Slide1 : showing love for one’s country
We can show patriotism by . . . : We can show patriotism by . . . Displaying American flags
Singing patriotic songs
Saying the Pledge of Allegiance
Respecting important U.S. documents
Obeying all laws
Respecting our nation’s leaders
Joining the military
Wearing red, white, and blue
The American Flag shows our culture and history. The fifty stars represent the fifty states and the 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies. : The American Flag shows our culture and history. The fifty stars represent the fifty states and the 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies.
Patriotic Songs : Patriotic Songs Star Spangled Banner
America, the Beautiful
My Country Tis of Thee
This Land is Your Land
God Bless the USA
Pledge of Allegiance : Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance (loyalty) to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Important U.S. Documents : Important U.S. Documents Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Constitution
Gettysburg Address
Slide7 : America has many different symbols that are unique only to our country.
Statue of Liberty (located in New York City on Ellis Island) : Statue of Liberty (located in New York City on Ellis Island)
Liberty Bell : Liberty Bell The Liberty Bell is located in Philadelphia’s State House. It was rung to celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
Eagle : Eagle The eagle is a symbol of the United States. It stands for the idea of freedom. All men and women in the U.S. are free and have equal rights.
White House : White House This is where our President of the U.S. lives. He is the head of our national government. It is located in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building : Capitol Building The U.S. Capitol is also located in Washington, D.C. It is where Congress meets.
Other U.S. Symbols : Other U.S. Symbols Uncle Sam
Great Seal of the United States
Dove (symbol for peace)
America is a great country full of opportunities for ALL people. We are given many freedoms by our government that we sometimes take for granted. Be proud to be an American!! Show your patriotism and be good citizens of our country. : America is a great country full of opportunities for ALL people. We are given many freedoms by our government that we sometimes take for granted. Be proud to be an American!! Show your patriotism and be good citizens of our country.
We can be good citizens by . . . : We can be good citizens by . . . Obeying all laws and rules
Voting in elections (when you are 18)
Paying taxes
Joining the military
Performing community service
Cooperating with others
Not polluting
Be PROUD to be an AMERICAN!! : Be PROUD to be an AMERICAN!!