American Symbols

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is about the symbolism associated with various American icons and political parties. It features images of an eagle, a hat with stars and stripes, a donkey, an elephant, and the Statue of Liberty. The students are instructed to match each image with its corresponding meaning from the options provided: The Democratic Party, strength and freedom, universal freedom, The U.S. Government, and The Republican Party. The activity aims to help students link each symbol with its conventional representation or concept in American culture and politics.

The worksheet is teaching students about the use of symbols as representations of certain ideas, values, or entities in American culture, especially within the context of politics and national identity. By associating each symbol with its meaning, students learn to recognize and understand the significance of these symbols in American society. The exercise enhances their knowledge of political symbolism and national symbols, contributing to their understanding of how symbols function as a shorthand in communication. It also provides insight into the historical and cultural reasons behind the association of certain symbols with specific ideas or groups.