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Stars and Stripes Forever: Flag Facts for Flag Day

For Teachers K - 2nd
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.
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Fly High with Flag Day

For Teachers K - 3rd
Wave goodbye to the school year with these lesson ideas on how to teach about the significance of the US flag.
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American Flag History

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Young historians explore US culture by investigating the US flag. They will use their textbooks, prior knowledge, and sources provided by the teacher to research the history of the American flag. They will design and create a trading...
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Flag Day

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students describe the symbolism, tradition, honor and power that flags bear and explore the stories of Civil War battle flags.
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Signal Flags and Codes

For Teachers 2nd - 9th
Students make sets of nautical signal flags and use them to communicate in the classroom.
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Personal Flags

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Here is another in the fine series of art lessons from this excellent source. In this one, children create personal flags as expressions of their own life symbols and links between the student and the environment. The materials needed...
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The United States Flag

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students study the United States flag. In this American history and government lesson, students define and give examples of familiar symbols.  Students design a classroom flag.  Students identify and describe the American flag.
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A Salute to Flag Day

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Use Flag Day as a learning opportunity for your classroom. Collect a variety of books and other resources on the subject of the U.S. flag. Have pupils conduct independent research at home and come to class prepared to share some fun...
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This Is America! Flag Collage

For Teachers K - 12th
In a visual essay of their thoughts about "What America Means to Me," kids of any age can create a collage about their country. Originally intended to be created physically, learners could share their projects online by using an...
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Who’s Blue Peter?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Scholars discover who Blue Peter is and how sailors used nautical signal flags on the open waters in order to create their own set of nautical signal flags and send messages to peers.
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American Flag

For Students 7th - 9th
In this American flag worksheet, learners read and interpret a passage on the history of the American flag. Students answer five statements associated with the passage as true or false and rewrite two sentences correcting all the grammar...
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Cartoons in the Classroom: The Stimulus Package

For Students 11th - 12th
A large pig labeled "Stimulus Package" wrapped in an American flag is the primary image on this political cartoon. Ready for analysis, this worksheet provides learners with the opportunity to understand the pros and cons of US spending...
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Flag Bookmark Craft

For Teachers K
Students identify the characteristics of the American flag and create a Pledge of Allegiance bookmark. They discuss the symbolism of the U.S. flag, and identify the meaning of the stripes and the stars on the flag. Students then create a...
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Flag Day Word Jumble

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this online interactive Flag Day worksheet, students examine 16 holiday-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 16 sets of letters to match the terms in the word bank. This worksheet may also be printed...
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Flag Day Alphabetical Order Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this online interactive Flag Day instructional activity, students examine 10 Flag Day-related words and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This instructional activity may also be printed for classroom use.
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American Flag Alphabetical Order Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this online interactive American flag worksheet, students examine 13 American flag-related words and names and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.
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U. S. Flag

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the history, etiquette and different flags of the U. S. At the same time they make decisions, compromises and value other persons opinion as they work in small cooperative groups.
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The Kansas Flag

For Teachers 1st
First graders study the symbols on the Kansas flag. In this social studies lesson, 1st graders read about the symbols on the state flag. Students create a flag folder and complete word work assignment for each of the symbols discussed.
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June 14 - Flag Day

For Students 7th - 8th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that June 14th is 'Flag Day.' Students use classroom resources to learn five facts about the American flag and summarize them into their own words.
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History Of The American Flag

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of the American Flag. They conduct research using a variety of resources and answer questions to create the context for the information search. Then students use the information to have class...
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Find the Flag

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Students explore the flag. In this social studies lesson, students search for flags in a picture. When students locate a flag, they will read a fact about the flag, how to display it and how to care for the flag.
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The American Flag

For Teachers K
Students investigate the American flag. For 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...
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United States Flag: Stars and Stripes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study the symbols and history of the United States flag. In this United States flag lesson, students complete a KWL about the U.S. flag. Students then visit a website to learn about the American flag and discuss the topic....
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ESL Where Are You From Flag Identification Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ESL international flag identification learning exercise, students examine flags from different countries. They answer the question, "Where are you from?" on the blank line next to each flag.