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Lesson Plan
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The Great Seal

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners study patriotic symbols of America. For this American history lesson, students construct a KWL chart on United States symbols and examine visuals of the Great Seal and bald eagle. Learners create another symbol for America.
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Patriotic Symbols

For Teachers K - 1st
Students 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. Students decorate their illustrations...
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United States Flag: Stars and Stripes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study the symbols and history of the United States flag. In this United States flag lesson, students complete a KWL about the U.S. flag. Students then visit a website to learn about the American flag and discuss the topic....
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Worksheet
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November 24 - Benjamin Franklin

For Students 7th - 8th
For this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey, not the bald eagle, to be the symbol of the United States. Students write if they would choose the turkey of the bald eagle as the symbol or a...
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Unit Plan
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Symbols of Freedom

For Teachers 1st
Students investigate symbols of the United States in this unit. They exam the Liberty Bell, the American Flag, the President, and the Bald Eagle.