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Amazing Facts about My City and State
Young scholars investigate several sources to explore facts about their city and state. The location, population, history, landmarks, and main features of the area are unearthed in this experience.
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Memorial Day Fun
Students research Memorial Day and complete activities about the day. In this Memorial Day lesson, students discuss the definition of the word 'memorial' to understand its meaning. Students create flags for the day and listen to a...
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Places where I see the flag
Students talk about flags from different countries and how during the olympics they can see flags from many different countries.
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Just the Facts Please: Puerto Rico
Students research important facts about Puerto Rico by participating in an internet Scavenger Hunt. They also make their own Puerto Rican flags and write the facts they located inside of their flags. A quiz is administered the the...
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Johnny Tremain for the 21st Century
Seventh graders complete a unit of lessons on the American Revolution based on the novel, 'Johnny Tremain.' They define key vocabulary terms, develop a timeline, write a report on a colonial craft, make a colonial flag, and create a...
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National Anthems of Selected Countries
In these national anthems worksheets, learners read the general information and the anthems for the countries of the United States, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Zambia, Great Britain, Chile, Ethiopia, Korea, New Zealand, Greece, Taiwan,...
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A Flag for Mars
Students investigate the historical use of flags on Earth, debate ownership issues for interplanetary exploration, and design a flag for Mars. The implication of placing a flag at a location forms the focus of the instructional activity.
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Creating a Memorial Day Poster Poem
Does your class know about the meaning of Memorial Day? Discuss the history of the holiday in this lesson, which prompts elementary and middle schoolers to create word webs of ideas about the holiday. Additionally, they create poems...
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May Day Activities
May Day activities can help students learn about the history of this holiday, and the traditions associated with it.
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Around Your Town
Students use web sites to find information. In this geography lesson, students brainstorm a list of places in their community, talk about the way zoos are organized and explore the uniqueness of the fifty states in the United States of...
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Hooray for the Red, White and Blue!
Students recognize the states in the continental United States and find their state. In this patriotic symbols lesson, students explore unfair taxation practices. Students understand the benefits of democracy participate in activities...
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A Collage of American Icons: Presidents and Symbols
Students use KWL charts, stores, news, books, and movies to learn about the Presidents and symbols of America. In this Presidents and symbols lesson plan, students participate in many activities that introduce them to the leaders and...
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Robert Indiana Biography, Activities, and Lesson Plans
Students analyze Pop art and the work of Robert Indiana. In this Pop art lesson, students read about the history of Pop art and a biography of Robert Indiana. Students complete a criticism and aesthetics activity, create their own Pop...
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Love It or Leave It?
Students identify flags by country, then research the symbolism and history of those flags in preparation for writing and delivering oral presentations. For homework, they write essays reflecting on the relationship between flags,...
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Stars and Stripes Forever: Researching Veteran's Day and Historical Events
Sixth graders research Veteran's Day and wars that affected the United States. In this research lesson, 6th graders work in small groups to create an oral presentation based on Internet and conventional research. They complete...
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Rhode Island Vocabulary
In this Rhode Island vocabulary worksheet, students use a word/phrase bank at the bottom of the page and match words to statements about Rhode Island. Worksheet has a web site reference for additional activities.
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Alaska Challenge
In this Alaska worksheet, learners complete 10 multiple choice questions about the state of Alaska. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Hang a Flag Mural
Students create a mural that expresses their feelings and patriotism to honor the memory of those who gave their lives on September 11, 2001. They explore creative ideas to express their feelings on this subject through art or writing.
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Small Country Constitution
Students pretend they live in a very small country with a Constitution, and Bill of Rights, like that of the US. People from another planet conquer the country, but allow them to retain five rights. They choose the five rights they want...
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The Star-Spangled Banner
Second graders explore American song. In this Star Spangled Banner lesson, 2nd graders discuss what it means the meaning the lyrics of the song and the history behind the song as they participate in a classroom activity.
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Multiplying With Nine As A Factor
Elementary math minds complete various activities to memorize the multiples of nine. They watch a PowerPoint presentation and demonstrate the finger trick. Unfortunately the link to the multiplication activities does not take you...
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Time/Elapsed Time
Young mathematicians complete various activities to demonstrate proficiency in telling time and identifying elapsed time. They analyze and discuss television schedules, create a booklet about their daily activities, produce a TV. guide,...
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Symbols of the U.S. word jumble
In this symbols of the U.S. activity, students unscramble the words that represent symbols of the United States. Students unscramble 16 words.
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Hawaii: Crossword Puzzle
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Hawaii.