Fifth graders learn the meaning behind America’s most important symbols and landmarks — the flag, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, and more — and the ideas of freedom and unity they represent.
Students will be able to…
A flag, a bird, a statue, a bell — these American symbols are everywhere. But each one tells a story and stands for an important idea. What do our national symbols really mean?
Project this and match each American symbol to its meaning — tap a symbol, then tap what it stands for.
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A flag, an eagle, a statue — each symbol tells a story. What do they mean?
Students investigate.
Students analyze.
Students share.
Students conclude.
Aligned to the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards (Grade 5 / U.S. Studies).
Explain the importance of national symbols.
Explain how symbols reflect shared values.
Generate questions about American symbols.
Use reasoning to take informed action.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students research the story of one American landmark, like the Statue of Liberty, and share why it is meaningful. A printable symbols sheet is in the Social Studies library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.