Stars and Stripes Lesson Plans

Third graders recognize the American flag as a symbol. In this symbols lesson plan, 3rd graders review the video "U.S. Flag: Proper Use" and identify what the stars and stripes represent. Students view an online clip of how to fold the American flag and practice folding the flag in the appropriate way.

Students investigate the symbols of the United States. In this American history lesson, students read the book Stars and Stripes and discuss the meaning behind each symbol. Students create a patriotic class quilt.

Young scholars are be able to analyze primary sources (photographs) for evidence of Native American culture and construct a cultural symbol. They are explained what the stars and stripes stand for on the American flag. Students work as partners, in groups, or alone depending on group size and skill level.

Sixth graders research Veteran's Day and wars that affected the United States. In this research lesson plan, 6th graders work in small groups to create an oral presentation based on Internet and conventional research. They complete bibliographies and bookmarks for research materials. They research World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, or the Gulf War/Desert Storm and word process their oral presentations.

Students investigate the American flag. In this citizenship lesson, students listen to the book The Story of the American Flag by John Herman and discuss the symbolic meaning of the stars and stripes. Students construct their own paper flags.

Students produce a drawing of the flag representing their knowledge of its physical characteristics: its rectangle shape, alternating red and white stripes and blue rectangle with stars in the upper corner.

Pupils study the symbols and history of the United States flag. In this United States flag instructional activity, students complete a KWL about the U.S. flag. Pupils then visit a website to learn about the American flag and discuss the topic. Students listen to a song about the flag and discuss the symbols of the flag. Pupils complete a drawing activity for the symbols of the flag.

Students investigate what a symbol is and give examples of a symbol, such as the American flag. They give examples of other countries and their flags. Students discuss the relationship of city to state to country. They study how symbols relate to objects and actions, how one thing can stand for another. Students talk about the design of the American flag and create their own.

Students design their own flag as a symbol of community. In this flag lesson plan, students study the importance of the American flag, and then make their own.

Students cut up magazines and newspapers to create an American flag collage -- a visual essay of their thoughts about "What America Means to Me."