Smithsonian Institution
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Facts About the United States Flag
Facts and statistics are presented about the United States flag from 1777 to the present.
Other
Us flag.org: The History of the United States Flag
Provides the history of the Flag and what significant events have occurred around the flag.
Other
Us flag.org: Evolution of the United States Flag
This is a guide to the evolution of the United States flag. It contains a timeline from 1777 when the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act to the Executive Order of President Eisenhower in 1959.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The United States Flag
Kids learn about The United States Flag; history and meaning.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Flag Facts
The students will learn important historical significance to one of the United States' most important symbols - the American Flag. This lesson plan provides engaging and meaningful activities as well as the academic content standards...
Curated OER
Teachnology: Flag Day Teaching Theme
Enhance teaching about Flag Day with this impressive collection of resources providing lesson plans, activities, interactive sites and more.
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where students examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: What the Star Spangled Banner Means
Thorough two-part lesson plan that explains the historical significance of the Star Spangled Banner and the American flag. Includes a link to a wonderful site about the history of the American flag. Requires the students to think about...
Other
Us flag.org: Holidays to Display Your Flag
"The flag should be displayed, from sunrise to sunset, on all days when the weather permits." This website gives a comprehensive list of the days that the flag should especially be displayed. Each state and the date of admission to the...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Herbert Hoover
This resource contains a detailed biography on Herbert Hoover. From the left-hand toolbar, select information on his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency....