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Flag Protocol, Ceremonies and Activities ActivityFlag Protocol, Ceremonies and Activities Activity
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Girl Scouts
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Flag Protocol, Ceremonies and Activities

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How can an American flag be displayed indoors vs. outdoors? What is proper etiquette for handling the flag? The Girls Scouts of the USA have put together a fantastic packet of information with everything you need to know about the American flag, from hosting a ceremony in your class to announcing the Pledge of Allegiance with sign language.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

flag day, the american flag, the pledge of allegiance, the united states, united states holidays, national holidays, the fourth of july, national flags

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • There is a wide variety of hands-on activities presented in this resource that you can use to celebrate Flag Day or the Fourth of July, as well as while studying the American Revolution
  • Have an American flag ready for a visual reference while illustrating proper handling, display, and folding

Classroom Considerations

  • Includes several pages specific to Girl Scout activities and practices, but there are many more pages with general information and activities on celebrating the American nation

Pros

  • Packed with activities and reference handouts
  • Comprehensive guide with everything you'd like to know about the American flag

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.1.1 RI.2.1 RI.3.1 RI.4.1 RI.4.10 RI.5.1 SL.1.1.a SL.2.1.a SL.3.1.a SL.4.1.a SL.5.1.a

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