A Hotlist on U.S. SYMBOLS

A Hotlist on U.S. SYMBOLS
An Internet Hotlist on U.S. SYMBOLS

created by SANDRA J. HANSEN
Marlton Elementary School

Introduction | Presidents | Buildings | Ideals | Miscellaneous

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about U.S. SYMBOLS, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started. Happy searching!!

The Internet Resources

History of the White House - The White House webpage with information on its history

Presidents

Jefferson Memorial - National Park Service's website
Lincoln Memorial - National Park Service's website
Mount Rushmore - National Park Service's website
Washington Monument - National Park Service's website

Buildings

Capitol - A picture of the Capitol
The White House for Kids Site - Information about the White House that children would enjoy.
U.S. Capitol - A government website on the U. S. Capitol
U.S. Symbols - A website with breakdowns by grade level, teachers, and parents with information on many national symbols
Virtual Tour of the Capitol - A virtual tour of the U. S. Capitol
White House - The White House's official website
Yahooligans Animals -- Bald Eagle - Brief information and picture of a bald eagle.

Ideals

National Geographic Inside the White House - An informative website
Our Flag as a National Symbol - The story of our flag
Statue of Liberty - National Park Service's website
The Liberty Bell - Information about the Liberty Bell from the National Park Service
U.S. Flag History - The history of our flag

Miscellaneous

Kids' Planet -- Bald Eagle - A Bald Eagle fact sheet with a drawing.
The Bald Eagle - The American Bald Eagle Foundation
Uncle Sam - Lots of information on how Uncle Sam came to be a national symbol

Content by SANDRA J. HANSEN, shansen@pgcps.org
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Last revised Mon Aug 10 6:56:34 US/Pacific 2009