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Kingwood Library: American Cultural History: 1880 1889
The 1880's in America were chock full of new architecture, technologies, businesses, modern conveniences such as gas and electric, operas, fashions, and much more as featured in this resource.
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Statue of Liberty
The National Park Service explains the history of The Statue of Liberty, which includes a brief biography on Frederic Auguste Bartholdi.
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Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation: Statue Facts
A collection of resources about the Statue of Liberty, compiled by the not-for-profit foundation responsible for its preservation, includes an historical overview; fun facts; physical specs; a photo gallery; and reproductions of...
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The Statue of Liberty Photo Tour
A great pictorial tour of the ferry ride and climb into the statue itself and back again. Have fun!
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National Park Service: Statue of Liberty
This site provides history and information about the Statue, including information about visiting, the statistics and measurements of the Lady, and historical background of France/U.S. relations. Be sure to click on the "Handbook" link...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Statue of Liberty
The human adventure and construction of the Statue of Liberty, designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, is told through a series of enlightening photographs.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Yearning to Breathe Free Webisode 10
This wonderful website, Freedom, a History of US, based on the series by Joy Hakim, presents the tenth webisode, Yearning to be Breathe Free. Through text, photographs, and audio segments you can get a good picture of the state of...
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National Council for Social Studies: American Symbol Activities [Pdf]
Teachers can use these four detailed lessons to teach young students about several American symbols including, the American flag, the Statue of Liberty, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Liberty Bell.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus
This poem is currently engraved on a bronze plaque and displayed on the Statue of Liberty's pedestal. The statue stands across from the historic Ellis Island, through which millions of immigrants came into the U.S. in the late 1800s and...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: Immigrants/immigration
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around immigrants and immigration. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Statue of Liberty
These lesson plans explore the symbolism behind the Statue of Liberty and include links to close-up photos of the statue. The final lesson plan guides students in exploring symbols on their own and determining their meaning.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Emma Lazarus
Brief biography of Emma Lazarus. Copy of her poem "The New Colossus" included.
Digital History
Digital History: The Huddled Masses
Links to information about immigration from 1890-1920 include the Statue of Liberty, the Chinese Exclusion Act, Japanese Immigration, kinds of migrants, etc.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Statue of Liberty: The Meaning and Use of a National Symbol
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Statue of Liberty: The Meaning and Use of a National Symbol." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
US National Archives
Nara: Charter of Freedom: United States as a Beacon of Liberty: Immigration
National Archives exhibit of the primary source document, Deed of Gift, Statue of Liberty, July 4, 1884.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Lady Liberty: A Symbol of America
Inspired by "Lady Liberty: A Biography" by Doreen Rappaport and Matt Tavares, you can help your learners understanding the meaningful symbolism behind the Statue of Liberty.
Kidport
Symbols of America
Students will learn about America's most popular symbols through short multiple choice questions. They can find more specific information by clicking on the American Icons link.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Statue of Liberty
Here you can learn brief information about the Statue of Liberty located in New York, which is a national symbol of freedom.
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Canon 3 D Paper Craft Buildings: Statue of Liberty
Intricately detailed paper-folding activity that provides templates and instructions for building a three-dimensional paper model of the Statue of Liberty. Instructions require download.
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Copper Development Association: The Statue of Liberty
This page describes the use of copper metal in building the U.S. Statue of Liberty.
Read Works
Read Works: Immigration the Statue of Liberty
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Statue of Liberty and its message for immigrants. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: A Great Statue
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Statue of Liberty in New York City. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: "The New Colossus"
[Free Registration/Login Required] A poem by Emma Lazarus about the Statue of Liberty. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Coming to America: Ellis Island and New York City
[Free Registration/Login Required] This full text is borrowed from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and provides information about the history of Ellis Island and the first person account of the immigration experience....