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Symbols of Our Land

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Students explore the symbols and figures significant to the American culture in the five lessons of this unit. The U.S. flag in various versions, the Statue of Liberty, and the Lincoln Momorial are all covered in short segments in this unit.

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liberty, memorials

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liberty, memorial, sculptor, state, statue, social studies
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Grade
2nd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Unit Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
2004
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