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Symbols and Landmarks
of the United States
Symbols and Landmarks
of the United StatesBeverly Grotts and Lisa Mello
Social Studies Third Grade Jefferson School
Beverly Grotts and Lisa Mello Social Studies Third Grade Jefferson School
Social Studies Standard
Social Studies Standard
3.4.3 – Know the histories of important local and national landmarks, symbols, and essential documents that create a sense of community among citizens and exemplify cherished ideals (the U.S. flag, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Capitol).
3.4.3 – Know the histories of important local and national landmarks, symbols, and essential documents that create a sense of community among citizens and exemplify cherished ideals (the U.S. flag, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Capitol).
DefinitionDefinition
• What is a symbol?• What is a landmark?
• What is a symbol?• What is a landmark?
DefinitionDefinition
SYMBOL (noun) a thing that represents or stands for something else, a shape or sign used to represent something
such as an organization.
SYMBOL (noun) a thing that represents or stands for something else, a shape or sign used to represent something
such as an organization.
DefinitionDefinition LANDMARK (noun) an object or
feature of a landscape that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that lets a person establish their
location.
LANDMARK (noun) an object or feature of a landscape that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that lets a person establish their
location.
SynonymsSynonyms emblem, token, sign,
representation, figure, image; icon, character, mark, letter, ideogram, logo, emblem, badge, stamp, trademark, crest, insignia, coat of arms, seal, device, monogram, hallmark,flag, motif, icon
emblem, token, sign, representation, figure, image; icon, character, mark, letter, ideogram, logo, emblem, badge, stamp, trademark, crest, insignia, coat of arms, seal, device, monogram, hallmark,flag, motif, icon
DiscussionDiscussion• A country that is in the southern half
of North America.• A country made up of 50 states and
Washington D.C.• A country of • 301,000,000 people
• A country that is in the southern half of North America.
• A country made up of 50 states and Washington D.C.
• A country of • 301,000,000 people
Statue of LibertyStatue of Liberty
• Gift from France on USA’s Centennial.
• Symbol of freedom• Located in New York
• Gift from France on USA’s Centennial.
• Symbol of freedom• Located in New York
U.S. CapitolU.S. Capitol
• Located in Washington, DC• Where our Congress meets
• Located in Washington, DC• Where our Congress meets
U.S. CurrencyU.S. Currency• Paper money of the United
States• Denominations: $1, $2, $5,
$10,$20, $50, and $100
• Paper money of the United States
• Denominations: $1, $2, $5, $10,$20, $50, and $100
Liberty BellLiberty Bell• Symbol of liberty• Cracked when it was first tested
• Symbol of liberty• Cracked when it was first tested
Supreme Court Supreme Court • Highest court in the United
States• One of the three branches of
our government
• Highest court in the United States
• One of the three branches of our government
Golden Gate BridgeGolden Gate Bridge• Located in San Francisco,
California• Completed in 1937• One of the most recognized
bridges in the United States
• Located in San Francisco, California
• Completed in 1937• One of the most recognized
bridges in the United States
Empire State Building Empire State Building
• Tallest building in New York City
• Tallest building in New York City
Twin Towers 9/11/2001Twin Towers 9/11/2001• Destroyed by terrorists• Located in New York City
• Destroyed by terrorists• Located in New York City
Washington MonumentWashington Monument
• Located in Washington, D.C.
• Honors our first president, George Washington
• Located in Washington, D.C.
• Honors our first president, George Washington
Grand CanyonGrand Canyon
• Located in Arizona• Highly visited National Park
• Located in Arizona• Highly visited National Park
National ArchivesNational Archives• Located in Washington, D.C.• Houses important USA documents
like the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution
• Located in Washington, D.C.• Houses important USA documents
like the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution
Library of CongressLibrary of Congress
• Largest library in the world• Located in Washington, D.C.
• Largest library in the world• Located in Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian MuseumsNational Museum of Natural HistorySmithsonian MuseumsNational Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian MuseumsAmerican Art Museum and National
Gallery
Smithsonian MuseumsAmerican Art Museum and National
Gallery
Old FaithfulOld Faithful• Located in Wyoming, Montana,
and Idaho.• Found in Yellowstone, USA’s
oldest National Park
• Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.
• Found in Yellowstone, USA’s oldest National Park
Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park
• Located in California
• One of most visited National Park
• Located in California
• One of most visited National Park
DisneylandDisneyland• Located in
Anaheim, California
• One of the most famous theme parks.
• Opened in 1955
• Located in Anaheim, California
• One of the most famous theme parks.
• Opened in 1955
PentagonPentagon• Located in Washington, D.C.• Defense Department handles
business here.
• Located in Washington, D.C.• Defense Department handles
business here.
Hollywood SignHollywood Sign• Famous landmark in Southern
California• Famous landmark in Southern
California
Sears TowerSears Tower• Tallest building
in USA• Located in
Chicago, Illinois• Now known as
the Willis Center
• Tallest building in USA
• Located in Chicago, Illinois
• Now known as the Willis Center
Yankee StadiumYankee Stadium
• Home of the New York Yankees
• Team won more World Series than any other baseball team
• Home of the New York Yankees
• Team won more World Series than any other baseball team
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