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Read and Draw: The Statue of Liberty
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Social studies worksheet · American symbols and landmarks
American Symbols Match
Match 8 American symbols, like the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell and the White House, to what each one means.
- 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 symbol to what it means.”
Printed on the sheet:
- A gift from France that welcomes people to New York
- The national anthem (song)
- A cracked bell in Philadelphia that stands for freedom
- Where Congress meets to make laws
- One star for each of the 50 states
- Where the President lives and works
- Four presidents carved into a mountain
- The national bird
Teacher tip
Show a photo of each symbol so kids recognize it.
How to use it
- Read a short picture book about the symbol.
- Connect it to a national holiday coming up.
- Pair it with a picture book or a short video on the same topic.
Watch for
Kids from other countries may have their own national symbols. Invite them to share.
Talk about it
- Why do countries have symbols?
- What did you learn that surprised you?
Take it further
Design a symbol for your school or town.
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