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Grade 4 Unit 12, Lesson 1 GUESS THE SYMBOL GAME 2012, TESCCC

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WHAT IS A SYMBOL? A symbol is something that REPRESENTS something else. A symbol conveys MEANING. 2012, TESCCC

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WHAT DOES THIS SYMBOL REPRESENT? Represents LOVE! 2012, TESCCC

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WHAT DOES THIS SYMBOL REPRESENT ? Represents United States or Freedom 2012, TESCCC

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TEXAS SYMBOLS We have many patriotic symbols and landmarks in Texas! Lets see if you can guess a few! 2012, TESCCC

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LETS PLAY A GAME! See if you can guess the major idea the symbols represent as I slowly click in one symbol at a time! After each symbol Thumbs up = you know what the answer is! Thumbs down = you need some more clues! 2012, TESCCC

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? This is a place Has fun rides Log Ride, Mr. Freeze, Shock Wave, Texas Giant 2012, TESCCC Six Flag Over Texas

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SIX FLAG OVER TEXAS Six Flags over Texas is much more than just a theme park with rides! The six flags symbolize the different countries that ruled over Texas from 1510 to the present! You will have an opportunity to research the six flags that flew over Texas soon! 2012, TESCCC

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LETS PLAY A GAME! This time, I will click in word clues, one at a time, that provide clues to a major symbol in Texas. After each word clue Thumbs up = you know what the answer is! Thumbs down = you need some more clues! 2012, TESCCC

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? Worlds tallest war monument Erected in 1936 In a town close to Houston Honors those who fought in the battle that defeated Santa Anna! Symbolizes the victory for Texas Independence San Jacinto Monument 2012, TESCCC

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? One of Texas missions Symbol of Texas during the Texas Revolution The battle at this place was a turning point of the war It is a white stone building One of the victory cries during the battle of San Jacinto was, Remember the ________! The Alamo 2012, TESCCC

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? Known as the Queen of the missions 1 st successful mission Led to more settlements in Texas Founded in 1720 Lasting symbol throughout the centuries for the Spanish mission frontier in Texas. San Jose Mission 2012, TESCCC

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LETS LEARN MORE! Using the Handout: Symbols, work with your Texas Talking Partner to complete organizer. Read the information on the websites on the handout. Work with your partner to write two sentences about the symbol or landmark. 2012, TESCCC