Using the concept that a class has become an independent country, students work in groups to design symbols that depict their class. This activity not only teaches the history of American symbols, but it exercises higher-order thinking...

A site with information such as maps, flags and songs of each of the 50 states in the US.

Lesson plan describing a strategy game where students use flags in a large field to mimic the growth and spread of trees, grass, and shrubs. Rules for game include how trees, grass, and shrubs interact to compete for sunlight, nutrients,...

This guide book entry provides the history and text of "The Star-Spangled Banner," the U.S. national anthem.

This charming site serves to remind us about all the good things that come from the South American country of Columbia. Many important and/or famous people are from Columbia along with such exports as coffee, emeralds, bananas, coal, and...

This charming site serves to remind us about all the good things that come from the South American country of Columbia. Many important and/or famous people are from Columbia along with such exports as coffee, emeralds, bananas, coal, and...

A short list of famous people who were born in Venezuela along with an accompanying biography on Simon Bolivar.

BBC News offers us a general overview of the tiny Asian country of Brunei. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.

BBC News offers us a general overview of the south-east Asian country of Cambodia. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.

Encyclopeida entry takes viewers inside a pirate ship and teaches us about all of the components from the deck to the Jolly Roger flag.

Our little story takes place in Athens. It starts with the realization of a wish and takes off with the reader for a day trip, flying over the important sights of the city of Athens, with the Parthenon being the highlight. Kanelis is a...