Landmarksof AmericaLandmarksof America

An Upper Elementary Culture Capsule

by

Autumn Jennings

An Upper Elementary Culture Capsule

by

Autumn Jennings

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Before You BeginBefore You Begin

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In this activity, you will learn about four landmarks in the United States. You will take a pre-test and review important vocabulary before you begin. When you hear the ring, please go to the next page.

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In this activity, you will learn about four landmarks in the United States. You will take a pre-test and review important vocabulary before you begin. When you hear the ring, please go to the next page.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Pre-

Test.....................................4

Answers.....................................

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Vocabulary.............................6-

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Statue of Liberty.............8-12

Golden Gate Bridge...13-16

Grand Canyon...............17-20

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Test.....................................4

Answers.....................................

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Vocabulary.............................6-

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Statue of Liberty.............8-12

Golden Gate Bridge...13-16

Grand Canyon...............17-20

Mt. Rushmore............21-26

Conclusion.........................27

Post-Test..........................28

Answers..............................29

Activity 1.....................30-31

Activity 2.....................32-33

Activity 3.....................34-35

Mt. Rushmore............21-26

Conclusion.........................27

Post-Test..........................28

Answers..............................29

Activity 1.....................30-31

Activity 2.....................32-33

Activity 3.....................34-35

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Pre-TestPre-Test1. Who are the four Presidents on Mt. Rushmore?

2. Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to America?

3. Which river dug out the Grand Canyon?

4. What color is the Golden Gate Bridge?

5. Which is taller: a face on Mt. Rushmore or the Statue of Liberty?

1. Who are the four Presidents on Mt. Rushmore?

2. Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to America?

3. Which river dug out the Grand Canyon?

4. What color is the Golden Gate Bridge?

5. Which is taller: a face on Mt. Rushmore or the Statue of Liberty?

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Pre-Test AnswersPre-Test Answers1. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln are on Mt. Rushmore.

2. France gave the Statue of Liberty to America.

3. The Colorado River dug out the Grand Canyon.

4. The Golden Gate Bridge is deep orange, or vermillion orange.

5. The Statue of Liberty is taller than each face on Mt. Rushmore.

1. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln are on Mt. Rushmore.

2. France gave the Statue of Liberty to America.

3. The Colorado River dug out the Grand Canyon.

4. The Golden Gate Bridge is deep orange, or vermillion orange.

5. The Statue of Liberty is taller than each face on Mt. Rushmore.

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VocabularyVocabulary

Landmark: a special marker that shows

something important

Liberty: freedom; not being controlled by

someone else

Symbol: a sign that represents something else

Immigrant: a person who settles in a new place

after leaving his or her home country

Enlighten: to give insight to, to give light to

Landmark: a special marker that shows

something important

Liberty: freedom; not being controlled by

someone else

Symbol: a sign that represents something else

Immigrant: a person who settles in a new place

after leaving his or her home country

Enlighten: to give insight to, to give light to

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More Vocabulary

More Vocabulary

Suspension: being supported from above, not

below

Canyon: a very large and deep hole in the

ground caused by erosion from a river

Erosion: when dirt is worn away from the earth,

usually by water

Carve: to cut into something to make a shape

Sculpture: artwork that was made by carving

Suspension: being supported from above, not

below

Canyon: a very large and deep hole in the

ground caused by erosion from a river

Erosion: when dirt is worn away from the earth,

usually by water

Carve: to cut into something to make a shape

Sculpture: artwork that was made by carving

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Statue of LibertyStatue of LibertyThe green “woman” holding up a

torch on an island in New York

Harbor, a body of water near the

Atlantic Ocean, is the Statue of

Liberty.

The green “woman” holding up a

torch on an island in New York

Harbor, a body of water near the

Atlantic Ocean, is the Statue of

Liberty.

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From the water, the statue

stands over 300 feet (93 m)

tall. From the toes to the top

of the torch, the statue is 151

feet (46 m) tall.

The statue weighs 450,000

pounds (204,000 kilograms)!

From the water, the statue

stands over 300 feet (93 m)

tall. From the toes to the top

of the torch, the statue is 151

feet (46 m) tall.

The statue weighs 450,000

pounds (204,000 kilograms)!

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The country of France gave the statue

to the USA on July 4, 1884, to

celebrate 100 years of American independence.

The statue is a symbol of freedom to new

immigrants to America who arrive in New York

City.

The country of France gave the statue

to the USA on July 4, 1884, to

celebrate 100 years of American independence.

The statue is a symbol of freedom to new

immigrants to America who arrive in New York

City.

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The true name of the statue is “Liberty Enlightening the World.”

The torch that the statue holds sheds light on the fight for freedom.

The true name of the statue is “Liberty Enlightening the World.”

The torch that the statue holds sheds light on the fight for freedom.

The tablet in the statue’s left arm says “July 4, 1776.” This date is when America became a new nation.

The tablet in the statue’s left arm says “July 4, 1776.” This date is when America became a new nation.

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A poem at the base

of the statue

invites people from

all over the world

to make a new

home and find

freedom in

America.

