At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Identify the different natural elements that have helped the Statue of Liberty change color over time. 2. Describe how the oxidation process can impact metals like copper. 3. Interpret whether the Statue of Liberty will hold as much cultural significance today had the copper not oxidized Background For over 125 years, the Statue of Liberty has served as an iconic symbol for the entire world. And the Statue’s physical appearance (especially her green-likeness) has been copied and imitated for generations. Yet, there have been few discussion Duration: 30 Minutes.