Curated OER
Places where I see the flag
Pupils talk about flags from different countries and how during the olympics they can see flags from many different countries.
Curated OER
Multiple Choice: Sports
In this sport worksheet, students complete a set of 8 questions about sports. Answers are included on page 2. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Curated OER
Make a Statement
Fifth graders make a statement about their position on the Revolutionary War using various means of expression. One half of students remain loyal to England and the other half want a revolution for independence. They express themselves...
Library of Congress
Loc: Star Spangled Banner Song
A look at the origins of the American National Anthem. Verses were added and changed over the years until the 'Star Spangled Banner' evolved into its present-day form.
Other
Our National Anthem: The Star Spangled Banner
This site contains the words to "The Star Spangled Banner". Also includes an audio of the song.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: "The Star Spangled Banner"
Historical background information is provided for our national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," along with the written text of the words. Links to more resources.
Other
Anthems and Other Patriotic Songs
Historical information enlightens the student on the patriotic melodies that set Canada apart out from the rest of the world. Described are O Canada, God Save the Queen, The Vice-Regal Salute, Maple Leaf Forever, Something To Sing About,...
Vocabulary.com
The Star Spangled Banner
This site contains a list of 15 words from "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem written by Francis Scott Key. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings, pronunciations, and meanings...
Library of Congress
Loc: Patriotic Melodies
The Library of Congress site profiles 26 American patriotic songs with commentary, supporting visual material, and recordings of "America the Beautiful," "Fanfare for the Common Man" and the like.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame: Francis Scott Key
Francis Scott Key is known for composing "The Star Spangled Banner". This resource offers a brief biography of him and his inspiration for writing the song.