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Flag Day | All About the Holidays Instructional VideoFlag Day | All About the Holidays Instructional Video
Publisher
PBS
Resource Details
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Grade
K - 4th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:30
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2015
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Flag Day | All About the Holidays

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Before celebrating Flag Day, find out how the national holiday came to be. A video sheds light on the involvements of Betsy Ross, Woodrow Wilson, the history of the flag, and examples of how we celebrate the holiday. 

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Concepts

Holidays, holiday celebrations, national holidays, united states holidays, flag day, flags, national flags, betsy ross, woodrow wilson, patriotism

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Quiz learners on the meaning of the flag's stars and colors —red, white, and blue 
  • Research answers for the video's final question—rules for taking care of the flag 
  • If school is in session on Flag Day, plan several activities that include the flag

Classroom Considerations

  • June 14th is Flag Day
  • Take into consideration, pupils that don't celebrate holidays

Pros

  • The video is also available in Spanish
  • LInks allow for easy downloading and sharing 
  • Bright colors, engaging graphics, and sound effects increase focus 

Cons

  • None

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