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Website
ProCon.org

Pro Con: Should "Under God" Be in the Pledge of Allegiance?

For Students 9th - 10th
Pro Con website presents both sides of argument about whether the words "under God" should be in the Pledge of Allegiance. Includes background information and non-partisan facts and analysis.
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Develop a Personal, Family or School Creed

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Many schools recite The American Creed, The Pledge of Allegiance, every morning when the bell rings. This lesson plan has students understanding what a creed is and encouraging them to develop one. It could be personal, family, or school.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: The Pledge of Allegiance (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Includes the words to the Pledge of Allegiance with accompanying facts about its history and code of rules that is appropriate for younger students.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Hubbard's Cupboard: Pledge of Allegiance

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
A great, week-long unit for younger learners studying the flag and Pledge of Allegiance. There are several supplemental readings and suggestions for cross-curricular units.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Battle Over the Pledge

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether or not the Pledge of Allegiance should be said in schools. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: What Does the Pledge of Allegiance Mean?

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Pledge of Allegiance and what it means. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Article
Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Kelly Lyons, "The Pledge of Allegiance and the Perils of Quiet Nativism"

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on the history of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and what Lyon's calls the perils of quiet nativism, including students reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Handout
Other

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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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Pledge of Allegiance (K 2)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Provides the words to the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Handout
Other

The Pledge of Allegiance: A Short History

For Students 6th - 8th
Brief background information behind The Pledge of Allegiance including facts about the author and the original words to the Pledge.