Curated OER
A Penny for Abe
Students explore Abraham Lincoln through stories and poems. They also explore him being on the penny.
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.
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.
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.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Statue of Liberty Cyber Hunt
Explore the Statue of Liberty through this informative resource.
Other
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.
![National Council for Social Studies: American Symbol Activities [Pdf] Lesson Plan](https://d15y2dacu3jp90.cloudfront.net/images/attachment_defaults/resource/large/FPO-knovation.png "National Council for Social Studies: American Symbol Activities [Pdf] Lesson Plan")
Other
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.
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.
South Carolina Educational Television
Knowitall: Lesson: Statue of Liberty
The students will learn basic facts about the Statue of Liberty.
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...
Read Works
Read Works: Symbols of the United States
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about four symbols of America: the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the bald eagle, and the American flag. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in...
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.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Simple Symbols and American Children
Lesson plan includes activities that teach respect for the American flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, the bald eagle, and other patriotic symbols.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Statue of Liberty Facts
Fun facts and interesting information about The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of America, the land of freedom and opportunity.
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...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade K: A Is for America
Students read informational and literary texts in order to gather information about people, events, symbols, and ideas that are representative of the United States of America. Students begin to develop an understanding of the United...
Read Works
Read Works: American Symbols
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage lists and explains some of the different American symbols. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: United States of America Symbols of Government
[Free Registration/Login Required] Identify & research symbols used to depict Americans' shared values, principles and beliefs, and explain their meaning. Students can list specific symbols in the design of the Statue of Liberty.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: u.s. Patriotic Symbols
This personal site provides information and lesson plans about U.S. patriotic symbols. Additional information is organized by states.
Curated OER
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.
Primary Games
Primary Games: u.s. Symbols Matching Game
Match important U.S. symbols, includes Statue of Liberty, flag, and monuments.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Grades K 2
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!
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: National Symbols
Lesson in which students create American symbol folders to help them understand and identify national symbols.