Patriotic Symbols of America Lapbook
Created and designed by Debbie Martin Patriotic Symbols of America Lapbook The Whole Word Publishing The Word, the whole Word and nothing but the Word." Copyright June 2011 by Debbie Martin 3627 D St. Bremerton, Wa 98312 All rights reserved. Permission is hereby granted to the individual purchaser to reproduce his book in whole or in part for non commercial individual or classroom use only. Permission is not granted for school wide system wide reproduction of materials. Images are public domain.
Directions for this lapbook. You will need two file folders or one file folder and one piece of card stock. First take the first file folder and open it up and lay it flat like this: Next fold the two sides into the middle so it looks like this when opened. The dotted likes are the creases where you folded: Now take your other file folder and cut it in half. Keep the part with the tab and cut off the tab. Discard other half of file folder. Now you will tape the piece of the file folder you just cut and tape it to the file folder that you just folded so it looks like this: If you are using a piece of card stock you can tape it here in place of the piece of file folder. Tape on both sides of the crease for Durability. Tape Tape Tape
Now fold down the piece of file folder you just taped down into your lapbook and close flaps. It should now look like this: Now you are ready to put the pictures on the outside of your lapbook. Cut out the Patriotic Symbols cover in two strips and glue one onto each flap of the outside of the file folder you have just created like this: Now open the flaps of the file folder. You will see the piece of file folder or card stock that you taped in. This is where the Seal of the United States will be cut out and glued. So go ahead and cut out the seal and color it and glue it into your lapbook like this: Tape tape tape tape
Now you are ready to start placing booklets into your file folder base that you have made. So go ahead and open the flap that you glued the colored United States Seal onto so it looks like this again: Cut out and colored United States Seal will be glued on the back of this. Above booklet placement can be followed but you are always free to glue the booklets into the file folder as you wish. Once all booklets have been completed and glued into your file folder your lapbook is now complete!
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Directions for above: Color the seal and cut out. Glue into lapbook where indicated in directions.
The Flag The U.S. flag has undergone many changes since the first official flag of 1777. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act, which said that the flag would be made up of thirteen alternating red and white stripes and thirteen white stars on a blue field. Stars have been added to the flag as new states join the union. Currently, the flag contains 50 stars. Ever wonder why the flag is red, white, and blue? While the flag's colors did not have a specific meaning at the time, the colors were significant for the Great Seal of 1782. White: Signifies purity and innocence Red: Signifies valor and bravery Blue: Signifies Vigilance, perseverance, and justice Why stars and stripes? Stars are considered a symbol of the heavens and the divine goal to which man has aspired from time immemorial; the stripe is symbolic of the rays of light emanating from the sun. When was the first flag act passed and what did it say? What do the colors red, white and blue symbolize? What are the stars and stripes symbols of? Directions: Cut out booklet, cut on dotted line. Fold in half. Write under each flap and glue into lapbook.
The Bald Eagle The bald eagle is a large, powerful, brown bird with a white head and tail. The term "bald" does not mean that this bird lacks feathers. Instead, it comes from the word piebald, an old word, meaning "marked with white." The bald eagle was made the national bird of the United States in 1782. The image of the bald eagle can be found in many places in the U.S., such as on the Great Seal, Federal agency seals, the President's flag, and on the one-dollar bill. Why was the bald eagle chosen as our national symbol? The Founding Fathers wanted to choose an animal that was unique to the United States. For six years, the members of Congress engaged in a dispute over what the national emblem should be. As a result of the debate, the bald eagle was chosen as our national symbol. because it symbolized strength, courage, freedom, and immortality. When Europeans first arrived on the North American continent in the 1600's, there were an estimated 25,000 to 50,000 bald eagles, but populations have since dropped for many reasons. Many eagles were captured for getting too close to poultry or fishing nets; some were captured for falconry; and many eagles were poisoned by pesticides. In 1967, the bald eagle was included on the Endangered Species List. Federal laws, such as the Bald Eagle Protection Act, protect the bald eagle and have led to the recovery of bald eagle populations. In 2007, populations have improved and the the bald eagle was removed from the list.
