Directions: Based on what you read about the bald eagle on page 5, complete the sentences and fill in the puzzle. 2. Where can the bald eagle only be found? (2 words)______________________ 4. This is an old word meaning "marked with white."__________________________________________________________ 6. The bald eagle faced near. 8. In 1967, the bald eagle was […]
Category: Symbols of the U. S. Government
Figure of Justice
One of the most recognized legal symbols is that of Justice. Justice is most commonly portrayed in the U. S. as a blindfolded woman carrying a sword and a set of scales. She symbolizes the fair and equal administration of the law, without corruption, greed, prejudice, or favor. The idea of a woman portraying Justice […]
Wall of Remembrance
Directions: Research a name on the Vietnam Veterans Wall, either by visiting the Memorial in Washington, D. C. or by visiting the Virtual Wall online at <http://www. the virtual wall. org/view/view_index. htm>. Then answer the questions below: 1. What is the name of the person you chose? 2. Where did this person live? 3. What […]
Pattern Mania
Do you see a pattern of thirteen in the Great Seal? There are 6 in all. Can you find them all? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Why thirteen? Thirteen represents the first thirteen states. Can you name the original thirteen states? 1. 2. ___________________________________ 3. 4. 5. 6. 3. 4. 5. 6. __________________________________ 11. […]
Figure of Justice Acrostic
Directions: Based on what you read about the Figure of Justice on page 23, complete the puzzle below. Some boxes are marked by numbers. Arrange the numbered letters in the acrostic to reveal the phrase. 1 3 19 20 22 12 5 ■ ,0 15 23 4 2 ■ 6 18 ■ 2 14 8 […]