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Curated OER

Flags

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students study the flag they describe in their writing. This is done by either having the entire class view the one flag they are describing, or by handing out pictures of various flags to each individual student.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Texas Quarter Drawing

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students recognize the U.S. penny, nickel, dime, and quarter by design and denomination and study the historical figures depicted on the coins. They study simple Texas symbols and choose one to draw in a design for a Texas Quarter.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Asian Americans and U.S.-Asia Relations:

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders research the events that led to the Japanese American internment. They write a list of things that they take for granted that the Japanese Americans didn't have while they were interned.
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.
Website
ProCon.org

Pro Con: Should "Under God" Be in the Pledge of Allegiance?

For Students 9th - 10th
Pro Con website presents both sides of argument about whether the words "under God" should be in the Pledge of Allegiance. Includes background information and non-partisan facts and analysis.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: What Does the Pledge of Allegiance Mean?

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Pledge of Allegiance and what it means. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: The Pledge of Allegiance (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Includes the words to the Pledge of Allegiance with accompanying facts about its history and code of rules that is appropriate for younger students.
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Other

Hubbard's Cupboard: Pledge of Allegiance

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
A great, week-long unit for younger students studying the flag and Pledge of Allegiance. There are several supplemental readings and suggestions for cross-curricular units.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Battle Over the Pledge

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether or not the Pledge of Allegiance should be said in schools. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Pledge of Allegiance (K 2)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Provides the words to the Pledge of Allegiance.
Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Freedom of Speech and Automatic Language

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Contains plans for four lessons that use the "Pledge of Allegiance" to discuss the concepts of freedom of speech and automatic language. Ties in well with novels that deal with First Amendment rights such as Laurie Halse Anderson's...
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iCivics

I Civics: West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-instructional activity covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that it was unconstitutional for a state to force learners to salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Students learn how the interests of...
Handout
Other

The Pledge of Allegiance: A Short History

For Students 6th - 8th
Brief background information behind The Pledge of Allegiance including facts about the author and the original words to the Pledge.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Personal Patriots

For Teachers 1st
First graders will review the Pledge of Allegiance and symbols of America.
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Other

National Council for Social Studies: American Symbol Activities [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teachers can use these four detailed lessons to teach young students about several American symbols including, the American flag, the Statue of Liberty, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Liberty Bell.
Handout
Other

Us flag.org: The Original Pledge of Allegiance

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know who wrote the original Pledge of Allegiance? Use this site to investigate its history. What has stayed the same since 1892 and what has changed?
Website
Other

School Tv: The News Show Pledge

For Students 9th - 10th
How to spice up the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of your newscast. SchoolTV gives an in depth look at ways to give the Pledge more meaning visually.
Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Develop a Personal, Family or School Creed

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Many schools recite The American Creed, The Pledge of Allegiance, every morning when the bell rings. This instructional activity has students understanding what a creed is and encouraging them to develop one. It could be personal,...
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iCivics

I Civics: Minersville v. Gobitas (1940)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that allowed schools to require young scholars to salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Students learn about the First Amendment and how the interests of...
Handout
Other

Louisiana Secretary of State: Louisiana Facts [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Louisiana Secretary of State provides many pretty pictures of the state and its symbols, with some interesting information about the state capitol building, the state pledge of allegiance, state colors and more.
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Grades K 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here you can learn all about the U.S. Government! Find information on our nation, how our government works, your own neighborhood, and the main government symbols. Games and other activities are also included!
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Other

Peace and Love for All

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This colorful site provides a series of lessons designed and submitted by teachers to help support the "Earth Pledge of Allegiance." These include random acts of kindness, cleaning up ones surroundings and appreciating an ecosystem in...
Primary
Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Cherokee and the Confederacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the document in which the Cherokee pledge their allegiance to the Confederacy.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Simple Symbols and American Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson plan includes activities that teach respect for the American flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, the bald eagle, and other patriotic symbols.