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