This document outlines an instructional unit for kindergarten students about important American symbols. The unit includes 8 activities to teach students about symbols like the flag, bald eagle, Statue of Liberty, and more. Students will watch videos, read books, do arts and crafts, and play games to learn about each symbol and their meaning. The goal is for students to understand the importance of these American symbols by the end of the unit.

1. American Symbols A Two Week Unit for Kindergarten Created by Kathy Ingram And Melanie Ratliff

2. Table of Contents Rationale Standards-Based Education Unit Planning Template Standards Concept Map Outline Goal and Objectives Essential Question Activity One Activity Two Activity Three Activity Four Activity Five Activity Six Activity Seven Activity Eight Activity Review Evaluations Conclusion and Outcome Teacher and Student Materials Resources

4. Standard-Based Education Unit Planning Template Standards-based Education Unit Planning Template Grade target: Kindergarten Subject: Social Studies Unit: Importance of American Symbols 1st: What should students know and be able to do? They should know and be able to discuss American symbols. Standard Standard 1: Historical Understandings What are the essential understandings? Understand the American Symbols. Students will need to know... American Symbols Students will need to be able to do... Discuss and write about American symbols

8. American Symbols Watch a video ( Old Glory ), color flag , and learn a song Learn facts and make a puppet Color picture , learn facts , and label picture Read book, and view pictures Make 3 cornered hat Virtual tour Say pledge, Make bookmark Eat snack , and Watch video ( Singing the Star-Spangled Banner with Corresponding Animation) Concept Map EQ : Why are these American symbols Important? Georgia Standard: SSKH2 The student will identify important American symbols and explain their meaning. Watch video

20. American Symbol Review Click on the picture to watch a video .