Beacon Builders WorksheetBeacon Builders Worksheet Refining our landmark knowledge through writing NAME: DATE: 1 Landmark Logic USS CONSTITUTION ZAKIM BRIDGE STATE HOUSE TD GARDEN FENWAY PARK FREEDOM TRAIL 1. The gold dome of the Massachusetts shines on Beacon Hill. 2. We walked the red bricks of the to see historical sites. 3. Fans cheer for the Celtics at the near North Station. 4. The cable-stayed is one of the widest in the world. 5. "Old Ironsides" is the nickname for the famous . 2 Sentence Scramble oldest / park / boston / common / is wall / fenway / green / monster / famous 3 The Editor's Eye museum fine arts have many paintings did you saw faneuil hall market? 4 Be the Author Write a full sentence for each starter. 1. If I visited the Bunker Hill Monument, I would... 2. The reason the USS Constitution is special is because... 3. My favorite thing about the Museum of Fine Arts is...
Landmark Link-Up ActivityLandmark Link-Up Activity Matching names to their legendary stories NAME: Match the Boston landmark with its description. Draw a line connecting the dots. A. Faneuil Hall B. Zakim Bridge C. Franklin Park Zoo D. Boston Common E. Old North Church F. Fenway Park G. Bunker Hill Monument A 221-foot tall granite obelisk that commemorates the first major battle of the Revolutionary War. The "Cradle of Liberty" where important colonial speeches were made; now a marketplace. America's oldest public park, founded in 1634, featuring the Frog Pond and Swan Boats. Home to the Red Sox and the "Green Monster," it is the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. The site where Paul Revere had two lanterns hung to warn that the British were coming. A modern cable-stayed bridge with distinctive Y-shaped towers over the Charles River. A 72-acre space where you can see tropical animals and gorillas in the heart of the city. Beacon Bonus Question Many of the landmarks above are on the Freedom Trail. List three of them below:
City Search PuzzleCity Search Puzzle Expert Level: Boston Landmark Vocabulary NAME: BOSTONSTRONGXYZ UNORTHCHURCHQWE NSTATEHOUSERTYU KZAKIMBRIDGEIOP EFANEUILHALLASD RCONSTITUTIONFG HTDGARDENHJKLZX IMUSEUMFINEARTS LFENWAYPARKCVBN LBOSTONCOMMONMQ PAULREVEREHOUSE FRANKLINPARKZOO FREEDOMTRAILXYZ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO PQRSTUVWXYZABCD The Mystery Phrase Find all the landmarks first. Then, look at the first 12 letters of the top row to reveal the secret slogan! Landmark List STATE HOUSE NORTH CHURCH BOSTON COMMON TD GARDEN MUSEUM FINE ARTS ZAKIM BRIDGE FANEUIL HALL FENWAY PARK BUNKER HILL FRANKLIN PARK ZOO CONSTITUTION PAUL REVERE HOUSE FREEDOM TRAIL
Landmark Mastery Answer KeyLandmark Mastery Answer Key Teacher Reference Guide • Boston Beacons Unit 1. Beacon Builders Worksheet Part 1: Landmark Logic State House Freedom Trail TD Garden Zakim Bridge USS Constitution Part 2: Sentence Scramble Boston Common is the oldest park in the country. The Green Monster is a famous wall at Fenway Park. Two lanterns were hung in Old North Church. Part 3: The Editor's Eye #1: The Museum of Fine Arts has many old paintings. #2: The Paul Revere House is the oldest wood house in Boston. #3: Did you see Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market? 2. Landmark Link-Up Activity A. Faneuil Hall "Cradle of Liberty" / Marketplace B. Zakim Bridge Modern suspension bridge C. Franklin Park Zoo Tropical animals D. Boston Common Oldest public park / Frog Pond E. Old North Church Paul Revere / Two lanterns F. Fenway Park Red Sox / Green Monster G. Bunker Hill Monument 221-foot obelisk / Battle site 3. City Search Puzzle Mystery Phrase Solution BOSTON STRONG All landmark names are placed horizontally left-to-right starting from row 2. Unused letters at the top reveal the secret slogan.
