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American Symbols and Landmarks: History and Significance

Explore the iconic symbols and landmarks of the United States, from the Statue of Liberty to the U.S. Constitution, and learn about their historical importance and cultural significance.

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American Symbols and Landmarks: History and Significance

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  1. Symbols and Landmarksof the United States Beverly Grotts and Lisa Mello Social Studies Third Grade Jefferson School

  2. 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. Definition • What is a symbol? • What is a landmark?

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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. Discussion What is the United States?

  8. 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

  9. United States Map

  10. U.S. and their Capitals

  11. U.S. Flag

  12. Statue of Liberty

  13. Statue of Liberty • Gift from France on USA’s Centennial. • Symbol of freedom • Located in New York

  14. U.S. Capitol

  15. U.S. Capitol’s Rotunda

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

  17. U.S. Constitution

  18. Bald Eagle

  19. Bald Eagle • National bird of the United States

  20. U.S. Currency

  21. U.S. Currency • Paper money of the United States • Denominations: $1, $2, $5, $10,$20, $50, and $100

  22. U.S. Coins

  23. U.S. Coins • Metal money

  24. Liberty Bell

  25. Liberty Bell • Symbol of liberty • Cracked when it was first tested

  26. Supreme Court

  27. Supreme Court • Highest court in the United States • One of the three branches of our government

  28. Mount Rushmore

  29. Golden Gate Bridge

  30. Golden Gate Bridge

  31. Golden Gate Bridge • Located in San Francisco, California • Completed in 1937 • One of the most recognized bridges in the United States

  32. Empire State Building

  33. Empire State Building • Tallest building in New York City

  34. Transamerica Building

  35. Twin Towers

  36. Twin Towers 9/11/2001

  37. Twin Towers 9/11/2001 • Destroyed by terrorists • Located in New York City

  38. Washington Monument

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

  40. Grand Canyon

  41. Grand Canyon • Located in Arizona • Highly visited National Park

  42. Presidential Seal

  43. National Archives

  44. National Archives

  45. National Archives

  46. National Archives • Located in Washington, D.C. • Houses important USA documents like the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution

  47. Declaration of Independence

  48. Declaration of Independence

  49. United States Constitution

  50. Library of Congress

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