American Symbols
Subject Matter: History-American
Symbols
Grade Level: 1st grade
Lesson Objective: Students will demonstrate the knowledge of American
symbols, through watching a video, and completing the scavenger hunt,
Standards:
1.3 Students know and
understand the symbols, icons, and traditions of the United States that
provide continuity and a sense of community across time
1. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing songs that express American ideals
(e.g., "My Country 'Tis of Thee").
2. Understand the significance of our national holidays and the heroism and
achievements of the people associated
with them.
3. Identify American symbols, landmarks, and essential documents, such as the
flag, bald eagle, Statue of Liberty,
U.S. Constitution, and Declaration of Independence, and know the people and
events associated with them.
Name __________________________
Web Scavenger Hunt
Go to the website :
http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/citizenship/ussymbols/
Watch the video and answer the following questions:
1. What is a symbol?
2. How many stars are on the current American
Flag?
3. What do the stars represent?
4. How many stripes are on the flag?
5. What do the stripes stand for?
6. What does the Liberty Bell Stand for?
7. Who gave us the Liberty Bell as a gift?
8. Where does the President live and work?
v Click
on the word wall. Use the cards attached to make flash cards of the words.
v When
that is finish click Games. With you partner play the American symbols match.
v If
you have time click on draw. Draw your own symbol for America.
