Curated OER
Source: Copyright 1997 Vincent Morley
An analysis of the meaning of the orange, white, and green colors of the flag of Ireland.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Canada
A comprehensive website on Canada. Includes colored maps, geographic information, and articles. Click on any tab above the maps to find much more information on topics such as famous Canadians, flags, symbols, travel, weather, and lots...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Fort Mc Henry
The National Park Service maintains the famous fort that is known for the creation of the Star Spangled Banner. Site provides a menu of items for related information.
Other
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...
Tramline
My America Field Trip
Have fun learning about what it means to be "American." At this site discover all the privileges you have being an American citizen. There is also a complete list of teacher resource links.
Curated OER
Alabama State Flag
Provides excellent information regarding Alabama's history, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Other
Wales Calling: Culture
This site offers some general information about the culture of Wales. It also gives links to more information such as the nations flag, national symbol, and other things native to Wales.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Star Spangled Banner
This guide book entry provides the history and text of "The Star-Spangled Banner," the U.S. national anthem.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Oklahoma
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Oklahoma including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Oregon
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Oregon including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Pennsylvania
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Pennsylvania including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Puerto Rico
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Puerto Rico including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Rhode Island
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Rhode Island including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: South Carolina
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of South Carolina including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: South Dakota
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of South Dakota including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Star Spangled Banner
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students understand the Star Spangled Banner, an important American Symbol.
Other
Texas Online: Texas
Facts about the state of Texas, its history, government, state symbols, and its capitals and capitol buildings.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Colusa Community School: Independence Day!
Using the concept that a class has become an independent country, students work in groups to design symbols that depict their class. This activity not only teaches the history of American symbols, but it exercises higher-order thinking...
Curated OER
Belize flag.gif (7684 Bytes)
Full of useful information relating to the country of Belize. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, climate, government, history, economy, culture, agriculture, holydays, photos, national symbols, national anthem, and...
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: New Hampshire
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New Hampshire including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Marines Confirm Mistaken Identity in Iwo Jima Photo
The photograph has been ingrained in American culture since almost the moment it was taken - a steadfast presence in high school textbooks and an enduring symbol of U.S. perseverance. But it appears we've been wrong about Joe Rosenthal's...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Kentucky
This site is an organized list of information about the state of Kentucky. The list includes things like the state's nickname, major rivers, symbols, flag, and lots more.
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.
Curated OER
Adventure Learning Foundation: Brazil
Useful guide with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Brazil. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps, and lesson plans.