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The American Flag
Third graders study the American flag and its importance. In this American flag lesson, 3rd graders practice the Pledge of Allegiance, discuss and learn the meaning of the American flag stripes, stars, and colors, and sing 'America the...
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The American Flag
Students examine the history and origin of the United States Flag. They identify each symbol and discover the proper way to display it. They discuss how the flag itself has played a part in recent events.
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American Flag
In this American flag worksheet, students read and interpret a passage on the history of the American flag. Students answer five statements associated with the passage as true or false and rewrite two sentences correcting all the grammar...
Reading Through History
Flag Day
Why is the United States flag such an important symbol to America that it gets its own day to celebrate it? Pupils read a passage that discusses the symbolism and significance of the American flag. Following the reading, they answer quiz...
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Importance of American Flag in American Literature
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...
US National Archives
WWII: The Pacific 1939-45 – Iwo Jima
Of the images that have permeated history to define American courage, perseverance, and patriotism, the 1945 photograph of United States Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima is one of the most well known. After researching the pivotal...
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Respect and Care of the American Flag
Young scholars properly fold the American Flag and demonstrate proper care and use of the flag to younger students. They properly raise and lower to the flag on a flagpole and demonstrate care and use to younger young scholars as well.
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Comparing Visual Interpretations and Actual Events: War & Battle
A Venn Diagram is used to compare artistic and historical representations of a single event. Young analysts view the provided images, read textbook descriptions, and discuss the validity of each representation in terms of bias and...
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American Bald Eagle - status in your state
In this American Bald Eagle learning exercise, students click on the links to learn about the American Bald Eagle and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 5 questions total.
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Flag Day Vocabulary
In this Flag Day themed ESL worksheet, students will examine 20 Flag Day related vocabulary words and then match the words to their definitions.
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Emblems of the Land I Love
Students explore the histories of American patriotic emblems and examine ways in which patriotic artwork uses these emblems to reflect the ideals that they embody. They find a common or popular patriotic image and design a modern...
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Celebrating America's Freedoms
From a flag-raising ceremony to a poster contest, there are many ways for learners to pay respect on Veteran's Day. Class members participate in one or many activities to honor those who served our country.
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Symbols of Freedom
Young scholars display knowledge of historical facts regarding the American Flag as they use creative writing skills.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Drawing on a Familiar Icon
In this current events instructional activity, students analyze political cartoons about the feature American icons. Students respond to 4 talking point questions.
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Iwo Jima
Here is a crossword puzzle on some of the more important aspects of the Iwo Jima conflict during World War II. There are four words to compose going across, and eight words going down. An answer key is on page two of the worksheet. Good...
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The Unfinished Lincoln Memorial
Young scholars develop a list of images of President Abraham Lincoln: for example, self-taught youth, great debater, advocate of abolition of slavery and assassinated hero. They must determine if these images of Lincoln stand up under...
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The Photography of War
Photographs can provide a way for students to begin research and discussions on war-related issues.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Money and Politics, A History Lesson
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about campaign finance in America and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Spanish American War Centennial: Raising the u.s. Flag in Hawaii: Transfer of Sovereignty: August 1898
Report of Naval Commander, J.N. Miller, to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy on transfer of sovereignty of the Hawaiian Islands with the raising of the U.S. Flag.
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Photos of Iwo Jima
Different photos taken at the raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alaska: American Flag Raising Site
In 1867, site of Russian flag lowering and American flag raising marking the transfer of Alaska to the U.S.; in 1959, after Alaska admitted as 49th state, site of first official raising of 49-star U.S. flag; also called Castle Hill.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Iwo Jima
Cartoon drawing of the American flag being raised at Iwo Jima.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Monterey Old Town Historic District
Also known as Monterey State Historic Park, this NHLD contains both California's First Theatre, and the Monterey Customs House, where the American flag was first raised over California. It also incorporates the National Historic...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Old Customhouse
This 1827 Adobe structure is the oldest public building in California and is where the American Flag was raised, declaring California part of the United States. It is now a museum located inside the Monterey State Historic Park, itself a...