Symbols of America
We live in one of the greatest countries in the world.  There are many symbols that represent different aspects of our country.  Investigate some of the symbols of our great nation.
The Bald Eagle

1. When was the eagle chosen as the nation's emblem?
2. Where are 2 places the eagles symbol can be found?
3. What does the eagle represent?
The Flag
1. How many stars are on the flag? How many were on the first flag? Why has the number changed?
2. What do the colors stand for?
3. What do the stars and stripes represent?
The Capitol
1. Where is the United States Capitol?
2. Who meets at the Capitol?
3. When was the Capitol built?
4. What other buildings are located in the Capitol complex?
The White House
1. Who lives at the White House?
2.  What is the address of the White House?
3.  How many floors does the White House have?
4.  What is the oval office?
The Great Seal

1. Who designed the Great Seal?
2. What does the seal reflect?
3. What items are part of the Great Seal?
Liberty Bell
1. Where was the Liberty Bell made?
2. Why was the bell made?
3. What is written on the bell?
4. When was the last time the bell rang?
Statue of Liberty

1. Where is the Statue of Libery?
2.  What country gave the Statue of Liberty to the U.S.?
3.  What doe the Statue of Liberty represent?
4.  What does the Statue of Liberty hold in her hands and what do these items represent?
5. How tall is the Statue of Liberty?
Washington Monument

1.  Where is the Washington Monument?
2.  Who is it named after?
3.  How tall is it?
National Anthem

1. What is the name of our National Anthem?
2. Who wrote it?
3. What inspired him to write the orginal poem it came from?
The Pledge of Allegiance

1. Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?
2.  Why did he write it?
3.  When did the school day ritual of saying the Pledge of Allegiance begin?