How Did Generosity Help Bring the Statue of Liberty to New York City?

Mystery

Historians observe. In this lesson, students will look at how small acts of generosity can make a big impact. Students will study a variety of primary sources…

Overview

Historians observe. In this lesson, students will look at how small acts of generosity can make a big impact. Students will study a variety of primary sources including photographs and letters to examine the mystery question: How did generosity help bring the Statue of Liberty to New York City?

Grade Levels

  • K-5

Learning Objectives

  • Use primary sources to collect details about the past
  • Identify ways in which collective generosity provided a pedestal for the Statue of Liberty
  • Use evidence to answer the question: How did generosity help bring the Statue of Liberty to New York City?

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