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1 Managing Editor Ina Massler Levin, M.A Editor-in-Chief Sharon Coan, M.S. Ed. Illustrator Ken Tunell Cover Artist Brenda DiAntonis Art Coordinator Kevin Barnes Imaging Alfred Lau Temo Parra Product Manager Phil Garcia Publishers Rachelle Cracchiolo, M.S. Ed. Mary Dupuy Smith, M.S. Ed. Author Melissa Hart, M.F.A. Teacher Created Materials, Inc Industry Way Westminster, CA ISBN Teacher Created Materials, Inc. Reprinted, 2002 Made in U.S.A. The classroom teacher may reproduce copies of materials in this book for classroom use only. The reproduction of any part for an entire school or school system is strictly prohibited. No part of this publication may be transmitted, stored, or recorded in any form without written permission from the publisher.

2 Table of Contents Introduction to Teachers The Capitol Building Picture Puzzle The Washington Monument Make a Washington Monument The White House White House Pets The Jefferson Memorial The Lincoln Memorial Arlington National Cemetery The Smithsonian Institution Marine Corps Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial Washington, D.C My Book of Washington, D.C Underground Railroad The Jane Addams Hull House Museum The Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty Activities Monument Picture Match Mount Rushmore Crazy Horse Memorial The Trail of Tears The Supreme Court The United Nations Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Monuments and Statues Design Your Own Monument or Memorial National Parks Research National Parks and Preserves Grand Canyon National Park Petroglyph National Monument Build an Edible Memorial Monument Riddles National Landmarks and Memorials Research a Monument Monumental Recipes Suggestions for Teachers Answer Key Teacher Created Materials, Inc. 2 #3598 Patriotic Monuments & Memorials

3 Introduction to Teachers Patriotic Monuments & Memorials provides students with the history of some of the most famous landmarks in the United States, as well as some which are not so well known. It moves from the numerous monuments in Washington, D.C., to memorials which commemorate the work of great Americans including Jane Addams, Harriet Tubman, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Students will learn about Mount Rushmore and its lesser-known neighbor, the Crazy Horse Memorial. They will explore museums, including the Smithsonian Institution and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Working political monuments such as the Supreme Court and the United Nations will also be discussed. Near the end of the book, students will learn about national parks and preserves. They will have the opportunity to research and report on these, as well. Patriotic Monuments & Memorials not only provides students with history but also with the opportunities to create their own monuments, research other memorials, answer riddles, and prepare recipes inspired by different Americans. #3598 Patriotic Monuments & Memorials 3 Teacher Created Materials, Inc.

4 The Capitol Building The United States Congress meets in the Capitol Building, located in Washington, D.C. When George Washington ( ) was president, members of Congress met in several different cities. In 1790, they decided to choose a permanent location for the capital. The states of Maryland and Virginia gave land for what is known as the District of Columbia, or Washington D.C. Washington, D.C. was named after our first president. It is not part of any state. A physician named William Thornton designed the Capitol Building. On September 18, 1793, George Washington laid the cornerstone of the Capitol Building. The Capitol is mostly built of white marble. The dome is made of iron. A sculpture of a woman decorates the top of the dome. She represents freedom. During the War of 1812, British soldiers burned the Capitol building. It was rebuilt after the war. Since its construction in the 1700s, the Capitol Building has been expanded to more than twice its original size. Important parts of the building include the Rotunda (directly under the dome), the Senate Chamber in the north wing, the House Chamber in the south wing, the President s Room, and the National Statuary Hall. This hall contains statues of important Answer these questions to have fast facts about the Capitol. 1. Our Capitol Building was built in. 2. Our nation s capital is not located in any state. It is in an area called 3. The Capitol Building is mostly built of 4. Since its construction in the 1700s, the Capitol Building has been expanded to. 5. Three of the most important parts of the Capitol Building are,. Teacher Created Materials, Inc. 4 #3598 Patriotic Monuments & Memorials

5 Picture Puzzle Cut out the puzzle pieces. Glue them together on a piece of construction paper. Write the name of the important landmark in Washington, D.C. at the top of construction paper. Write #3598 Patriotic Monuments & Memorials 5 Teacher Created Materials, Inc.

Spotlight on America:

Editor Gisela Lee, M.A. Managing Editor Karen J. Goldfluss, M.S. Ed. Spotlight on America: The Constitution Editor-in-Chief Sharon Coan, M.S. Ed. Illustrator Kevin McCarthy Cover Artist Brenda DiAntonis