Discover Your Local Landmarks

What is a landmark?

• A type of food you eat for lunch

• A special or famous place that people can easily recognize

• A new word in a book

• A game you play at school

Which of the following is an example of a local landmark?

• A pencil on your desk

• Your favorite toy

• The town library

• A cloud in the sky

Why are landmarks important in a community?

• They help people find their way around

• They are used to cook food

• They help children sleep better

• They are used to water plants

Which of these would most likely be a landmark in your town?

• A blade of grass

• A tall clock tower in the center of town

• A small pebble on the road

• A piece of paper

If someone asks you for directions, which landmark would be most helpful to mention?

• A tiny ant on the sidewalk

• A leaf on a tree

• The big red fire station on Main Street

• A cloud shaped like a dog

Which of the following places is most likely to be a landmark in a neighborhood?

• A cardboard box

• A park with a big fountain

• A broken crayon

• A puddle of water

Maria wants to tell her friend how to get to her house. She says, "Turn left at the big yellow school." What is the landmark in her directions?

• Maria's house

• The left turn

• The big yellow school

• Her friend's house

Which of the following buildings is commonly found as a landmark in most towns?

• A treehouse

• A sandcastle

• A town hall or city hall

• A tent

Tom sees a tall building with a big cross on top near his school. Every day he uses it to know he is close to school. What is this building acting as for Tom?

• A playground

• A landmark

• A library

• A market

Which of the following best describes a local landmark?

• Something that is very small and hard to see

• Something that changes every single day

• A well-known place or building that helps people recognize where they are

• Something you can only find inside your home