The American Flag was officially recognized by the Continental Congress in 1777 and features 13 alternating red and white stripes and white stars on a blue field representing the original 13 colonies. The Bald Eagle was chosen as the national bird in 1782 to represent qualities like strength and freedom. The Great Seal of the United States, adopted in 1782, symbolically represents beliefs of the Founding Fathers with 13 elements signifying the original colonies. The Statue of Liberty, given by France in 1886, symbolizes freedom and has greeted immigrants at Ellis Island. The Washington Monument, built starting in 1848 in honor of George Washington, stands as the tallest structure in Washington D.C.
The American flag represents the 50 states with its 13 alternating red and white stripes and white stars on a blue field. The bald eagle symbolizes strength, courage, freedom, and immortality and was chosen as the national bird in 1782. The Great Seal of the United States, adopted in 1782, features a bald eagle holding symbols representing the beliefs of the Founding Fathers. The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, has come to symbolize freedom and liberty as it has greeted immigrants to Ellis Island. The Washington Monument, built starting in 1848 to honor George Washington, stands as an obelisk in Washington D.C.
This document defines and provides synonyms and antonyms for 4 words: yearn, which means to ache or thirst for something and its antonym is dislike; collate, which means to collect or assemble information and its antonym is disperse; immaculate, which means flawless or impeccable and its antonym is unclean; and junction, which means a link or connection between things and its antonym is deattachment.
The United States has several national symbols including the bald eagle as the national bird chosen in 1782, the White House as the president's home located in Washington D.C., and the Statue of Liberty located in New York which stands 152 feet tall and was a gift from France to symbolize international friendship.
What does the latest WASH in Schools literature say?
There has been an increase in recent years on studies assessing the impact of WinS on health and education of school-age children. However, there is still a need for rigorous evidence on efficacy and effectiveness of WinS programs, specifically on
the integration of WinS with other health and educational approaches consistent with
the belief that WinS is foundational for creating an enabling environment for a childcentered
learning environment. Most critical is the need to ensure sustained services
and behavior change.
Mike McNulty has passed away and is now remembered as a new angel in heaven. While he will be deeply missed by his cousin Alex Guerrero and others, Mike will never be forgotten. Alex expresses his enduring love for his cousin Mike.
The American Flag was officially recognized by the Continental Congress in 1777 and features 13 alternating red and white stripes and white stars on a blue field representing the original 13 colonies. The Bald Eagle was chosen as the national bird in 1782 to represent qualities like strength and freedom. The Great Seal of the United States, adopted in 1782, symbolically represents beliefs of the Founding Fathers with 13 elements. The Statue of Liberty, given by France in 1886, symbolizes freedom and has greeted immigrants at Ellis Island. The Washington Monument, built starting in 1848 in honor of George Washington, stands as the tallest structure in Washington D.C.
The United States has several national symbols including the Statue of Liberty, the bald eagle, the American flag, and the Liberty Bell. These symbols represent core American values like freedom and democracy.
The American Flag was officially recognized by the Continental Congress in 1777 and features 13 alternating red and white stripes and white stars on a blue field representing the original 13 colonies. The Bald Eagle was chosen as the national bird in 1782 to represent qualities like strength and freedom. The Great Seal of the United States, adopted in 1782, symbolically represents beliefs of the Founding Fathers with 13 elements signifying the original colonies. The Statue of Liberty, given by France in 1886, symbolizes freedom and has greeted immigrants at Ellis Island. The Washington Monument, built starting in 1848 in honor of George Washington, stands as the tallest structure in Washington D.C.
The American flag represents the 50 states with its 13 alternating red and white stripes and white stars on a blue field. The bald eagle symbolizes strength, courage, freedom, and immortality and was chosen as the national bird in 1782. The Great Seal of the United States, adopted in 1782, features a bald eagle holding symbols representing the beliefs of the Founding Fathers. The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, has come to symbolize freedom and liberty as it has greeted immigrants to Ellis Island. The Washington Monument, built starting in 1848 to honor George Washington, stands as an obelisk in Washington D.C.
This document defines and provides synonyms and antonyms for 4 words: yearn, which means to ache or thirst for something and its antonym is dislike; collate, which means to collect or assemble information and its antonym is disperse; immaculate, which means flawless or impeccable and its antonym is unclean; and junction, which means a link or connection between things and its antonym is deattachment.
The United States has several national symbols including the bald eagle as the national bird chosen in 1782, the White House as the president's home located in Washington D.C., and the Statue of Liberty located in New York which stands 152 feet tall and was a gift from France to symbolize international friendship.
What does the latest WASH in Schools literature say?
There has been an increase in recent years on studies assessing the impact of WinS on health and education of school-age children. However, there is still a need for rigorous evidence on efficacy and effectiveness of WinS programs, specifically on
the integration of WinS with other health and educational approaches consistent with
the belief that WinS is foundational for creating an enabling environment for a childcentered
learning environment. Most critical is the need to ensure sustained services
and behavior change.
