U.S. Symbols (United States Symbols)

1. What do we THINK we know

1.1. American flag

1.1.1. 50 stars represent 50 states

1.1.2. 13 stripes reminds us of the 13 colonies

1.2. symbol is an important word

1.2.1. something that represnts something that is important

1.3. U.S. symbols tend to stand for freedom

1.4. the White House

2. What do we want to LEARN

2.1. more about America

2.2. about Virginia and its symbols

3. vocabulary

3.1. symbol

3.1.1. an object that is used to represent something else

4. American flag

4.1. 50 stars for 50 states

4.2. 13 stripes for 13 colonies

5. Bald eagle

5.1. on the U.S. quarter coin

5.1.1. also on the U.S. $1 bill

5.2. a symbol of strength and bravery

5.2.1. they made very safe and strong nests for their eggs/babies

5.3. usually seen near the Grand Canyon in Arizona

6. Liberty Bell

6.1. used to tell people to meet in the square because they did not have TVs or phones to get/give information

6.2. it has a crack in it

6.3. used to be in New York?

6.4. currently located in Philadelphia, Pennslyvania

7. Statue of Liberty

7.1. located in New York City, New York

8. U.S. Capitol Building

8.1. located in Washington, D.C.

9. Washington Monument

9.1. located in Washington, D.C.