The document contains a lesson plan for a 2nd grade class on national landmarks and symbols of the United States. It includes 10 sections with links to websites about landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore. Students are asked to find information like height, dates, and descriptions from the websites and provide the answers. The last part includes coloring pages and a symbol matching game for students to complete.

1. Melinda Lloyd
2nd Grade
National Landmarks and Symbols
Have students identify landmarks/symbols and information about them
1. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/monuments/libertybell/
What year was the Liberty Bell first cast?
How long is the crack in the Liberty Bell?
What is the strike note of the Liberty Bell?
When was it named the Liberty Bell?
2. http://washington.org/visiting/browse-dc/attractions
Underthe Experience DC tab, click on Monuments and Memorials
How tall is the Washington Monument?
How many columns in the Lincoln Memorial?
What year was the Thomas Jefferson Memorial dedicated?
3. http://www.usconsulate.org.hk/pas/kids/sym_flag.htm
When was the first official flag made?
Who made the first flag?
How many stars are there on the flag?
What do the stars represent?

2. 4. http://www.statueofliberty.org/default_sol.htm
Click on Statue of Liberty fun facts.
How many steps from the pedestal to the head of the Statue?
How much does the Statue weigh?
What year was the Statue dedicated?
5. http://classroom.monticello.org/kids/resources/profile/391/FAQ-
Monticello-Architecture/
How many total rooms in the Monticello?
How many fireplaces on the main floor?
Where did the window glass come from?
When and what part of the main house was first completed?
6. http://awesomeamerica.com/usa/
Name two of the national songs from the list.
Click on the Bald Eagle picture.
Arrow down and click on Sound tab. Listen to two recordings of the eagle.
Describe what one of the recordings sounded like.
7. http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white-house
Name the president who first lived in the White House.
How many doors are in the White House?
Which president named it the White House?
How much paint is needed to cover the outside of the White House?

3. 8. http://www.mountrushmoreinfo.com/
How many steps to the top of Mt. Rushmore?
How big are the presidents’ noses?
Where is Mt. Rushmore?
Name 2 of the presidents on Mt. Rushmore.
9. http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/games/coloringbk.html
Click on the Flag color page. Print out and color.
Click on Bald Eagle color page. Print out and color.
10. http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/july4/games/match_up/usa_match.htm
Play the Symbols Match Game.
Write down 2 of the pictures that you match.
Write down the picture that you uncovered.
Click on U.S. Flag Jigsaw Puzzle. Complete puzzle and write down your time.

4. Answers
1. 1752
24.5 inches long
E-flat
1839
2. 555 1/8 feet
38 columns
1943
3. 1777
Betsy Ross
50
Each state.
4. 154 steps
225 tons or 450,000 pounds
1886
5. 33
8
Europe
Dining room 1772
6. Two of the following: America (My Country Tis of Thee); America the Beautiful; Battle Hymn of
Republic; God Bless America; God Bless the USA; Hail to the Chief; Over There; Grand Ole Flag;
Yankee Doodle Boy.
Varied. Description of eagle calls.

5. 7. John Adams
412
Theodore Roosevelt
570 gallons
8. 506
20 feet long
Black Hills, S.D.
Any two: Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt
9. Two coloring pages.
10. Varies.
Varies.
Time it took to complete puzzle.
Please note: Picture of flag and Mt. Rushmore taken from http://www.google.com/search.