National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Marie Dorion
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!
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Pandora's Box
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...
Primary Games
Primary Games: u.s. Symbols Matching Game
Match important U.S. symbols, includes Statue of Liberty, flag, and monuments.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Us National Symbols
[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.)
Other
Organization of American States Children's Page: Venezuela
Full of useful information relating to the country of Venezuela. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, government, photos, national symbols, national heroes, and folklore.
Other
Organization of American States Children's Page: Brazil
Full of useful information relating to the country of Brazil. Topics covered include: population, language, government, economy, photos, national symbols, and folklore.
Other
Costa Rica Culture
Learn about the culture of Costa Rica; the people, the food, the music, and its national symbols.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Mapmaker Interactive
Interactive map maker in which students can manipulate world maps adding layers and data with multiple sources of information.
Other
Metis Nation of Ontario: Culture Symbols and Traditions
Learn about the symbols most associated with Metis culture including clothing, music, and dancing.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade K: A Is for America
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...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Our New Nation
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...
Other
Metis Nation of Ontario: Symbols and Traditions: The Flag
A brief overview of the Metis flag - colors, symbolism, history.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Mint Your Own Coin
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...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Teaching With Historic Places: The Liberty Bell
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...
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Symbols of Remembrance [Pdf]
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...
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Karyn's Wings: Symbolism [Pdf]
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...
Northwestern University
Northwestern University Library: League of Nations
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...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Collections: Symbols of Battle: Civil War Flags
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...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: George Washington's Uniform
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.
Kidport
Symbols of America
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.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Korean War Veterans Memorial
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...
National Library of France
National Library of France: Beastiary in Medieval Illumination
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...
Other
The Flags of the Native Peoples of the United States: The Crow Nation
View the flag of the Crow Tribe and learn about their tribal seal and the symbols that decorate it.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Tomb of the Unknown Mummy
National Geographic Kids provides an engaging game about Ancient Egypt for children. Players will learn about hieroglyphics, artwork, etc.
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