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Stars and Stripes Forever: Researching Veteran's Day and Historical Events

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research Veteran's Day and wars that affected the United States. In this research instructional activity, 6th graders work in small groups to create an oral presentation based on Internet and conventional research. They...
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Woodrow The White House Mouse

For Teachers K - 4th
Inauguration Day is January 20. Implement an entire week's worth of mini activities to help young historians become knowledgeable of the President's job, the executive branch, and the White House. The worksheets focus on research skills,...
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U.S. American Flags Vocabulary Word Jumble

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this online interactive Flag Day worksheet, students examine 20 American flags-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 13 sets of letters. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.
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American Flag Alphabetical Order Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 4th
In 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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Flags and Freedom

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students create their own flag with symbols and colors that each have specific meanings. For this flags lesson plan, students review the American Flag and what the symbols and colors of it mean.
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Canada Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Canada Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, writing questions, survey, and writing....
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Independence Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Independence Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling sequencing, scrambled sentences, asking questions, take a...
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Bill of Rights Day

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine and identify the values and purposes of the Bill of Rights. They complete a class KWL chart, participate in a class jigsaw activity, write and illustrate a book about the first ten amendments, participate in a mock...
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The Kansas Flag

For Teachers 1st
First graders study the symbols on the Kansas flag. In this social studies lesson plan, 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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United States Flag: Stars and Stripes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars study the symbols and history of the United States flag. In this United States flag instructional activity, students complete a KWL about the U.S. flag. Young scholars then visit a website to learn about the American flag...
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St. Patrick's Day: pictures

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this St. Patrick's Day worksheet, students match words with pictures representing the day, watch a video, and fill in the blanks to sentences. Students complete 12 matches and 18 sentences.
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Holiday Paper Projects for Kids

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
No matter what time of year it is, there's a holiday craft to make! Kindergartners construct several holiday craft projects in a series of holiday art lesson. They complete several paper projects such as 4th of July flags, Thanksgiving...
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True Blue? On Being Australian

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Who or what is an Australian? Discover a plethora of student-centered, engaging activity ideas on the question of Australian identity, organized according to five major themes: people, symbols, place, sport, and words.
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Memorial Day Word Jumble

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Memorial Day worksheet, students unscramble a set of Memorial Day related words. Worksheet has links to additional activities.
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The Eagle Has Landed: Aztecs Find a Home

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the Aztec civilization and locate it on a map. They explain the legend of the city of Tenochtitan and investigate the symbolism of the Mexican flag.
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Independence Day Alphabetical Order

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Independence Day worksheet, students read a list of ten words pertaining to the Fourth of July. Students alphabetize the words.
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Where in the World War? Mapping the Geography of D-Day

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how to read maps for historical information. They listen to a lecture on the history of D-Day, analyze a historical map of the invasion of Normandy, and answer discussion questions.
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Memorial Day Printables

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students use the letters in the words 'Memorial Day' to create an acrostic poem. Students create a 10 line poem.
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Mother's Day Coupons

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Mother's Day instructional activity, students fill out, color and cut apart 5 coupons. Students write what they would like to do for their mothers on each coupon.
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Creating A Memorial Day Poster Poem

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this activity, students create a Memorial Day word web and use it to create a poem about Memorial Day. They can write the poem and illustrate it as a poster.
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Memorial Day Fun

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students 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. Students create flags for the day and listen to a...
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Sail, Sail, Sail Your Ship!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars listen to the book, Columbus Day, by Paul Showers and discuss the historical significance of Christopher Columbus. They create Columbus Day booklets, sing a Christopher Columbus song, and develop graphic organizers.
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Around the World in 180 Days

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Where did I come from? How did I come to be in this classroom? Using curriculum from Kidspiration, class members research the homelands of their ancestors, as well as the journeys that began from many parts of the world and ended with...
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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.