In this Memorial Day read aloud worksheet, students read a short text about the observance of Memorial Day. There are no questions to answer here.

Students view examples of various sculptures by different artists. Individually, they create two sculptures and costumes to represent a boy and a girl going to a 4th of July party. They also create jewelry to accompany the sculptures...

Students investigate the history of Mobile, Alabama and then create recipes from the area, including Southern Pecan Pie and Mr. Carver's Peanut Brittle.

Students examine the effect of war on teenagers through an interactive program. They also examine how the war effects Americans. They listen to families testimonies and political opinion.

Fifth graders explore poems of African Americans. They research a famous African American, write a report, create a timeline of events in African American history, create a map of the New World, and research Molly Walsh. After...

Students create an Uncle Sam art figure. In this patriotic lesson, students use wood, paint, twigs, and glue to create a folk-art style figure of Uncle Sam.

Third graders create a poster documenting the responsibilities of a good citizen. During group discussion, they develop a list of ways in which they can participate as responsible citizens in their society. Students use their list to...

Young scholars celebrate May Day. In this Medieval festivals lesson, students research May Day and information about may poles. Young scholars build their own may poles and discuss the significance of the May Day festival.

Sixth graders investigate the historical even surrounding the Apollo Mission to the Moon. They conduct research specifically to find information about the astronauts on the mission. The students conduct class discussion about the...

Students identify important aspects of community and culture that strengthen relationships. They discuss pictures of national symbols.

High schoolers identify the various symbols different nations use to represent themselves. As a class, they discuss the recent events in Iraq and identify the needs of its people. They use print resources to research various...

This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of United States. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...

Facts and statistics are presented about the United States flag from 1777 to the present.

Provides the history of the Flag and what significant events have occurred around the flag.

This is a guide to the evolution of the United States flag. It contains a timeline from 1777 when the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act to the Executive Order of President Eisenhower in 1959.

Kids learn about The United States Flag; history and meaning.

A comprehensive guide to the United States of America including a variety of maps, statistics, facts, and information on history, geography, flags, symbols, travel, and much more.

What are the standard proportions for the United States Flag? This website gives a detailed picture of the official flag dimensions.

Enchanted Learning features this website devoted to the study of the world's flags. There are fact sheets, illustrations, current and historical flags, and related links.

Flags.net is a database of current and historical flags for countries, political subdivisions, organizations, and the like. Flags can be searched with virtually any criteria, from the name of a country to their colors.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Three main symbols of the United States are provided in this informational text: The Liberty Bell, the American flag, and The White House. " Early readers can use the visual cues to help them comprehend...

This interactive map of the United States provides a detailed description of the flag of each state and its history. Each state has a colorful picture of the flag and extensive information about state flags, banners, and crests.

Presents historical and current images of state, federal and related flags including The Stars and Stripes, other United States federal flags, Flags of the Revolution, and Flags of the Confederate States.

This is a collection of American flags in color with a description of their reason for existence. Very appealing site.