Facing History and Ourselves
Finding Your Voice
To begin a study of what it means to be American, high schoolers first consider their own identities. They draw a picture of what they think an American looks like and share their images. Next, they examine an image of the "Flag of...
Administrative Office of the US Courts
Texas v. Johnson
Which right does the Constitution weigh more heavily: the sanctity of the American flag as a symbol of national unity, or the right to burn the flag in protest? The 1989 Supreme Court case of Texas v. Johnson explores a state's right to...
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The Betsy Ross Story: Truth or Legend?
Young scholars discover that some historians question the story of Betsy Ross's involvement in the creation of the first U.S. flag, study why historians question the story and list reasons the story of Betsy Ross might not be true.
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Discovering American Symbols
Help youngsters get to know their states and capitals, explore their own country, and study American symbolism. They take a "trip" across America collecting symbols, images, and information about each state as they go (through text and...
California State Parks
California State Capitol Museum School Packet
Here is great packet of worksheets to introduce your young learners to the general history of California and basic facts about the Golden State. Topics covered range from state counties, Sacramento, and the capitol to the...
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It's All in the Pattern
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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Flag Bookmark Craft
Students identify the characteristics of the American flag and create a Pledge of Allegiance bookmark. They discuss the symbolism of the U.S. flag, and identify the meaning of the stripes and the stars on the flag. Students then create a...
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Flags and Freedom
Learners create their own flag with symbols and colors that each have specific meanings. In this flags lesson plan, students review the American Flag and what the symbols and colors of it mean.
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Alabama State Report Worksheet
In this Alabama state report worksheet, students see the Alabama state flag with an area below it to list the state capital, state flower, state motto, state bird, and tree. They also note when the state entered statehood, and what it is...
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Idaho State Report Worksheet
In this Idaho state report worksheet, students see the Idaho state flag. They research 7 facts about the state which include the state motto, flower, tree, and what the state is known for.
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Indiana State Report Worksheet
In this Indiana state report recording worksheet, students see a colored picture of the Indiana state flag. They research 7 facts about the state witch include the state tree, flower, motto, and what the state is known for.
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La Leyenda de Betsy Ross
Is your native Spanish-speaking class learning about American legends and the history of the United States? Introduce them to Betsy Ross, the woman often credited for the making of the first American flag! After reading the short...
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Maine: State Flag
Students explore the meaning of the symbols and colors on the Maine state flag. They investigate the history of its design. They print out copies of the flag and color them.
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Flag fun
First graders develop an understanding of the importance of the flag. In this flag lesson, 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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Flag Day
In this Flag Day activity, students trace over the words, which are written in dotted lines, in the excerpt about Flag Day. This activity explains what Flag Day is, when it is and how Americans celebrate it.
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The American Flag
Third graders study the American flag and its importance. In this American flag lesson plan, 3rd graders practice the Pledge of Allegiance, discuss and learn the meaning of the American flag stripes, stars, and colors, and sing 'America...
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North Carolina State Flag/Song
Fourth graders describe and identify the North Carolina state song and flag by listening to the song and drawing the flag. They use oral and written presentations with an awareness of purpose and audience by creating their own song...
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Flag Facts for Kids
In this American flag worksheet, learners will answer nine true or false questions about the flag. At the bottom of the page, learners will read "The Pledge of Allegiance."
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The American Flag
For this identifying facts about the American flag online interactive worksheet, students read an informational paragraph and answer multiple choice comprehensive questions. Students choose 8 answers.
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Flag Day Vocabulary Quiz
In this recognizing Flag Day terminology worksheet, learners match the vocabulary words with their definitions. Students match 15 answers.
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Flags
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.
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State Visual Report
In this state report worksheet, teachers choose a developmental appropriate report for students to complete about a particular state. This worksheet has a template for Texas. Students research the state to tell it capital, cities,...
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What State Are You In?
Students identify the major U.S. cities. In this U.S. geography lesson, students work in pairs and use game cards to name various cities in the United States.
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Flags
First graders investigate flags and their meaning. In this flag activity, 1st graders explore the flags of states that grow rice. Students understand that flags have meaning and match flags to their states.