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Wind Wise Education

Where is it Windy?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
How is the wind up there? The class builds a topography model using materials available in the classroom, then place wind flags in different locations on the landscape. Using a fan as a wind source, pupils collect data about how wind...
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Us flag.org: Evolution of the United States Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Us flag.org: The History of Flag Day

For Students 9th - 10th
The author of this site provides a solid base of information about the U.S. flag that includes the evolution of the flag and the history of Flag Day. Students will discover why the flag is known as Old Glory and the important role...
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Us flag.org: Flag Folding

For Students 9th - 10th
This website features a step-by-step process of how to properly fold the United States flag. The pictures are clear and easy to understand. It also explains what happens during a flag folding ceremony.
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Us flag.org: Flag Etiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
This website teaches how to properly treat your flag. It details what to do and what not to do with your flag. It also explains how to display the flag outdoors.
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Us flag.org: Holidays to Display Your Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
"The flag should be displayed, from sunrise to sunset, on all days when the weather permits." This website gives a comprehensive list of the days that the flag should especially be displayed. Each state and the date of admission to the...
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Us flag.org: History of the Vietnam War Pow/mia Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site you can investigate what prompted the design of the POW/MIA flag. What is the significance of this American symbol? Find out how this flag became a reality when you use this site.
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Us flag.org: Robert G. Heft: Designer of America's National Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wondered how we got the design for the current national flag? Use this website to find out.
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Us flag.org: "Old Glory!"

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wondered why the U.S. flag is referred to as "Old Glory?" Use this website to read about the life of Captain William Driver.
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Us flag.org: The Flags That Fly 24 Hours a Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know how a flag can be flown 24 hours a day? A Presidential proclamation must be made to authorize its display. This site gives a list of the official sites where the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day.
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Us flag.org: What Do the Colors of the Flag Mean?

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever asked yourself what the colors of the flag mean? This site has an explanation.
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CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Us Virgin Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference directory for finding information on the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this island nation's culture,...
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Us flag.org: Francis Scott Key (1780 1843)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Us flag.org: The Original Pledge of Allegiance

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know who wrote the original Pledge of Allegiance? Use this site to investigate its history. What has stayed the same since 1892 and what has changed?
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Us flag.org: Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this timeline for the drafting of the Declaration of Independence to learn more about American history. It takes you from June 7, 1776, through to the writing of this major document in U.S. history.
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Teacher Oz

Teacher Oz: 50 States of the u.s.a.

For Students 9th - 10th
A site with information such as maps, flags and songs of each of the 50 states in the US.
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Alabama Emblems, Symbols and Honors

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of all of the state emblems and symbols for the state of Alabama. Clicking on the underlined link will bring up a picture of the symbol or emblem.
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World Atlas

World Atlas: United States of America

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Orpheus Books

Q Files: Inside a Pirate Ship

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Encyclopeida entry takes viewers inside a pirate ship and teaches us about all of the components from the deck to the Jolly Roger flag.

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