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48 Views- 6th - 8th Grade
Students research the meaning of ten patriotic symbols using the internet. They have a treasure hunt using these researched symbols. Finally, the students create their own patriotic symbol.
88 Views- Kindergarten Grade
Students participate in a variety of activities such as reading related literature, identifying symbols, and examining flags in order to reinforce the importance of patriotic symbols and how they represent our country or states.
30 Views- 6th - 12th Grade
Students complete a unit on patriotism and protest in time of war. They analyze songs from the American Revolution, WWI, and the Vietnam War, complete a graphic organizer, and answer discussion questions about each of the songs.
45 Views- 10th Grade
Students research the U.S.A. Patriot Act and the debates surrounding it. They engage in a debate on the issues and a vote on its future. They note the arguments for and against the Act in all their readings, and decide whether any given argument falls into the "national security" or the "individual liberty" category.
62 Views- 6th - 8th Grade
Students examine the patriotic songs of the 1940's and compare them to those of today. They identify elements that classify a song as patriotic, listen to several examples and complete Venn diagrams contrasting different examples.
26 Views- 5th Grade
Students discuss common American patriotic symbols. They, in groups, research specific symbols, develop storyboards with their research and create a PowerPoint presentation for the class.
01 Views- 5th Grade
Students explore various types of patriotic music. They conduct Internet research on the composer and historical background of a selected patriotic song, and create and present a Powerpoint presentation to the class.
80 Views- 11th Grade
Students listen to a song and read the lyrics and discuss what patriotism means to them. After viewing pictures of important patriots throughout history, they describe their contribution to society. They write in their journals to end the lesson.
23 Views- 7th - 10th Grade
Students examine primary sources from recordings made during WWI. They identify source material to determine if it is patriotic, propaganda, or both, research speakers from the sources, and write a speech.
84 Views- 7th - 8th Grade
Students research Benedict Arnold during the time of the Revolutionary War. They determine what it means to be a patriot and a traitor. They conduct a mock trial of Arnold trying him with treason.

