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- Grade Range
- 2nd - 9th
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Students make sets of nautical signal flags and use them to communicate in the classroom. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students identify and describe the simple geometric shapes and forms they see. The teacher can record these findings on a big chart for all to see. They also identify shapes on signal flags in the same manner. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students are introduced to the symbolism of the flag of the United States of American. They identify flag components, history, etiquette and lore. They also use constrution paper to make a flag and discuss the Pledge of Allegiance. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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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. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students examine the use of signal flags on vessels. They use measurements and symmetry to create their very own signal flag. Students work together and as individuals to solve problems and express their ideas. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students offer their own opinions, listen carefully and respond thoughtfully to the comments of others. They have an understanding of navy flag signals and be able to write their name using the International Code of Signals. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the history of the Portland Observatory. In groups, they identify the signals used to communicate with others and discuss their importance. As a class, they create their own signals to use within the classroom without using words. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students engage in the study of the United States flag while accessing research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create a class project that focuses upon the meaning of freedom and The United State Flag Code. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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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. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students work in pairs to simulate sending messages over distances, taking turns to send and receive. They invent their own codes and conventions and use them to send signals. They then come together and review the learning objective and recap their experiences and evaluate the various methods of communicating discussing the limitations and strengths. Full Review »
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