U.S. Symbols | Printable & Digital

US Symbols unit aligned with K-2 social studies standards but can be used for older children and ELA writing centers as well to teach Canadian and/or USA symbols, icons, landmarks, essential documents, and songs, including national and state flags, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, the Pledge of Allegiance, My Country ’Tis of Thee, U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence and more!

Product Includes (Printable & Digital):

• Lesson Plan
• Student Printables
• PowerPoint Slides
• KWL Chart Bell Ringer & Exit Slip
• Grading Rubric
• Table of Contents
• Google Doc
• Google Slides

Topics Include:

1. State Flags
2. American Flag
3. Blank Template for ANY Symbol or Icon
4. Bald Eagle
5. Statue of Liberty
6. Liberty Bell
7. Lincoln Memorial
8. Washington Monument
9. Mount Rushmore
10. White House
11. Canadian Flag
12. Caribou
13. Beaver
14. Canadian Goose
15. Dogwood Flower
16. Hockey
17. Inukshuk
18. Royal Canadian Mounted Police
19. My Country 'Tis of Thee
20. Pledge of Allegiance
21. Star Spangled Banner
22. National Holidays: MLK, President's, Veteran's, Memorial, July 4th
23. U.S. Constitution
24. Declaration of Independence

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This product is aligned with Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade Social Studies / History Standards for the State of California, which are also aligned with the official socialstudies.org standards and the Department of Defense Education Standards:

• California State Standards for Social Studies
• Department of Defense (dodea) Standards for Social Studies
• Socialstudies.org Standards for Social Studies

K.2. Students recognize national and state symbols and icons such as the national and state flags, the bald eagle, and the Statue of Liberty.

1.3. Students know and understand the symbols, icons, and traditions of the United States that provide continuity and a sense of community across time.

1. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing songs that express American ideals (e.g., “My Country ’Tis of Thee”).

3. Identify American symbols, landmarks, and essential documents, such as the flag, bald eagle, Statue of Liberty, U.S. Constitution, and Declaration of Independence, and know the people and events associated with them.

All of the activities are graphic organizers perfect for interactive notebooks, guided practice, mini lessons, group projects, writing centers or independent practice.

NO PREP 24 easy-to-follow graphic organizers or Google Classroom activities for students to fill in together or independently. Students can easily use prior knowledge and engaging group brainstorms to complete their own graphic organizers!

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Why wait? Download this no prep US Symbols unit for K-2 social studies (printable & digital) to teach Canadian and/or USA symbols, icons, landmarks, essential documents, and songs, including national and state flags, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, the Pledge of Allegiance, My Country ’Tis of Thee, U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence and more!