K.3 - U.S. Symbols and Traditions

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Symbols and traditions help develop a shared culture and identity within the United States.

K.3a Diverse cultural groups within the community and nation embrace unique traditions and beliefs, and celebrate distinct holidays.
  • Students will compare ways diverse cultural groups within the community and nation celebrate distinct holidays
K.3b The study of American symbols, holidays, and celebrations helps to develop a shared sense of history, community, and culture.
  • Students will explain when and why national holidays such as Labor Day, Constitution Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Law Day, and Independence Day are celebrated.
  • Students will identify American symbols such as the Liberty Bell and the bald eagle.
  • Students will learn the Pledge of Allegiance.
  • Students will learn the parts of American flag (stars and stripes) and how to show respect toward the flag.
  • Students will learn patriotic songs including the national anthem, "America the Beautiful," and "America."

Supporting Materials

DVD

This is Our Country

Students discover that the United States of America is where we live. They learn about our country's flag and anthem, and they tour our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. They also learn that America is divided into 50 states and that each state has its own capital and is represented by a flag,...

DVD

U.S. Symbols

The symbols of our country help us honor our heritage and think of the U.S. as a country of hope, freedom, and friendship. Learn about the history of our country's symbols and what they mean to Americans. Includes the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the Bald Eagle, the American Flag, and...

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