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Teaching about America
Students learn vocabulary about the flag. They name the colors of the flag. They identify symbols of American patriotism.
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Capitol Visitors Center, Post-Visit Lesson Plan, Grades K-3
Students visit the Texas Capitol Visitors Center. They review the importance of the Lone Star as a state symbol. They create a collage of Lone Stars using various print media (newspapers, magazines, travel literature and advertisements.)
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State Report Booklet- Worksheet
In 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...
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Number the Stars The Swastika
In this Language Arts learning exercise, students read a quote from Number the Stars about a swastika. Students also read a history of how the swastika was once a symbol of peace.
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Our Community Helpers
Students identify important aspects of community and culture that strengthen relationships. They discuss pictures of national symbols.
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Cinderella Map Key
Students design a map key in order to show where the different Cinderella stories have taken place. In this map key lesson plan, students place symbols on a map to show the diversity of the stories.
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Lyrics Statistics
Students describe, analyze and generalize relationships, patterns, functions using words. symbols, variables, tables and graphs.
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Bicentennial Mural
Learners create a permanent artwork in celebration of Worthington's and Ohio"s Bicentennials. The 7th and 8th grade art students and staff get to work on this special and unique project. Each student chooses a person, event or symbol...
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Kwanzaa
Pupils recognize that families can be strengthened as a result of a holiday. They identify things about holidays that have strengthened their families. They explain some of the symbols of Kwanzaa. They draw one of the purposes of Kwanzaa.
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Underground Railroad
Eighth graders explore the Underground Railroad. For this American History lesson, 8th graders create a song about the railroad. Students analyze various symbols used during the Underground Railroad.
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Simulation on The Case of “Palmyra”
War-torn Palmyra needs your help! Young negotiators play the part of citizens of opposing countries through an eye-opening simulation. The fictional countries of Siwa and Nizwa stand at the brink of war, and your class' job is to create...
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The Pledge of Allegiance
Students memorize the Pledge of Allegiance. In this American history lesson, students identify the meaning of words in the Pledge of Allegiance. Students put together a Pledge of Allegiance puzzle.
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Dealing with Tragedy in the Classroom
Students explore the concept of human tragedy. In this September 11 terrorist attacks lesson, students write condolence letters, discuss the qualities of heroes, and investigate volunteer opportunities.
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The Renewed Glory of Old Glory
Students investigate how increased patriotism as a reaction to national crisis can serve as both a uniting and a dividing force.
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Olympics (World Celebrations)
Students recognize the meanings and symbolism of the Olympic Flag and Torch and apply this to their own feelings of the classroom by creating their own symbol/flag to represent these feelings.
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St. Patrick's Day
In this matching St. Patrick's Day symbols instructional activity, students observe two columns of pictures of rainbows, leprechauns, shamrocks, hats, pots of gold, and flags of Ireland and match them. Students match six pictures.
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Missouri
In this Missouri state worksheet, students respond to 7 different questions related to the state of Missouri. First, they identify and name the capital of Missouri and when it became a state of the US. Then, students identify and name...
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Mississippi
In this Mississippi state instructional activity, students respond to 7 questions related to the state of Mississippi. First, they identify and name the capital of Mississippi and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name...
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Minnesota
For this Minnesota state worksheet, students respond to 7 different questions that are related to the state of Minnesota. First, they identify and name the capital of Minnesota and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name...
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Michigan
For this Michigan worksheet, students respond to 7 questions that are related to the state of Michigan. First, they identify and name the state's capital and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name the state's motto,...
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Texas Quarter Drawing
Students recognize the U.S. penny, nickel, dime, and
quarter by design and denomination and study the historical figures depicted on the coins. They study simple Texas symbols and choose
one to draw in a design for a Texas Quarter.
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The Nationalism Project
Eighth graders use the internet to research the development of the Canadian flag. In groups, they discuss the idea of a community that can be changed based on its members ideas. They work together to create a new design for the...
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Maine: State Facts
Young scholars participate in various activities focusing on facts about Maine. They participate in interactive lessons with trivia facts, symbols, and statistics. They research the meaning of the state flag.
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The Role of Dragons in Chinese Culture
Students discuss the concept of symbolism in China and America and create their own "dragon boats" for evaluation and display. This Art lesson can be easily integrated into an elementary unit on China.