National Symbols

Introduction

Hello Everyone,

Our island St. Maarten is a 37 square miles' island. It is divided between the French and Dutch Side. Today we will go on an adventure and look at the different national symbols of our lovely island, St. Maarten.

I hope you have fun on this wonderful journey!!!

Task

You will begin by watching a video on the different national symbols of St. Maarten. After watching the video you will answer the questions about the video.

When you watched the video and answered all your questions, your final task is to read about the national symbols and write a short story, where you will include 3 of your favorite national symbols. 

Here is a list of resources (materials) that you will need on this journey:

  • Computer or Laptop
  • Pen or pencil
  • Eraser
  • Scrap paper
  • Journals

Process

Read about the different national symbols of St. Maarten.

  • Click on the links below and read about the different national symbols of St. Maarten. After you completed the reading, answer the following questions about the text.

https://www.graphicmaps.com/sint-maarten/flag

https://www.inyourpocket.com/Sint-Maarten/National-Pride_73295f

 

Questions 

  1. Who designed and in what year was the St. Maarten's flag designed?
  2. The flamboyant tree is also known as what and what does it symbolize?
  3. Where is the nesting ground of the brown pelican?
  4. Why is the yellow sage known as the blood flower and where can they be found?

Watch the video on the national symbols.

  • Click on the link below and watch the video about St. Maarten's national symbols. After you have watched the video, write a short story in your journal book, which you will include 3 of your favorite national symbols in your creative story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GLShE5fIfI

Evaluation

Click on this link and you will see what you will be graded on and what I will be looking for in your journa writing.

http://www.rcs.k12.in.us/files/Rubric%20for%20Assessing%20a%20Journal%20Entry.pdf

 

Conclusion

Thank You everyone for taking part on this journey. i hope you enjoyed this journey. Our island have so much to see. Next time, we can learn about the different statues that are found on St. Maarten. Stay safe and enjoy our beautiful island St. Maarten.

Credits

Teacher Page

WebQuest Information

Title: National Symbols

Subject: Social Studies

Grade: 3

Domain J: Cultural Heritage

Standard 27: The student understands the importance of cultural heritage for himself and society.

Target: Identify our national symbols and tell how they promote unity and national identity.