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Statue of Liberty Glitter Silhouette

  • History & Social Studies
  • Kindergarten
  • Grades 4-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Grades 1-3

Create a sparkling display of the Statue of Liberty with our free silhouette printable! Frame it and hang it for all of the patriotic holidays!


Materials

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Instructions

Step 1. Gather your supplies.

Step 2

Step 2

Download and print the provided template. To download the template, click the red PDF button above.

Step 3

Step 3

Cut out the silhouette, without cutting the border.

Step 4

Step 4

Cover the center of the card stock with red, silver and blue glitter. Make sure its large enough that the statue of liberty will fit.

Step 5

Step 5

Cover the backside of the silhouette cutout with decoupage glue.

Step 6

Step 6

Line it up with the edges of the glittered card stock and press down.

Step 7

Step 7

Add fireworks in the background using glitter glue.

Teacher's Corner

Set off your own fireworks with this shining Statue of Liberty silhouette and celebrate one of the greatest American icons.

Lesson Objectives

  • Lady Liberty: Although the Statue of Liberty is made from copper, it looks green because of all the time she’s spent in the elements. Give your students the choice to create their craft with multicolor sparkles, green glitter, or champagne gold glitter to give it that weathered, copper tone!
  • Her Symbols: Lady Liberty holds a gold-leaf torch in her right hand to symbolize freedom. In her left arm, she carries documents with the roman numerals, “July IV MDCCLXXVI,” or July 4th, 1776, which represents the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed! What other symbols are displayed on the statue — what do her crown or the chains at her feet signify?

Follow-up Discussion

The Statue of Liberty overlooks Manhattan from the New York Harbor — explore it inside and out with a virtual field trip. Then, watch and learn how the National Parks Service created this 3D virtual tour with your students.