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The Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of freedom since the people of France gifted it to the US. Today, as immigration debates grip the nation, learners consider the iconic image. Using a vintage newsreel about the statue, a scholar's take on the monument, and a video tour, pupils think about the symbol's meaning in contemporary America.
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Instructional Ideas
- Offer the resource as a tool to research the statue
- Use video clips to stimulate discussion of immigration or public history
Classroom Considerations
- Create a free C-SPAN Classroom account or the use of the following login credentials: Username: students, Password: C-SPANCLASSROOM
Pros
- Video tour allows classes far from the statue to see it up close
- 1950s newsreel offers an interesting perspective of the statue
Cons
- None