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

What is the United States?What is the United States?

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

United States MapUnited States Map

U.S. and their CapitalsU.S. and their Capitals

U.S. FlagU.S. Flag

Statue of LibertyStatue of Liberty

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

U.S. Capitol’s RotundaU.S. Capitol’s Rotunda

U.S. CapitolU.S. Capitol

• Located in Washington, DC• Where our Congress meets

• Located in Washington, DC• Where our Congress meets

U.S. ConstitutionU.S. Constitution

Bald EagleBald Eagle

Bald EagleBald Eagle

• National bird of the United States

• National bird of the United States

U.S. CurrencyU.S. Currency

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

U.S. CoinsU.S. Coins

U.S. CoinsU.S. Coins• Metal money • Metal money

Liberty BellLiberty Bell

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

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

Mount RushmoreMount Rushmore

Golden Gate BridgeGolden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate BridgeGolden Gate Bridge

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

Empire State Building Empire State Building

• Tallest building in New York City

• Tallest building in New York City

Transamerica Building Transamerica Building

Twin TowersTwin Towers

Twin Towers 9/11/2001Twin Towers 9/11/2001

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

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

Grand CanyonGrand Canyon

• Located in Arizona• Highly visited National Park

• Located in Arizona• Highly visited National Park

Presidential SealPresidential Seal

National ArchivesNational Archives

National ArchivesNational Archives

National ArchivesNational Archives

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

Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence

United States Constitution

United States Constitution

Library of CongressLibrary of Congress

Library of CongressLibrary of Congress

Library of CongressJefferson Library

Library of CongressJefferson Library

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 MuseumsThe Castle

Smithsonian MuseumsThe Castle

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

Seattle Space NeedleSeattle Space Needle

Old FaithfulOld Faithful

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

Central ParkCentral 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

PentagonPentagon• Located in Washington, D.C.• Defense Department handles

business here.

• Located in Washington, D.C.• Defense Department handles

business here.

Hollywood SignHollywood Sign

Hollywood SignHollywood Sign• Famous landmark in Southern

California• Famous landmark in Southern

California

Smithsonian MuseumsSmithsonian Museums

Sears TowerSears Tower

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

Yankee StadiumYankee Stadium

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

WilliamsburgWilliamsburg

JamestownJamestown

The AlamoThe Alamo

Kennedy Space CenterKennedy Space Center

Lincoln MemorialLincoln Memorial

Jefferson MemorialJefferson Memorial