Friends of Fort McHenry
Privateers in the War of 1812: Soldiers or Thieves?
Do governments have the right to authorize individuals to perform illegal acts during times of war? Did the US government really employ pirates? Use the War of 1812 as your vessel to answering these questions through class discussion and...
Friends of Fort McHenry
Was the War of 1812 Our Second War of Independence?
Though it occurred almost 40 years later, could the United States have been fighting for their independence again in the War of 1812? Using appropriate primary source material from each of the two wars, compare and contrast the situation...
Friends of Fort McHenry
Cannons During the War of 1812
During the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812, only 25% of the bombs and rockets fired at Fort McHenry actually reached their target. Using an interactive online simulation, combine your historical study with physics and discover why...
Friends of Fort McHenry
British Attacks in the Chesapeake during the War of 1812
This is a fun mapping activity that will have your class knowing the ins and outs of the battles in the War of 1812. Your young cartographers will not only plot decisive attacks, but will analyze their purpose, goals, and impact on...
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War of 1812
Luckily for those who aren't history buffs, anyone can guess that the War of 1812 happened in ... 1812. But how to cover the rest of the story? The resource does just that with effective direct instruction that includes statistics,...
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Flag Day Challenge
In this Flag Day worksheet, students read 8 clues pertaining to Flag Day. From four choices, students choose the answer that best matches each clue.
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Flag Day Vocabulary
In this Flag Day worksheet, students read 9 clues pertaining to the history of the American Flag. Students match the clues with the vocabulary words in a word bank.
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Mystery State #31
In this United States mystery worksheet, students determine which state is described by the 5 clues listed on the sheet and then mark it on the outline map of the United States.
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A Salute to Flag Day
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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Celebrate Flag Day! Scavenger Hunt
In this Flag Day worksheet, students explore the Internet to access one specific website to find the answers to complete five multiple choice statements about Flag Day.
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Flag Day Word Search
In this Flag Day worksheet, students analyze 8 words in a word bank that pertain to the American flag. Students find these words in a word search puzzle.
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Flag Day Crossword
In this Flag Day worksheet, learners read 6 clues that pertain to the American Flag. Students fit the answers from the word bank into a crossword puzzle.
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Patriotic Music: Three Cheers for the Red, White & Blue
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.
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Trips of Culture: The Statue of Liberty
Students take a pre-trip quiz about the Statue of Liberty and take a photo tour on the Internet. They then produce a grid drawing of an object and use a known measurement to estimate unknown measurements.
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Francis Scott Key
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students enjoy a biography of Francis Scott Key, the author of the National Anthem. The students then answer 20 questions, some of which call on them to recall the words to the song.
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Patriotic Symbols
Third graders recognize patriotic symbols and why they are important. In this loyalty lesson, 3rd graders understand how the symbols of our country helps us show our loyalty to it. Students define words in the pledge of allegiance and...
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Women in Science
Learners study the roles that women have played in science throughout history. They work in small groups while visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
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Reading The Flag Maker
Students explore The Flag Maker. In this reading comprehension lesson, students listen to the book The Flag Maker, making predictions and answering questions during the reading. Students locate facts and opinions within the book and...
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Introduction to American Literature
Students discuss the topic of freedom and what the National Anthem means to them and to our country. They create a new and original verse for the National Anthem.
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Patriotic Symbols
Students identify patriotic symbols. In this United States history lesson, students view photos of various symbols, such as The Statue of Liberty and draw the symbols onto white construction paper. Students decorate their illustrations...
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American Flag Crossword
In this American Flag worksheet, 4th graders answer 15 questions about the history and descriptive aspects of the flag to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Vietnam: Lesson 4
Young scholars take a closer look at war memorials. For this Vietnam lesson, students research the Vietnam War Memorial and then visit the memorial. As a culminating activity, young scholars research other war memorials.
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War Heroes & Woes
In this United States history instructional activity, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the War of 1812. A short answer question is included as well.
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A Twist On American Symbolism
Students discover how and why flag and national anthem of the United States were created, and in what ways they represent the foundation of our national identity.
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