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Reading The Flag Maker

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars 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. Young scholars locate facts and opinions within the...
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Fort Jackson and Fort St. Phillip

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Review the history of Fort Jackson and Fort St. Phillip during the American Civil War in this informative PowerPoint. Included in this presentation are interesting facts, photos, and maps to increase student understanding of these...
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The Flag Contest

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students, in groups, discuss the different parts of the Arkansas flag. They are given fabric of their own to design a flag to represent their family.
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General Knowledge Quiz About the USA

For Students 5th - 6th
In this facts about America worksheet, learners complete a 14 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the U.S.A. Included are historical facts, famous people, and landmarks.
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Independent - To Be or Not Top Be - Day 1, Lesson 2: Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research the thirteen significant events that lead to the start of the American Revolution.
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Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #22

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this internet research worksheet, students use the internet to answer ten questions. Six of the questions are multiple choice, four are short answer questions.
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Studying the States!!!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils explore the fifty states of America. They also learn the capitals and locations of the states. They also study the population, mottos, flags, and interesting historical facts about each state.
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(Texas) Capitol Visitors Center, Pre-Visit Lesson Plan, Grades K-3

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine pictures of the four flags Texas had had through history. They discuss similarities among the flags and they relate the flag as a patriotic symbol of Texas. Then they create their own flag incorporating a Lone Star...
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Symbols of Freedom

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students display knowledge of historical facts regarding the American Flag as they use creative writing skills.
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I'm Gone

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars plan a mock mission to Mars. In this space science lesson, students work in cooperative groups and select one experiment to take on their mock mission. Young scholars create a mission plan form and send a proposed...
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Constitution Facts

U.S. Constitution Crossword Puzzles: Basic #1

For Students 5th - 6th
Reinforce U.S. Constitution facts with a crossword puzzle. Scholars show what they know by completing the 53 prompts. 
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World War I - America on the Homefront: The Poster War

For Teachers 10th - 12th
American propaganda shaped the perspective of many citizens during WWI. Here is an amazing presentation full of dozens of war-time poster examples and facts about what those posters were promoting. This would be a great discussion...
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Football Reading Comprehension

For Students 3rd
In this football facts worksheet, 3rd graders will read a passage about American football and answer eight multiple choice questions about the sport.
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Memorial Day

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Memorial Day worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to ten facts about Memorial Day.
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Writing with Symbols, Arkansas and U.S. Flag

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study symbolism by analyzing the symbols on both the Arkansas state flag and the United States flag in class discussion. They are assessed orally at the end of class. As an extension, 3rd graders can create a flag using...
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What Do You Know About Florida?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online interactive Florida worksheet, learners respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Memorial Day Fun

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars research Memorial Day and complete activities about the day. In this Memorial Day lesson, students discuss the definition of the word 'memorial' to understand its meaning. Young scholars create flags for the day and listen...
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State Your Business

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders conduct research on a selected state in the United States. They read a book and write down interesting facts, conduct Internet research, and create a brochure using Microsoft Office Publisher.
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Teaching about America

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students learn vocabulary about the flag. They name the colors of the flag. They identify symbols of American patriotism.
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Happy Birthday America!

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Pupils examine the United States flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Fourth of July. They create five-pointed stars, listen to stories about Betsy Ross and Paul Revere, and sing various patriotic songs.
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Know Your 13 Colonies

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study the thirteen colonies.  For this American History lesson, 7th graders analyze the historical origins and economic development of each colony.  Students create an original flag for a colony that reflects...
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Ireland

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss Ireland including its politics, education system, agriculture, etc . . . They locate Ireland on a map, and list facts about the country. They compare Irish money to American money.
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Symbols of Our Land

For Teachers 2nd
Students explore the symbols and figures significant to the American culture in the five lessons of this unit. The U.S. flag in various versions, the Statue of Liberty, and the Lincoln Momorial are all covered in short segments in this...
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Exploring Women's History Month

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Explore and celebrate the contributions of women past and present.