★ Exhibit Panels ★
Title: 250 Years of American Symbols exhibit panels
Overview:
Download PDF versions of the panels used in the 250 Years of American Symbols physical exhibit.
★ Lesson Plans ★
Title: What Do National and State Symbols Tells Us About Our Country?
Overview:
Using 8 primary sources, answer questions such as: "What symbols represent our country and state?", "How are our state and national symbols similar and different?", and "Why are national and state symbols important?"
Title: American Symbols: The Flag, the Statue of Liberty, and the Great Seal
Overview:
This unit is one of the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s Teaching Literacy through History™ resources, designed to align to the Common Core State Standards. Students will understand the significance of several iconic American symbols.
★ Activities ★
Title: Arkansas: A Book of Symbols & Activities about the Natural State, published by Secretary of State Cole Jester
Overview:
Learn about the Arkansas state symbols while completing fun activities such as coloring pages, word searches, and matching games.
Title: America 250 Crossword Puzzle
Overview:
Have fun learning about American symbols by completing a crossword puzzle.
★ Crafts ★
Title: Create Capitol Symbols by the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Overview:
Two of the most common symbols found at the U.S. Capitol are the eagle and the Union Shield. In this craft activity, you will make your own out of construction paper.
Title: American Flag Coloring Sheet
Overview:
Have fun coloring this simple graphic of an American Flag!