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Oh, Say, Can You See What the Star-Spangled Banner Means?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research the historical inspiration for the lyrics of the "The Star Spangled Banner". They explore websites, read articles and analyze poetry in an examination of America's patriotic symbols and history.
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Maple Leaf Silhouettes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners investigate the images used for the Canadian Flag and focus upon the maple leaf. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students collect maple leaves and then trace them onto paper as prints. Then they color them to...
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Building A Nation

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students build their own nation in groups where they create a name, flag, declaration of independence, form of government, mathematical layout, and more. In this nation lesson plan, students also provide a scale drawing of their nation...
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The American Flag

For Teachers 1st
First graders study the American flag as a symbol of freedom. They explore the number of stripes and stars and discuss the symbolism. After observing the American flag, 1st graders use construction paper to create their own accurate flag.
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Australia

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners research Australia using the Internet. They draw a flag, identify and label Australia's major cities. They discover facts about Australia's tourists attractions and culture. They design a travel brochure using the facts.
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History of the American Flag and Pledge of Allegiance

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss key features from American history. In this flag and pledge lesson, 6th graders research the history of the United States flag and the principles of the Pledge of Allegiance prior to class. Students discuss their...
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Designing a Flag

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders design a flag. In this social studies lesson plan, 4th graders discuss the basic principles of flags. Students research flags and flag designs. Students work in teams to design a flag using the computer.
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The Flag

For Teachers K
Students see the flag as a symbol. In this flag lesson, students look at the flag to see different patterns and shapes. They review the importance of the flag and its meaning to the United States. 
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The Flag of Spain

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Spain worksheet, students read the history of the flag of Spain and directions on how to color it. Students then color the flag.
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The Flag of Russia

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Russian flag worksheet, students read the history of the flag and directions on how to color the flag. Students then color the Russian flag.
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The Flag of Mexico

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this flag of Mexico worksheet, students read the history of the flag and the directions on how to color it. Students then color the flag of Mexico.
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The Flag of Chile

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Chile worksheet, learners read the history of the Chilean flag and the directions on how to color it. Students then color the flag.
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The Flag of Kenya

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Kenya worksheet, students read the history and directions of the Kenya flag. Students then color the flag according to the directions.
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The Flag of Nigeria

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Nigeria learning exercise, learners read the history of the Nigerian flag, and directions on how to color it. Students then color 1 Nigerian flag.
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The Flag of Canada

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this flag of Canada activity, students read the history of the flag and directions on how to color it. Students complete the flag by coloring it in as well.
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The Flag of Peru

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this flag of Peru instructional activity, students read about the history of the flag and what it looks like. Students then color the flag of Peru.
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The Flag of Venezuela

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this flag of Venezuela activity, students read the history of the flag and directions on how to color it. Students then color the flag.
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The Stars and Stripes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars design their own flag as a symbol of community. For this flag lesson plan, students study the importance of the American flag, and then make their own.
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F Is For Flag (USA)

For Students K - 1st
For this printing letter F worksheet, students trace 20 dotted examples of upper and lower case Zaner-Bloser letter Ff. Students then use the blank primary lines to practice their own letters.
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Massachusetts

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Massachusetts worksheet, students respond to 7 different questions related to the state of Massachusetts. They identify and name the capital of Massachusetts and the state bird and flower. Then, students name the state motto and...
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Visions of America

For Students 7th - 8th
In this history worksheet, students identify five images and discuss why each one might remind someone of America and the freedoms we treasure.
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(Texas) Capitol Visitors Center, Pre-Visit Lesson Plan, Grades K-3

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars examine pictures of the four flags Texas had had through history. They discuss similarities among the flags and they relate the flag as a patriotic symbol of Texas. Then they create their own flag incorporating a Lone...
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Simple Symbols and American Children

For Teachers K
Students are introduced to a variety of symbols representing the United States. As a class, they identify places in which they have seen the various symbols and discuss what they mean. To end the instructional activity, they state the...
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Hispanic Heritage: Introduction to Hispanic Culture

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders locate the country of Mexico on a map and discuss its relationship to the United States. They examine the Mexican flag and discuss the colors and symbolism used in the flag. They create an original and accurate drawing of...