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The Stars and Stripes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students design their own flag as a symbol of community. In this flag lesson plan, students study the importance of the American flag, and then make their own.
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Flag Day Door Hangers

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this Flag Day worksheet, students cut out two door hangers with colorful American flags. One says "Happy Flag Day" and the other says "Stars and Stripes Forever!"
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Flag Day Alphabet Activity

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this Flag Day worksheet, students read 9 words pertaining to the history of the American flag. Students put the words in alphabetical order. Some words begin with the same letter.
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South American Flags

For Students 5th - 6th
In this identifying flags from the countries in South America worksheet, students write the names of the countries under their flags. Students answer 15 questions.
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Introduction to Symbolism

For Teachers 7th
Your young readers might know that the stars on the American flag symbolize the fifty states, but what symbols best represent who your students are as people? Use this SMART board presentation to guide learners through an activity about...
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Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #22

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this internet research worksheet, students use the internet to answer ten questions. Six of the questions are multiple choice, four are short answer questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: China, Tibet, and the Olympics

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
Political tensions have surrounded the Olympics for centuries; take a look back at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics with this political cartoon analysis worksheet. Background information gives learners context regarding Tibetan protests...
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Flag fun

For Teachers 1st
First graders develop an understanding of the importance of the flag. For this flag lesson, 1st graders research the history of the flag.  Students understanding of how the flag fosters pride in Americans.  Students research...
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The American Flag

For Teachers K
Students participate in an activity that teaches them what the stars and stripes on the American flag represent. They listen to the book, "The Story of the American Flag" read by the teacher. They complete an art project where they...
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Respect and Care of the American Flag

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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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India

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Take a mental trip to India with your class. But before you go, review some basics about Indian culture. Several facts, a break down of the Indian flag, and a list of words adopted from India are all provided. Tip: Adding rich images...
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The Atrocities of the Civil War

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Beyond the glory of victory and the waving of flags, this presentation shows students a glimpse of the uglier side of war - specifically, the masscres and casualities of the Civil War. Students will learn about Nathan Bedford Forrest's...
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The Flag of the United States

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this the flag of the United States learning exercise, students read two paragraphs about the flag, what the different areas and colors symbolize, then color it according to directions.
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A Salute to American Symbols

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore American symbols. In this reading and social studies lesson plan, students read literature regarding American symbols and describe the significance of the symbols as they research them in groups.
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Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine readings and symbols to learn about the War of Independence and Thomas Jefferson. In this War of Independence activity, students explore the role of Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration for Independence. Students answer...
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WWII: The Pacific 1939-45 – Iwo Jima

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
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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Our Nation Grows

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students demonstrate the importance of symbols, especially the flag, to the identity of the American nation. They use the internet to trace the design timeline of the American flag.
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American Symbols

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the symbols of the United States. In this U.S. history instructional activity, students create an American flag puzzle and research facts on the flag. Students view a Powerpoint presentation on other symbols of America.
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Mannerly Messages

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students create a poster that shows respect or disrespect to the American flag with images they find. In this flag lesson plan, students also create political slogans.
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The Great Seal

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students study patriotic symbols of America. For this American history lesson, students construct a KWL chart on United States symbols and examine visuals of the Great Seal and bald eagle. Students create another symbol for America.
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AIH-14: Changes to American Indian Cultures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore American Indian cultures and changes caused by European exploration in North America.
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13 American Colonies: Citizenship Question 64

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Help English learners prepare for their citizenship test with this presentation. Based on question 64 about the thirteen American Colonies, the slides simply list all thirteen states and their flags. Augment this slideshow with a lesson...
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States and Stars

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math challenge worksheet, students examine the pictures of 3 American flags and respond to 3 questions that require them to identify arrays.
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Symbolism

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Start your language arts lesson with this quick PowerPoint that defines symbolism. Following the definition is a sentence describing the American flag as a symbol to the United States. Tip: After reading these slides, have students write...

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