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National Park Service: Statue of Liberty
This site provides history and information about the Statue, including information about visiting, the statistics and measurements of the Lady, and historical background of France/U.S. relations. Be sure to click on the "Handbook" link...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Order and Dates of Statehood
View this chart that organizes states by the dates of their statehood. Click on the individual state to see additional information such as state trivia, state flags, state symbols, famous people from that state, and printable activities.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Brazil
Useful guide with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Brazil. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps, and lesson plans.
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Us flag.org: Robert G. Heft: Designer of America's National Flag
Have you ever wondered how we got the design for the current national flag? Use this website to find out.
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National Park Service: Nicodemus National Historic Site
This site from the National Park Service provides the history of Nidodemus, Kansas, first western town planned by and for African-Americans. Settled by exodusters, the town served as a symbol as a land of opportunity for blacks escaping...
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Patriotic Themes in Country Music
A fun way to explore the theme of patriotism in American country music is featured in this WebQuest. Learners explore the American ideal of freedom through country music. Click Teacher Resources for complete lesson plans.
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National Park Service: Cine El Rey: The King Cinema
Theater was and is an important cultural point in entertainment for Hispanics. Cine El Rey symbolized part of that cultural importance. Learn about it's history here.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols: u.s. Seal
Discover how and why a seal was created for America. Learn specifically what each part stands for and what the seal is used for.
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Dnr: Bald Eagle
A detailed look at the American bald eagle, America's national symbol. Topics include ..habitat, physical characteristics, mating, young, enemies, food, and restoration.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Flag Facts
The students will learn important historical significance to one of the United States' most important symbols - the American Flag. This lesson plan provides engaging and meaningful activities as well as the academic content standards...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Writing in u.s. History: 1968: A Time of Change
Explore how the events and cultural and political changes that occurred in 1968 came to represent the upheaval and dramatic changes in American life during the 1960s. In this interactive lesson from WGBH, students develop a written...
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry
Biographical note on Patrick Henry, the lawyer, patriot, orator, and symbol of the American struggle for liberty and self-government during the American Revolution.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Mount Rushmore
Presents images and descriptive details of this national monument that features the faces of past U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Bald Eagle
This resource presents a complete fact sheet on bald eagles that includes a look at why bald eagles are "bald," what bald eagles eat, how their vision works, their courtship and mating behavior, their nesting and reproductive behaviors,...
Other
Bradfords Woods: Eagles to the Nest [Pdf]
This thematic curriculum which focuses on bald eagles revolves around a three-day field trip to Bradford Woods in Indiana. However, many of the activities could be adapted for other environments, and the background material is useful,...
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Organization of American States Children's Page: Belize
Full of useful information relating to the country of Belize. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, climate, government, history, economy, culture, agriculture, holydays, photos, national symbols, national anthem, and...
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Organization of American States: Venezuela
Full of useful information relating to the country of Venezuela. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, government, photos, national symbols, national heroes, and folklore.
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Organization of American States: Venezuela
Full of useful information relating to the country of Venezuela. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, government, photos, national symbols, national heroes, and folklore.
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Organization of American States Children's Page: Brazil
Full of useful information relating to the country of Brazil. Topics covered include: population, language, government, economy, photos, national symbols, and folklore.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Mississippi: Oakland Memorial Chapel
Black craftsmen built this chapel, symbolizing Alcorn University as first land grant university for black Americans. It is located within Alcorn State University Historic District.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Hotel Del Coronado
The largest beach resort on the North American Pacific Coast, this Victorian building is an iconic symbol of San Diego.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Kansas: Nicodemus Historic District
Established by African Americans during the Reconstruction Period following the Civil War, the town of Nicodemus symbolizes the pioneer spirit of people formerly enslaved. Established on homestead land, the town of Nicodemus was...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Idaho: Assay Office
This assay office symbolizes the importance of mining in the history of Idaho and the American West. Built in 1870-71, it operated by the federal government until 1933.
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Us flag.org: Francis Scott Key (1780 1843)
Who was Francis Scott Key? What did he write? You can find the answers to these two questions and much more by exploring this website.