Grades 1–3
Read and Draw: The Liberty Bell
Read 5 facts about the Liberty Bell (made in 1752, about 2,000 pounds, its famous crack and its words about liberty), draw it and answer 3 questions.
Social studies worksheet · American symbols and landmarks
Presidents on Our Coins
Match the penny, nickel, dime and quarter to Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Washington, then answer questions about the coins.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–3
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- American symbols, National landmarks, Civic pride
What kids do
“Four presidents are on the coins in your pocket. Draw a line from each coin to its president. Then answer the questions.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Every coin says “Liberty” and “In God We Trust” on the front, and “E pluribus unum” (out of many, one) on the back.
- Lincoln has been on the penny since 1909, 100 years after he was born.
Teacher tip
Pass around real coins so kids can find each president.
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
- If you made a new symbol for our class, what would it be?
- How does this connect to where we live?
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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