Identify and decode the symbols of one's country: flag, anthem, landmark, national bird/flower
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~4 min hist.g1.s.civ.symbols_country.ex_04

Identify National Symbols

Prompt

Identify these 4 US symbols and one fact about each: (1) FLAG, (2) BALD EAGLE, (3) STATUE OF LIBERTY, (4) LIBERTY BELL.

M-1-S-EX-31 Chart
MG-6 National Symbols Anchor for reference. Stored in labeled tray on materials shelf for repeated independent-practice

MG-6 National Symbols Anchor for reference. Stored in labeled tray on materials shelf for repeated independent-practice use; one set per pair of children for hands-on engagement.

How it's presented
mode open response
Answer criteria
type matching
correct
FLAG
50 stars + 13 stripes
BALD EAGLE
national bird since 1782
LIBERTY BELL
Philadelphia / Declaration of Independence 1776
STATUE OF LIBERTY
gift from France 1886 in NY Harbor
Hints
  1. Use MG-6 anchor for reference.
  2. Each symbol has a date.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Confusing Statue of Liberty (1886) with Liberty Bell (1776)
  • Missing key facts