Grades 1–3
The Pledge of Allegiance
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Social studies worksheet · American symbols and landmarks
Read and Draw: The Bald Eagle
Read 5 facts about the bald eagle (national bird since 1782, not really bald, wings 7 feet across), draw one and answer 3 questions.
- Grade level
- Grades K–3
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- American symbols, National landmarks, Civic pride
What kids do
“Read the facts about our national bird. Draw a bald eagle, then answer the questions.”
Printed on the sheet:
- The bald eagle became the national bird of the United States in 1782, when it was put on the Great Seal.
- It is not really bald! Its head is covered in white feathers. Long ago, “bald” could mean white.
- Its wings can stretch more than 7 feet from tip to tip.
- Bald eagles live only in North America, near rivers, lakes and the coast. They eat mostly fish.
- A bald eagle’s nest is the biggest nest of any bird in North America. Some are wider than a grown-up is tall.
- Draw a bald eagle (white head, brown body, yellow beak and feet)
- 1. When did the bald eagle become the national bird?
- 2. Is a bald eagle really bald?
Teacher tip
Show a photo: the white head is why it is called bald.
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.
- Start with a quick question that connects the topic to kids’ own lives.
Watch for
Kids from other countries may have their own national symbols. Invite them to share.
Talk about it
- What does this symbol stand for?
- What question would you ask an expert on this topic?
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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