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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: World Flags

For Students 6th - 8th
Enchanted Learning features this website devoted to the study of the world's flags. There are fact sheets, illustrations, current and historical flags, and related links.
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Other

Teaching the Journal of American History: Flaunting the Freak Flag

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This very complete lesson plan uses an article from the Journal of American History to teach about the student movement of the the 1960s and 1970s. Everything necessary for the lesson is provided including the exercises for teaching the...
Article
Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Kelly Lyons, "The Pledge of Allegiance and the Perils of Quiet Nativism"

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on the history of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and what Lyon's calls the perils of quiet nativism, including students reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Other

Us flag.org: History of the Vietnam War Pow/mia Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site you can investigate what prompted the design of the POW/MIA flag. What is the significance of this American symbol? Find out how this flag became a reality when you use this site.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Flags

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the evolution of flags from those used in revolutions up to the national American flag of today.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Flag of the United States (Grades K 2)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the song American flag. Links to related sites are available.
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PBS

Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where students examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities...
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Other

Flags of the World: Clickable Flag Map of the Us

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive map of the United States provides a detailed description of the flag of each state and its history. Each state has a colorful picture of the flag and extensive information about state flags, banners, and crests.
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Other

As I Please: Unfurling the Flags of John Paul Jones

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay on John Paul Jones and a history of the American flags he flew on his ships. The essay was written shortly after Sept. 11, 2001.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Star Spangled Banner: The Flag That Inspired the National Anthem

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to discover the history of the flag that was the inspiration for our national anthem. Take the quiz and test your knowledge of the American flag. Included is information about the War of 1812.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Betsy Ross Homepage

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to read a biography of Betsy Ross, the designer of the first American flag. You can also read a history of the flag, flag laws, a flag quiz, and some quotes about the flag.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Know It All: Lesson: The Star Spangled Banner

For Teachers K
The students will learn about the history of 'The Star-Spangled Banner', and how the American Flag is a symbol of our freedom.
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Other

Founding Fathers

For Students 9th - 10th
Find information about the founding fathers and what they accomplished. Presents the Federalist Papers, The Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights, and The U.S. Constitution. Also includes images, quotes, a history of the...
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Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Lucy Salyer Uncovers the History of Expatriation & the Fenian Brotherhood

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholar Lucy Salyer writes about Irish Americans who joined the Fenian Brotherhood around the time of the U.S. Civil War and the shifting ideas of allegiance, citizenship, and expatriation implicated in their story. Read the following...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: April 13: Thomas Jefferson, Grand Old Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
Multi-faceted site with hypertexted links to Jefferson's writings, summary of the events leading to the Constitution and the failure of the Articles of Confederation; included is Jefferson's original draft of the "Bill for Establishing...
Interactive
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: School Publishers: You're a Grand Old Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
"Every country has a flag. A flag stands for a country and the people who live there. What do you know about flags? Click on one of the choices to find out more."
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Other

Wis Travel: Wisconsin History

For Students 3rd - 8th
A concise summary of the history of the state of Wisconsin. Learn about its first explorers and inhabitants through its admittance to statehood. There is also a long list of state symbols given after the text. Click on one to see a...
Primary
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution: Star Spangled Banner and the War of 1812

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site discusses the history behind the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, written during the War of 1812. Visitors can view an image of the actual American flag which flew over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore and...
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Other

Flags of the World: Index to Flags of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a link to the flag of every country in the world. Each contains a picture of the flag and helpful supplemental information. Use for easy research on the flags of the world.
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Other

Us flag.org: The History of Flag Day

For Students 9th - 10th
The author of this site provides a solid base of information about the U.S. flag that includes the evolution of the flag and the history of Flag Day. Students will discover why the flag is known as Old Glory and the important role...
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Other

Us flag.org: Evolution of the United States Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a guide to the evolution of the United States flag. It contains a timeline from 1777 when the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act to the Executive Order of President Eisenhower in 1959.
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Other

Us flag.org: What Do the Colors of the Flag Mean?

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever asked yourself what the colors of the flag mean? This site has an explanation.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Flag Day Celebrated

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do we celebrate Flag Day? Learn about the history of this holiday while also viewing historical images.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade K: A Is for America

For Teachers K
Students read informational and literary texts in order to gather information about people, events, symbols, and ideas that are representative of the United States of America. Students begin to develop an understanding of the United...