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Patriotic Symbols

For Teachers K
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.
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Views Concerning U.S. Imperialism after the Spanish-American War

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research the impact of American Imperialism. For this Spanish-American War lesson, students visit the listed Web sites to discover details about the war and its effects. Students use the information they locate to participate in...
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India

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Take a mental trip to India with your class. But before you go, review some basics about Indian culture. Several facts, a break down of the Indian flag, and a list of words adopted from India are all provided. Tip: Adding rich images...
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National First Ladies' Library

Our Nation Grows

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students demonstrate the importance of symbols, especially the flag, to the identity of the American nation. They use the internet to trace the design timeline of the American flag.
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Introduction to Symbolism

For Teachers 7th
Your young readers might know that the stars on the American flag symbolize the fifty states, but what symbols best represent who your students are as people? Use this SMART board presentation to guide learners through an activity about...
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Center for Civic Education

Constitution Day Rap

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Engage your class while learning about the US Constitution with this fun primary grade social studies lesson. After viewing a picture of the US Constitution, young learners piece together a US flag using stars and...
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Smithsonian Institution

New American Roles

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
America has dealt with its fair share of hardships in contemporary history. The resource discusses the events of the Gulf War, September 11th, the Afghanistan War, and The Iraq War. Scholars click on artifacts to learn more information,...
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Foods and Languages of the World

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners compare and contrast the German flag to the American flag. In this diversity lesson, students view an example of the German flag and American flag. Learners list the differences and similarities between both flags. Students...
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Mannerly Messages

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students create a poster that shows respect or disrespect to the American flag with images they find. In this flag lesson plan, students also create political slogans.
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The American Flag-Basic Ratios and Proportions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems with ratios and proportions. In this algebra lesson,students apply the concept of ratios and proportions to the real world.
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Flag Day Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Flag Day themed ESL worksheet, students will examine 20 Flag Day related vocabulary words and then match the words to their definitions.
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Fifth Grade Spanish Project

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils can learn all about a Latin American country by following three simple steps. First, choose a country. Second, use the questions provided here to research that country. Third, create a poster or presentation that meets certain...
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The Election of 1844

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Briefly detailing the goals and issues within the Polk election and presidency, this presentation can help your students to bridge their knowledge of American politics and issues prior to the Civil War. It includes photographs of Polk,...
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The American Flag

For Teachers K
Students participate in an activity that teaches them what the stars and stripes on the American flag represent. They listen to the book, "The Story of the American Flag" read by the teacher. They complete an art project where they...
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Respect and Care of the American Flag

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars properly fold the American Flag and demonstrate proper care and use of the flag to younger students. They properly raise and lower to the flag on a flagpole and demonstrate care and use to younger young scholars as well.
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Facing History and Ourselves

Finding Your Voice

For Teachers 6th - 12th
To begin a study of what it means to be American, high schoolers first consider their own identities. They draw a picture of what they think an American looks like and share their images. Next, they examine an image of the "Flag of...
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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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Oh, Say, Can You See What the Star-Spangled Banner Means?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners research the historical inspiration for the lyrics of the "The Star Spangled Banner". They explore websites, read articles and analyze poetry in an examination of America's patriotic symbols and history.
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The Stars and Stripes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students design their own flag as a symbol of community. In this flag lesson plan, students study the importance of the American flag, and then make their own.
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Stars and Stripes Forever

For Teachers K
Pupils produce a drawing of the flag representing their knowledge of its physical characteristics: its rectangle shape, alternating red and white stripes and blue rectangle with stars in the upper corner.
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Places where I see the flag

For Teachers K
Students talk about flags from different countries and how during the olympics they can see flags from many different countries.
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Reading The Flag Maker

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore The Flag Maker. In this reading comprehension lesson plan, 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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A Practical Experiment In Colonization

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Role-play and simulation exercises are fantastic ways to help learners understand the reality behind many social and historical events. Pretending they are colonists, upper graders choose a location, create a history, establish laws, and...
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State Bar of Texas

Texas v. Johnson

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
If you saw a person burning an American flag, how would you feel? Scholars analyze the concept of freedom of expression and speech with the Supreme Court case Texas v. Johnson. A short video clip creates open discussion in pairs on the...

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