Essential Question:
How do symbols help us understand the world around us?
The first grade Social Studies curriculum includes learning about important American symbols. The following symbols have been introduced through books and short videos.
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| American Flag |
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| Pledge of Allegiance |
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| White House |
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| Lincoln Memorial |
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| Liberty Bell |
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| Statue of Liberty |
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| Washington Monument |
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Bald Eagle
Click the image below to view a video with your child. Can he/she successfully identify the American symbols? |
Is your child able to share any facts they learned? Please help them leave a comment below. The comment could begin with "I learned". He/She can write about a fact learned at school or one they learned from you. We will be reading the comments together. Thanks so much for your cooperation.
Looking for a fun extension activity to do at home? The images below are links to videos which will give step by step instructions how to draw some of the symbols your child has studied.
Dear Mrs. Hancock,
ReplyDeleteI learned that the Statue of Liberty is made out of copper.
From,
Dylan
Hi Dylan,
ReplyDeleteYou learned so much about the American symbols we've been studying. Great job listening!
Mrs. Hancock
Dear Mrs. Hancock,
ReplyDeleteI learned that the Statue of Liberty's torch is lite up every night.
From,
Liam
Dear Liam,
ReplyDeleteNice job remembering a fact about the Statue of Liberty. Keep up the good work!
Mrs. Hancock
Dear Mrs. Hancock,
ReplyDeleteI learned that the Statue of Liberty used to be the color of a penny.
From, Ellie
Hello Ellie,
DeleteAnother comment? I'm happy to hear from you again. :) You were really listening today!
Mrs. Hancock
Dear Mrs. Hancock,
ReplyDeleteI learned that 40 people can fit in her crown.
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Christian
Dear Christian,
DeleteI learned that fact today also! I would love to go up into the crown and look out the windows. Would you?
Mrs. Hancock
Dear Mrs. Hancock,
DeleteYes! Thank you for asking.
From,
Christian.
Dear Mrs. Hancock
ReplyDeleteI learned that the Statue of Liberty is made out of copper.
From,
Victoria
Dear Victoria,
ReplyDeleteI hope you're having fun learning about these important American symbols. Great listening!
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Mrs. Hancock
Dear Mrs. Hancock,
ReplyDeleteI learned that the Washington Monument stands right in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
From,
Griffin
Dear Griffin,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment! You are right - the Washington monument and Lincoln Memorial are right across from each other.
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Mrs. Hancock
Dear Mrs. Hancock,
ReplyDeleteI learned that Betsy Ross sewed the American Flag.
From,
Thomas
Dear Thomas,
DeleteYou have been learning a lot about important American symbols. Great job remembering about Betsy Ross!
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Mrs. Hancock
Dear Mrs. Hancock,
ReplyDeleteI learned that the White House has 132 room and George Washington lived there with his family.
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Jackson G.
Dear Jack,
DeleteHave you enjoyed learning about American symbols? You have worked hard on your book. It is full of facts!
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Mrs. Hancock
dear Mrs. Hancock,
ReplyDeleteI learned that the statue of liberty used to be the color of a penny but then it turned green.
From,
Johnny
Dear Johnny,
DeleteYou have learned a lot about American symbols. Great job paying attention!
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Mrs. Hancock
Dear Mrs. Hancock,
ReplyDeleteI learned that the Liberty Bell had to get made two times because the first time when it cracked the people didn't like the sound of it. I also learned that 40 people can fit in the Statue of Liberty's head at one time! The seven spikes on the Statue of Liberty's crown represent the seven seas and continents.
From,
Sam
Dear Sam,
DeleteWow! You remembered a lot of facts. Good for you! You seem very interested in learning about the important American symbols.
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Mrs. Hancock
Dear Mrs. Hancock,
ReplyDeleteThe statue of liberty has 7 spikes on her crown that represents the 7 seas of America.
From,
JJ
Dear J.J.,
DeleteExcellent job! I hope you have had fun learning about American symbols. We only have two more to go!
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Mrs. Hancock
Dear Mrs. Hancock,
ReplyDeleteI learned that the American flag is amazing. It is blue, white, and red.
From,
Lucas
Dear Lucas,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you; the American Flag is amazing! You have learned so much about the important symbols of the United States!
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Mrs. Hancock
Dear Mrs. Hancock,
ReplyDeleteI learned that 40 people can fit in the Statue of Liberty's crown and the 7 spikes stand for the 7 seas.
from,
Rilyn
Dear Rilyn,
DeleteExcellent job remembering those facts! You are always such a good listener at school!
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Mrs. Hancock