Students explore the flag. In this social studies lesson, students search for flags in a picture. When students locate a flag, they will read a fact about the flag, how to display it and how to care for the flag.

Students study our third president, Thomas Jefferson through stories and poems. They investigate the attributes of a nickel.

Students explore community helpers in order to explain how they fit into their community and the world.

Students explore Abraham Lincoln through stories and poems. They also explore him being on the penny.

Students are introduced to the foods and traditions of the Caribbean. In groups, they brainstorm their own definition of culture and review the physical and political geography of the Caribbean. They spend time sampling different foods...

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the New York City Mosque Debate and respond to 3 talking point questions.

Students access many pages of unique and interesting people of Mexican/Californios decent/heritage. After reading an insert on one, they can future research that person on the Internet. Students share their findings on a power point...

Lesson where each student researches an American patriotic symbol, creates a slideshow, and presents it to the class.

This personal site provides information and lesson plans about U.S. patriotic symbols. Additional information is organized by states.

Lesson plan includes activities that teach respect for the American flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, the bald eagle, and other patriotic symbols.

First graders will review the Pledge of Allegiance and symbols of America.

Match important U.S. symbols, includes Statue of Liberty, flag, and monuments.

Lesson that helps students understand the importance of the United States flag. Students discuss The Flag We Love by Pam Munoz Ryan and then work together to create a paper chain flag for display.

A fun way to explore the theme of patriotism in American country music is featured in this WebQuest. Young scholars explore the American ideal of freedom through country music. Click Teacher Resources for complete lesson plans.

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...

Lesson that reinforces the state and national symbols young scholars have learned. Students draw pictures of state and United States symbols and combine them to form a quilt.

A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where students examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities...

This is a collection of American flags in color with a description of their reason for existence. Very appealing site.

Students read informational and literary texts in order to gather information about people, events, symbols, and ideas that are representative of the United States of America. Students begin to develop an understanding of the United...

Provides printouts, fact sheets, suggestions and more on teaching any student to know about songs and symbols of America.

Have fun learning about what it means to be "American." At this site discover all the privileges you have being an American citizen. There is also a complete list of teacher resource links.

The National Park Service maintains the famous fort that is known for the creation of the Star Spangled Banner. Site provides a menu of items for related information.

Students become familiar with "The Star-Spangled Banner" and discuss what the United States flag means to them.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) explores how words and posters waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the American citizenry during World War II.