Beacon Badge AssessmentBeacon Badge Assessment Summative Unit Evaluation: Boston Landmarks Boston Beacons Unit NAME: DATE: I Landmark Identification 40 Points (5 Each) 1. "Old Ironsides" is the nickname for: A. USS Constitution B. Zakim Bridge 2. Where do the Red Sox play? A. TD Garden B. Fenway Park 3. The "Cradle of Liberty" is: A. Faneuil Hall B. State House 4. Modern bridge with Y-towers: A. Bunker Hill Mon. B. Zakim Bridge 5. Signal sent from its steeple: A. Old North Church B. Revere House 6. Oldest wooden house in Boston: A. Paul Revere House B. State House 7. Best place to see a gorilla: A. Boston Common B. Franklin Park Zoo 8. Granite obelisk landmark: A. Bunker Hill Mon. B. Zakim Bridge II Fact Check 20 Points (5 Each) 1. Boston Common is the oldest public park. T F 2. MFA is in Paul Revere House. T F 3. Revere covered the dome in copper. T F 4. The Zoo is in Downtown Boston. T F III Beacon Connections 20 Points (10 Each) 1. Explain why the Old North Church is famous. What message was sent from its tower? 2. How is a "Modern Beacon" (like Zakim Bridge) different from a "Historic Beacon"? IV The Ultimate Tour 20 Points Imagine you are a tour guide. Choose ONE landmark and write a 3-4 sentence "pitch" to tourists. Include 2 facts. MFA USS CONSTITUTION REVERE HOUSE BUNKER HILL
Beacon Badge Answer KeyBeacon Badge Answer Key Summative Evaluation Reference Guide Teacher Reference I. Landmark Identification (40 pts) 1. A. USS Constitution 2. B. Fenway Park 3. A. Faneuil Hall 4. B. Zakim Bridge 5. A. Old North Church 6. A. Paul Revere House 7. B. Franklin Park Zoo 8. A. Bunker Hill Monument II. Fact Check (20 pts) 1. Boston Common / Oldest Park TRUE 2. MFA in Revere House FALSE 3. Revere / Copper Dome TRUE 4. Zoo in Downtown FALSE III. Beacon Connections (20 pts) 1. Old North Church Importance Paul Revere arranged for a lantern signal from the steeple: "One if by land, two if by sea." This warned that the British were crossing the Charles River. 2. Modern vs. Historic Beacons Modern beacons (Zakim Bridge) support city infrastructure and current life. Historic beacons (Faneuil Hall) preserve revolutionary heritage and story. IV. Synthesis Rubric (20 pts) CriteriaTarget (20 pts)Developing (10-15)Not Met (0-5)Content2 correct facts. Clear pitch.1 fact or weak pitch.No facts.Writing3-4 full sentences.1-2 sentences.Incomplete.
Boston Vocab CardsBoston Vocabulary Freedom Trail A 2.5-mile path through downtown Boston that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. KEY: Path / History Boston Vocabulary State House The capitol building of Massachusetts, famous for its golden dome on top of Beacon Hill. KEY: Gold Dome / Capitol Boston Vocabulary Old North Church Boston's oldest standing church, where the famous "one if by land, two if by sea" lanterns were hung. KEY: Signal / Lanterns Boston Vocabulary USS Constitution A historic wooden-hulled naval ship nicknamed "Old Ironsides" for its strength in the War of 1812. KEY: Old Ironsides / Ship Boston Vocabulary Bunker Hill Monument A 221-foot granite obelisk that commemorates the first major battle of the Revolutionary War. KEY: Obelisk / Battle Boston Vocabulary Faneuil Hall The "Cradle of Liberty" where important speeches were made; now a famous marketplace. KEY: Cradle of Liberty Boston Vocabulary Zakim Bridge A modern cable-stayed bridge with distinctive Y-shaped towers that cross the Charles River. KEY: Bridge / Modern Boston Vocabulary Fenway Park The home of the Red Sox and the "Green Monster," it is the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. KEY: Red Sox / Stadium Boston Vocabulary TD Garden A large indoor arena located above North Station, home to the Bruins and Celtics. KEY: Arena / Sports Boston Vocabulary Boston Common Established in 1634, it is the oldest public park in the United States. KEY: Oldest Park Boston Vocabulary Paul Revere House Built around 1680, this is the oldest wood-framed house still standing in downtown Boston. KEY: Revere / Wood House Boston Vocabulary Museum of Fine Arts A world-famous art museum holding over 450,000 works of art, including many famous paintings. KEY: Art / Museum Boston Vocabulary Franklin Park Zoo A 72-acre zoo in the heart of the city, featuring tropical animals, gorillas, and birds. KEY: Animals / 72-Acres Boston Vocabulary Historic Beacon
