[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a song to teach young children about our flag.

This is the text and audio of William Jennings Bryan's speech "Imperialism" (Flag of an Empire) delivered on August 8, 1900, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Report of Naval Commander, J.N. Miller, to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy on transfer of sovereignty of the Hawaiian Islands with the raising of the U.S. Flag.

This resource provides information about the history of the flag, and events of 1814 that affected Francis Scott Key, author of the anthem.

Teach ELL students about American holidays and symbols. Many hands-on activities are included.

A case study in different points of view about the process of gentrification. Explore what happens when new residents move into an older African-American neighborhood. Where realtors and buyers see run-down homes in need of...

The Mexican-American War fulfilled James Polk's desire to acquire the territory of New Mexico and California from Mexico. See how the fight was provoked, and read about Stephen Kearny's actions in New Mexico and John Fremont's in...

Offers a country profile and travel guide to American Samoa, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population, news, government,...

The IDB is a long-standing initiative of the Latin American countries as a multilateral finance institution for the development of the region. This site offers basic data on Bolivia as well as economic data. It also covers the...

The IDB is a long-standing initiative of the Latin American countries as a multilateral finance institution for the development of the region. This site offers basic data on Bolivia, as well as economic data. It also covers the...

Considered essential to the American Revolution, Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first United States flag

Enhance teaching about Flag Day with this impressive collection of resources providing lesson plans, activities, interactive sites and more.

In this activity, students do research and learn about the significance and use of state symbols.

PBS profiles the life and work of the artist Jasper Johns.

Can you draw a picture of the stars on an American flag?

Find a large collection of internet resources organized around symbols of liberty. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.

This very complete lesson plan uses an article from the Journal of American History to teach about the student movement of the the 1960s and 1970s. Everything necessary for the lesson is provided including the exercises for teaching the...

Interesting broadside showing flags of countries that allowed women to vote, and asking under the U.S. flag, "Why do not all women vote under the flag of democracy?"

An overview of the Civil War produced by the National Parks Service provides information on the entire conflict as well as information on specific battles that occurred.

Full of useful information relating to the country of Belize. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, climate, government, history, economy, culture, agriculture, holydays, photos, national symbols, national anthem, and...

Lesson in which students create American symbol folders to help them understand and identify national symbols.

Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the song American flag. Links to related sites are available.

Students become familiar with "The Star-Spangled Banner" and discuss what the United States flag means to them.

A great, week-long unit for younger students studying the flag and Pledge of Allegiance. There are several supplemental readings and suggestions for cross-curricular units.