What is the term bald refer to? Why was the bald eagle chosen as our national symbol? In the 1600's how many eagles were there? What are some reasons eagle population dropped? Directions: Cut out booklet, cut on dotted lines. Fold in half. Write under each flap and glue into lapbook.
Figures of Justice One of the most recognized legal symbols is that of Justice. Justice is most commonly portrayed in the U.S. as a blindfolded woman carrying a sword and a set of scales. She symbolizes the fair and equal administration of the law, without corruption, greed, prejudice, or favor. The idea of a woman portraying Justice dates back to the ancient Greek and Roman images of Themis and Justicia. Themis, the Greek goddess of justice and law, was known for her clearsightedness. In Roman mythology, Justicia (Justice) was one of the four Virtues. The others were Prudence, Fortitude, and Temperance. Justice can be seen in three places on the Supreme Court building in Washington, DC. 1. The Contemplation of Justice statue (a seated female figure in a shawl) studies the smaller statue of Justice. This Justice is blindfolded and cradles a set of scales in her arms. This marble statue of Justice is about 4.5 feet high. Over time,
Justice became associated with scales to represent impartiality and a sword to symbolize power. During the 16th century, Justice was often portrayed with a blindfold. The origin of the blindfold is unclear, but it seems to have been added to indicate the tolerance of, or ignorance to, abuse of the law by the judicial system. Today, the blindfold is generally accepted as a symbol of impartiality, but may be used to signify these other traits in political cartoons. 2. At the base of the lampposts is a bas-relief (a threedimensional sculpture in which the figures project slightly from the background. Also called low relief.) of Justice. This Justice is also blindfolded and holds scales in her left hand and a sword in her right.
3. Justice appears without a blindfold on the west wall in the Courtroom. This Justice is based on the story of the battle between Good Versus Evil. Her unencumbered gaze is set determinedly in the direction of the forces of Evil, to the viewer s right. Her posture is defiant, as if ready to do battle to protect the forces of Good with her great sword. The sword remains sheathed, but her hand rests atop the hilt, ready to act should the need arise. What does justice symbolize? Directions: Cut out booklet, fold in half, write inside and glue into lapbook.
The Contemplation of Justice What is a bas-relief? Describe what is on this lamppost. Describe the justice without a blindfold. Directions: Cut out booklet, cut on dotted lines. Fold in half. Write under each flap and glue into lapbook.
The Great Seal of the United States On July 4, 1776, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson were given the task of creating a seal for the United States of America. The delegates of the Constitutional Convention believed an emblem and national coat of arms would be evidence of an independent nation and a free people with high aspirations and grand hopes for the future. The Great Seal was finalized and approved six years later on June 20, 1782. The seal reflects the beliefs and values that the Founding Fathers wanted to pass on to their descendent's. In the center of the seal is an bald eagle, our national bird. It holds in its beak a scroll inscribed E pluribus unum, which is Latin meaning "out of many, one" and stands for one nation that was created from 13 colonies. In one claw is an olive branch, while the other holds a bundle of thirteen arrows. The olive branch and arrows "denote the power of peace and war." A shield with thirteen red and white stripes covers the eagle's breast. The shield is supported solely by the American eagle to denote that Americans should rely on their own virtue. The red and white stripes of the shield represent the states united under and supporting the blue, representing the President and Congress. The color white signifies purity and innocence; red, hardiness and valor; and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice. Above the eagle's head is a cloud surrounding a blue field containing thirteen stars, which forms a constellation. The constellation denotes that a new State is taking its place among other nations.
