Eagle map of the United States

eaglemap

Overview

Students analyze how the geography of the United States has changed over time and gain a deeper understanding of the meaning and purpose of symbols to represent national ideals.

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Grade

Elementary

Subjects

Civics, Social Studies

Length

40-60 minutes

Topics

American eagle, U.S. symbols, eagle map, geography, guided primary source analysis, map, national ideals, states, united states

Author

Primary Source Nexus

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