A poem at the base

of the statue

invites people from

all over the world

to make a new

home and find

freedom in

America.

"Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

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Emma Lazarus (1849-1887)

"Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

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Emma Lazarus (1849-1887)

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Golden Gate BridgeGolden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is in California, on the west coast of the USA. The bridge connects the cities of Sausalito, at the north end, and San Francisco, at the south end.

The Golden Gate Bridge is in California, on the west coast of the USA. The bridge connects the cities of Sausalito, at the north end, and San Francisco, at the south end.

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The bridge goes over the Golden Gate, a narrow body of water connecting San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean.

The bridge is painted a deep orange color, called vermillion orange, because it is a nice contrast to the natural colors of the water and the land around it.

The bridge goes over the Golden Gate, a narrow body of water connecting San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean.

The bridge is painted a deep orange color, called vermillion orange, because it is a nice contrast to the natural colors of the water and the land around it.

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Joseph B. Strauss made the first design for the bridge.

Joseph B. Strauss made the first design for the bridge.

The bridge took four years to complete. It opened in 1937 to pedestrians, or people on foot, and in 1938 to cars.

The bridge took four years to complete. It opened in 1937 to pedestrians, or people on foot, and in 1938 to cars.

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The Golden Gate Bridge is the second longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge is 6,450 feet (1,966 m) long and 90 feet (27 m) wide.

The Golden Gate Bridge is the second longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge is 6,450 feet (1,966 m) long and 90 feet (27 m) wide.

Each tower rises 500 feet (152 m) above the bridge.

Each tower rises 500 feet (152 m) above the bridge.

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Grand CanyonGrand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is in

Arizona, a state in the

southwest USA.

The canyon was dug out

by the Colorado River by

erosion for over 1 million

years.

The Grand Canyon is in

Arizona, a state in the

southwest USA.

The canyon was dug out

by the Colorado River by

erosion for over 1 million

years.

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The Grand Canyon is 217 miles (349 km) long, 4

to 18 miles (6 to 29 km) wide, and 1 mile (1.6

km) deep. It is the largest canyon of its kind in

the world.

The Grand Canyon is 217 miles (349 km) long, 4

to 18 miles (6 to 29 km) wide, and 1 mile (1.6

km) deep. It is the largest canyon of its kind in

the world.

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About 4 million

people visit the

Grand Canyon

each year.

About 4 million

people visit the

Grand Canyon

each year.

Visitors can hike, ride a mule, float on a raft, or

even drive through some parts of the canyon.

Visitors can hike, ride a mule, float on a raft, or

even drive through some parts of the canyon.

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President Theodore Roosevelt made the canyon a National Monument in 1908. The Grand Canyon became a National Park in 1919. It is now protected by the government . . .

President Theodore Roosevelt made the canyon a National Monument in 1908. The Grand Canyon became a National Park in 1919. It is now protected by the government . . .

. . . so its beauty can-not be destroyed.

. . . so its beauty can-not be destroyed.

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Mt. RushmoreMt. Rushmore

Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota in the northern USA.The faces of four U.S. Presidents are carved into the side of the mountain. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln are the four Presidents in Mt. Rushmore.

Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota in the northern USA.The faces of four U.S. Presidents are carved into the side of the mountain. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln are the four Presidents in Mt. Rushmore.

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George Washington was born in 1732 in Virginia. He was the first President of the United States, from 1789 to 1797. He led the American Army against the British in the Revolutionary War.

The capital city of America, Washington D.C., is named after this President. The Washington Monument was built to honor him.

George Washington was born in 1732 in Virginia. He was the first President of the United States, from 1789 to 1797. He led the American Army against the British in the Revolutionary War.

The capital city of America, Washington D.C., is named after this President. The Washington Monument was built to honor him.

George Washington

George Washington

The Capitol Building in Washington, DC

The Washington Monument

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Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was born in 1743. He was the third President of America, from 1801 to 1809. He wrote the Declaration of Independence, which stated America’s desire for freedom and was signed on July 4, 1776.The Jefferson Memorial is a building in Washington D.C. that honors this President.

Thomas Jefferson was born in 1743. He was the third President of America, from 1801 to 1809. He wrote the Declaration of Independence, which stated America’s desire for freedom and was signed on July 4, 1776.The Jefferson Memorial is a building in Washington D.C. that honors this President.

The Jefferson Memorial

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Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the USA. He was born in New York in 1858. He was a strong leader, and he helped create the National Park Service, which protects America’s natural areas.The teddy bear is named after “Teddy” Roosevelt because he saved the life of a young bear on hunting trip in 1902.

Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the USA. He was born in New York in 1858. He was a strong leader, and he helped create the National Park Service, which protects America’s natural areas.The teddy bear is named after “Teddy” Roosevelt because he saved the life of a young bear on hunting trip in 1902.

Theodore RooseveltTheodore Roosevelt

Teddy Bear

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Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the USA. He was born in Kentucky in 1809. He fought against slavery in America during the Civil War. In 1862, Lincoln signed the “Emancipation Proclamation,” which made all slaves, workers who were considered property instead of men, free from their owners.

