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1 Patriotism in America Grade Level: Written by: Length of Unit: Second Grade Cathy Emery, Will Rogers Elementary, Hobbs, NM Martha Youngblood, Coronado Elementary, Hobbs, NM 5 Lessons I. ABSTRACT Students will develop an understanding of American Values and Principles through an introduction of the American Flag, The Statue of Liberty and The Lincoln Memorial. Students will become familiar with the history of each American symbol and understand its importance in our lives today. II. III. OVERVIEW A. Concept Objectives 1. Students will use knowledge and cultural understanding to explain how the world s people cope with everyday changing conditions. (New Mexico Social Studies Standard 1.) 2. Students will examine issues from multiple perspectives and respond to individual and cultural diversity. (New Mexico Social Studies Standard 1.) 3. Students will know and understand the historical developments, the form and purpose of government in the world, with an emphasis on principles, ideas, and forms of government of the United States. (New Mexico Social Studies Standard 7.) B. Content 1. Recognize and become familiar with the significance of the flag, current and earlier versions (p.51). 2. Recognize and become familiar with the significance of The Statue of Liberty (p.51). 3. Recognize and become familiar with the significance of The Lincoln Memorial (p.51). C. Skill Objectives 1. The student will describe proper flag etiquette during the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance. 2. The student will identify and match the United States flag with the appropriate year created. 3. The student will describe and identify symbols of our country including The Flag, The Statue of Liberty and The Lincoln Memorial. 4. The student will explain the significance of The Flag, The Statue of Liberty and The Lincoln Memorial. BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE A. For Teachers 1. Website: heinemannlibrary.com/interactions/symbols of freedom.html 2. Website: valdosta.peachnet.edu/~bagray/unit2.html 3. Miller, Natalie. The Story of the Statue of Liberty. Children s Press B. For Students 1. Hirsch, Jr. E.D. What Your Kindergartener Needs to Know. The Statue of Liberty on page and Hirsch, Jr. E.D. What Your First Grader Needs to Know. The Liberty Bell found on page 165. Patriotism in America, Grade Core Knowledge Conference 1

2 IV. RESOURCES A. Giblin, James C. Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags: The Story of the Fourth of July. New York, New York: Clarion books, ISBN B. Hirsch, Jr. E.D. What Your Kindergartener Needs to Know. New York, New York: Delta Trade Paperbacks, ISBN C. Hirsch, Jr. E.D. What Your First Grader Needs to Know. New York, New York: Delta Trade Paperbacks,1997. ISBN D. Hirsch, Jr. E.D. What Your Second Grader Needs to Know. New York, New York: Delta Trade Paperbacks, ISBN x. E. Miller, Natalie. Cornerstone of Freedom: the Statue of Liberty. Chicago, IL: Children s Press, ISBN F. Milliken, Linda. EDUPRESS: Patriotic Symbols Activity Book. Dana Point, CA: EDUPRESS, ISBN G. Penner, Lucille,R. The Statue of Liberty. New York, New York: Random House, H. Ryan, Pam,M. The Flag We Love. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, V. LESSONS Lesson One: Background Knowledge A. Daily Objectives 1. Concept Objective(s) a. Students will know and understand the historical developments, the form and purpose of government in the world, with an emphasis on principles, ideas, and forms of government of the United States. 2. Lesson Content a. Recognize and become familiar with the significance of the flag, its current and earlier versions. b. Recognize and become familiar with the significance of the Statue of Liberty. 3. Skill Objective(s) a. The student will identify and match the United States flag with appropriate year. b. The student will explain the significance of the flag, The Statue of Liberty and The Lincoln Memorial. B. Materials 1. White Board 2. White Board Markers 3. Pencils 4. Student copy of journal page. Give them a copy of Appendix B. 5. Pictures of Symbols: Appendices A-1 through A Folders (preferably red or blue), for keeping all journal pages. C. Key Vocabulary 1. Liberty Bell: A relic and symbol of the American Revolution. 2. Statue of Liberty: A giant statue on an island in the harbor of New York City, representing liberty. 3. White House: The mansion of the president of the United States in Washington, D.C. D. Procedures/Activities 1. The teacher will show a picture of the United States flag. Patriotism in America, Grade Core Knowledge Conference 2

