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Fly High with Flag Day

For Teachers K - 3rd
Wave goodbye to the school year with these lesson ideas on how to teach about the significance of the US flag.
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American Flag History

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Young historians explore US culture by investigating the US flag. They will use their textbooks, prior knowledge, and sources provided by the teacher to research the history of the American flag. They will design and create a trading...
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Flying High in Arkansas: A Study of the State Flag

For Teachers K - 3rd
An outstanding activity on the Arkansas State Flag is here for you. In it, elementary schoolers learn about the symbolism of the flag, and create a replica of the flag as a final activity. They also memorize the Arkansas State Pledge,...
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The Arkansas State Flag

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young historians take a look at the history of the Arkansas state flag. Pupils color, cut, and paste together their own versions of the flag. They learn about the meaning of the flag's colors, and what the various symbols on the flag...
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Constitution Day Rap

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Engage your class while learning about the US Constitution with this fun primary grade social studies lesson. After viewing a picture of the US Constitution, young learners piece together a US flag using stars and stripes with facts...
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Flag Etiquette

For Teachers K
Students study flag etiquette. In this US flag lesson, students explore the flag and its history. Students also demonstrate the proper procedures for folding a U.S. flag.
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Reading Through History

Flag Day

For Students 8th - 12th
Why is the United States flag such an important symbol to America that it gets its own day to celebrate it? Pupils read a passage that discusses the symbolism and significance of the American flag. Following the reading, they answer quiz...
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The United States Flag

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students discover the meaning and symbolism behind the American flag. In this activity on National symbols, students design a flag for their school, explain the symbolism they used, and distinguish the elements that constitute the US...
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Exploring National Flags

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the importance of flags throughout the world. Examining different countries, they determine the geographical and historical contributions in the past and modern times. They compare and contrast the flags of five...
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Flags as Tools to Share Identity

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students compare flags, locate states on map with flag picture or miniature. Read a newspaper article outlining five vexillology standards for rating flags. They develop a personal flag with an essay interpreting their flag to the reader.
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"Old Glory"

For Teachers K - 3rd
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...
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History of the American Flag and Pledge of Allegiance

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss key features from American history. In this flag and pledge lesson, 6th graders research the history of the United States flag and the principles of the Pledge of Allegiance prior to class. Students discuss their...
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Who’s Blue Peter?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Scholars discover who Blue Peter is and how sailors used nautical signal flags on the open waters in order to create their own set of nautical signal flags and send messages to peers.
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What Does That Flag Mean?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students describe how symbolism is used in flags as they research the symbolism in country flags and create a new flag design. They begin investigating the meaning behind the Olympic flag and then continue with the flags of South Africa...
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American Flag Alphabetical Order Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this online interactive American flag worksheet, students examine 13 American flag-related words and names and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.
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Matching Game with the US Constitution

For Teachers K - 3rd
In September we celebrate Constitution Day. Begin the celebration with a grand conversation about the US Constitution. Follow up the in-depth discussion with a learning game in which scholars match terms to images such as the...
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Country Flags Quiz

For Students 5th - 12th
In this online interactive country flag quiz worksheet, students examine the 20 pictured country flags and try to name all of the countries represented in 4 minutes.
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American Flag

For Students 7th - 9th
In this American flag instructional activity, students read and interpret a passage on the history of the American flag. Students answer five statements associated with the passage as true or false and rewrite two sentences correcting...
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The Acadian Flag of Louisiana

For Teachers 5th
While short, this resource could be used as a template for individual reports about a state flag. This presentation focuses on the Acadian flag of Louisiana. It could be used in conjunction with a discussion of a state report and...
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Flag fun

For Teachers 1st
First graders develop an understanding of the importance of the flag. In this flag lesson, 1st graders research the history of the flag.  Students understanding of how the flag fosters pride in Americans.  Students research the first...
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Flag Bookmark Craft

For Teachers K
Students identify the characteristics of the American flag and create a Pledge of Allegiance bookmark. They discuss the symbolism of the U.S. flag, and identify the meaning of the stripes and the stars on the flag. Students then create a...
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Flag Day Word Jumble

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this online interactive Flag Day worksheet, students examine 16 holiday-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 16 sets of letters to match the terms in the word bank. This worksheet may also be printed...
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Flag Day Alphabetical Order Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this online interactive Flag Day activity, students examine 10 Flag Day-related words and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This activity may also be printed for classroom use.
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Flag Burning: Worksheet

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Bill of Rights worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions that require them to agree or disagree with 10 statements about flag burning and citizen's rights.

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