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Curated OER

Flag Day Door Hangers

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this Flag Day worksheet, students cut out two door hangers with colorful American flags. One says "Happy Flag Day" and the other says "Stars and Stripes Forever!"
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Flag of the United States

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Flag Day Teaching Theme

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Enhance teaching about Flag Day with this impressive collection of resources providing lesson plans, activities, interactive sites and more.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Flag Picture Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of American flags in color with a description of their reason for existence. Very appealing site.
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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Flag Day [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Star Spangled Banner: The Flag That Inspired the National Anthem

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to discover the history of the flag that was the inspiration for our national anthem. Take the quiz and test your knowledge of the American flag. Included is information about the War of 1812.
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PBS

The War: Cartoon of G Is

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a cartoon of Bill Mauldin's duo, Willy and Joe, the representative infantrymen in his cartoons.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Flag Day Celebrated

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do we celebrate Flag Day? Learn about the history of this holiday while also viewing historical images.
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Other

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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Other

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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Lesson Plan
Teacher Planet

Teacher Planet: Flag Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Many lesson plans, units, activities, worksheets, and links to other resources are featured for teachers interested in educating about Flag day.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The United States Flag

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about The United States Flag; history and meaning.