National Monuments Unit

America’s National Monuments 

This unit is a great resource to teach your kiddos about six of America’s National Monuments! Take your students on a tour of the USA as you learn more about the Washington Monument, Statue of Liberty, Lincoln Memorial, Congress Building, The White House, and Mount Rushmore. 

Total Pages: 45
File Size: 6 MB

This 2 part pack includes:

• PowerPoint Slide Show-use this file to teach your kiddos about the history of some of the National Monuments and their location. Click the links in the presentation to see each monument in Google Earth. See 3-D maps, look at 360 degree photos, and even see pictures from inside the monuments posted by the visitors themselves! 

• Activities File- this 38 page file includes many fun activities for your class to complete as they move through the unit. 

Activities Include: 

-Monument Mini-book to complete during your tour. 

-Monumental Tour Map- so your kiddos can plat their track as they explore the Nation’s Monuments. One with pictures, one without. 

-Monumental Writings- set of 3 writing activities to engage your students while utilizing their learning. Each writing activity includes a brainstorm, primary lined page, intermediate lined page, and an illustration page. 

-Monument Match Up- a center or whole group activity. Students work to match the title of the monument to the picture and a fact. Includes a cut and paste activity. 

-A Monumental Timeline- Create a class time line by putting the monuments construction dates in order! Cut apart the dates and names for a challenge. Includes cut and paste timeline sheet. 

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