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FIRST GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
Civics (Government) 1.C.1.1 – Students are able to identify American symbols and
landmarks.
AMERICAN SYMBOLS
THE AMERICAN FLAG
AMERICAN SYMBOLS
The American Flag
THE AMERICAN FLAG HAS:• 13 STRIPES FOR THE ORIGINAL COLONIES.• 50 STARS, ONE FOR EACH STATE.The American flag has changed 27 times between 1777-1960. Click here to see the changes.
Bald Eagle
AMERICAN SYMBOLS
Bald Eagle
•The bald eagle is a symbol of freedom.• The bald eagle was chosen on June 20th, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of America.
American Landmarks
Statue of Liberty
AMERICAN LANDMARKS
The Statue of Liberty
•The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France.• It was dedicated on October 28th, 1886.• It is in New York, New York on Liberty Island.
LINCOLN MEMORIAL
AMERICAN LANDMARKS
LINCOLN MEMORIAL FROM THE INSIDE.
•Built to honor the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.• Built from 1912-1922• Located in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON MONUMENT
AMERICAN LANDMARKS
WASHINGTON MONUMENT
•Monument honors 1st President George Washington.• Built from 1848-1884.• Located in Washington, D.C.
WHITE HOUSE
AMERICAN LANDMARKS
White House
•RESIDENCE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.• BUILT IN 1801• LOCATED AT 1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, WASHINGTON, D.C.
CRAZY HORSE
AMERICAN LANDMARKS
Crazy Horse Memorial
•Built to honor Crazy Horse.• Located in Custer County, South Dakota• If completed, it will be the world’s largest sculpture.• Built from 1948 – present (not yet completed)
MOUNT RUSHMORE
AMERICAN LANDMARKS
Mount Rushmore
• Built from 1927-1941• President Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln are on the mountain.• Located in Keystone, South Dakota
ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS
Declaration of Independence
• Ratified July 4th, 1776 (Independence Day)• The 13 colonies in America were no longer a part of Great Britain.
UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS
U.S. Constitution
•Ratified June 21st, 1788•The supreme law of the United States of America.