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National Council for Social Studies: American Symbol Activities [Pdf]
Teachers can use these four detailed lessons to teach young students about several American symbols including, the American flag, the Statue of Liberty, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Liberty Bell.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Personal Patriots
First graders will review the Pledge of Allegiance and symbols of America.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Develop a Personal, Family or School Creed
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.
Everything ESL
Everything Esl: Teaching About America
Provides printouts, fact sheets, suggestions and more on teaching any student to know about songs and symbols of America.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Freedom of Speech and Automatic Language
Contains plans for four lessons that use the "Pledge of Allegiance" to discuss the concepts of freedom of speech and automatic language. Ties in well with novels that deal with First Amendment rights such as Laurie Halse Anderson's...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: The Pledge of Allegiance (3 5)
Includes the words to the Pledge of Allegiance with accompanying facts about its history and code of rules that is appropriate for younger students.
Read Works
Read Works: What Does the Pledge of Allegiance Mean?
[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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Upper Eastern Peninsula Intermediate School District: Unit 2: Where Am I?
This unit plan from the Upper Eastern Peninsula Intermediate School District provides focus questions, content expectations, and resources to support social studies units. During Unit 2, students will learn about their "local" and...
iCivics
I Civics: Minersville v. Gobitas (1940)
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that allowed schools to require students to salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Students learn about the First Amendment and how the interests of...
iCivics
I Civics: West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943)
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that it was unconstitutional for a state to force students to salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Students learn how the interests of national unity and...
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...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Pledge of Allegiance (K 2)
Provides the words to the Pledge of Allegiance.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Us National Symbols
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students identify symbols used to depict Americans' shared values, principles, and beliefs (e.g. list specific symbols in the design of Statue of Liberty.)
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The Pledge of Allegiance: A Short History
Brief background information behind The Pledge of Allegiance including facts about the author and the original words to the Pledge.