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The Statue of Liberty: The Meaning and Use of a National Symbol Lesson PlanThe Statue of Liberty: The Meaning and Use of a National Symbol Lesson Plan
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The Statue of Liberty: The Meaning and Use of a National Symbol

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Engage your class in a series of activities, each related to the use or analysis of symbols used to convey patriotic or national concepts. They identify different national symbols and explain their meanings, discussing the importance of symbols. Pupils also analyze images and songs for symbolic meaning, analyze the poem "The New Colossus," and finish by creating a symbolic poster.

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Research, the internet, image analysis, symbolism, freedom, the statue of liberty

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brainstorming, freedom, statue of liberty, symbolism, image analysis, national symbol, the new colossus, internet research, analyzing symbols, social studies
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3rd - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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