1. LaSheila Stokes FAMOUS LANDMARKS IN AMERICA

2. FAMOUS LANDMARKS IN AMERICA
CONTENT AREA: Social Studies
GRADE LEVEL: 3rd Grade
The purpose of this PowerPoint is to introduce important geographical and historical landmarks in America to my students.
Students will learn different geographical and the history of land marks in America and they will be able to identify them at the end of this lesson.
STANDARDS: 3.4, 3.9, 3.16, 3.30
ISTE STANDARDS:
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3. FAMOUS LANDMARKS IN AMERICA
There have been many battles, speeches, and many famous people who are very important parts in the history of America. There is nothing that can bring the history of America to life like the places where our history actually took place. There are geographical locations in America’s landscape and there are landmarks throughout America that are very unique. Visiting these geographical locations and landmarks will give us a different and fun way to learn more about these landmarks and their history. We will start our tour on the East Coast moving to the West Coast. Let’s get started on our trip through America! LET’S GO!!!

4. Acadia National Park
The Acadia National Park is located on Maine’s rocky coast. Some people feel that Acadia National Park is one of the most breathtaking places on the East coast. The gorgeous vegetation and the beautiful ocean view make it a popular tourist attraction.

5. Statue of Liberty
Located on Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty is a copper statue that was given to the United States as a gift from France in This is the first site that immigrants would see as they sail into the harbors of New York. This statue represents freedom and liberty to so many people.

6. Jefferson Memorial
The Jefferson Memorial is located in Washington D.C. Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States and he was also the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

7. Lincoln Memorial
Constructed starting in 1912, the Lincoln Memorial is located in Washington, D.C. It is a memorial that is dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln who was President during the Civil War. Lincoln is also known as the Great Emancipator. The Lincoln Memorial has been a place where many historical events took place such as the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech.

8. Washington Monument
The George Washington Monument was built in Washington D.C. to honor our first President George Washington for the things that he did for this country. He was the first President of the United States and he was very instrumental in the United States and the war that helped the U.S. to win their freedom from Great Britain.

9.   PAUL REVERE’S HOME
Paul Revere was an American engraver and silversmith and he was considered to be a patriot of the American Revolution. He is credited for alerting the Colonial Militia that the “British are coming”. Paul Revere’s home, is a National Historic Landmark located in Boston, Massachusetts. This home is a museum that gives people who visit a look at how life was in colonial times.

10. Independence Hall
Independence Hall was originally built in 1732 as the home of the Pennsylvania Colonial Government. Independence Hall is where our government originated and it is the place where the Declaration of Independence was signed. It also hosted the Constitutional Convention.

11. Bunker Hill Monument
The Bunker Hill Monument is located outside of Boston Massachusetts, where one of the early battles of the American Revolution took place. The Bunker Hill Monument was erected to honor the memories of who fought on the Hill.

12. The Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was commissioned as a memorial for the Pennsylvania colony and the freedom that the citizens now had in America, their new home. It was originally located in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House.

13. Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is located in Washington D.C. and it is considered one of this countries treasures. It is the largest library in the world and it has all sorts of photos and records along with millions of books.

14. MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL
The Martin Luther King Memorial is located in Washington D.C. It was built to commemorate the year the Civil Right Act of 1964 came into law.
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15.   The U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is a document that is the foundation of our federal government. This very important document is stored at the National Archive s in Washington, D.C.
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16. The White House
The White House is the home of the President of the United States. The White House is seen as a symbol of power for this country and it is one of the most visited sites in Washington D.C. The White House also serves as the office and headquarters of the President of the United States.

17. The Gateway Arch
Many years ago the pioneers who were traveling to the west saw St. Louis Missouri as the end point of civilization. The Gateway Memorial Arch was built for people to remember the many Americans who left everything that they had to move to the West in search of starting a new life.

18. The Alamo
The Alamo is located in SanAntonio, Texas. A lot of U.S. settlers came into Texas during the time that it was part of Mexico.
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19. Old Faithful Geyser
The Old Faithful Geyser is located in Wyoming inside the Yellowstone National Park and is said by many to be the most beautiful place in the United States. Old Faithful shoots up a spray of water as if it is on a schedule, giving tourists an unbelievable show.

20. Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is located in Rapid City, South Dakota. This memorial is a memorial to four of our country’s presidents, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Mount Rushmore was carved in 1925 by a father and son who were sculptors.

21. Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam is in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River on the border between Arizona and Nevada. The idea of the Hoover Dam was a plan that President Roosevelt used during the Great Depression to help our country recover. This project brought a different source of power. It also created hundreds of new jobs and it provided water that was needed in order to grow crops in this land.

22. GRAND CANYON
 The Grand Canyon is located in Arizona, it is probably one the most distinct geographical features in America. The vast ravine is located in the southwest part of America. The Grand Canyon covers 277 miles. Each year more than 5 million people visit this amazing sight.

