPER!
Dr. Martin Luther King gave his famous speech on the
steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1968. His speech was
made about the treatment of African Americans in the
United States.
What Animal Is Shown On the
American Seal?
Donkey
Elephant
Eagle
Horse
CORRECT!!
EEKKK!!! AWESOME JOB!
The Bald Eagle is the animal that is shown on the
American seal. It can also be found on the back of the gold
dollar.
Summary:
You learned…
• Numerous symbols in the United States of America that are
know World Wide.
•The meanings of the Stars and Stripes on the American Flag
•Four Symbolic Animals that are used in the Political Offices and
Poems .
•The Nation’s capital
•Two of the important and historic building in the capital of the
US.
Incorrect!
Please, Try Again!