Patriotic Symbols

Young historians take a look at the history of the Arkansas state flag. Pupils color, cut, and paste together their own versions of the flag. They learn about the meaning of the flag's colors, and what the various symbols on the flag...

Youngsters study and discuss the history and importance of the American Flag. They explain the meaning of the Stars and Stripes, the name "Old Glory," and discover when and how the flag is displayed. This well-designed plan has many...

Students are introduced to the symbolism of the flag of the United States of American. They identify flag components, history, etiquette and lore. They also use constrution paper to make a flag and discuss the Pledge of Allegiance.

Students research the events of September 11th . In this symbols activity, students discover ways to honor this day. Students research the Internet for symbols used to represent ideas, events and people. Students work in groups to design...

Young scholars define what a patriotic symbol means, as well as sing a patriotic song. In this social science lesson students work in groups to write about a patriotic symbol.  Groups draw pictures of their symbols. 

Students examine the symbolism of the American flag and places where they see the flag. They sing the Star Spangled Banner, develop a list of places where they see the flag, and complete a page for a class flag book.

Students create an iMovie about what they have learned about the American flag as a conclusion to an eight-day unit.

Students study flag etiquette. For this US flag lesson, students explore the flag and its history. Students also demonstrate the proper procedures for folding a U.S. flag.

Students identify patriotic symbols. In this United States history lesson, students view photos of various symbols, such as The Statue of Liberty and draw the symbols onto white construction paper. Students decorate their illustrations...