Lesson: For many people in other countries, America holds the promise of a new, better life for them and their families, and is known as the land of freedom from fear and tyranny. Learn what the Statue of Liberty meant to some of the immigrants to America. History 5-12 Visual/Auditory/Experiential/KinestheticĬoncepts: Learn why some people came to America from other countries and what they hoped to find here. What is the Statue of Liberty made with? How does it withstand the forces of nature? Why is the base of the statue shaped like a star? 5. Why is freedom important to immigrants? Why is it important to you? 4. What is a symbol? What is the Statue of Liberty a symbol of to some Americans? 3. Who was the architect of the Statue? What was his motivation to create the statue? 2. Was everyone happy with the Statue of Liberty? Why or why not? Advanced 1. Why is America special? What does America have that some other countries do not? 9. Who paid for the Statue of Liberty to be built? Who is responsible for it’s maintenance? 8. What did the Statue of Liberty signify to immigrants arriving in America? 7. What does the statue of Liberty mean to you? 5. Who gave America the gift of the Statue of Liberty? 4. What was the reason for the Statue of Liberty being given to America? 3. Intelligences: Verbal/Linguistic, Interpersonal After watching it, ask students to write their answers to the following questions on a separate piece of paper. Look up the meanings.ĭiscussion Questions Ask students to read through their questions carefully before watching the film, and take notes during the film. Break the words into parts and see if you can determine the meanings. Vocabulary pedestal immigrant engineer monument liberty copper symbol freedom democracy gatewayĩ-12: Write down words you hear in the video you don’t understand.
© 2011, Homeschool Learning Network, Inc. How close were you? Write each word in a sentence, or write a paragraph or DVD summary using the words.
Now, look up each word in a dictionary, and compare definitions. What do you think each word means? Write down what you think the words mean from your own knowledge.
Above each vocabulary word, write N if it is a noun, V if it is a verb ADJ if it is an adjective ADV if it is an adverb.Ħ-12: Copy the vocabulary words onto a sheet of paper. Write a description or review about this DVD using the vocabulary words. Depending on the age and ability of your students, they may be able to complete assignments from multiple grade levels. Vocabulary (Grades 6-12) Try the following activities with the vocabulary words to the right. Pictures and editorials of the era give a sense of the sentiment of the times regarding the Statue and its significance to the world. These interviews examine the nature of liberty and the importance of the statue to American Life. Included are interviews with Americans from all walks of life, including former Governor of New York Mario Cuomo, Congress woman Barbara Jordan, and immigrants whose first contact with their new home was the Statue of Liberty. The history of the Statue of Liberty from conception to fruition is told using the words of the people who were instrumental in creating this gift from France of the celebration of America’s promise of Liberty for all. Summary Ken Burns America Collection: The Statue Of Liberty is a compelling portrait of America’s premier symbol of Liberty and Freedom. Ken Burns America Collection: The Statue Of Liberty (1985, 2000) ®Ī Homeschool Learning Network Learning Guide Format: Age Levels: Genre: Category: Rating: Length: Producer: Warnings:ĭVD Middle School, High School Documentary History : America’s Beginnings Not Rated 60 minutes PBS DVD Video, Ken Burns, Buddy Squires No warnings. LEARN! Links to Netflix and Amazon included!
The Statue of Liberty Enrich your learning with movies and documentaries in cunjunction with this DVD Learning Guide! Simply rent or purchase the media, then use this guide to teach this film’s topics!Ģ WATCH 3 Each DVD Learning Guide Includes: Vocabulary from the Film Discussion Questions based on Film Content Lesson Plans and Activities Related Books and Online Resources
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