Here are a series of lessons designed to assist early elementary learners to discover the symbols of Arkansas. They learn about the state flag, insect, state seal, state bird, flower, tree, and gem. A booklet (emedded in the plan), is...

In this United States flag activity, learners read paragraph pertaining to the flag and then use their artistic skills to color the flag.

Here are some activities based on Flag Day. Activities include reading a passage, phrase matching, fill-in-the-blanks, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, writing questions, survey, and writing. There is a total...

Young historians explore US culture by investigating the US flag. They will use their textbooks, prior knowledge, and sources provided by the teacher to research the history of the American flag. They will design and create a trading...

Take a trip to the Golden State with this informative ESL presentation about California. Slides detail the state bird, state flower, and state tree with pictures and explanations. Some of the information is dated, such as Arnold...

In this My State Report Booklet worksheet, students complete 25 pages about a state. Example pages include state animal, bird, flag, flower, and insect.

Students compare flags, locate states on map with flag picture or miniature. Read a newspaper article outlining five vexillology standards for rating flags. They develop a personal flag with an essay interpreting their flag to the reader.

In these research worksheets, students will discover facts about one of the fifty United States. They are asked to research seven facts about their state including the state bird, state motto, and state flower. Students then create a...

Students explore their state symbols. In this symbolism instructional activity, students use a variety of resources to research the symbols that represent their state. Students discover the state flower, state flag, and state bird.

Here is a fantastic, nine-page, multi-session lesson plan on the Zia Sun Symbol (found on the New Mexico state flag), and the seasons of the Earth. Everything you need to implement the lesson is here, and the many engaging activities are...

In this Flag Day instructional activity, students trace over the words, which are written in dotted lines, in the excerpt about Flag Day. This instructional activity explains what Flag Day is, when it is and how Americans celebrate it.

Flags are a topic that students can find interesting. A short reading passage is followed by 10 comprehension and vocabulary questions in this reading activity.

Students write a description of a flag. In this writing lesson, students pick a flag and write a description of it. Students should include colors and symbols present on the flag. Students share their descriptions and the class must...

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.

In this the flag of the United States worksheet, students read two paragraphs about the flag, what the different areas and colors symbolize, then color it according to directions.

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.

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.

In this American symbols worksheet, students discuss 3 questions about the United States flag. Students then color the American flag.

Remember learning to spell “encyclopedia” by singing along with Jiminy Cricket? How about using a singing exercise to learn the names of the presidents? “The Presidents Song,” includes the names, in order, from Washington to Coolidge....

Scholars look into the country's current president, past presidents, the White House, Washington D.C., and the Declaration of Independence. They identify the flag, the Statue of Liberty, as well as Mount Rushmore and the significance of...

Students explore The Flag Maker. In this reading comprehension lesson, students listen to the book The Flag Maker, making predictions and answering questions during the reading. Students locate facts and opinions within the book and...

For this state report booklet set of worksheets, students describe and draw information about the attributes of an assigned state. They write the name of the state symbols, such as the bird, fish, or flag, at the top of the page, and...

In this writing worksheet, students read short paragraphs about United States facts. Students then generate questions about the paragraphs using given facts. 

Students investigate the letters written my Michigan soldiers during the Civil War. They examine the letters for clues about the life and attitudes of these soldiers.