We started our American Symbols unit today. Before we can figure out what our National Symbols are we needed to figure out what a symbol is....so of course we made a chart. First we figured out what a symbol is, then we thought of all the symbols we see in our community.....Target, McDonald's and the University of Oregon were some popular choices!
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Starbucks was included, of course |
We also have Symbol groups and are working together to earn points. Apparently, I have quite the competitive class. It is amazing how motivating "points" are.
Then we read Robert Sabuda's America. This is one of the most beautiful pop-up books. That man has a gift!
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The little book on the left even opens up with more little pop-up pictures. |
More symbols funness to come,
Laurie
I love that pop up book! :)
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Love the idea of finding symbols in the community first - what an awesome way to connect to the kids' world! Y'all thought of/found a lot of great ones! I'll be sure to do something similar next year when I teach a similar social studies concept! Thanks for the idea! I am pinning it on my Super Social Studies board now!
ReplyDeleteokay, i LOVE all things lady liberty and have NEVER seen this book! THANK YOU for the inspiration! (i spy with my little eyes a project about a hand grasping a torch. ahem) thanks for sharing and thanks for leading me to your blog!
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Anytime. Glad to share a new book. I will look forward to seeing a new Lady Liberty project.
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