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The American Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance
Students create a movie from the material they have learned during the unit covering the American Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance.
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"Old Glory"
Youngsters study and discuss the history and importance of the American Flag. They explain the meaning of the Stars and Stripes, the name "Old Glory," and discover when and how the flag is displayed. This well-designed plan has many...
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The American Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance
Students create an iMovie about what they have learned about the American flag as a conclusion to an eight-day unit.
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The American Flag
Third graders study the American flag and its importance. In this American flag lesson plan, 3rd graders practice the Pledge of Allegiance, discuss and learn the meaning of the American flag stripes, stars, and colors, and sing 'America...
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The United States Flag
Students study the United States flag. In this American history and government lesson, students define and give examples of familiar symbols. Students design a classroom flag. Students identify and describe the American flag.
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Stars and Stripes Forever: Flag Facts for Flag Day
Students are introduced to the symbolism of the flag of the United States of American. They identify flag components, history, etiquette and lore. They also use constrution paper to make a flag and discuss the Pledge of Allegiance.
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The American Flag
Students examine the history and origin of the United States Flag. They identify each symbol and discover the proper way to display it. They discuss how the flag itself has played a part in recent events.
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American Flag
In this American flag worksheet, students read and interpret a passage on the history of the American flag. Students answer five statements associated with the passage as true or false and rewrite two sentences correcting all the grammar...
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The American Flag
Third graders gain knowledge of the American Flag and the importance of the flag in the school and community. For this social studies lesson, 3rd graders discover what the colors, stripes, and stars of the American flag mean, review laws...
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The American Flag
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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The United States Flag
Students discover the meaning and symbolism behind the American flag. In this lesson on National symbols, students design a flag for their school, explain the symbolism they used, and distinguish the elements that constitute the US Flag....
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This Is America! Flag Collage
In a visual essay of their thoughts about "What America Means to Me," kids of any age can create a collage about their country. Originally intended to be created physically, learners could share their projects online by using an...
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Flag Day
Students describe the symbolism, tradition, honor and power that flags bear and explore the stories of Civil War battle flags.
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Oh, Say, Can You See What the Star-Spangled Banner Means?
Young scholars research the historical inspiration for the lyrics of the "The Star Spangled Banner". They explore websites, read articles and analyze poetry in an examination of America's patriotic symbols and history.
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Flag Bookmark Craft
Students identify the characteristics of the American flag and create a Pledge of Allegiance bookmark. They discuss the symbolism of the U.S. flag, and identify the meaning of the stripes and the stars on the flag. Students then create a...
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Flags Of Latin America
Young scholars determine the symbolism of Latin American flags. In this Latin America lesson, students research the cultures and histories of countries as well as the history behind their flags. Young scholars recreate the flags and...
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NATIONAL SYMBOLS
Third graders examine American national symbols such as the Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, American Flag, National Anthem, and what these symbols mean to the nation. Learn the history of the symbols, their use, and meaning.
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Internet Activities: To Betsy's House to Make a Flag
Young scholars investigate the history of the American flag. In this U.S. history lesson, 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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What Does That Flag Mean?
Learners describe how symbolism is used in flags as they research the symbolism in country flags and create a new flag design. They begin investigating the meaning behind the Olympic flag and then continue with the flags of South Africa...
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Exploring National Flags
Sixth graders examine the importance of flags throughout the world. Examining different countries, they determine the geographical and historical contributions in the past and modern times. They compare and contrast the flags of five...
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Symbols of America: the American Flag
In this American symbols worksheet, students discuss 3 questions about the United States flag. Students then color the American flag.
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Songs the Express American Ideals
First graders will learn the words to two American ideals songs: "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and "America the Beautiful." They will also learn the Pledge of Allegiance and what it means to recite it. This is a great resource for your...
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Lincoln and the War’s Larger Meaning
Learners 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. Learners respond to discussion questions...
Facing History and Ourselves
Finding Your Voice
To begin a study of what it means to be American, high schoolers first consider their own identities. They draw a picture of what they think an American looks like and share their images. Next, they examine an image of the "Flag of...