Flags Teacher Resources
Patterns, symbols, modern meanings, and historical origins...discover a collection of state flag resources that would make Betsy Ross proud.
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Vetern's Day, A Chance to Honor Those Who Served Our Country
Students examine some of the symbols, songs, and pledges that represent our country as well as the liberties they enjoy today due to those who served. They discuss the rules for displaying the United States Flag, practice folding the...
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History of the American Flag and Pledge of Allegiance
Sixth graders discuss key features from American history. In this flag and pledge instructional activity, 6th graders research the history of the United States flag and the principles of the Pledge of Allegiance prior to class. Students...
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Texas Symbols
Model a simple state report presentation using this resource. While just a list of a few of Texas' state symbols, with a brief description, this series of slides could serve as an example for individual or group projects. It could also...
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The Kansas Flag
First graders study the symbols on the Kansas flag. In this social studies lesson plan, 1st graders read about the symbols on the state flag. Students create a flag folder and complete word work assignment for each of the symbols discussed.
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Happy Birthday America!
Young scholars examine the United States flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Fourth of July. They create five-pointed stars, listen to stories about Betsy Ross and Paul Revere, and sing various patriotic songs.
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State Information
In these research worksheets, students will discover facts about one of the fifty United States. They are asked to research seven facts about their state including the state bird, state motto, and state flower. Students then create a...
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The Symbolism of Sneakers in Ghost
As part of a study of Jason Reynold's Ghost, readers take a close look at sneaker culture and how Reynold uses sneakers as a symbol in his award-winning young adult novel. Groups explore links to "Sneakerology 101", a Carnegie Mellon...
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Olympics (World Celebrations)
Students recognize the meanings and symbolism of the Olympic Flag and Torch and apply this to their own feelings of the classroom by creating their own symbol/flag to represent these feelings.
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Flag Language Arts
Students write a description of a flag. In this writing lesson plan, students pick a flag and write a description of it. Students should include colors and symbols present on the flag. Students share their descriptions and the class must...
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What's Your State Symbol?
Students explore their state symbols. In this symbolism lesson, students use a variety of resources to research the symbols that represent their state. Students discover the state flower, state flag, and state bird.
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Alabama State Report Worksheet
In this Alabama state report worksheet, students see the Alabama state flag with an area below it to list the state capital, state flower, state motto, state bird, and tree. They also note when the state entered statehood, and what it is...
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Texas Worksheet
In this Texas worksheet, students examine a large color picture of the Texas state flag. After doing their own research, students fill in facts about the state: capital city, flower, tree, motto, date of statehood and what the state is...
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Utah Worksheet
In this Utah instructional activity, students examine a large color picture of the Utah state flag. After doing their own research, students fill in facts about the state: capital city, flower, tree, motto, date of statehood and what the...
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South Carolina Worksheet
In this South Carolina worksheet, students examine a large color picture of the South Carolina state flag. After doing their own research, students fill in facts about the state: capital city, flower, tree, motto, date of statehood and...
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Idaho State Report Worksheet
In this Idaho state report worksheet, students see the Idaho state flag. They research 7 facts about the state which include the state motto, flower, tree, and what the state is known for.
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Indiana State Report Worksheet
In this Indiana state report recording worksheet, students see a colored picture of the Indiana state flag. They research 7 facts about the state witch include the state tree, flower, motto, and what the state is known for.
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Washington
In this Washington worksheet, students examine a color picture of the state flag. After doing their own research, students fill out information about the state of Washington: capital city, motto, bird, flower and date of statehood.
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States and their flags
In this state flag worksheet, students match the state name below with their flag. Students match 20 state names with their flags.
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New Jersey Worksheet
For this New Jersey worksheet, students examine a color picture of the state flag. After doing their own research students fill in 10 blanks with information about New Jersey including the capital city, motto, bird, flower, and date of...
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Vermont Worksheet
In this Vermont worksheet, students examine a color picture of the state flag. After doing their own research, students fill out information about the state of Vermont: capital city, motto, bird, flower and date of statehood.
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Virginia Worksheet
In this Virginia worksheet, students examine a color picture of the state flag. After doing their own research, students fill out information about the state of Virginia: capital city, motto, bird, flower and date of statehood.
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Kansas Worksheet
In this Kansas worksheet, students examine a color picture of the state flag. After doing their own research, students fill out information about the state of Kansas: capital city, motto, bird, flower and date of statehood.
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Kentucky Worksheet
In this Kentucky activity, students examine a color picture of the state flag. After doing their own research, students fill out information about the state of Kentucky: capital city, motto, bird, flower and date of statehood.
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Louisiana Worksheet
In this Louisiana worksheet, students examine a color picture of the state flag. After doing their own research, students fill out information about the state of Louisiana: capital city, motto, bird, flower and date of statehood.