Do you see a pattern of thirteen in the Great Seal? 13 stars in the crest above the eagle 13 stripes in the shield upon the eagle's breast 13 arrows in the eagle's left claw 13 olives and leaves in the eagles' right claw 13 letters in the motto carried by the eagle, E Pluribus Unum Why thirteen? Thirteen represents the first thirteen states - Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The seal's reverse side is sometimes referred to as the spiritual side. It contains a 13- step pyramid with the year 1776 in Roman numerals at the base. At the top of the pyramid is the Eye of Providence and above is the motto Annuit Coeptis, meaning "It the Eye of Providence is favorable to our undertakings" or "He favors our undertakings." Below the pyramid, a scroll reads, Novus Ordo Seclorum, meaning "New Order of the Ages." It refers to 1776 as the beginning of the American new era. The Great Seal can be seen on the back of a one-dollar bill. The Secretary of State is the official custodian of the seal. It is only attached (affixed) to certain documents, such as foreign treaties and presidential proclamations. The Great Seal is displayed in the Exhibit Hall of the Department of State, in Washington, DC.
The Great Seal of the United States Directions: Write a brief description about the Seal of the United states. Using the prompts on each circle. When complete, cut out circles and stack with cover on top punch a hole through the top, secure with a Brad and blue into lapbook. In the center of the seal... The Shield...
Why thirteen? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Reverse Side of the Great Seal of the United States Directions: Write a brief description about the reverse side of the Seal of the United states. Using the prompts on each circle. When complete, cut out circles and stack with cover on top punch a hole through the top, secure with a Brad and blue into lapbook.
The seal's reverse side... The Great Seal can be seen...
The Liberty Bell Cast in London, England in 1752, the Liberty Bell rang when the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence and has become the symbol of freedom in the United States. The bell weighs about 2000 pounds and is made mostly of copper (70%) and tin (25%). Made for the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall), the Liberty Bell was ordered by the Pennsylvania Assembly in 1751 to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of William Penn's 1701 Charter of Privileges. Shortly after its arrival in Philadelphia the Bell cracked. Local craftsmen recast the bell using the metal from the old bell, but this one also proved defective. A third was cast by John Pass and John Stowe. Their names appear on the bell, along with the city and date, along with this inscription: "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof - Lev. XXV, v. x. By order of the Assembly of the Province of Pensylvania for the State House in Philada. Pass and Stow Philada MDCCLIII NOTE: The spelling of "Pennsylvania" was not at that time universally adopted. Pensylvania was an accepted alternative spelling throughout the 1700's. On June 7, 1753, the bell was hung in the tower of Independence Hall; however, during the American Revolution, in 1777, British troops captured Philadelphia. For safekeeping, the bell was moved to Zion's Reformed Church in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It was returned to
Philadelphia in 1778. As tradition, the bell was rung on every July 4th and on every state occasion until 1846. Not everyone agrees on when the first crack appeared on the Liberty Bell, but by 1846 a thin crack began to affect the sound of the bell. It was repaired so the bell could be tolled for Washington's birthday on February 23, 1846. In order to repair the bell, a slot was carved along the length of the crack that prevented the two sides of the bell from vibrating against each other. Two rivets were inserted in this slot to control the vibration of the two sides and restored the bell's tonal quality. Today, the Liberty Bell hangs in Philadelphia at the Liberty Bell Pavilion on Market Street for all to see and is still gently rung each July 4th. The Liberty Bell How much does it weigh? What is it made out of? Directions: Write one item on each blank rectangle. Cut out booklet and fold like an accordion. Glue into lapbook. Directions for the below booklet. Cut out booklet and fold in half on dotted line. Write what is inscribed on the Liberty Bell inside and glue into lapbook.
What is inscribed on the Liberty Bell? Directions for below: Answer each question on each card. Cut out cards and set aside. Cut out pocket and fold tabs back and glue into lapbook. When dry add cards to pocket.
What was the spelling of Pennsylvania throughout the 1700's? What happened on June 7, 1753? What happened during the American Revolution, in 1777? What happened in Philadelphia in 1778? What happened on every July 4th and on every state occasion until 1846? What happened on February 23, 1846? When did it happen?
