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Utah Education Network

Uen: Lesson Plan: Freedom Quilt

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson that reinforces the state and national symbols students have learned. Students draw pictures of state and United States symbols and combine them to form a quilt.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Grades K 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here you can learn all about the U.S. Government! Find information on our nation, how our government works, your own neighborhood, and the main government symbols. Games and other activities are also included!
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Bald Eagle (Grades 3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out why the bald eagle was chosen as a national symbol of the United States.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Fort Mc Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service maintains the famous fort that is known for the creation of the Star Spangled Banner. Site provides a menu of items for related information.
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The National Gallery (UK)

National Gallery, London: Festival of Light

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow this museum trail and discover through seven paintings how different cultures have used light as a form of symbolism in their work.
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Other

Usps: The Flags of Our Nation: State Your Symbols

For Students 4th - 5th
In this activity, students do research and learn about the significance and use of state symbols.
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9/11 Memorial & Museum

National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Lesson Plans, Grades 6 8

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A collection more than thirty lesson plans to use when teaching about September 11, about heroism, or about the importance of symbols, among other topics. These lesson plans have been created specifically with grades 6 through 8 in mind.
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Other

Canadian Heritage: Provincial and Territorial Symbols

For Students Pre-K - 1st
By following the hyperlinks on the image map of Canada, one can learn about the symbols of each province and territory, as well as connect with each of provincial and territorial web pages.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of African Art: Inscribing Meaning: Writing and Graphic Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
These works of art reveal symbols and graphic systems that help to communicate values and ideas of the African people.
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Other

Metis Nation of Ontario: Culture and Heritage: Who Are the Metis?

For Students 9th - 10th
Metis history and culture are presented on this site. Presents a brief overview with links to deeper aspects of the Metis experience, including the role and importance of Louis Riel, symbols and traditions, a timeline, the Michif...
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Primary
National Library of France

National Library of France: The Art of the Arabic Book

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the pages and elements of Arabic books throughout history by looking at examples and details of codices, illuminated texts, artistic scripts, calligraphy instruments, scientific illustrations, book bindings, and contemporary...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of African Art: Artful Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
African artists commonly base their work on animals observed in their natural habitats. Artful Animals lets you view African art that takes animals as its subject and inspiration. Learn about animals as symbols in African art, the beauty...
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Handout
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Mark Rothko

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Gallery of Art features an online exhibition of the life and work of color-field painter Mark Rothko. Each painting that appears in the show is accompanied by explanatory text, some in the artist's own words.
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Activity
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Marie Dorion

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographic view of the life of Marie Dorion. As a young Native American woman, she led white men to the Oregon Territory. She was only 24 years old and was pregnant at the time. Her actions made her a symbol of bravery and endurance!
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Pandora's Box

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students will be introduced to the Greek myth of Pandora by critically analyzing Odilon Redon's painting Pandora. They will then create their own box with both two- and three-dimensional symbols that represent an emotion to be contained...
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Interactive
Primary Games

Primary Games: u.s. Symbols Matching Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Match important U.S. symbols, includes Statue of Liberty, flag, and monuments.

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