Symbol Lesson ~ Statue of Liberty

Grade: 1
Length of Lesson: 25-30 minutes

Standards
 5.1.1.F – Identify national symbols.

Essential Questions:
 What is a symbol?
 How can I identify the Statue of Liberty?

Objectives
 After reading “The Statue of Liberty” and constructing the statue of liberty, the
students will be able to identify the key characteristics of the Statue of Liberty
and say what it stands for with 100% accuracy.

Materials and Equipment

 Book ~ Book “The Statue of Liberty” By Lucille Recht Penner
 Statue of Liberty Check in Ticket
 Symbols Coloring Book

Introduction:
o “Today class we are going to talk about another American National
Symbol. Does anyone remember what a symbol is? “A symbol is
something that stands for, or represents, something else.”

Anticipatory Set/Activating Learning Strategies

 “Has anyone ever been to New York?” Turn and talk to a neighbor about if you
have ever been to New York! In New York, there is a Statue. Does anyone know
what statue is in New York?
o Expected Answer: Statue of Liberty
 The Statue of Liberty is located in the New York Harbor on Liberty Island.”
 Students will move to the carpet to read a book about the Statue of Liberty

Sequence of Lesson
o I DO
 Teacher will Read the Book “The Statue of Liberty” By Lucille Recht
Penner
 Key Vocab
o Page 5: Skyscraper
o Page 20: Crates
o Page 22: Pedestal
 Questions to ask during the book:
o Page 6: What does the Statue of Liberty stand for?
  Freedom
o Page 10: Who was the Statue of Liberty a present
from?
 France
o Page 20: How many crates did they pack the statue
in?
 214
o Page 24: How did America get enough money for the
pedestal?
 Joseph Pulitzer put everyone’s name in the
paper who gave money.
o Page 32: Do people still go to visit the Statue of
Liberty today?
 Yes, more that 100 years later.
 I wonder statements:
o Cover Page: I wonder has the Statue of Liberty ever
been a different color
o Page 9: I wonder does “cried for joy” mean the people
are happy or sad.
o Page 14: I wonder where they put the Statue together
if it didn’t fit in his workshop.
 After Reading Question Statements:
o Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
 New York
o Who gave America the Statue of Liberty?
 France
o What color is the Statue of Liberty?
 Green, it was Copper, but the air/salt turned it
to its color now.
o What does the Lady hold?
 A torch
o We Do
 Teacher will brain storm different ideas of what you can do when
you are at the statue of liberty with the students on smart board.
Teacher will model one example for the students and if they need
prompted teacher will prompt more idea.
 Examples: Look out the lookout, climb all the stairs, feed the ducks,
feel the water, etc.
 Students will write one thing they want to do at the statue of liberty
and then color lady liberty on the document.
o They Do
 Teacher will read the directions of the check in ticket to the
students
 Students will complete the check in ticket using a clipboard.
 Students will sit around the room
  After they are finished return to their desk and color the Statue of
Liberty in their Coloring book. Students will put the coloring book in
their “Red: Under Construction Folder” once everyone has
completed the assignment.

Closure/Summarizing Strategy
 “You all did a great job learning about the Statue of Liberty.” Im so proud of all
your hard work! Next week we are going to learn about a special bird that
represents America! Anyone have any ideas?
o Answer: Eagle

Assessments/Evaluation
 Students will be given a Check in Ticket on the Statue of Liberty. The check in
ticket will directly reflect the lesson on the Statue of Liberty. The ticket has the
students identifying key characteristics of the statue and what country we got it
from.

Special Considerations
 Early Finishers
o Students may finish coloring the Statue of Liberty in their coloring book or
the American Flag page in their coloring book.
o Students can identify the parts of the lady. (worksheet provided)
 Remediation
o Teacher can review with students before the check more in detail.
 Enrichment
o Teacher can go into detail of why lady liberty changed color.
 Special Accommodations
o Teacher can provide a handwriting (ice cream paper) for students who
need better control of handwriting with lines.

Name: ___________________________________
 Check-in Ticket: Statue of Liberty
Circle the Statue of Liberty:

How did the statue of liberty come to America?

What color is the Statue of Liberty?

Bonus: What country gave America the Statue of Liberty?

France England China
If I visite d the Sta tue of
Lib e rty I would _______________
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