Curated OER
The Liberty Bell
An image of the Liberty Bell is slowly uncovered as you flip through each slide in this PowerPoint. Tip: Use this as a template to show other famous American symbols.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Bringing the "New Colossus" to America
This lesson plan provides suggestions for augmenting a study of The Statue of Liberty. Includes information on the Emma Lazarus sonnet, "The New Colossus," (which was written about the statue) and the attitudes towards immigration during...
Curated OER
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...
Globio
Glossopedia: Bald Eagles
The bald eagle is a predatory bird that lives in North America. This article discusses bald eagle hunting habits, habitat, life cycle, diet, anatomy and mating habits. The concept of the food chain is introduced and is used to explain...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Symbols of Freedom
Lesson where each student researches an American patriotic symbol, creates a slideshow, and presents it to the class.
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: School Publishers: You're a Grand Old Flag
"Every country has a flag. A flag stands for a country and the people who live there. What do you know about flags? Click on one of the choices to find out more."
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Liberty Bell
A detailed overview of the Liberty Bell, coverng its role as an American symbol and its history.
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.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: The Liberty Bell (3 5)
Offers historical background information on our national symbol of freedom, the Liberty Bell, which still hangs in Philadelphia today and is rung each July 4th.
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.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Govt.: The Liberty Bell (K 2)
Did you ever wonder why a large bell, known as The Liberty Bell, is so important in U.S. history? Use this site to learn about this great symbol of our country.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Finding American Symbols
Young scholars will identify symbols used in the original design of the Great Seal of the United States (1782) and assess how the symbols connect with important American ideas.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Statue of Liberty Cyber Hunt
Explore the Statue of Liberty through this informative resource.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Teaching With Historic Places: The Liberty Bell
Teaching with Historic Places, in collaboration with the National Park Service, provides an extensive lesson plan on The Liberty Bell. Content is laid out with objectives, reading materials, corresponding maps and photographs, learning...
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Bald Eagle
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, breeding, appearance, diet, and conservation status of the bald eagle.
Other
Us flag.org: Evolution of the United States Flag
This is a guide to the evolution of the United States flag. It contains a timeline from 1777 when the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act to the Executive Order of President Eisenhower in 1959.
Other
Us flag.org: History of the Vietnam War Pow/mia Flag
At this site you can investigate what prompted the design of the POW/MIA flag. What is the significance of this American symbol? Find out how this flag became a reality when you use this site.
Other
Us flag.org: The Flags That Fly 24 Hours a Day
Do you know how a flag can be flown 24 hours a day? A Presidential proclamation must be made to authorize its display. This site gives a list of the official sites where the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day.
Other
Us flag.org: Robert G. Heft: Designer of America's National Flag
Have you ever wondered how we got the design for the current national flag? Use this website to find out.
Other
Us flag.org: What Do the Colors of the Flag Mean?
Have you ever asked yourself what the colors of the flag mean? This site has an explanation.
Other
Us flag.org: Holidays to Display Your Flag
"The flag should be displayed, from sunrise to sunset, on all days when the weather permits." This website gives a comprehensive list of the days that the flag should especially be displayed. Each state and the date of admission to the...
Other
Us flag.org: Flag Folding
This website features a step-by-step process of how to properly fold the United States flag. The pictures are clear and easy to understand. It also explains what happens during a flag folding ceremony.