Utah Education Network
Uen: Simple Symbols and American Children
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.
Utah Education Network
Uen: National Symbol Patterns
Lesson plan suggests many ways to improve young scholars' patterning skills and investigates how symbols unite families and classmates.
Other
Usps: The Flags of Our Nation: State Your Symbols
In this activity, students do research and learn about the significance and use of state symbols.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade K: American Flag
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing in which they identify and provide examples of American symbols, with an emphasis on the American Flag and the connection to Flag Day. Students engage with the sources...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: American Flag History
In this cross-curricular activity, students create a trading card based on the symbols of the American flag, or any other national landmark. Writing for a specific purpose helps students carefully select their word choice.
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon Blue Book: State Symbols
Learn all about Oregon's state symbols. Find out the Latin names of the animals, when the symbols were adopted, and why each was chosen to be a state symbol. Click on "next" on the bottom of the page to see more symbols.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The Star Spangled Banner: The Flag That Inspired the National Anthem
Use this site to discover the history of the flag that was the inspiration for our national anthem. Take the quiz and test your knowledge of the American flag. Included is information about the War of 1812.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: History of the u.s. Flag
The story of the American flag is told here through numerous videos and links to the Museum of American History.
NSTATE
Hawaii State Symbols
Learn all about Hawaii's state symbols including the state bird, flower, fish, dance, flag, and more. Click on the symbol name to see a picture and learn more information.
Other
Alabama Emblems, Symbols and Honors
A list of all of the state emblems and symbols for the state of Alabama. Clicking on the underlined link will bring up a picture of the symbol or emblem.
Other
Montana Kids: Montana State Symbols
Index page lists each Montana State symbol with some basic information. Click on the symbol word to be taken to a page with even more detailed information and a picture.
NSTATE
Alaska State Symbols and Emblems
Find out all about the state symbols and emblems of Alaska. Clicking on the words under the heading "Symbol/Emblem" will usually provide a picture and more information. The date the symbol was adopted is also included.
NSTATE
New Hampshire State Symbols
Find a wealth of information about the New Hampshire state symbols. Click on each word to be taken to a page with a picture, information, and links to much more about the symbol. Includes year of adoption.
Other
Utah.gov: Utah State Symbols
Information on the symbols of the state of Utah is provided here. Click on the words to be taken to a page with more information and a picture.
NSTATE
California State Symbols
Find out about the official California state symbols and when they were adopted. Click on the words to see a picture and get more information.
NSTATE
Colorado State Symbols and Emblems
What are the state symbols of Colorado? Find them here, along with the date of their adoption, and links to pictures and more information.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Pennsylvania: Facts, Map, and State Symbols
A list of key facts about the state of Pennsylvania, including information about Pennsylvania's state symbols. Useful extras for teachers include black-line masters of concept diagrams, maps, and thought organizers.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Flag of the United States (Grades 3 5)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the American flag. Links to related sites are available.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Flag of the United States (Grades K 2)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the song American flag. Links to related sites are available.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: School Publishers: You're a Grand Old Flag
"Every country has a flag. A flag stands for a country and the people who live there. What do you know about flags? Click on one of the choices to find out more."
Other
Hawaiian Kingdom: National Symbols of the Hawaiian Kingdom
Presented are facts about national symbols of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Includes the Hawaiian flag, national coat of arms, Hawaiian national anthem and heads of state.
Read Works
Read Works: Three Symbols of the United States
[Free Registration/Login Required] Three main symbols of the United States are provided in this informational text: The Liberty Bell, the American flag, and The White House. " Early readers can use the visual cues to help them comprehend...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Collections: Symbols of Battle: Civil War Flags
A collection of Civil War flags in the National Park Service collection. Includes flags from Appomattox, Ford's Theater, Fort Pulaski, Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, and more. Information about each flag and its use is included with the...
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Quebec: Patriotic Flag Before 1900
This resource provides the historical flags of Quebec.