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June 14 - Flag Day
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that June 14th is 'Flag Day.' Students use classroom resources to learn five facts about the American flag and summarize them into their own words.
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Flag Day
In this national day holiday worksheet, students fill in 3 boxes with important information about Flag Day. Students include the year 1777, traditions and the events that happened in August 1949.
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Flag Day
In this reading activity activity, students read about Flag Day. The activity explains when the holiday is, why it is celebrated and how the flag should be displayed.
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Flag Day
In this Flag Day worksheet, students trace over the words, which are written in dotted lines, in the excerpt about Flag Day. This worksheet explains what Flag Day is, when it is and how Americans celebrate it.
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Bank On It! Worksheet: Flag Day
In this Flag Day worksheet, students fill in the blanks in a short text about the history of Flag Day in the United States. There is no word bank.
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Flag Day
In this printing practice worksheet, students trace over the words, which are written in dotted-lines, of 2 paragraphs about Flag Day. The writing is in cursive and there is a picture of an American flag on the page.
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Flag Day
Ninth graders design a flag for any flag day of their choice. They may select an existing group but need to redesign the logo or make one up of their own, limiting their colors to a maximum of three or four to keep costs down. They make...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Stars and Stripes Forever: Flag Day Lesson Plan
With this lesson plan, students can explore the history of the American flag and learn facts about this holiday.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Flag Day Teaching Theme
Enhance teaching about Flag Day with this impressive collection of resources providing lesson plans, activities, interactive sites and more.
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...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Flag Day [Pdf]
Five PDF formatted pages of Flag Day lessons designed to teach children about the American Flag. Some of these ideas use a pocket chart, so there are directions for making one included too. Requries Adobe Reader.
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: June 14: Flag Day
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. This resource from American Memory has lots of primary source material about the day and the flag. Read in the journals of the Continental Congress which designates the design of our first national...
Read Works
Read Works: Celebrate Flag Day
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the American flag and Flag Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Flag Day Celebrated
Why do we celebrate Flag Day? Learn about the history of this holiday while also viewing historical images.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where young scholars examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic"...
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Us flag.org: The History of Flag Day
The author of this site provides a solid base of information about the U.S. flag that includes the evolution of the flag and the history of Flag Day. Students will discover why the flag is known as Old Glory and the important role...
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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.
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Flag Day
Many lesson plans, units, activities, worksheets, and links to other resources are featured for teachers interested in educating about Flag day.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The United States Flag
Kids learn about The United States Flag; history and meaning.
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.