Makwa Sculptures Ancestrales Amérindiennes Flag of Montreal Flag of Montreal from 1939 to 2017 Flag of Montreal from 1935 to 1939 The flag of Montreal was first displayed in May 1935 and is based on the city's coat of arms. It was revised in May 1939 and again in 13 September 2017. Symbolism[edit] The red heraldic cross represents the "Christian motives and principles which governed the founders of the city," according to the city's official web site.[1] The five emblems represent the ancestral presence of Indigenous peoples and the four main European ethnic groups that were settled in the city in the 19th century, and which are also represented on the Canadian Red Ensign. Previous flag[edit] Montreal's flag is based on its coat of arms. Four years prior to the first raising of the revised flag, King George V, the sovereign of Canada, celebrated his Silver Jubilee (25th year on the throne) on Monday May 6, 1935. Current flag[edit] See also[edit] Notes[edit] ^ "What do the symbols on Montréal's coat of arms mean?" External links[edit]
(1) Organic Green Roots The Chesapeake Bay Bridge’s long history The William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial (Bay) Bridge crosses the Chesapeake Bay along US 50/30 between Annapolis, Maryland, and Stevensville, Maryland, and connects Maryland’s Western and Eastern shores. This content is sponsored by Maryland Transportation Authority This video file cannot be played. The William Preston Lane Jr. When it opened in 1952, the Bay Bridge was the world’s largest continuous over-water steel structure. In 1927, a group of Baltimore businessmen started to raise funds to build a Bay Bridge and detailed plans were developed. Under the direction of Governor Lane, the General Assembly passed legislation to begin bridge construction in 1947. What is now the eastbound span opened to traffic on July 30, 1952. The two spans are 4.33 (westbound) and 4.35 (eastbound) miles long and form the longest fixed-water crossing in Maryland. In 2017, traffic volume in both directions was 27.2 million vehicles.
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Annapolis, Maryland Facts for Kids "Annapolis" redirects here. For other uses, see Annapolis (disambiguation). Annapolis (/əˈnæpəlᵻs/) is the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland, as well as the county seat of Anne Arundel County. Situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, 25 miles (40 km) south of Baltimore and about 30 miles (50 km) east of Washington, DC, Annapolis is part of the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area. History Colonial and early United States (1649–1808) The"Old Treasury Building" was built in 1735 and is the oldest standing government building in Annapolis A settlement in the Province of Maryland named "Providence" was founded on the north shore of the Severn River in 1649 by Puritan exiles from Virginia led by Governor William Stone (1603–60). In 1654, after the Third English Civil War, Parliamentary forces assumed control of Maryland and Stone went into exile in Virginia. Dr. John Shaw Flag (red first variation) John Shaw Flag (white first variation) Contemporary (1900s–present)
Maryland State History for Kids History >> US Geography >> US State HistoryNative Americans Before Europeans arrived in Maryland the land was inhabited by Native Americans. Most of the Native Americans spoke the Algonquian language. They lived in domed wigwam homes made from tree branches, bark, and mud. The men hunted deer and turkey, while the women farmed corn and beans. Some of the larger Native American tribes in Maryland were the Nanticoke, the Delaware, and Piscataway. Deep Creek Lakefrom Maryland Office of Tourism Development Europeans Arrive Early European explorers such as Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524 and John Smith in 1608 sailed along Maryland's coastline. Colonization In 1632, English King Charles I gave George Calvert a royal charter for the colony of Maryland. In the coming years the colony grew. Carroll County Maryland from the US Department of Agriculture American Revolution In 1776, Maryland joined with the other American colonies in declaring their independence from Britain. Becoming a State War of 1812
World Flags: Interesting Information for Kids on the Flags of the World Interesting Facts for Kids about the Flags of the World Why are there so many different world flags? What are the most common symbols on flags? Well, first let's see why people started using flags. Antique Shield and Spear In earlier centuries certain groups of people had decorated spears and decorated staff which showed their cultural symbols. The early explorers always put crosses or sculptures up when they landed on unknown land, but later they used flags to proclaim their presence or show the sovereignty. Why do countries have flags? Flags in front of the United Nations building Flags a show that we belong to a community, organisation or nation and that we share beliefs, goals, rules and regulations. Flags are national symbols. Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon When Neil Armstrong was the first man to land on the moon and made the first steps on the moon in 1969, he erected an American flag on the moon. Tenzing Norgay on Mount Everest 1953 Important Flags to know Olympic Flag
Paris maps - Top tourist attractions - Free, printable - MapaPlan.com Metro with favourite sights - Paris top tourist attractions map You can view, download or print a full, high resolution (detailed, large) version of this image by clicking on the plan itself Must see travel destinations - Paris top tourist attractions map What to do and where to go - Paris top tourist attractions map Interesting sites in a week - Paris top tourist attractions map Fun locations to go with kids / children - Paris top tourist attractions map City sightseeting route planner - Paris top tourist attractions map Three day highlights tour - Paris top tourist attractions map Landmarks aerial / bird's eye view - Paris top tourist attractions map Visitor points of interest - Paris top tourist attractions map Best of Paris one day trip sights - Paris top tourist attractions map Famous historical spots - Paris top tourist attractions map Metro plan (RER rapid transport tram subway underground tube stations) - Paris top tourist attractions map Paris top ten tourist attractions Summary 1. 2. 3. 4.
Mapping the Classroom Preview the provided Mapping the Classroom pictures of practice to see photographs of a classroom teacher using this activity with students in Grades preK and K. 1. Prepare the map outline and contents. Before class, draw the shape of the classroom on a large piece of butcher paper, leaving an open space for the door(s). Cut shapes out of construction paper, or use the provided Classroom Cutouts worksheet, to represent the large furniture, rugs, and other permanent items in the classroom, staying as true to the actual colors as possible. Write each student’s name on a sticky note. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.