Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Panama
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the Central American country of Panama. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, maps, and lesson plans.
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where learners examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Bald Eagle (Grades K 2)
Find out why the bald eagle was chosen as a national symbol of the United States.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Lesson Plans: The Star Spangled Banner
Students become familiar with "The Star-Spangled Banner" and discuss what the United States flag means to them.
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: Ben's Ab Cs
Each letter of this alphabet is linked to an important aspect of the U.S. Government, e.g. "A is for Armed Forces" has a link to the Air Force. Links are made to the Bill of Rights, symbols, branches of government and The Constitution....
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Flag Picture Gallery
This is a collection of American flags in color with a description of their reason for existence. Very appealing site.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Bald Eagle
Learn about America's national symbol, the bald eagle, through this full-length documentary.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Star Spangled Banner
This guide book entry provides the history and text of "The Star-Spangled Banner," the U.S. national anthem.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: "The Star Spangled Banner"
Historical background information is provided for our national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," along with the written text of the words. Links to more resources.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Life in Ancient Greece : Coinage of Corinth
Corinth was an important center for commerce in ancient Greece, and thus one of the first to produce coinage. This site discusses the symbolism on Corinth's coins, and presents almost two dozen examples from the Smithsonian collection.
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...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Order and Dates of Statehood
View this chart that organizes states by the dates of their statehood. Click on the individual state to see additional information such as state trivia, state flags, state symbols, famous people from that state, and printable activities.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Brazil
Useful guide with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Brazil. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps, and lesson plans.
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.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Nicodemus National Historic Site
This site from the National Park Service provides the history of Nidodemus, Kansas, first western town planned by and for African-Americans. Settled by exodusters, the town served as a symbol as a land of opportunity for blacks escaping...
Other
Patriotic Themes in Country Music
A fun way to explore the theme of patriotism in American country music is featured in this WebQuest. Students explore the American ideal of freedom through country music. Click Teacher Resources for complete lesson plans.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Cine El Rey: The King Cinema
Theater was and is an important cultural point in entertainment for Hispanics. Cine El Rey symbolized part of that cultural importance. Learn about it's history here.
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.
Other
Dnr: Bald Eagle
A detailed look at the American bald eagle, America's national symbol. Topics include ..habitat, physical characteristics, mating, young, enemies, food, and restoration.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Flag Facts
The young scholars will learn important historical significance to one of the United States' most important symbols - the American Flag. This lesson plan provides engaging and meaningful activities as well as the academic content...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Writing in u.s. History: 1968: A Time of Change
Explore how the events and cultural and political changes that occurred in 1968 came to represent the upheaval and dramatic changes in American life during the 1960s. In this interactive lesson from WGBH, students develop a written...
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry
Biographical note on Patrick Henry, the lawyer, patriot, orator, and symbol of the American struggle for liberty and self-government during the American Revolution.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Mount Rushmore
Presents images and descriptive details of this national monument that features the faces of past U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.