Grades K–3
American Symbols Word Search
An across-and-down word search with 10 American symbols words: flag, eagle, Liberty Bell, stars, stripes and more.
Social studies worksheet · American symbols and landmarks
American Landmarks: Where Is It?
Match 8 famous American landmarks, from the Grand Canyon to the Space Needle, to their states.
- Grade level
- Grades K–3
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- American symbols, National landmarks, Civic pride
What kids do
“Draw a line from each landmark to the state or city where you can visit it.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Which landmark would you like to visit? Draw yourself there.
Teacher tip
Find each state on a map after matching.
How to use it
- Read a short picture book about the symbol.
- Connect it to a national holiday coming up.
- Use finished sheets for a quick gallery walk or a partner share.
Watch for
Kids from other countries may have their own national symbols. Invite them to share.
Talk about it
- If you made a new symbol for our class, what would it be?
- How does this connect to where we live?
Take it further
Design a symbol for your school or town.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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