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Symbolic Family Flags

For Teachers 5th - 7th
After learning a bit about symbolism and view the Australian flag, learners make one of their own. They discuss how flags and art can symbolically express ideas or feelings, design three symbols, and construct a flag that represents...
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Personal Flags

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Here is another in the fine series of art lessons from this excellent source. In this one, children create personal flags as expressions of their own life symbols and links between the student and the environment. The materials needed...
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The United States Flag

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars study the United States flag. In this American history and government lesson, students define and give examples of familiar symbols.  Young scholars design a classroom flag.  Students identify and describe the American flag.
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The United States Flag

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students discover the meaning and symbolism behind the American flag. In this lesson on National symbols, students design a flag for their school, explain the symbolism they used, and distinguish the elements that constitute the US Flag....
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Flag fun

For Teachers 1st
First graders develop an understanding of the importance of the flag. In this flag activity, 1st graders research the history of the flag.  Students understanding of how the flag fosters pride in Americans.  Students research the first...
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Flags

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore flags. In this social studies civics lesson students listen to Flags of the Metis by Calvin Racette. Young scholars identify examples of symbols used in the 21st century. Students research information about flags,...
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Fraction Flags

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students research flag designs and their geometric configurations. They design their own fraction flag and utilize the concepts of measurement, geometry and fractions to their designs. Each student attaches a craft stick or short dowel...
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Maple Leaf Silhouettes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars investigate the images used for the Canadian Flag and focus upon the maple leaf. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students collect maple leaves and then trace them onto paper as prints. Then they color...
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The Flag of China

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students produce a picture of the flag of China.  In this flag of China lesson, students follow directions to create a picture of the flag of China.  Students compare their work to a photograph
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Patriotic Poems and Songs

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students memorize poems and songs to recite and sing at a Fourth of July concert. In this poems and songs lesson, students practice reciting 9 songs and poems while holding small flags.
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Countries & Capitals Match-Ups Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students design a matching game in order to study the capitols, flags, and facts about many countries. They decorate a game box and fill it with game cards that contain facts about the countries that they are studying. They use art...
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Flag Day

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders design a flag for any flag day of their choice. They may select an existing group but need to redesign the logo or make one up of their own, limiting their colors to a maximum of three or four to keep costs down. They make...
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Flags

For Teachers Pre-K
Students read You're a Grand Old Flag as well as other provided books about flags. In this flag lesson plan, students cut, decorate and bake cookies as flags, practice the letter f, the number 4, the rectangle shape and use the color...
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Foods and Languages of the World

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars complete a painting. In this flags lesson plan, students are introduced to the Italian flag and discuss its similarities with the American flag. Young scholars use red, white and green paint to paint a flag.
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Signal Flags

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the use of signal flags on vessels. They use measurements and symmetry to create their very own signal flag. Students work together and as individuals to solve problems and express their ideas.
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Hang a Flag Mural

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create a mural that expresses their feelings and patriotism to honor the memory of those who gave their lives on September 11, 2001. They explore creative ideas to express their feelings on this subject through art or writing.
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Symbols of Our State: Arkansas

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Here are a series of lessons designed to assist early elementary learners to discover the symbols of Arkansas. They learn about the state flag, insect, state seal, state bird, flower, tree, and gem. A booklet (emedded in the plan), is...
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It's All in the Pattern

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
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...
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A Salute to American Symbols

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students research American symbols. For this American History lesson, students listen to the story The Wall and discuss the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. They also listen to One Nation and research an American Symbol to create a poster. 
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Foods and Languages of the World

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students compare and contrast the German flag to the American flag. In this diversity lesson, students view an example of the German flag and American flag. Students list the differences and similarities between both flags. Students...
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United Nations Mini-Unit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers demonstrate the ability to develop questions and ideas to initiate and refine research. They demonstrate the ability to conduct research and to answer questions and evaluate information and ideas. They design World Peace...
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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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Stars and Stripes Book

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students create a stars and stripes patriotic book. In this visual arts lesson, students create pages with stars and flags. The students identify which item is the largest.
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"Workt by Hand": Hidden Labor and Historical Quilts

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Just like a painting or the symbols on a flag, quilts can express ideas that reflect a cultural context, space, and time. The class discusses the history of quilt making throughout US history and what different types of quilts mean. They...

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