1.2 Individuals, Events, and Symbols of America
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There are significant individuals, historical events, and symbols that are important to American cultural identity.1.2a The study of historical events, historical figures, and folklore enables Americans with diverse cultural backgrounds to feel connected to a common national heritage.
- Students will listen to stories about historical events, folklore, and popular historical figures and identify the significance of the event or person.
- Students will explain when and why celebrate 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 be able to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, to begin to understand its purpose and its general meaning, and to sing patriotic songs such as America the Beautiful, America ("My Country 'Tis of Thee"), and The Star Spangled Banner and begin to understand the general meaning of the lyrics.
Supporting Materials
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Sing for the Red, White and BlueThis is a teacher's handbook which corresponds to the music cd Sing for the Red, White and Blue CD. Book includes sheet music for the following songs:
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The Star-Spangled BannerThis is the story of the American victory during the war of 1812, set to the song created by Francis Scott Key. Detailed illustrations accompany the words of our national anthem.
The American flag, flying high over Fort McHenry, is shown in all its glory, reminding Americans of the... |
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This is Our CountryStudents 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,... |
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U.S. SymbolsThe 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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