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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...
Utah Education Network
Uen: National Symbol Patterns
Lesson plan suggests many ways to improve students' patterning skills and investigates how symbols unite families and classmates.
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Organization of American States Children's Page: 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.
Curated OER
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...
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National Council for Social Studies: American Symbol Activities [Pdf]
Teachers can use these four detailed lessons to teach young students about several American symbols including, the American flag, the Statue of Liberty, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Liberty Bell.
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Usps: The Flags of Our Nation
Explore the unique characteristics of our states with educational activities that compliment the Flags of our Nation stamp series. Learn about our national history, geography, and culture in a fun and interesting way!
National Geographic
National Geographic: Create a Weather Map
Students will learn about symbols that are used to represent weather and then use the day's weather to create a weather map for their state. Includes handouts and website links, as well as links to downloadable coloring books full of...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Places in the Park
Modeling the use of maps in and out of school can help students to recognize the value of maps and gain confidence with them. Using maps of places that are familiar to students will strengthen their spatial thinking skills before...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Simple Symbols and American Children
Lesson plan includes activities that teach respect for the American flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, the bald eagle, and other patriotic symbols.
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Embassy of Honduras in Washington, d.c.
This is the official website of the Embassy of Honduras in the United States. Has an abundance of information on tourist destinations and general facts on country-specific topics including art, geography, climate, government, history,...
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Creating the Great Seal of the United States: 1776 1782
Read the complete story of the creation of the seal that became one of our country's national symbols. Find out how it changed over time and what it really means.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Korean War Veterans Memorial
The official home page for the Korean War Veterans Memorial examines the history and the symbolism behind its features. It also contains a concise, year-by-year account of the United States' involvement in the Korean War. This site has...
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The Flags of the Native Peoples of the United States: The Crow Nation
View the flag of the Crow Tribe and learn about their tribal seal and the symbols that decorate it.
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.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Grades K 2
Here you can learn all about the U.S. Government! Find information on our nation, how our government works, your own neighborhood, and the main government symbols. Games and other activities are also included!
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Bringing the "New Colossus" to America
This lesson plan provides suggestions for augmenting a study of The Statue of Liberty. Includes information on the Emma Lazarus sonnet, "The New Colossus," (which was written about the statue) and the attitudes towards immigration during...
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Usps: The Flags of Our Nation: State Your Symbols
In this activity, students do research and learn about the significance and use of state symbols.
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State of Wyoming: Wyoming's E Government Site
The official State of Wyoming site highlighting business, employment, national parks, recreation, news, a kids' page, and a welcome from the governor.
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Life in Ancient Greece : Coinage of Corinth
Corinth was an important center for commerce in ancient Greece, and thus one of the first to produce coinage. This site discusses the symbolism on Corinth's coins, and presents almost two dozen examples from the Smithsonian collection.
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...
Primary Games
Primary Games: u.s. Symbols Matching Game
Match important U.S. symbols, includes Statue of Liberty, flag, and monuments.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Our New Nation
After studying the American Revolutionary War, students learn about the founding of the United States of America. Pretending to be the founding fathers, students will divide into small groups to create and design their own nation and...