Discovering America: Landmarks and Monuments

Discovering America's Landmarks and Monuments!

Learning objective- Students will be able to state information about different American monuments and landmarks.

Statue of Liberty

• The Statue of Liberty is a sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.

• It was a gift from France to the United States and is a symbol of freedom.

• The statue has a height of 305 feet.

Multiple Choice

What is the Statue of Liberty?

• A famous landmark in New York Harbor

• A gift from France to the United States

• A symbol of freedom

• All of the above

All of the above

• Statue of Liberty: A famous landmark in New York Harbor
• Gift from France: A symbol of friendship between France and the United States
• Symbol of freedom and democracy: Represents the ideals of liberty and democracy

Grand Canyon:

• Location: Arizona, USA

• Size: 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, 1 mile deep

• Formation: Millions of years of erosion by the Colorado River

• Activities: Hiking, rafting, helicopter tours

Multiple Choice

Which landmark in Arizona is formed by millions of years of erosion by the Colorado River?

• Grand Canyon

• Mount Rushmore

• Statue of Liberty

• Yellowstone National Park

Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is a stunning natural wonder in Arizona. It was formed over millions of years by the erosion of the Colorado River.

The White House

• The White House is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States.

• Located in Washington, D.C.

• It is an iconic symbol of American democracy and is open for public tours.

Multiple Choice

What is the White House?

• The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States

• A famous landmark in New York City

• A museum dedicated to American democracy

• A public park in Washington, D.C.

White House:

The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. Did you know that it has 132 rooms, including a bowling alley and a movie theater? It also has its own tennis court and a swimming pool!

Mount Rushmore

• Location: South Dakota, USA

• Carved by: 400 workers

• Construction period: 1927-1941

• Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln

• Symbolizes: American democracy and the birth, preservation, and development of the United States

Multiple Choice

Where is Mount Rushmore?

• Nebraska

• North Dakota

• South Dakota

• California

Mount Rushmore:

Mount Rushmore is located in South Dakota. The landmark is approximately 7 hours and 35 minutes from Omaha!

Poll

Where would you want to visit?

• The Statue of Liberty

• Grand Canyon

• The White Hosue

• Mount Rushmore