Why is the Statue of Liberty Green Vocabulary

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What is the Statue of Liberty?

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A large statue located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, symbolizing freedom and democracy.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does the term 'torch' refer to in the context of the Statue of Liberty?

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The torch is the symbol of enlightenment and represents the light of freedom.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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What is a 'ferry'?

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A boat or ship used to carry people and goods across a body of water.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is a synonym for 'ferry'?

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Boat.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

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Who is a 'sculptor'?

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An artist who creates sculptures, like the one who designed the Statue of Liberty.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'inspired' mean?

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To be filled with the urge or ability to do something creative.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What is a synonym for 'inspired'?

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Persuaded.

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

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What is a 'monument'?

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A structure built to remember a person or event.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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Why is the Statue of Liberty green?

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It is made of copper, which has oxidized over time, creating a green patina.

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CCSS.L.11-12.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

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What does 'oxidized' mean?

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A chemical reaction where a substance combines with oxygen, often changing its color.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4