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1st Grade - Act. 09: Freedom Quilt
First graders create sections of classroom quilt that be tied together.
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Italian Fascism
By first defining the characteristics and ideology of fascism, this presentation makes it easy for viewers to contextualize the rise of Mussolini in post-WWI Italy. Not only thorough and informative, the pictures and concepts featured in...
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State Your Business
Second graders conduct research on a selected state in the United States. They read a book and write down interesting facts, conduct Internet research, and create a brochure using Microsoft Office Publisher.
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Jefferson on a Nickel
Students study our third president, Thomas Jefferson through stories and poems. They investigate the attributes of a nickel.
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Our Community Helpers
Students explore community helpers in order to explain how they fit into their community and the world.
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A Penny for Abe
Students explore Abraham Lincoln through stories and poems. They also explore him being on the penny.
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Breaking News English: Japanese Emperor and Anthem
In this English worksheet, students read "Japanese Emperor and Anthem," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Holidays; Canada Day
In this foreign language worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the most natural sounding of two choices given for the blank in each of 10 sentences. Each of the sentence has to do with Canada Day.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: u.s. Patriotic Symbols
This personal site provides information and lesson plans about U.S. patriotic symbols. Additional information is organized by states.
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.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Flag Picture Gallery
This is a collection of American flags in color with a description of their reason for existence. Very appealing site.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Personal Patriots
First graders will review the Pledge of Allegiance and symbols of America.
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...
Everything ESL
Everything Esl: Salute to the Flag
Teach ELL students about American holidays and symbols. Many hands-on activities are included.
Primary Games
Primary Games: u.s. Symbols Matching Game
Match important U.S. symbols, includes Statue of Liberty, flag, and monuments.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Quebec: Patriotic Flag Before 1900
This resource provides the historical flags of Quebec.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Lesson Plan: I Am American!
Lesson that helps students 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.
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where students examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities...
Other
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.
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.
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.
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National Park Service: Fort Mc Henry
The National Park Service maintains the famous fort that is known for the creation of the Star Spangled Banner. Site provides a menu of items for related information.