Students go to the computer lab to engage in this thoughtful lesson on our national symbols. Students access the internet, and solve an on-line puzzle of a national symbol of freedom. The symbols are the Eagle, The Statue of Liberty, The...

Flags are a topic that students can find interesting. A short reading passage is followed by 10 comprehension and vocabulary questions in this reading activity.

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...

What part did Kentucky play in the Civil War? A constructed response essay assignment tests to ensure scholars understand the concepts and the arguments for the causes of the Civil War. Learners must read a primary source quote and then...

Betsy Ross - fact and myth. As an introduction to American Literature, class members become detectives and search web sites to find information about the flag, prominent places it has been displayed (on the moon, at ground zero, in...

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.

In this Fourth of July crossword activity instructional activity, students use the 10 clues and word bank to identify the words needed to complete the crossword puzzle.

Here is a fantastic, nine-page, multi-session lesson plan on the Zia Sun Symbol (found on the New Mexico state flag), and the seasons of the Earth. Everything you need to implement the lesson is here, and the many engaging activities are...

Students see the flag as a symbol. In this flag lesson, students look at the flag to see different patterns and shapes. They review the importance of the flag and its meaning to the United States. 

First graders study the symbols on the Kansas flag. For this social studies lesson, 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.

Fourth graders design a flag. In this social studies lesson, 4th graders discuss the basic principles of flags. Students research flags and flag designs. Students work in teams to design a flag using the computer.

In this ESL United States learning exercise, students answer a set of 25 questions about the United States. The answers to each question are written beneath each.

When learning about US geography, it can hard to remember facts about 50 different states. Help your young scholars organize all of this information with a collection of easy-to-use note-taking guides.

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...

Learners explore the flag. In this social studies lesson, students search for flags in a picture. When learners locate a flag, they will read a fact about the flag, how to display it and how to care for the flag.

Students explore U.S. geography by completing a coloring activity in class. In this Texas history lesson, students utilize the web to locate Texas on a map of the U.S. Students view a PowerPoint presentation which showcases the state...

Students 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.

Third graders recognize the American flag as a symbol. In this symbols lesson, 3rd graders review the video "U.S. Flag: Proper Use" and identify what the stars and stripes represent. Students view an online clip of how to fold the...

Students identify the major U.S. cities. For this U.S. geography lesson, students work in pairs and use game cards to name various cities in the United States.

In this Flag Day themed ESL activity, students will examine 20 Flag Day related vocabulary words and then match the words to their definitions.

In this vocabulary worksheet, students select the best word choice to complete the sentence. All words correspond to the theme of Memorial Day.

Students talk about flags from different countries and how during the olympics they can see flags from many different countries.

Young scholars discuss the U.S. electoral process and brainstorm solutions to increase voter turnout in their community. In this democratic citizenship lesson, students identify keywords in speech and video related to freedom of speech...

In this multiple choice about the U.S. state of Georgia worksheet, students read factual phrases about Georgia and choose the correct who, what, or where answers. Students answer 10 multiple choice answers.