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Students define what a patriotic symbol means, as well as sing a patriotic song. In this social science lesson plan students work in groups to write about a patriotic symbol. Groups draw pictures of their symbols.
Young scholars identify patriotic symbols. In this United States history lesson, students view photos of various symbols, such as The Statue of Liberty and draw the symbols onto white construction paper. Young scholars decorate their illustrations with glitter.
Young historians take a close look at the most famous patriotic symbols of the United States and determine what they actually stand for. Symbols such as Uncle Sam, The Statue of Liberty, The Bald Eagle, and The Liberty Bell are studied. Groups of learners are assigned a symbol and, together, they prepare a presentation for the class. A good activity, with a strong technological component.
Fifth graders discuss common American patriotic symbols. They, in groups, research specific symbols, develop storyboards with their research and create a PowerPoint presentation for the class.
Young scholars create exhibits about patriotic symbols for a living museum. They write reflective essays exploring the themes and symbols of independence and their influences on social responsibility.
Students participate in a variety of activities such as reading related literature, identifying symbols, and examining flags in order to reinforce the importance of patriotic symbols and how they represent our country or states.
Students study the concept of symbolism. Many students know what the different patriotic symbols are, but they do not know why these things symbolize patriotism. They identify classic American symbols, explain why they are symbols and create their own personal symbol or flag.
Third graders study patriostism. In this US history lesson, 3rd graders view a PowerPoint presentation on patriotic symbols and answer "What am I?" questions.
Students participate in the democratic process by voting on a class symbol. As a class, students identify various patriotic symbols of significance in the United States. They create a picture representing one of these symbols. The class votes to select a symbol that best represents their class.
First graders examine images of patriotic symbols of the United States. In this patriotic symbols lesson, 1st graders examine pictures that show symbols of the United States before determining what the symbols mean.