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The Star Spangled Banner

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Fourth graders investigate the importance of The Star Spangled Banner after listening to a teacher explanation of how Francis Scott Key wrote the song. They talk about the battle during the War of 1812 that led to the writing of the song. Working in two groups they role play as the British and the Americans, watch a PowerPoint, and listen to the lyrics of the song.

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Grade
4th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Year
2005

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