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Us flag.org: The Flags That Fly 24 Hours a Day
Do you know how a flag can be flown 24 hours a day? A Presidential proclamation must be made to authorize its display. This site gives a list of the official sites where the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Hawaii Facts, Map, and State Symbols
This is a colorful collection of maps, facts and symbols of Hawaii. Also includes the Hawaiian flag.
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Us flag.org: "Old Glory!"
Have you ever wondered why the U.S. flag is referred to as "Old Glory?" Use this website to read about the life of Captain William Driver.
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Us flag.org: What Do the Colors of the Flag Mean?
Have you ever asked yourself what the colors of the flag mean? This site has an explanation.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Virginia Symbols
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains pictures and information about Virginia symbols, including the state's seal, flower, flag and bird.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: United States of America Symbols of Government
[Free Registration/Login Required] Identify & research symbols used to depict Americans' shared values, principles and beliefs, and explain their meaning. Students can list specific symbols in the design of the Statue of Liberty.
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Kentucky State Symbols
Discover all of the Kentucky state symbols here, including a picture and the year of adoption.
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State of Louisiana: Louisiana State Symbols Coloring Book
Kids will have fun coloring the state symbols in this coloring book. There is the option to color it online or to print it out for hands-on coloring.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Washington, d.c. Symbols
Find out about Washington D.C.'s symbols.
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Minnesota State Symbols
Do you know which state has a designated state photo? Minnesota! Check out all of the symbols for the state of Minnesota.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Do You Know Your Georgia Symbols?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the state symbols of Georgia, giving pictures and assessment items. A history of the state flag revisions is also included.
History is Fun
Jan Brett: Toothpick Number Flags Pdf
Print out these colorfully illustrated PDF file pages of the numerals 1-30. Each page shows three numerals that can be cut out and attached to a toothpick to identify the amount indicated by the numeral on the flag.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: What the Star Spangled Banner Means
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...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Lesson Plan: I Am American!
Lesson that helps learners 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.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Lesson Plans: The Star Spangled Banner
Students become familiar with "The Star-Spangled Banner" and discuss what the United States flag means to them.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Betsy Ross Homepage
Use this site to read a biography of Betsy Ross, the designer of the first American flag. You can also read a history of the flag, flag laws, a flag quiz, and some quotes about the flag.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade K: A Is for America
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...
Everything ESL
Everything Esl: Teaching About America
Provides printouts, fact sheets, suggestions and more on teaching any student to know about songs and symbols of America.
South Carolina Educational Television
Know It All: Lesson: The Star Spangled Banner
The students will learn about the history of 'The Star-Spangled Banner', and how the American Flag is a symbol of our freedom.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: State Facts (Wisconsin)
Learn about some of the state symbols of Wisconsin and some of the interesting things to do there.
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Us flag.org: Francis Scott Key (1780 1843)
Who was Francis Scott Key? What did he write? You can find the answers to these two questions and much more by exploring this website.
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Office of the Prime Minister: Colouring Book
Colour six pictures of Canadian Symbols. Download the pictures and colour them with crayons or coloured pencils.
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Menorah Ministries: The Star of David
A detailed description and history of the famous Hebrew symbol. The article states that the symbol can not be traced to King David himself but that the use of hexagrams was found in Jewish magic dating back to the 6th century C.E.