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Symbols of America

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Students research the events of September 11th . In this symbols lesson, students discover ways to honor this day. Students research the Internet for symbols used to represent ideas, events and people. Students work in groups to design a symbol they would use for a memorial for September 11th.

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murals, symbols, literary devices, september 11th

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internet activity, murals, september 11 terrorist attacks, september 11th, symbols, social studies
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Grade
K - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
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Project-Based Learning
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