2. Cultural Symbols Every cultural has symbols that represent it’s specific beliefs. We are going to learn about the symbols of our country. Our Country is called the United States of America

3. What are our Country’s Symbols? 5 symbols represent our country: The flag The Liberty Bell The Pledge of Allegiance The Statue of Liberty The White House

4. Essential Questions How were the symbols chosen? How do the symbols look? What is the history of each symbol? ? ? ? ? ?

5. Projects PowerPoint Presentation Brochure Web Page

6. Getting Started! Form five small groups Assign each group one of the five symbols Groups will research, create and present the projects on their assigned symbol

7. After the “facts” Field trip to the city court house Investigate how the country’s symbols are represented at the city level

8. Extension Write a letter to the President Include the group’s idea for a new cultural symbol for our country

9. Dear Mr. President: How are you doing? How is your dog? We think our country should adopt a new cultural symbol. It should be … Letter Template