3 2. The student states in his or her own words facts about the flag. 3. Teacher will record responses on the white board. 4. The teacher will show a picture of the Statue of Liberty. 5. The student will state in his or her own words facts about the Statue of Liberty. 6. The teacher will record responses on the white board. 7. The teacher will show a picture of the White House. 8. The student will state in his or her own words facts about the White House. 9. The teacher will show a picture of the Liberty Bell. 10. The student will state in his or her own words facts about the Liberty Bell. 11. Students will record facts in their student journals. Each student is given a copy of Appendix B. E. Assessment/Evaluation 1. Teacher will collect and assess student journals. 2. Teacher observation of student participation in class discussion. Lesson Two: The Flag A. Daily Objectives 1. Concept Objective(s) a. Students will use knowledge and cultural understanding to explain how the world s people cope with everyday changing conditions. b. Students will examine issues from multiple perspectives and respond to individual and cultural diversity. c. Students will know and understand the historical developments, the form and purpose of government in the world, with an emphasis on principles, ideas, and forms of government of the United States. 2. Lesson Content a. Recognize and become familiar with the significance of the flag, its current and earlier versions. 3. Skill Objective(s) a. The student will describe proper flag etiquette during the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance. b. The student will identify and match United States flags with appropriate year created. c. The student will describe and identify symbols of our country including the Flag, Statue of Liberty and Lincoln s Memorial. d. The student will explain the significance of The Flag, Statue of Liberty, and Lincoln s Memorial. B. Materials 1. The Flag We Love, by Pam Munoz Ryan 2. Pictures of former flags of the United States 3. Boy Scouts of America or a local Civic Group 4. Journal Page Appendix B 5. Red and white crepe paper streamers 6. Blue, white and red construction paper 7. Glue 8. Stapler 9. Scissors 10. Adhesive tape 11. Silver glitter Patriotism in America, Grade Core Knowledge Conference 3

4 12. Yarn 13. Small sticky stars 14. Matching test, (EDUPRESS, Patriotic Symbols Activity Book, p.7) 15. Red Skelton s Commentary Appendix E1-E2 16. Appendix F C. Key Vocabulary: 1. Allegiance: Love and Devotion 2. Indivisible: Incapable of being divided 3. Liberty: The quality or state of being free 4. Justice: Dealing fairly with all people 5. Purity: Freedom from evil 6. Courage: Fearless or brave D. Procedures/Activities 1. Read The Flag We Love by Pam Munoz Ryan. 2. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance and discuss using Red Skeleton s Commentary on The Pledge of Allegiance. (See Appendix E) 3. Talk about the history of the United States Flag, using examples of former flags of the United States, (EDUPRESS, Patriotic Symbols Activity Book, p.7). 4. Explain the significance of the colors and symbols of the flag. 5. Discuss flag etiquette. 6. Have the Boy Scouts of America or a Civic Group demonstrate flag etiquette. 7. In journals, using Appendix B, have students color the symbol of the United States flag and complete the fact web. 8. Students in small groups will create a flag of a designated year. 9. Teacher will administer an assessment where the student matches the United States Flag to its time period. (EDUPRESS, Patriotic Symbols Activity Book, p.7) 10. Extension: Students will create a patriotic windsock. (See Appendix F) E. Assessment/Evaluation 1. Teacher will collect and assess the student journals. 2. Teacher observation of student participation in class discussion. 3. Teacher will administer a matching assessment. 4. Extension: Student production of wind sock. Lesson Three: The Statue of Liberty A. Daily Objectives 1. Concept Objective(s) a. Students will use knowledge and cultural understanding to explain how the world s people cope with everyday changing conditions. b. Students will examine issues from multiple perspectives and respond to individual and cultural diversity. c. Students will know and understand the historical developments, the form and purpose of government in the world, with an emphasis on principles, ideas, and forms of government of the United States. 2. Lesson Content a. Recognize and become familiar with the significance of the Statue of Liberty. 3. Skill Objective(s) a. Describe and identify symbols of our country including The Flag, The Statue of Liberty and The Lincoln Memorial. Patriotism in America, Grade Core Knowledge Conference 4