23. Independence Rock
Independence Rock is located in Wyoming. Independence Rock served as an important point in the late 1800’s as thousands of people traveled on the Oregon Trail headed to the west coast. The goal of many settlers was to make it to Independence Rock by the 4th of July, this meant that they would make it to west coast before w inter.

24. Everglades National Park
The Everglades National Park is located in Florida and it houses a very unique ecosystem found in this country. The Everglades are full of many swamp creatures such as alligators and crocodiles and it is open year round to visitors.

25. The U.S. Constitution
The Constitution was written in 1787 by Thomas Jefferson and the Founding Fathers of our country.
The writers of our Constitution wanted to make sure that the new nation and its citizens would be free and independent. They wanted to make sure that the government of the United States would protect the people from a government that was too powerful
George Washington had won the respect of his countrymen as commander of the Army. Washington's fellow delegates elected him president of the Constitutional Convention because they held him in high esteem.
As president of the Constitutional Convention, Washington's job was to keep the meetings orderly and effective.
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26. MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL
The memorial is on the Tidal Basin on the National Mall in D.C. It is in a straight line halfway between the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial, which creates a visual “line of leadership” with two other Americans who worked to secure citizens’ freedoms.
The centerpiece of the memorial is called the “Stone of Hope.” It features a 30-foot likeness of King that is looking toward the Tidal Basin and the horizon. The Stone of Hope is cut out of a larger boulder called the “Mountain of Despair” that serves as the entryway to the memorial.
The site contains a granite inscription wall that contains 14 of King’s most memorable quotes5 The memorial is designed to be a sensory experience. The designers used several elements — such as rock, water and landscape design — to create a visual, auditory and even tactile experience that is functional during all the seasons.
It was originally scheduled to be dedicated on August 28, 2011, the 48th anniversary of his “I have a dream speech” but was postponed because of the threat of Hurricane Irene, until October 16, 2011, which was the 16th anniversary of the Million Man March.
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27. The Alamo
On February 23, 1836, General Antonio López de Santa Anna's army arrived outside San Antonio. The Texians and Tejanos were not afraid and they prepared to defend the Alamo together. The defenders held out for 13 days against Santa Anna's army.
The defenders saw the Alamo as the key to the defense of Texas, and they were ready to give their lives rather than surrender their position to General Santa Anna.
The final assault came before daybreak on the morning of March 6, 1836, as columns of Mexican soldiers came from the predawn darkness and headed for the Alamo's walls.
Cannon and small arms fire from inside the Alamo prevented several attacks. The Mexicans regrouped and climbed the walls and rushed into the compound.
Once they were inside they blasted open the barricaded doors. The struggle continued until the defenders were defeated. By sunrise the battle was over.
People worldwide continue to remember the Alamo as a heroic struggle against impossible odds — a place where men made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. For this reason, the Alamo remains hallowed ground and the Shrine of Texas Liberty.
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28. QUIZ
Let’s test your knowledge to see how much you learned during this presentation.
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29. What landmark is located in Maine?
QUESTION #1
What landmark is located in Maine?
Gateway Arch
Martin Luther King Memorial
Grand Canyon
Acadia National Park

30. Correct!!!! Acadia National Park
The Acadia National Park is located on Maine’s rocky coast. Some people feel that Acadia National Park is one of the most breathtaking places on the East coast. The gorgeous vegetation and the beautiful ocean view make it a popular tourist attraction.

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32. QUESTION #2
Which landmark was originally scheduled to be dedicated on August 28, 2011, the 48th anniversary of the “I have a dream speech” but was postponed because of the threat of Hurricane Irene, until October 16, Paul Revere’s Home Lincoln Memorial Alamo Martin Luther King Memorial

33. MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL
Correct!!!!
MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL
The Martin Luther King Memorial was originally scheduled to be dedicated on August 28, 2011, the 48th anniversary of his “I have a dream speech” but was postponed because of the threat of Hurricane Irene, until October 16, 2011, which was the 16th anniversary of the Million Man March.

34. QUESTION #3
Which landmark was carved in 1925 by a father and son who were sculptors.
Hoover Dam
Statue of Liberty
Independence Rock
Mount Rushmore

35. Correct!!!! Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore was carved in 1925 by a father and son who were sculptors.

36. QUESTION #4
Which landmark was given to the United States as a gift from France in 1886?
Statue of Liberty
Lincoln Memorial
Bunker Hill Monument
Jefferson Memorial

37. Correct!!! Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is a copper statue that was given to the United States as a gift from France in 1886.

38. SUMMARY SUMMARY In this lesson students will have learned about 21 American Landmarks. Students will be able to tell you the name of each city that each American Landmark is in.

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