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History Of The American Flag

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of the American Flag. They conduct research using a variety of resources and answer questions to create the context for the information search. Then students use the information to have class...
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American Symbols

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the symbols of the United States. In this U.S. history lesson, students create an American flag puzzle and research facts on the flag. Students view a Powerpoint presentation on other symbols of America.
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States and Stars

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math challenge worksheet, students examine the pictures of 3 American flags and respond to 3 questions that require them to identify arrays.
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Find the Flag

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
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.
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The American Flag

For Teachers K
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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Simple Symbols and American Children

For Teachers K
Pupils 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 lesson plan, they state the words from...
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Studying the States!!!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
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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Developing Flags

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
  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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Internet Activities: To Betsy's House to Make a Flag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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

For Students 4th
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

For Teachers 1st
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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Flag Day Alphabet Activity

For Students 1st - 2nd
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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The Flag of the United States

For Students 3rd - 5th
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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American Heritage Themes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore American freedom, unity, progress, and responsibility. In this American history lesson, students discuss what it means to be an American as they reflect on contributions of noteworthy Americans and write a composition...
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Fifty States In Rhyme

For Teachers 5th - 9th
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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Some American Holidays

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this online interactive American holidays worksheet, students respond to 14 fill in the blank questions. Students may check their answers with the click of the mouse.
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Documents and Symbols and American Freedom

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars complete a unit of lessons on the documents, symbols, and famous people involved in the founding of the U.S. government. They create a personal bill of rights, write a found poem, design a flag, conduct research, and...
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India

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Take a mental trip to India with your class. But before you go, review some basics about Indian culture. Several facts, a break down of the Indian flag, and a list of words adopted from India are all provided. Tip: Adding rich images...
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Lincoln and the War’s Larger Meaning

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze Abraham Lincoln's view of the Civil War. In this American Civil War activity, students read excerpts of Lincoln's speeches to determine whether he had a dual view of the war. Students respond to discussion questions...
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New American Roles

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
America has dealt with its fair share of hardships in contemporary history. The resource discusses the events of the Gulf War, September 11th, the Afghanistan War, and The Iraq War. Scholars click on artifacts to learn more information,...
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Facing History and Ourselves

Many Voices, One National Identity

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
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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Symbols of America: the American Flag

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this American symbols worksheet, students discuss 3 questions about the United States flag. Students then color the American flag.
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BEGINNER LEVEL LESSON PLAN

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are be able to analyze primary sources (photographs) for evidence of Native American culture and construct a cultural symbol. They are explained what the stars and stripes stand for on the American flag. Students work as...
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National Symbols of Japan: The National Flag and Anthem

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the traditions and cultures of Japan. Classmates identify national symbols in the United States and Japan. They listen to the lyrics of Japan's National Anthem.