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors this man.

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the USA. He was born in Kentucky in 1809. He fought against slavery in America during the Civil War. In 1862, Lincoln signed the “Emancipation Proclamation,” which made all slaves, workers who were considered property instead of men, free from their owners.

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors this man.

Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnThe Lincoln Memorial

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A man named Gutzon Borglum and his son designed Mt. Rushmore. Over 400 men worked for 6½ years to finish carving the faces on the mountain.

Mt. Rushmore is the largest sculpture in the world. Each face is 60 feet (18.3 meters) tall.

A man named Gutzon Borglum and his son designed Mt. Rushmore. Over 400 men worked for 6½ years to finish carving the faces on the mountain.

Mt. Rushmore is the largest sculpture in the world. Each face is 60 feet (18.3 meters) tall.

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ConclusionConclusionYou have learned about some of America’s famous landmarks.

Now you will take a test and enjoy three activities about these famous places.

You have learned about some of America’s famous landmarks.

Now you will take a test and enjoy three activities about these famous places.

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Post-TestPost-Test? ? ? ? ? ?1. Who was the first President of the USA?

2. What is the real name of the Statue of Liberty?

3. When did the Grand Canyon become a National Park?

4. What two cities does the Golden Gate Bridge connect?

5. When did America become a new nation?

1. Who was the first President of the USA?

2. What is the real name of the Statue of Liberty?

3. When did the Grand Canyon become a National Park?

4. What two cities does the Golden Gate Bridge connect?

5. When did America become a new nation?

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Post-Test AnswersPost-Test Answers1. George Washington was the first President of the USA.

2. The real name of the Statue of Liberty is “Liberty Enlightening the World.”

3. The Grand Canyon became a National Park in 1919.

4. The Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco and Sausalito, California.

5. America became a new nation on July 4, 1776.

1. George Washington was the first President of the USA.

2. The real name of the Statue of Liberty is “Liberty Enlightening the World.”

3. The Grand Canyon became a National Park in 1919.

4. The Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco and Sausalito, California.

5. America became a new nation on July 4, 1776.

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Activity 1: Crossword Puzzle

Activity 1: Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS

2. A __________ is a tall sculpture. A famous one is green and is a symbol for freedom.

3. This "Mount" has the face of Theodore Roosevelt on it.

4. This is the first part of the name of a famous bridge.

7. This word means "great" or "large."

9. You will find a very tall statue of freedom outside of New ______ City.

10. This is a large, deep hole in the ground caused by erosion.

11. The Colorado River created a huge canyon in this U.S. state.

DOWN

1. George ___________ is the first face on Mt. Rushmore.

4. This word can be a part of a fence, and it is also part of the name of a famous bridge.

5. Many people come to America for freedom, or __________.

6. You will find San Francisco and a famous bridge in this U.S. state.

8. In South ________ you will see a mountain with the faces of four Presidents on it.

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Activity 1 AnswersActivity 1 Answers1W

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ACROSS

2. A STATUE is a tall sculpture. A famous one is green and is a symbol for freedom.

3. This “Mount” has the face of Theodore Roosevelt on it. RUSHMORE

4. This is the first part of the name of a famous bridge. GOLDEN

7. This word means “great” or “large.” GRAND

9. You will find a very tall statue of freedom outside of New YORK City.

10. This is a large, deep hole in the ground caused by erosion. CANYON

11. The Colorado River created a huge canyon in this U.S. state. ARIZONA

DOWN

1. George WASHINGTON is the first face on Mt. Rushmore.

4. This word can be a part of a fence, and it is also part of the name of a famous bridge. GATE

5. Many people come to America for freedom, or LIBERTY.

6. You will find San Francisco and a famous bridge in this U.S. state. CALIFORNIA

8. In South DAKOTA you will see a mountain with the faces of four Presidents on it.

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Activity 2: Visiting Landmarks

Activity 2: Visiting LandmarksSee the landmarks of America! Start at the

Golden Gate Bridge, then find the way to Mt. Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, and the Grand Canyon; then return to the Golden Gate Bridge.

See the landmarks of America! Start at the Golden Gate Bridge, then find the way to Mt. Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, and the Grand Canyon; then return to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Golden Gate Bridge

Mt. Rushmore

Statue of Liberty

Grand Canyon

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Activity 2 AnswerActivity 2 Answer

I hope you found the right way!I hope you found the right way!

Golden Gate Bridge

Mt. Rushmore

Statue of Liberty

Grand Canyon

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Activity 3: Your Own Country

Activity 3: Your Own CountryToday you have learned about some landmarks of America.

What are some landmarks in your country?

Today you have learned about some landmarks of America.

What are some landmarks in your country?

What would you tell others about your country?

What would you tell others about your country?

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Activity 3 AnswerActivity 3 AnswerYou may have many answers to this question.

For example, if you are from Peru, you could say that Machu Picchu is a famous landmark.

You may have many answers to this question.

For example, if you are from Peru, you could say that Machu Picchu is a famous landmark.

Mount Fuji is a famous landmark of Japan.

Mount Fuji is a famous landmark of Japan.

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