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Developing Flags
Students examine why having a symbol such as a flag is important for countries. In this flag instructional activity, students break into groups and create their own flag to represent their group dynamic.
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Studying the States!!!
Learners explore the fifty states of America. They also learn the capitals and locations of the states. They also study the population, mottos, flags, and interesting historical facts about each state.
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The American Flag
Students investigate the American flag. For this citizenship lesson, students listen to the book The Story of the American Flag by John Herman and discuss the symbolic meaning of the stars and stripes. Students construct their own paper...
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The Flag of the United States
In this the flag of the United States instructional activity, students read two paragraphs about the flag, what the different areas and colors symbolize, then color it according to directions.
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Flag Day
In this national day holiday activity, learners 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 Alphabet Activity
In this Flag Day worksheet, students read 9 words pertaining to the history of the American flag. Students put the words in alphabetical order. Some words begin with the same letter.
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Internet Activities: To Betsy's House to Make a Flag
Students investigate the history of the American flag. In this U.S. history lesson plan, students read "To Betsy's House to a Make a Flag" and complete an Internet activity regarding the life of Betsy Ross.
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American Flag Crossword
In this American Flag activity, 4th graders answer 15 questions about the history and descriptive aspects of the flag to complete the crossword puzzle.
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United States Symbols
First graders identify symbols that represent the United States on a worksheet. For this United States symbols lesson plan, 1st graders identify 5 symbols on the sheet.
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Fifty States In Rhyme
Students perform "Fifty States in Rhyme" with correct posture, correct rhythms, and accurate pitches. They also identify and perform such musical terms as tone color, tempo, dynamics, phrases, and accents. Emphasis is placed on the...
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Pequeno Estudio Geografico
There is rich symbolism behind a country's flag. Have your Spanish speakers research a country's flag and inquire about its symbolism. Then, to prepare for their presentation, each learner could find a way to visually represent their...
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Chapter 28: Red Flags and Velvet Revolutions: The End of the Cold War, 1960-1990
Set your historians up for testing success using this interactive flashcard tool. It is one of many learning strategies offered in this thorough online resource. Although designed for use with a text, the site is valuable independently....
Facing History and Ourselves
Many Voices, One National Identity
To conclude the unit on "Exploring Identity in the United States," pupils consider whether it is possible to combine many voices into one national identity. After creating an identity chart that lists words, phrases, and images that they...
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Train Of States
Fourth graders create a class book with information about each of the United States. After students draw a state name out of a hat, they use various resources to fill in a facts chart about their state. Students draw the state flag and...
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"The Lone Star State" Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a passage titled "The Lone Star State," then complete 5 multiple choice comprehension questions. An answer key is provided.
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Utah Worksheet
In this Utah worksheet, 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 state is...
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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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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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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
For 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 worksheet, 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 activity, learners 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.
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Maine Worksheet
In this Maine worksheet, students examine a color picture of the state flag. After doing their own research, students fill out information about the state of Maine: capital city, motto, bird, flower and date of statehood.