5 b. Explain the significance of The Flag, The Statue of Liberty and The Lincoln Memorial. B. Materials 1. Cornerstone of Freedom: The Statue of Liberty. Natalie Miller 2. A variety of reference books on the Statue of Liberty 3. Pattern of crown (See Appendix F) 4. Adhesive tape 5. Aluminum foil 6. Paper 7. Pencil 8. Quote on Statue of Liberty (See Appendix G) 9. Journal Page (See Appendix B) 10. Research Questions (See Appendix I) C. Key Vocabulary 1. Lady Liberty: Another name for the Statue of Liberty 2. National Monument: A sculpture that is protected by the National Park Service 3. Ellis Island: An island half a mile from Liberty Island where the immigration stations were located 4. Immigrants: People who come to a country to take up permanent residence D. Procedures/Activities 1. Read: Cornerstone of Freedom: the Statue of Liberty, by Natalie Miller. 2. Discuss the history of The Statue of Liberty. 3. Assign a research question to small groups (three to four children) and have them present research orally to class. (See Appendix I) 4. In student journal have students draw and color the symbol of the United States and complete fact web. 5. Children will recite the quote found on the base of the statue. (See Appendix G.) 6. Extension: Create a crown similar to that found on the statue, (EDUPRESS, Patriotic Symbols Activity Book, p.32-33). E. Assessment/Evaluation 1. Teacher will collect and assess student journals. 2. Teacher observation of student participation in class discussion. 3. Student research of facts on The Statue of Liberty and oral presentation. 4. Extension: Student production of a Statue of Liberty crown. Lesson Four: The Lincoln Memorial A. Daily Objectives 1. Concept Objective(s) a. Students will use knowledge and cultural understanding to explain how the world s people cope with everyday changing conditions. b. Students will examine issues from multiple perspectives and respond to individual and cultural diversity. c. Students will know and understand the historical developments, the form and purpose of government in the world, with an emphasis on principles, ideas, and forms of government of the United States. 2. Lesson Content a. Recognize and become familiar with the significance of The Lincoln Memorial. 3. Skill Objective(s) Patriotism in America, Grade Core Knowledge Conference 5

6 a. Describe and identify symbols of our country including The Flag, The Statue of Liberty and The Lincoln Memorial. b. Explain the significance of The Flag, The Statue of Liberty and The Lincoln Memorial. B. Materials 1. A Memorial for Mr. Lincoln by Brent Ashabrenner 2. Journal Page (See Appendix B) 3. Mobile (EDUPRESS, Patriotic Symbols Activity Book, p. 29) 4. Crossword Puzzle (Crossword Puzzle: USA, p.3) 5. Crayons 6. Scissors 7. Pencil C. Key Vocabulary 1. National Memorial: A statue or sculpture that is protected by the National Park Service. 2. Slavery: The act of holding a person against his or her will making them work for another. 3. Honesty: Not lying, cheating or stealing. D. Procedures/Activities 1. Read: A Memorial for Mr. Lincoln by Brent Ashabrenner, and discuss. 2. In student journals have students draw and color The Lincoln Memorial and complete the fact web. (See Appendix B) 3. Students will create a mobile of items representing the life of Abraham Lincoln, (EDUPRESS, Patriotic Symbols Activity Book, p. 29). 4. Children will complete a crossword puzzle on Abraham Lincoln, from Crossword Puzzles of the USA, (Crossword Puzzle: U.S.A., p. 3) E. Assessment/Evaluation 1. Teacher will collect and assess the student s journals. 2. Teacher observation of student participation in class discussion. 3. Student completion of the Abraham Lincoln mobile. 4. Student completion of the Abraham Lincoln crossword puzzle. Lesson Five: Summing it All Up A. Daily Objectives 1. Concept Objective(s) a. Students will use knowledge and cultural understanding to explain how the world s people cope with everyday changing conditions. b. Students will examine issues from multiple perspectives and respond to individual and cultural diversity. c. Students will know and understand the historical developments, the form and purpose of government in the world, with an emphasis on principles, ideas, and forms of government of the United States. 2. Lesson Content a. Recognize and become familiar with the significance of the flag, its current and earlier versions. b. Recognize and become familiar with the significance of the Statue of Liberty. c. Recognize and become familiar with the significance of The Lincoln Memorial. Patriotism in America, Grade Core Knowledge Conference 6

