2. NATIONAL SYMBOLS AND MONUMENTS NATIONAL SYMBOLS AND MONUMENTS Ms. Adamcova 3rd grade Ms. Adamcova 3rd grade

3. Standards  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

4. Essential 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?

5. WHAT IS A SYMBOL? / A symbol is something that stands for or represents something else / An object that represents an idea

6. The Statue of Liberty / Located in: New York City / Represents: Friendship Freedom Opportunity Equality Happiness / Located in: New York City / Represents: Friendship Freedom Opportunity Equality Happiness

7. The American Flag / Is a symbol for our nation’s: / Strength / Unity / Source of pride / Inspiration

8. National 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 …

9. A 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!!!!