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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Marie Dorion

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographic view of the life of Marie Dorion. As a young Native American woman, she led white men to the Oregon Territory. She was only 24 years old and was pregnant at the time. Her actions made her a symbol of bravery and endurance!
Lesson Plan
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Pandora's Box

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students will be introduced to the Greek myth of Pandora by critically analyzing Odilon Redon's painting Pandora. They will then create their own box with both two- and three-dimensional symbols that represent an emotion to be contained...
Interactive
Primary Games

Primary Games: u.s. Symbols Matching Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Match important U.S. symbols, includes Statue of Liberty, flag, and monuments.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Us National Symbols

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students identify symbols used to depict Americans' shared values, principles, and beliefs (e.g. list specific symbols in the design of Statue of Liberty.)
Handout
Other

Organization of American States Children's Page: Venezuela

For Students 3rd - 8th
Full of useful information relating to the country of Venezuela. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, government, photos, national symbols, national heroes, and folklore.
Handout
Other

Organization of American States Children's Page: Brazil

For Students 3rd - 8th
Full of useful information relating to the country of Brazil. Topics covered include: population, language, government, economy, photos, national symbols, and folklore.
Website
Other

Costa Rica Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of Costa Rica; the people, the food, the music, and its national symbols.
Interactive
National Geographic

National Geographic: Mapmaker Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Interactive map maker in which students can manipulate world maps adding layers and data with multiple sources of information.
Handout
Other

Metis Nation of Ontario: Culture Symbols and Traditions

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the symbols most associated with Metis culture including clothing, music, and dancing.
Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade K: A Is for America

For Teachers K
Students read informational and literary texts in order to gather information about people, events, symbols, and ideas that are representative of the United States of America. Students begin to develop an understanding of the United...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Our New Nation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
After studying the American Revolutionary War, students learn about the founding of the United States of America. Pretending to be the founding fathers, students will divide into small groups to create and design their own nation and...
Handout
Other

Metis Nation of Ontario: Symbols and Traditions: The Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Metis flag - colors, symbolism, history.
Activity
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Mint Your Own Coin

For Students K - 1st
The information on coins tells us a lot about the national identity of the country where it was made. Learn about the language and symbolic content of coins by creating one of your own that communicates something about your personal...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

National Park Service: Teaching With Historic Places: The Liberty Bell

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teaching with Historic Places, in collaboration with the National Park Service, provides an extensive lesson plan on The Liberty Bell. Content is laid out with objectives, reading materials, corresponding maps and photographs, learning...
Lesson Plan
9/11 Memorial & Museum

National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Symbols of Remembrance [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...
Lesson Plan
9/11 Memorial & Museum

National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Karyn's Wings: Symbolism [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...
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Northwestern University

Northwestern University Library: League of Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide provides a wide range of information regarding the League of Nations. It begins with a brief description of the League, its principal organizations and committees, and types of league resources. It includes document...
Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Collections: Symbols of Battle: Civil War Flags

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of Civil War flags in the National Park Service collection. Includes flags from Appomattox, Ford's Theater, Fort Pulaski, Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, and more. Information about each flag and its use is included with the...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: George Washington's Uniform

For Students 9th - 10th
View a photo and read a brief description of George Washington's uniform. Also includes an explanation of Washington's attention to the symbol of the uniform. Displayed in the National Museum of American History.
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Kidport

Symbols of America

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students will learn about America's most popular symbols through short multiple choice questions. They can find more specific information by clicking on the American Icons link.
Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Korean War Veterans Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The official home page for the Korean War Veterans Memorial examines the history and the symbolism behind its features. It also contains a concise, year-by-year account of the United States' involvement in the Korean War. This site has...
Graphic
National Library of France

National Library of France: Beastiary in Medieval Illumination

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful introduction to the types of exotic animals found in the illuminated manuscripts of medieval Europe. Learn about the symbolic significance of the lion, the ox, the bear, and the dove and view numerous examples of these and...
Handout
Other

The Flags of the Native Peoples of the United States: The Crow Nation

For Students 3rd - 8th
View the flag of the Crow Tribe and learn about their tribal seal and the symbols that decorate it.
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Tomb of the Unknown Mummy

For Students 3rd - 8th
National Geographic Kids provides an engaging game about Ancient Egypt for children. Players will learn about hieroglyphics, artwork, etc.

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