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The Flag Contest

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Students, in groups, discuss the different parts of the Arkansas flag. They are given fabric of their own to design a flag to represent their family.

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Grade
2nd - 3rd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Research

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