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Monuments, Memorials, and Landmarks

By Mrs. Steiger’s classSlide2

National Symbols, Memorials, Landmarks, and Monuments Websites:

Symbols

Liberty Bell

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-liberty-bell

American Flag

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-american-flag

Bald Eagle

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-bald-eagle

Great Seal of USA

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-great-seal

Uncle Sam

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-uncle-sam

Statue of Liberty

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-statue-of-liberty

Smokey the Bear

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-WPbh7qFWSYNXN0YTZhbnMzd0E/view?usp=sharing

Memorials and Monuments

Washington Monument

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-wash-monument

LIncoln Memorial

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-lincoln-memorial

Supreme Court Building

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-supreme-court-building

Mount Rushmore

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-mount-rushmore

Capital Building

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-us-capitol

Independence Hall

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-independence-hall

Natural Landmarks

Yosemite Valley

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/place/california/yosemite-valleySlide3

California Symbols Websites:

California symbols website

http://www.cashmancuneo.net//cafacts.htm

California Motto

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/california/state-motto/eureka-i-have-found-it

State Bird

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/california/state-bird/california-valley-quail

State Seal

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/california/state-seal/seal-california

State Flag

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/california/state-flag/flag-california

State Flower

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/california/state-flower/california-poppy

State Tree

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/california/state-tree/california-redwoodSlide4

United States Flag

What do the stripes represent?

The stripes represent the first 13 states.

What do the stars represent?

The stars represent the 50 states.

Cooper

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of the US flag. Slide5

National Bird

What is our national

bird?

Eagle

Is it on the great seal of the United States?

Yes

Write 2 facts about the bird:

1.It shows courage.2.

The Bald Eagle only lives in North America.

David

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of our national bird here.

National Bird

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of our national bird here.Slide6

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of Smokey the Bear here

What does Smokey the Bear Represent? Smokey the Bear represents a symbol of forests fires.

Write 2 facts about the Smokey the Bear:

1. When smokey the bear got older he moved to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

2. In 1950, in New Mexico, a bear cub named Smokey the bear was found

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Audrey and Emma

Emma & Audrey

Smokey The BearSlide7

Patriotic Symbol

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of this patriotic symbol here

What is a patriotic symbol? Country’s flag and peoples belief’s like freedom

Choose another patriotic symbol. American flag

Write two facts about the symbol.

1.The American flag has 13 stripes and 50 stars.

2. It was made in 1700 with 13 stars.

Gianna &

AllieSlide8

United States Map

United States Capitol:

Washington dc,

My State:California

Jacob

Drag the star to our country’s capital, drag the smiley face to the location of your state.

Use the image search to find and paste a map of the USA here. Slide9

National Landmark

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of one of the Washington D.C. landmarks.

What is a landmark? A landmark is an important human or natural feature that helps people find their way.

Name two man made landmarks in Washington D.C.

1.The U.S. Capitol Building

2. Cape Canaveral

Jake O.

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of one of the Washington D.C. landmarks.Slide10

National Monument

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of this national monument.

What is a monument?

It is something built to honor a person or event from history.

Write 2 facts about a United States monument

1. The Washington monument was named after the 1st president, George Washington.

2. It is the biggest building in Washington D.C. Jake U.Slide11

National Memorial

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of this national memorial.

What is a memorial?

A memorial is something that can keep a memory alive.

Write 2 facts about one memorial in the United States.

This memorial honors our 16th president.

I am in Washington D. C. in the National Mall across from the Washington Monnument. JennicaSlide12

Statue of Liberty

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of the Statue of Liberty here.

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

It is in the New York harbor.

Write 2 facts about the Statue of Liberty

It was carried in 214 crates.

2. You can go inside of it

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JudahSlide13

Natural Landmark

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of an American landmark.

What is a natural landmark?

It is a landmark that God created.

Name two natural landmarks in the United States

Yosemite valley

Niagra Falls

Kilauea

Kendall & HaleySlide14

National Anthem

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of the national anthem here

What is an anthem? A anthem is a song of patriotism.

What is song is our national anthem? The national anthem is the “Star Spangled Banner.”

Write 2 facts about the national anthem:

1. The writer of the song is Francis Scott Key.

2.He looked outside and the flag in the fort, so he wrote this song.

Luke Slide15

Charters of Freedom

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of one of the documents

What is another word for

Charter

? Document

What two documents are called the Charters of Freedom?

1.The Declaration of Independence

2. The Constitution of the United States

Matthew & Cody

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of the other document here.Slide16

State Map

State Capitol: Sacramento

My town:Yorba Linda

My county: Orange County

Olivia

Drag the star to the capital, drag the smiley face to the location of your town.

Use the image search to find and paste a map of your state here.

Right click on the image and select “Order > send to back”Slide17

Type the State’s Motto Here: Eureka! The greek word that means “I have found it!”

XyzaSlide18

State Flag

What does the bear represent?

It represents a symbol of great strength.

What does the red color signify?It represents courage.

What does the white background stand for? It represents purity.

Ruthie

Use the image search to paste a picture of our state flag here.Slide19

State Seal

What animal is on the state seal?

Grizzly bear.

Why is this animal feeding on grapevines next to a sheaf of grain?

It is the wildlife and agricultural.

Ryan

Use the image search to paste a picture of our state seal here.Slide20

State Bird

State Bird’s Name: California Quail

Write 2 facts about the state bird:

1 The California Quail became the state bird in 1931.

2.It was good for settlers and American Indians because it was an important resource. SallySlide21

State Flower

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of the state flower here

State Flower’s Name: California poppy

Write 2 facts about the state flower:

1.Named the state flower in 1903.

2.Native american used it for food.

SamuelSlide22

State Tree

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of the state tree here

State Tree’s Name: California redwood

Write 2 facts about the state tree:

1.it be came the state tree in 1937.

2.they can be over 3000 years old.

SethSlide23

The California Constitution

Use the image search to find and paste a picture of the California Constitution here.

State two facts about the California Constitution.

1.The constitution has 512 amendments.

2.The California Constitution is 8 times longer than the U.S constitution.

TroySlide24

Use the insert image to find and paste a picture of the state license plate (you can paste more than one)

State License Plate