Mike McNulty has passed away and is now remembered as a new angel in heaven. While he will be deeply missed by his cousin Alex Guerrero and others, Mike will never be forgotten. Alex expresses his enduring love for his cousin Mike.
The American Flag was officially recognized by the Continental Congress in 1777 and features 13 alternating red and white stripes and white stars on a blue field representing the original 13 colonies. The Bald Eagle was chosen as the national bird in 1782 to represent qualities like strength and freedom. The Great Seal of the United States, adopted in 1782, symbolically represents beliefs of the Founding Fathers with 13 elements. The Statue of Liberty, given by France in 1886, symbolizes freedom and has greeted immigrants at Ellis Island. The Washington Monument, built starting in 1848 in honor of George Washington, stands as the tallest structure in Washington D.C.
The United States has several national symbols including the Statue of Liberty, the bald eagle, the American flag, and the Liberty Bell. These symbols represent core American values like freedom and democracy.
The U.S. flag has undergone changes since 1777 and now contains 50 stars to represent states. The colors were chosen to represent purity, valor, and justice. Stars represent divine aspirations and stripes represent rays of light. The bald eagle was chosen as the national bird in 1782 to symbolize strength, courage, freedom, and immortality. Benjamin Franklin and others created the Great Seal of the U.S. in 1776 to represent independence. The Liberty Bell rang at the signing of the Declaration of Independence and has become a symbol of freedom. Uncle Sam became a symbol for the U.S. government from the supplier Samuel Wilson during the War of 1812.
This document contains short excerpts from a novel that describe various scenes and events. The excerpts reference characters like Frank and Thelma and describe things like a police car cruising by, a man disappearing down a train aisle, a woman in a wheelchair retrieving a drink from a freezer, and a conversation about eating food in the USA without realizing it. The excerpts provide brief glimpses into the story without any clear overarching theme or connection between them.
This document defines 4 vocabulary words - immaculate, junction, yearn, and collate - providing the positive and negative meanings for each word. Immaculate means flawless and impeccable or unclean. Junction refers to a link and connection or detachment. Yearn means to ache and thirst or dislike. Collate is defined as to collect and assemble or disperse.
The document describes several national symbols of the United States, including the Washington Monument, White House, Mount Rushmore, Lincoln Memorial, bald eagle, American flag, and Statue of Liberty. Clicking on pictures of each symbol provides the name and a brief identification of that national symbol.
Monticello was the home of Thomas Jefferson located near Charlottesville, Virginia. The document provides two pictures of Monticello from 1870 and 1865 showing the exterior of the historic home and estate at different points in time shortly after the Civil War.
The document repeatedly asks the reader to name common American symbols such as the American flag, the Liberty Bell, Uncle Sam, and the Statue of Liberty without providing any context around the symbols. It focuses on prompting the reader to identify well-known emblems and monuments of American patriotism.
This document discusses several Native American symbols and their meanings, including bear claws representing healing, feathers representing strength and courage, buffalo representing abundance, eagle representing courage and spirit, wolf representing teaching and being a guide to the sacred, and deer representing gentleness and sensitivity. It also provides two Native American legends - one explaining why the buffalo has a hump, and another explaining why the porcupine has quills. Oral tradition was important for passing on knowledge from generation to generation before written languages.
The Statue of Liberty is a famous statue gifted to the United States from France in 1886. It is located on a small island in New York City harbor, and stands 151 feet tall on an 89 foot pedestal. The Statue of Liberty symbolizes freedom and was intended by the French as a gesture of friendship between the two countries.
Independence Day celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, when the 13 colonies declared independence from British rule. Traditions include parades, outdoor meals with friends and family, games, and fireworks displays in the evening. The holiday commemorates the founding of the United States and the democratic values of equality and freedom.
Immigration has been a major source of population growth and cultural change throughout much of American history. The first European settlers arrived around 1600, and immigration has occurred in successive waves from various parts of Europe and Asia over time. Reasons for immigration include poverty, armed conflict, economic hardships, and more. Immigrants now make up a significant portion of the US population and economy. The American Dream of achieving prosperity through hard work has attracted many immigrants and remains an integral part of the national identity.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States in 1886, designed by French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. Standing over 300 feet tall at the entrance to New York Harbor, it has welcomed millions of immigrants to America. Recognized at the time as an engineering achievement due to its steel framework designed by Gustave Eiffel, it remains a potent symbol of American ideals like liberty, democracy, and opportunity.
This document lists several famous American landmarks and provides brief descriptions of each one. It describes the locations and key features of the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Empire State Building, the US Capitol, the Gateway Arch, the Alamo, the Grand Canyon, and the Space Needle.
