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Symbols and Landmarks of the United States Beverly Grotts and Lisa Mello Social Studies Third Grade Jefferson School Beverly Grotts and Lisa Mello Social Studies Third Grade Jefferson School
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Social Studies Standard 3.4.3 – Know the histories of important local and national landmarks, symbols, and essential documents that create a sense of community among citizens and exemplify cherished ideals (the U.S. flag, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Capitol).
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Definition What is a symbol? What is a landmark? What is a symbol? What is a landmark?
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Definition SYMBOL (noun) a thing that represents or stands for something else, a shape or sign used to represent something such as an organization.
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Definition LANDMARK (noun) an object or feature of a landscape that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that lets a person establish their location.
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Synonyms emblem, token, sign, representation, figure, image; icon, character, mark, letter, ideogram, logo, emblem, badge, stamp, trademark, crest, insignia, coat of arms, seal, device, monogram, hallmark, flag, motif, icon emblem, token, sign, representation, figure, image; icon, character, mark, letter, ideogram, logo, emblem, badge, stamp, trademark, crest, insignia, coat of arms, seal, device, monogram, hallmark, flag, motif, icon
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Discussion What is the United States?
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Discussion A country that is in the southern half of North America. A country made up of 50 states and Washington D.C. A country of 301,000,000 people A country that is in the southern half of North America. A country made up of 50 states and Washington D.C. A country of 301,000,000 people
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United States Map
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U.S. and their Capitals
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U.S. Flag
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Statue of Liberty
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Gift from France on USA’s Centennial. Symbol of freedom Located in New York Gift from France on USA’s Centennial. Symbol of freedom Located in New York
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U.S. Capitol
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U.S. Capitol’s Rotunda
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U.S. Capitol Located in Washington, DC Where our Congress meets Located in Washington, DC Where our Congress meets
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U.S. Constitution
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Bald Eagle
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National bird of the United States National bird of the United States
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U.S. Currency
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Paper money of the United States Denominations: $1, $2, $5, $10,$20, $50, and $100 Paper money of the United States Denominations: $1, $2, $5, $10,$20, $50, and $100
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U.S. Coins
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Metal money
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Liberty Bell
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Symbol of liberty Cracked when it was first tested Symbol of liberty Cracked when it was first tested
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Supreme Court
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Highest court in the United States One of the three branches of our government Highest court in the United States One of the three branches of our government
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Mount Rushmore
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Golden Gate Bridge
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Located in San Francisco, California Completed in 1937 One of the most recognized bridges in the United States Located in San Francisco, California Completed in 1937 One of the most recognized bridges in the United States
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Empire State Building
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Tallest building in New York City
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Transamerica Building
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Twin Towers
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Twin Towers 9/11/2001
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Destroyed by terrorists Located in New York City Destroyed by terrorists Located in New York City
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Washington Monument
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Located in Washington, D.C. Honors our first president, George Washington Located in Washington, D.C. Honors our first president, George Washington
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Grand Canyon
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Located in Arizona Highly visited National Park Located in Arizona Highly visited National Park
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Presidential Seal
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National Archives
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Located in Washington, D.C. Houses important USA documents like the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution Located in Washington, D.C. Houses important USA documents like the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution
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Declaration of Independence
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United States Constitution
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Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Jefferson Library
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Library of Congress Largest library in the world Located in Washington, D.C. Largest library in the world Located in Washington, D.C.
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Smithsonian Museums The Castle
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Smithsonian Museums National Museum of Natural History
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Smithsonian Museums American Art Museum and National Gallery
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Seattle Space Needle
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Old Faithful
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Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Found in Yellowstone, USA’s oldest National Park Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Found in Yellowstone, USA’s oldest National Park
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Yosemite National Park Located in California One of most visited National Park Located in California One of most visited National Park
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Central Park
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Disneyland Located in Anaheim, California One of the most famous theme parks. Opened in 1955 Located in Anaheim, California One of the most famous theme parks. Opened in 1955
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Pentagon
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Located in Washington, D.C. Defense Department handles business here. Located in Washington, D.C. Defense Department handles business here.
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Hollywood Sign
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Famous landmark in Southern California
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Smithsonian Museums
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Sears Tower
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Tallest building in USA Located in Chicago, Illinois Now known as the Willis Center Tallest building in USA Located in Chicago, Illinois Now known as the Willis Center
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Yankee Stadium
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Home of the New York Yankees Team won more World Series than any other baseball team Home of the New York Yankees Team won more World Series than any other baseball team
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Williamsburg
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Jamestown
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The Alamo
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Kennedy Space Center
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Lincoln Memorial
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Jefferson Memorial
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