Historic Landmarks, Memorials, and National Parks Lesson Plans

Students investigate why people build structures as they research landmarks. For this cultural architecture lesson, students research historical landmarks in order to understand how structures may reflect a culture's values.

Students locate specific landmarks on a map. They define the term landmark. Students explain the difference between a manmade and natural landmark. They are explained why landmarks are important. Students discuss and research some manmade landmarks.

Students research U.S. history by creating mock trading cards. In this United State landmark instructional activity, students utilize the web to research famous symbols which represent the country. Students create trading cards featuring a landmark or symbol and the history behind it. Then they share them with the class.

Sixth graders investigate Washington D.C.  In this U.S. Geography lesson, 6th graders utilize the Internet to research famous landmarks of Washington D.C.  Students organize their data and create a presentation to show the class.

Third graders study American national holidays, symbols, songs and landmarks. They appreciate the meaning and significance of our nation's ideals of liberty, justice and equality.

Students study how and why people build structures and how structures can reflect a culture's beliefs and values. They research some of the world's most famous landmarks and create a landmark information cards.

Students research famous landmarks of the world. In this landmarks lesson, students determine why cultures build special structures and then find out more about specific world landmarks. Students respond to the provided discussion questions and share their findings with their classmates.

Students compare/contrast bird's-eye views of Texas cities in the 1800s to those in the 2000s through the identification of landmarks. They write a summary of how one selected city has changed over time.

Students research the landmarks of West Virginia. In this West Virginia instructional activity, students read about landmarks, historic places, and historic markers in the West Virginia Encyclopedia. They work in groups of 3 and teach their fellow group members what they have learned. 

Students examine the concept of landmarks. In this landmarks lesson plan, students define landmarks and examine their function. Students suggest local landmarks that should be seen and design a landmark that commemorates a person or event.