The document describes the key symbols and emblems of the countries that make up the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It outlines each country's flag, patron saint, national flowers, royal coat of arms, motto and national anthem. The Union Jack represents the United Kingdom as a whole.
The document provides information on 20 famous American monuments including Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon, the Capitol Building, the Liberty Bell, the American Flag, the Hoover Dam, the Pentagon, the Marine Corps War Memorial, the Gateway Arch, the Library of Congress, Devils Tower National Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Washington Monument, the White House, Arlington Memorial Bridge, the Space Needle, and others. Each entry includes a brief description of when it was built and its historical significance.
The document provides an overview of key information about the USA, including:
1) It describes the USA's location in North America and one state in Oceania.
2) The USA is a federal constitutional republic made up of 50 states and a federal district.
3) The USA emerged from British colonization in North America in the 17th-18th centuries, and the Declaration of Independence established the name United States of America.
The United States of America has 50 states and 14 islands, with each state having its own capital and Washington D.C. as the country's capital. The country has two national slogans, an official one of "In God We Trust" and a traditional one of "E Pluribus Unum." The flag features 7 red and 6 white stripes with 50 white stars on a blue square representing the 50 states. Some of the most important cities are New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The diverse climate ranges from deserts to tundra and the country is home to over 17,000 plant and 1,800 animal species across its many natural parks including Yellowstone and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
The document provides information about the United States of America. It discusses that the USA has 50 states located in North America, with Washington D.C. as the capital. It is a diverse country with people from many ethnicities and national origins. The document outlines the different regions of the USA and describes life in both cities and rural areas, including schools, work, and recreation. Key locations and landmarks are mentioned such as New York City, Washington D.C., farms, and national parks.
This document lists several prominent American symbols including the American flag, State of Georgia flag, bald eagle, Statue of Liberty, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and The White House. It also mentions Barack Obama as the President of the United States.
The document describes several important American landmarks and symbols. The Capitol Building is where Congress meets to make laws. Congress consists of the House of Representatives with 435 members based on population, and the Senate with 100 members (2 from each state). The White House is where the President and family live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C. The Supreme Court Building houses the highest court in the U.S. consisting of 9 Justices including the Chief Justice. Famous American symbols include the American flag, bald eagle, Great Seal, and Liberty Bell.
This document provides key facts about several major United States landmarks and symbols, including: the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia which has been cracked since 1751 and is a symbol of freedom; the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. which honors Abraham Lincoln and is also a symbol of freedom; Mount Rushmore in South Dakota which features four presidents and took 14 years to carve; the Statue of Liberty in New York City which includes seven rays representing the seven seas and continents and requires a ferry to reach; the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. where Congress meets and presidents are inaugurated; the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. which honors George Washington and stands 555 feet tall; the White House in Washington D
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The U.S. flag has undergone changes since 1777 and now contains 50 stars to represent states. The colors were chosen to represent purity, valor, and justice. Stars represent divine aspirations and stripes represent rays of light. The bald eagle was chosen as the national bird in 1782 to symbolize strength, courage, freedom, and immortality. Benjamin Franklin and others created the Great Seal of the U.S. in 1776 to represent independence. The Liberty Bell rang at the signing of the Declaration of Independence and has become a symbol of freedom. Uncle Sam became a symbol for the U.S. government from the supplier Samuel Wilson during the War of 1812.
This document contains short excerpts from a novel that describe various scenes and events. The excerpts reference characters like Frank and Thelma and describe things like a police car cruising by, a man disappearing down a train aisle, a woman in a wheelchair retrieving a drink from a freezer, and a conversation about eating food in the USA without realizing it. The excerpts provide brief glimpses into the story without any clear overarching theme or connection between them.
This document defines 4 vocabulary words - immaculate, junction, yearn, and collate - providing the positive and negative meanings for each word. Immaculate means flawless and impeccable or unclean. Junction refers to a link and connection or detachment. Yearn means to ache and thirst or dislike. Collate is defined as to collect and assemble or disperse.
The document describes several national symbols of the United States, including the Washington Monument, White House, Mount Rushmore, Lincoln Memorial, bald eagle, American flag, and Statue of Liberty. Clicking on pictures of each symbol provides the name and a brief identification of that national symbol.
Monticello was the home of Thomas Jefferson located near Charlottesville, Virginia. The document provides two pictures of Monticello from 1870 and 1865 showing the exterior of the historic home and estate at different points in time shortly after the Civil War.
The document repeatedly asks the reader to name common American symbols such as the American flag, the Liberty Bell, Uncle Sam, and the Statue of Liberty without providing any context around the symbols. It focuses on prompting the reader to identify well-known emblems and monuments of American patriotism.
