Curated OER
Great Seal of Arkansas
Students identify the state seal of Arkansas and the emblems associated with the seal. They use a Venn diagram to compare the national seal with the state seal.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Great Seal of the United States (1782)
View and learn about the original design of the great seal, including the history of its creation and its current uses.
Other
Creating the Great Seal of the United States: 1776 1782
Read the complete story of the creation of the seal that became one of our country's national symbols. Find out how it changed over time and what it really means.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols: u.s. Seal
Discover how and why a seal was created for America. Learn specifically what each part stands for and what the seal is used for.