Symbols and Landmarks of the United States Beverly Grotts and Lisa Mello Social Studies Third Grade Jefferson School Beverly Grotts and Lisa Mello Social Studies Third Grade Jefferson School

Social Studies Standard – 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).

Definition What is a symbol? What is a landmark? What is a symbol? What is a landmark?

Definition SYMBOL (noun) a thing that represents or stands for something else, a shape or sign used to represent something such as an organization.

Definition 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.

Synonyms 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

Discussion What is the United States?

Discussion 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 Map

U.S. and their Capitals

U.S. Flag

Statue 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. Capitol

U.S. Capitol’s Rotunda

U.S. Capitol Located in Washington, DC Where our Congress meets Located in Washington, DC Where our Congress meets

U.S. Constitution

Bald Eagle

National bird of the United States National bird of the United States

U.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. Coins

Metal money

Liberty Bell

Symbol of liberty Cracked when it was first tested Symbol of liberty Cracked when it was first tested

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 Rushmore

Golden 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

Tallest building in New York City

Transamerica Building

Twin Towers

Twin Towers 9/11/2001

Destroyed by terrorists Located in New York City Destroyed by terrorists Located in New York City

Washington Monument

Located in Washington, D.C. Honors our first president, George Washington Located in Washington, D.C. Honors our first president, George Washington

Grand Canyon

Located in Arizona Highly visited National Park Located in Arizona Highly visited National Park

Presidential Seal

National 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

United States Constitution

Library of Congress

Library of Congress Jefferson Library

Library of Congress Largest library in the world Located in Washington, D.C. Largest library in the world Located in Washington, D.C.

Smithsonian Museums The Castle

Smithsonian Museums National Museum of Natural History

Smithsonian Museums American Art Museum and National Gallery

Seattle Space Needle

Old 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 Park Located in California One of most visited National Park Located in California One of most visited National Park

Central Park

Disneyland 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

Pentagon

Located in Washington, D.C. Defense Department handles business here. Located in Washington, D.C. Defense Department handles business here.

Hollywood Sign

Famous landmark in Southern California

Smithsonian Museums

Sears 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 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

Williamsburg

Jamestown

The Alamo

Kennedy Space Center

Lincoln Memorial

Jefferson Memorial