This document discusses several Native American symbols and their meanings, including bear claws representing healing, feathers representing strength and courage, buffalo representing abundance, eagle representing courage and spirit, wolf representing teaching and being a guide to the sacred, and deer representing gentleness and sensitivity. It also provides two Native American legends - one explaining why the buffalo has a hump, and another explaining why the porcupine has quills. Oral tradition was important for passing on knowledge from generation to generation before written languages.
The Statue of Liberty is a famous statue gifted to the United States from France in 1886. It is located on a small island in New York City harbor, and stands 151 feet tall on an 89 foot pedestal. The Statue of Liberty symbolizes freedom and was intended by the French as a gesture of friendship between the two countries.
Independence Day celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, when the 13 colonies declared independence from British rule. Traditions include parades, outdoor meals with friends and family, games, and fireworks displays in the evening. The holiday commemorates the founding of the United States and the democratic values of equality and freedom.
Immigration has been a major source of population growth and cultural change throughout much of American history. The first European settlers arrived around 1600, and immigration has occurred in successive waves from various parts of Europe and Asia over time. Reasons for immigration include poverty, armed conflict, economic hardships, and more. Immigrants now make up a significant portion of the US population and economy. The American Dream of achieving prosperity through hard work has attracted many immigrants and remains an integral part of the national identity.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States in 1886, designed by French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. Standing over 300 feet tall at the entrance to New York Harbor, it has welcomed millions of immigrants to America. Recognized at the time as an engineering achievement due to its steel framework designed by Gustave Eiffel, it remains a potent symbol of American ideals like liberty, democracy, and opportunity.
This document lists several famous American landmarks and provides brief descriptions of each one. It describes the locations and key features of the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Empire State Building, the US Capitol, the Gateway Arch, the Alamo, the Grand Canyon, and the Space Needle.
The document describes the key symbols and emblems of the countries that make up the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It outlines each country's flag, patron saint, national flowers, royal coat of arms, motto and national anthem. The Union Jack represents the United Kingdom as a whole.
The document provides information on 20 famous American monuments including Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon, the Capitol Building, the Liberty Bell, the American Flag, the Hoover Dam, the Pentagon, the Marine Corps War Memorial, the Gateway Arch, the Library of Congress, Devils Tower National Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Washington Monument, the White House, Arlington Memorial Bridge, the Space Needle, and others. Each entry includes a brief description of when it was built and its historical significance.
The document provides an overview of key information about the USA, including:
1) It describes the USA's location in North America and one state in Oceania.
2) The USA is a federal constitutional republic made up of 50 states and a federal district.
3) The USA emerged from British colonization in North America in the 17th-18th centuries, and the Declaration of Independence established the name United States of America.
The United States of America has 50 states and 14 islands, with each state having its own capital and Washington D.C. as the country's capital. The country has two national slogans, an official one of "In God We Trust" and a traditional one of "E Pluribus Unum." The flag features 7 red and 6 white stripes with 50 white stars on a blue square representing the 50 states. Some of the most important cities are New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The diverse climate ranges from deserts to tundra and the country is home to over 17,000 plant and 1,800 animal species across its many natural parks including Yellowstone and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
The document provides information about the United States of America. It discusses that the USA has 50 states located in North America, with Washington D.C. as the capital. It is a diverse country with people from many ethnicities and national origins. The document outlines the different regions of the USA and describes life in both cities and rural areas, including schools, work, and recreation. Key locations and landmarks are mentioned such as New York City, Washington D.C., farms, and national parks.
This document lists several prominent American symbols including the American flag, State of Georgia flag, bald eagle, Statue of Liberty, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and The White House. It also mentions Barack Obama as the President of the United States.
The document describes several important American landmarks and symbols. The Capitol Building is where Congress meets to make laws. Congress consists of the House of Representatives with 435 members based on population, and the Senate with 100 members (2 from each state). The White House is where the President and family live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C. The Supreme Court Building houses the highest court in the U.S. consisting of 9 Justices including the Chief Justice. Famous American symbols include the American flag, bald eagle, Great Seal, and Liberty Bell.
This document provides key facts about several major United States landmarks and symbols, including: the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia which has been cracked since 1751 and is a symbol of freedom; the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. which honors Abraham Lincoln and is also a symbol of freedom; Mount Rushmore in South Dakota which features four presidents and took 14 years to carve; the Statue of Liberty in New York City which includes seven rays representing the seven seas and continents and requires a ferry to reach; the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. where Congress meets and presidents are inaugurated; the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. which honors George Washington and stands 555 feet tall; the White House in Washington D
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Oppland fylkesbibliotek arrangerer Bibliotekdager for alle bibliotekansatte i Oppland 22. - 23. september 2010.
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Bibliotekseminar på Lillehammer 26. - 27.mai 2010
Årets seminar under Literaturfestivalen vil ha fokus på Leseåret 2010, Bjørnsonåret, bibliotek, literatur og omdømme.
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