Practice identifying the U.S. flag, the bald eagle, and the Statue of Liberty, and learn what these symbols can mean.
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Learning about important symbols of the United States
Social Studies - Grade 2-3
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Name three important symbols of the United States from this worksheet.
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The U.S. flag has 50 stars. What do the stars stand for?
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The U.S. flag has 13 stripes. What do the stripes stand for?
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What colors are on the U.S. flag?
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Why is the bald eagle an important symbol of the United States?
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Circle the national bird of the United States: robin, bald eagle, flamingo.
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Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
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What does the Statue of Liberty often symbolize?
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The Statue of Liberty holds a torch. What can a torch make people think of?
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Match each symbol to its meaning: U.S. flag, bald eagle, Statue of Liberty. Meanings: 50 states and 13 colonies, strength and freedom, welcome and liberty.
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Write one sentence explaining why people fly the U.S. flag on special days.
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If you saw a building with a U.S. flag outside, what country would the flag represent?
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Look at the three symbols: U.S. flag, bald eagle, and Statue of Liberty. Which one is an animal?
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Look at the three symbols: U.S. flag, bald eagle, and Statue of Liberty. Which one is a statue?
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Choose one U.S. symbol from this worksheet and write one fact about it.