Students investigate the flags of nations, the flag of the Olympic games, and the symbolism of their designs. They create their own flags.

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Kindergarten - 2nd

Students listen to a speech by Prime Minister Pearson (1964). They research other flag options and write a letter to Prime Minister Pearson expressing their opinion on the flag that was eventually chosen.

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11th - 12th

Students describe how symbolism is used in flags as they research the symbolism in country flags and create a new flag design. They begin investigating the meaning behind the Olympic flag and then continue with the flags of South Africa and the US.

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6th - 8th

Students compare flags, locate states on map with flag picture or miniature. Read a newspaper article outlining five vexillology standards for rating flags. They develop a personal flag with an essay interpreting their flag to the reader.

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4th - 5th

Students are divided into groups with each person in the group reading part of the story about the flag to the other members of the group. They then use a dictionary to write definitions for at least three bold words making sure that each word is defined by at least one member of the group.

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3rd - 5th