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1 Additional titles from film ideas, Inc. SYMBOLS OF AMERICA 12-PART SERIES film ideas, Inc. Presents The U.S. Flag Uncle Sam The White House The American Bald Eagle Images of Liberty The U.S. Capitol Building The Declaration of Independence The Constitution of the U.S. of America Memorials Monuments Anthems Patriotism 1 2 P a r t P a r t S e r i e s Film Ideas, Inc. 308 North Wolf Rd. Wheeling, IL TEL: or FAX: filmid@ais.net WEB SITE: Copyright 2008 INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE

2 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES The purpose of this video series is to acquaint young children with the importance of American symbols. It is designed to teach how symbols are objects, pictures, or expressions representing a much larger idea. Throughout American history, symbols have played a significant role in how ideas have become an influential fabric of our culture. American symbols represent and communicate who we are and what we value as a society. As children learn the importance of symbolism, they will understand its contribution to American history and its evolution to help shape and define a nation the United States of America. As a complementary device with each video, an instructional guide suggests exercises to help aid teachers, parents, and students. These interactive exercises will reinforce and further develop a child s level of comprehension about the importance of symbols and the joy of learning P a r t S e r i e s The instructional guide provides: Child-friendly exercises! Fun-to-do follow-up activities! Easy-to-learn reinforcement Q & A! E-Guides available at Suggested websites: Permission granted to copy the exercises provided in this guide. For educational use ONLY. All other rights reserved.

3 Exercise #4: See if you can list the five freedoms found in the Bill of Rights. If you need help, refer to the video. 1. Freedom of 2. Freedom of the 3. Freedom to practice your own 4. Freedom to peacefully 5. Freedom to petition the Answers: 1. speech 2. press 3. religion 4. assemble 5. government Patriotism Viewers learn that patriotism is hard to define but easy to display. They'll understand that the earliest patriots were our founding fathers. And from their guidance, our love of country continues to grow. Our patriotic pride begins at home but quietly spreads into our community and over state borders, filling the entire country. But American patriotism doesn't stop there. It flows across the continent and around the globe. From waving it to wearing it, the American people symbolize patriotism, and America is considered the most patriotic country in the world. Patriotism means different things to different people, and people choose to express patriotism in different ways. America is considered the most patriotic country in the world because of the freedoms we enjoy. Viewers will learn that patriotism begins at home and spreads throughout their community, home state, and country. Viewers will learn that patriotism involves more than just acts and displays. There are duties that go along with being a patriot. This program teaches viewers that America is a land of opportunity where education is available to everyone. Viewers will learn that they are the keepers of liberty in the future, and they should show their patriotism anywhere, anytime, and in any way they choose. Although patriotism begins at home, it spans around the globe. Program Objectives After viewing the program, viewers should understand: the meaning of patriot and patriotism how patriotism begins at home and spreads to the community, throughout the home state and the country, and around the world the duties of patriotism and how to show it 8 1

4 VOCABULARY: Bill of Rights: One of the most famous portions of the Constitution, containing basic freedoms. Emma Lazarus: Poet who wrote the poem at the base of the Statue of Liberty. Founding Fathers: The very first American patriots. Gettysburg: Battlefield in Pennsylvania where one of the most epic battles of the Civil War was fought. Jamestown: Location of the first permanent English colony in America. Patriot: A person who loves his or her country. Patriotism: As a citizen, you are not afraid to show this love for your country. Valley Forge: Place in Pennsylvania where George Washington s army suffered through a terribly cold winter. Reinforcement Q&A: Review the video to answer the following questions: 1) To what do we owe our freedoms (2 answers)? 2) Equal justice under the law is inscribed over the entrance to what? 3) What document declares that all men are created equal? 4) How many states make up the United States? 5) The Battle of Yorktown took place in what state and during what war? 6) In what state is Valley Forge, and whose army spent a terribly cold winter there? 7) In what city is Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell? 8) How old must you be to vote in the United States? Yorktown: Scene in Virginia of one of the most important battles of the War for Independence. Founding Fathers 2) the U.S. Supreme Court 3) the Declaration of Independence 4) 50 Independence 6) Pennsylvania, George Washington 7) Philadelphia 8) ) Virginia, the War for 7 1) the Constitution and the

5 Follow-Up Activities: 1) You might post a copy of the Bill of Rights in your classroom. Review each of the basic freedoms with your students and discuss how these freedoms are sometimes abused and how they should be used respectfully. 2) With older students, you might break your class into groups with each group assigned one of the basic freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights. Have each group research and prepare a presentation on its assigned freedom, citing examples of how the freedom is, or has been, used in America with examples of famous events or people. Have the students also cite examples of places in the world where that freedom does not exist and the consequences for people who tried to exercise that freedom. Have the students reflect on how the basic freedom affects their lives what does it enable them to do? 3) You might investigate any historic places or memorials in your area that might have patriotic relevance. Pick one or more for a field trip and discuss what the memorials commemorate. 4) Consider having your students write letters either to veterans or soldiers currently serving our country to express appreciation for their service. You might also have a veteran speak to your classroom. 5) You might prepare a lesson on the American flag, covering its history, symbolism, and the rules of respect that should be given to the flag. 6) You might have your students pick someone they know or someone famous whom they consider a patriot and have them write a paper explaining why they think that person is a patriot. Exercise #1: Study the vocabulary list on page 2, then write the number of the vocabulary word on the solid black line next to its definition. Vocabulary List 1) Bill of Rights 2) Emma Lazarus 3) Founding Fathers 4) Gettysburg 5) Jamestown 6) Patriot 7) Patriotism 8) Valley Forge 9) Yorktown A person who loves his or her country. As a citizen, you are not afraid to show this love for your country. Battlefield in Pennsylvania where one of the most epic battles of the Civil War was fought. Location of the first permanent English colony in America. Place in Pennsylvania where George Washington s army suffered through a terribly cold winter. Poet who wrote the poem at the base of the Statue of Liberty. One of the most famous portions of the Constitution, containing basic freedoms. Scene in Virginia of one of the most important battles of the War for Independence. The very first American patriots. 6 Answers: 6, 7, 4, 5, 8, 2, 1, 9, 3 3

6 Exercise #2: Use the following as a checklist. See how many patriotic acts you can perform. You can do some on your own, but you might need to ask an adult to help you with others. Help someone who is elderly, sick, or less fortunate. Pick up any trash or litter that you see. Find new ways to beautify your community. Learn your national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, and sing it when you hear it played. Always stand when you hear The Star-Spangled Banner and remove your hat and place your hand over your heart. Display the American flag at your home on patriotic holidays. If you know a soldier or the family of a soldier in your neighborhood, tie yellow ribbons around your trees and porch posts to welcome them home. Visit a local cemetery, and place a small flag on the grave of a veteran. Find out what memorials are in your area. Visit them and learn more about what they commemorate. When you reach the age of 18, register to vote and vote in every election. Volunteer to help with a political campaign. Come up with other ideas to help make your community, state, or country a better place for everyone by doing research or asking questions. 4 Exercise #3: Below are the words to The New Colossus, the poem at the base of the Statue of Liberty. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the Missing Words List. door free homeless lamp masses Missing Words List GIVE ME YOUR, YOUR, YOUR HUDDLED YEARNING TO BREATHE. THE WRETCHED OF YOUR TEEMING SEND THESE, THE TEMPEST, TO ME I LIFT MY BESIDE THE GOLDEN. Answers: tired, poor, masses, free, refuse, shore, homeless, tossed, lamp, door 5 poor refuse shore tired tossed