National Floral Emblem - The Rose The rose, has been used as a symbol of love, beauty, war, and politics throughout the world. The flowers are generally red, pink, white, or yellow and grow naturally throughout North America. The rose became the official flower of the United States in 1986. In October 1985, the Senate passed a resolution that declared the rose as the National Floral Emblem of the United States. Senate Joint Resolution 159 was passed by the House of Representatives on September 23, 1986. The resolution asked the president to issue a proclamation declaring the rose as the national flower. A proclamation announces an act by the government and does not have the effect of law. President Reagan signed the resolution on October 7, 1986 in a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden. On November 20, 1986, President Reagan issued Proclamation 5574: The National Floral Emblem of the United States of America: The Rose. When did the rose become the official flower of the United States? Directions: cut out above booklet and fold in half. Write inside and glue into lapbook. Next cut out the rose proclamation on the next page and fold into thirds and store in pocket following the proclamation.
The Rose Proclaimed the National Floral Emblem of the United States of America Proc. No. 5574, Nov. 20, 1986, 51 F.R. 42197, provided: Americans have always loved the flowers with which God decorates our land. More often than any other flower, we hold the rose dear as the symbol of life and love and devotion, of beauty and eternity. For the love of man and woman, for the love of mankind and God, for the love of country, Americans who would speak the language of the heart do so with a rose. We see proofs of this everywhere. The study of fossils reveals that the rose has existed in America for age upon age. We have always cultivated roses in our gardens. Our first President, George Washington, bred roses, and a variety he named after his mother is still grown today. The White House itself boasts a beautiful Rose Garden. We grow roses in all our fifty States. We find roses throughout our art, music, and literature. We decorate our celebrations and parades with roses. Most of all, we present roses to those we love, and we lavish them on our altars, our civil shrines, and the final resting places of our honored dead. The American people have long held a special place in their hearts for roses. Let us continue to cherish them, to honor the love and devotion they represent, and to bestow them on all we love just as God has bestowed them on us. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 159 now, has designated the rose as the National Floral Emblem of the United States and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation declaring this fact. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the rose as the National Floral Emblem of the United States of America. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eleventh. Ronald Reagan.
Directions: Cut out pocket and fold tabs back and glue into lapbook. When dry add rose proclamation from previous page folded into thirds into pocket. The Rose Proclaimed the National Floral Emblem of the United States of America
Uncle Sam Uncle Sam, a figure symbolizing the United States, is portrayed as a tall, white-haired man with a goatee. He is often dressed in red, white, and blue, and wears a top hat. The exact origins of Uncle Sam as a symbol for the United States are unknown. But the most widely accepted theory is that Uncle Sam was named after Samuel Wilson. During the War of 1812, Samuel Wilson was a businessman from Troy, NY that supplied the U.S. Army with beef in barrels. The barrels were labeled "U.S." When asked what the initials stood for, one of Wilson's workers said it stood for Uncle Sam Wilson. The suggestion that the meat shipments came from "Uncle Sam" led to the idea that Uncle Sam symbolized the Federal Government and Samuel Wilson association stuck. In 1961, Congress passed a resolution that recognized Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for the symbol Uncle Sam. But Sam Wilson looked nothing like the Uncle Sam pictured above. Uncle Sam's traditional appearance, with a white goatee and starspangled suit, is an invention of artists and political cartoonists. One of these political cartoonists was named Thomas Nast. Nast produced many of the earliest cartoons of Uncle Sam. The most famous picture of Uncle Sam appeared on an Army recruiting poster. The poster was designed in World War I, and was used again in World War II. The caption reads "I Want You for U.S. Army." James Montgomery Flagg drew this picture, and served as the model too! Thomas Nast
Uncle Sam was named after Samuel Wilson. Why? Who was Thomas Nast?