7 3. Skill Objective(s) a. The student will describe proper flag etiquette during the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance. b. The student will identify and match the United States flag with appropriate year created. c. The students will describe and identify symbols of our country including The Flag, The Statue of Liberty and The Lincoln Memorial. d. Explain the significance of The Flag, The Statue of Liberty and The Lincoln Memorial. B. Materials 1. The American s Creed by William Tyler Page (See Appendix L) 2. Poster of American symbols (teacher made) 3. Tag board bookmarks one per child 4. Colored markers or crayons 5. Scissors 6. Old magazines 7. Contact paper 8. Student writing paper 9. Pencils C. Key Vocabulary 1. Patriotism: The feeling a person has who loves and defends his or her country. 2. Democracy: A system of government in which power is vested in the people who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives. 3. Republic: A form of government in which power is explicitly vested in the people, who in turn exercise their power through elected representatives. 4. Sovereignty: A nation s or state s supreme power within its borders. 5. Humanity: The quality or state of being human. A group of individuals sharing similar cultural characteristics. D. Procedures/Activities 1. Read The American s Creed by William Tyler Page and discuss patriotism and symbols of patriotism. (See Appendix L) 2. Display a poster showing samples of patriotism. Guide the students to design and make their own personal bookmark to represent patriotism using one of the symbols. 3. Student will write a paragraph containing a minimum of five sentences to tell why they like to live in America. E. Assessment/Evaluation 1. Teacher observation of student participation in class discussion. 2. Student creation of Patriotic bookmarks. 3. Student writing of paragraph: Why I like Living in America. VI. CULMINATING ACTIVITY (Optional) A. Hat Parade: Students will create hats depicting one of the following United States symbols: the American Flag, The Statue of Liberty, or the Lincoln Memorial. Students will write an information card explaining the significance of their symbol; hats will be on display. B. Students will celebrate the end of the parade with an Ice Cream Celebration using vanilla ice cream, strawberries and blueberries. Patriotism in America, Grade Core Knowledge Conference 7

