If you’re a sports fan, you probably like to show pride in your team. You might wear your team’s colors and its symbols.
You use symbols to show patriotism, or pride in our country. You show patriotism when you display the United States flag. The flag is one symbol that represents our American values and heritage. Values are the standards and behaviors that matter to a people. Heritage is our shared history and traditions.
Look at some important American symbols. How does each one represent our values and heritage? How do they create a sense of community among Americans?
