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Banner  Why is the United States' national bird a bald headed
eagle? Students research the origins of symbols!    • Grade 3
Grade 4     Grade 5   • Multiple Lesson Periods   • Directions
1. Ask students to share with the class what they know about the
U.S. national mascot, the bald-headed eagle. How did it come to
be the symbol of the U.S.? What other animals were proposed as a
mascot? Who was involved in the discussion to appoint a mascot?
2. Widen the discussion with students by asking about sport
mascots, state