8 VII. HANDOUTS/WORKSHEETS Appendices A through L. (Appendices A3, C, D, H, J, K have been removed due to copyright issues. Please see noted references within lessons to locate materials.) VIII. BIBLIOGRAPHY A. Colors of the Flag. [On-line]. Available URL: Year Unknown. B. Crum, John. Crossword Puzzles: U.S.A. Palos Verdes Estates, CA: Frank Schaffer Publications Inc., Catalog Number FS C. Dabrowka, Vicki, All-American Symbols The Mailbox June/July2001. Greensboro, NC: The Educational Center, ISBN D. Giblin, James C. Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags the Story of the Fourth of July. New York, New York: Clarion books, ISBN E. Hirsch, Jr. E.D. What Your Kindergartener Needs to Know. New York, New York: Delta Trade Paperbacks, ISBN F. Hirsch, Jr. E.D. What Your First Grader Needs to Know. New York, New York: Delta Trade Paperbacks, ISBN G. Hirsch, Jr. E.D. What Your Second Grader Needs to Know. New York, New York: Delta Trade Paperbacks, ISBN x. H. Holzschuher,Cynthia. Thematic Unit: My Country. Westminster, CA: Teacher Created Materials Inc., ISBN I. Miller, Natalie. Cornerstone of Freedom: The Statue of Liberty. Chicago, IL: Children s Press, ISBN J. Milliken, Linda. EDUPRESS: Patriotic Symbols Activity Book. Dana Point, CA: EDUPRESS, ISBN K. Page, W.T. The American s Creed. Available: URL: Year Unknown. L. Penner, Lucille, R. The Statue of Liberty. New York, New York: Random House, M. Radcliffe, Loralyn. Hooray for the U.S.A.! Westminster, CA: Teacher Created Materials Inc., ISBN N. Ryan, Pam, M. The Flag We Love. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, O. Skeleton, R. A Commentary on the Pledge of Allegiance. Available URL: Year Unknown. P. The liberty Bell, [On-line]. Avaliable URL: Year Unknown. Patriotism in America, Grade Core Knowledge Conference 8

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14 I Me; an individual; a community of one. Appendix E1 Red Skelton s Commentary on the Pledge of Allegiance Pledge.Dedicate all my worldly goods to give without self-pity. Allegiance All my love and my devotion. To the Flag.Our standard; Old Glory; a symbol of freedom; wherever she waves there is respect, because your loyalty has given her dignity that shouts, Freedom is everybody s job. United.That means we all have come together. States.Individual communities that have united into forty-eight great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose. All divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common purpose, and that is love for country. And to the Republic.Republic-a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people; and it s from the people to the leaders not from the leaders to the people. For which it stands One Nation One Nation-meaning, so blessed by God. Indivisible Incapable of being divided. With Liberty Which is freedom; the right of power to live one s own life, without threats, fear, or some sort of retaliation. And Justice The principle or qualities of dealing fairly with others. For All.which means, boys, and girls, it s as much your country as it is mine. Patriotism in America, Grade Core Knowledge Conference 14

15 Appendix E2 And now, boys and girls let hear you recite the Pledge of Allegiance: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands; one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our country, and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance: Under God. Wouldn t it be a pity if someone said that it is a prayer and that would be eliminated from schools too? A quote from Red Skelton. shop.net/slworley/skelton.html Patriotism in America, Grade Core Knowledge Conference 15

16 Appendix F Patriotic Wind Sock Materials Needed: Red and white crepe paper streamers A 9x18 inch piece of blue construction paper Star Pattern Glue and scissors Silver Glitter Yarn Directions: 1. Have students trace 4 or 5 stars on the blue construction paper and then sprinkle with glitter. 2. Roll the construction paper into a cylinder and glue together. 3. Attach alternating red and white streamers (about 8 10 inches long) to one end of the windsock. 4. Attach yarn to the other end forming a loop for hanging. Patriotism in America, Grade Core Knowledge Conference 16

17 Appendix G Quote from the base of the Statue of Liberty.Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door! Have a class discussion on what these words mean and have the students memorize them. Patriotism in America, Grade Core Knowledge Conference 17

18 Appendix I Research Questions Work in Groups of 3 or 4 Choose one question to research 1. What does the Statue of Liberty Symbolize? 2. Why was the Statue of Liberty given to the United States and by whom? 3. State the inscription on the base of the Statue of Liberty. What does it mean to you? 4. Why was the Statue of Liberty important to immigrants coming to America? 5. Why is the design of the Statue of Liberty a woman? 6. List facts about the Statue of Liberty, such as height, dimensions, what is inside the statue, etc. Created by Catherine Emery and Martha Youngblood Patriotism in America, Grade Core Knowledge Conference 18

19 Appendix L The American s Creed By William Tyler Page I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortune. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and defend it against all enemies. Adapted from: Patriotism in America, Grade Core Knowledge Conference 19