NATIONAL SYMBOLS AND MONUMENTS

NATIONAL SYMBOLS AND MONUMENTS

Ms. Adamcova3rd grade

Ms. Adamcova3rd grade

StandardsStandards

3.4, 3 – Know the histories of important local and national landmarks, symbols, and essential documents and create a sense of community among citizens and exemplify cherished ideals

3.4, 3 – Know the histories of important local and national landmarks, symbols, and essential documents and create a sense of community among citizens and exemplify cherished ideals

Essential QuestionsEssential Questions 1. What is a symbol? 2. What does it represent? 3. “Liberty, Justice, and Freedom”

What do they mean and represent? 4. Can you recognize symbols in the

world around you?

1. What is a symbol? 2. What does it represent? 3. “Liberty, Justice, and Freedom”

What do they mean and represent? 4. Can you recognize symbols in the

world around you?

WHAT IS A SYMBOL?WHAT IS A SYMBOL? A symbol is

something that stands for or represents something else

An object that represents an idea

A symbol is something that stands for or represents something else

An object that represents an idea

The Statue of LibertyThe Statue of Liberty

Located in: New York City

Represents:FriendshipFreedomOpportunityEqualityHappiness

Located in: New York City

Represents:FriendshipFreedomOpportunityEqualityHappiness

The American FlagThe American Flag

Is a symbol for our nation’s: Strength Unity Source of pride Inspiration

Is a symbol for our nation’s: Strength Unity Source of pride Inspiration

National MonumentsNational Monuments Monuments and

landmarks are symbols that remind us of our past

Honor people, places, events …

Monuments and landmarks are symbols that remind us of our past

Honor people, places, events …

A Symbol of MyselfA Symbol of Myself

Create your own symbol that best describes you

Avoid using words Feel free to use all the available

art supplies Have fun!!!!

Create your own symbol that best describes you

Avoid using words Feel free to use all the available

art supplies Have fun!!!!