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Your school is having a parade to celebrate America. There will be a Grand Marshall to lead the parade. There will be floats showing symbols of our country. |
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As a participant of the parade representing American patriotism, you will design and create a hat representing one of the following symbols for the parade.
After the parade, all hats will be on display. You will need to include an information card explaining the significance of your symbol. Your teacher may also have your class create a Symbols of American Pride Video Quiz Show. |
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Use this checklist for your hat.
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Why
are these symbols important to Americans? How do they represent America? |
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Use this chart to find information about and see images of the symbols. Use this graphic organizer to record your research information. |
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Analyze your research graphic organizer to determine:
Synthesize your findings by creating your hat and writing the information card. (Synthesis is the act of pulling your research and ideas together to form new meaning.)
Evaluate your research for the information card.
Review your hat design checklist to make sure you have included all the information required. |
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Show your hat to your class and explain how the symbol represents America and why this symbol is important to Americans. As a class, discuss:
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