Curated OER
"Old Glory"
Youngsters study and discuss the history and importance of the American Flag. They explain the meaning of the Stars and Stripes, the name "Old Glory," and discover when and how the flag is displayed. This well-designed plan has many...
Curated OER
The Flag of the United States
In this the flag of the United States learning exercise, students read two paragraphs about the flag, what the different areas and colors symbolize, then color it according to directions.
Curated OER
Stars and Stripes Forever
Students produce a drawing of the flag representing their knowledge of its physical characteristics: its rectangle shape, alternating red and white stripes and blue rectangle with stars in the upper corner.
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.
Children's Books Online
Children's Books Online: Old Glory
"Old Glory", written in 1913 by George Alexander Ross, has been digitized and made available by the Rosetta Project. This 62 page book is appropriate for intermediate readers.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: School Publishers: You're a Grand Old Flag
"Every country has a flag. A flag stands for a country and the people who live there. What do you know about flags? Click on one of the choices to find out more."
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Scholastic
Scholastic: Flag Day [Pdf]
Five PDF formatted pages of Flag Day lessons designed to teach children about the American Flag. Some of these ideas use a pocket chart, so there are directions for making one included too. Requries Adobe Reader.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: History of the u.s. Flag
The story of the American flag is told here through numerous videos and links to the Museum of American History.
Other
Us flag.org: The History of the United States Flag
Provides the history of the Flag and what significant events have occurred around the flag.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Flag Day Celebrated
Why do we celebrate Flag Day? Learn about the history of this holiday while also viewing historical images.
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where learners examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities...
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The United States Flag
Kids learn about The United States Flag; history and meaning.