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Social studies worksheet · American symbols and landmarks
American Symbols Word Search
An across-and-down word search with 10 American symbols words: flag, eagle, Liberty Bell, stars, stripes and more.
- 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
“Find the 10 words. They go across and down.”
Printed on the sheet:
- My favorite American symbol is… because…
Words on this sheet
flageaglelibertybellstarsstripesanthemcapitolpledgestatue
Teacher tip
Words go across and down only. A good first word search.
How to use it
- Show a photo of the real symbol or landmark before the sheet.
- Find the symbol on a coin, a stamp or a dollar bill.
- Read the sheet aloud for early readers and let them answer with drawings.
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
Make a class book of American symbols.
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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