Symbolism Statue of Liberty

Materials/Equipment:
16 sheets of paper
16 sheets of cleaners
8 paper cups
12 Rubber Bands
12 coffee filters
4 paper plates
16 straws
16 mailing labels
Mind mission story, cards and reflection
questions for each student
http://www.mindmissions.com

Curriculum Integration:

Differentiated Learning:

110.13 (b) 27 Organize and present ideas

and information according to the purpose of
their research and audience.

Auditory
Kinesthetic
Verbal/Linguistic
Intrapersonal

Visual/Spatial
Logical/Math

Social Studies

Reading

TEKS Achieved:
113.13 (b) 1B Identify and explain the
significance of national landmarks, such as
monuments.

Blooms Taxonomy:

Knowledge/Remember
Analysis
Comprehension/Understand Evaluate
Application
Create

Classroom Strategies:
Cooperative Groups
Technology
Simulation
Lecture
Problem Solving
Peer tutoring

Hands-On

Whole-group

Interpersonal

Submitted by: Teal Smith

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

Subject/Topic: Social Studies/Symbolism-Statue of Liberty

Rationale: Students understand the significance of symbolism

Objectives
TSW will understand that the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of friendship and freedom.
TSW organize and present their ideas and information according to the purpose of the research
and their audience. Students are expected to create a visual display or dramatization to convey the
results of the research.

Lesson Plan:
Introduction
Hook: Can anyone guess who I am? (Pose as the statue of liberty with props - offer some clues if
needed) Right! Has anyone ever visited the Statue of Liberty? What do you think the statue of
liberty symbolizes, represents? Discuss. What are some other symbols we can think of?
Process:
1.

Objective: Today we are going to learn about the significance of symbols. We will be reading
a short story on the Statue of Liberty.
2. Information Giving: Pass out the story and read it as a class
3. Break the class up into 5 6 teams
4. Hand out the team bags with the mission statement inside.

5. The mission is create a living statue to welcome people to your elementary school. One of
your team members will be the statue. Decorate the statue with four symbols to represent
your school. You will be judged on how the statue represents the school and overall design.
6. Set time for 5 minutes to allow the team to brainstorm without touching the materials.
7. Set timer for 15 minutes and let the teams work
8. Have groups present their creations.
9. Do a class poll-using cell phones or iPads to vote on the most creative finished product.
10. Closure: Review reflective questions
a. Which statue had the most creative symbols? Why?
b. Which statue would welcome students most effectively? Why?

c. Which team worked well together? How did they show good teamwork

d. The statue of Liberty represents American Freedom. What freedoms do Americans

have? What does this mean to you?

Enrichment/Extension:
Have students draw a picture of the statue of liberty listing what the different parts
symbolize. (Use story from lesson.)

Accommodations:
1.

For the struggling student - pair up with a peer that would work well with them and offer
any assistance if necessary.
2. For the ELL student - provide visual aids, review vocabulary and build background knowledge
in English and their native language.

Assessment/Evaluation:
Observe whether students understand the significance of symbolisms through class
presentation and discussions.