Subject: Social Studies
Lesson Length: 30 - 35 mins
Topic: State Symbols
Brief Description: Students will explore the historical context from which state symbols became meaningful and symbolic.
Know Before You Start: Students should be familiar with state symbols and be able to define the words: symbol and symbolism.
Hook:
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Show and discuss common symbols of the United States, e.g., flag, eagle, Liberty Bell.
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What do you think of when you see these symbols?
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Why do you think these symbols represent the U.S.A.?
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Read and discuss the sample comic. Explain that each state has its own symbols.
Activity:
- Have students research and identify two state symbols.
- Using the sample comic as a guide, have them create a two-panel comic illustrating the history behind both symbols.
Closure:
- Display the completed comics.
- Have students complete a gallery walk to view the state symbols and discuss those that are meaningful to them.
Differentiation:
- Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature.
- Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.
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Provide students with a list of state symbols.
Resources:
- Comic to print or display: Comic.
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