Instructional Video2:46
Wonderscape

History Kids - The Founding Mother - Betsy Ross

K - 5th
Betsy Ross, born in 1752, becomes a symbol of American history and women's contributions. She apprenticed as an upholsterer and ran a successful business after marrying John Ross. Following his death in the Revolutionary War, she is...
Instructional Video7:03
Curated Video

American Flag for Kids

K - 5th
The American flag, also known as the Stars and Stripes, is a powerful symbol of freedom, unity, and patriotism. Featuring 13 red and white stripes representing the original colonies and 50 stars for each state, the flag has evolved since...
Instructional Video1:41
Curated Video

Betsy Ross Flag: The Flag that Made and Divided America

9th - Higher Ed
In 1777, The Betsy Ross Flag was adopted by the thirteen colonies fighting for freedom as the United States’ first official flag. But not everyone in America was free.
Instructional Video1:30
PBS

Flag Day | All About the Holidays

K - 4th
Before celebrating Flag Day, find out how the national holiday came to be. A video sheds light on the involvements of Betsy Ross, Woodrow Wilson, the history of the flag, and examples of how we celebrate the holiday. 
Instructional Video
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: Betsy Ross: The First Flag

9th - 10th
An early silent rendition of the traditional Betsy Ross story - George Washington commissions Miss Ross to construct a flag from his design.