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Hawaiian Kingdom: National Symbols of the Hawaiian Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented are facts about national symbols of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Includes the Hawaiian flag, national coat of arms, Hawaiian national anthem and heads of state.
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Read Works

Read Works: O Say, Can You . . . Sing?

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about teaching people the words to the national anthem. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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All Four Stanzas: The National Anthem

For Students 9th - 10th
Asimov (1920-1992 CE) explains the background for the National Anthem and provides the lyrics for all four verses.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Star Spangled Banner Song

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the origins of the American National Anthem. Verses were added and changed over the years until the 'Star Spangled Banner' evolved into its present-day form.
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Organization of American States Children's Page: Belize

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Lift Every Voice and Sing

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore and analyze "Lift Every Voice and Sing" , a poem by James Weldon Johnson, which was set to music and is considered the "Black National Anthem."
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution: Star Spangled Banner and the War of 1812

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site discusses the history behind the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, written during the War of 1812. Visitors can view an image of the actual American flag which flew over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore and...
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Read Works

Read Works: The Anthems of America

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This five-page PDF nonfiction passage "The Anthems of America" focuses on the traditions of July 4th and the origin of the anthems of America including "The Star- Spangled Banner. It is followed by 10...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Fort Mc Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Star Spangled Banner

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the history of the flag, and events of 1814 that affected Francis Scott Key, author of the anthem.
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Other

Our National Anthem: The Star Spangled Banner

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the words to "The Star Spangled Banner". Also includes an audio of the song.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Grades K 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here you can learn all about the U.S. Government! Find information on our nation, how our government works, your own neighborhood, and the main government symbols. Games and other activities are also included!
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: La Marseillaise

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham's Modern History Sourcebook offers text to the French national anthem along with some background information on it.
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A&E Television

History.com: 8 Memorable Protests by American Athletes

For Students 9th - 10th
Stars Bill Russell, Muhammad Ali and Billie Jean King have used their platforms to seek change. Before a preseason game on September 1, 2016, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem to call...
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Vocabulary.com

The Star Spangled Banner

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a list of 15 words from "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem written by Francis Scott Key. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings, pronunciations, and meanings...
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Other

Counting in Spanish Flag of Costa Rica

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An excellent way to see, hear and identify the Spanish numbers 1-20 through this dot to dot activity. After the dots are connected in the correct sequence, a picture of the Costa Rican flag appears and waves as the Costa Rican national...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: South Sudan Will Become World's Newest Country

For Students 9th - 10th
South Sudan became the world's newest country on July 9, 2011. However, even though the Republic proudly waves its new flag and sings its new national anthem, will it be able to hold itself together in the midst of war and turmoil? Read...
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World Statesman: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a complete encyclopedia of Ecuadorean leaders. Also provides detailed chronologies, flags, national anthems, maps and indexes.
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Handout
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World Statesman: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a complete encyclopedia of Chilean leaders. Also provides detailed chronologies, flags, national anthems, maps and indexes. There is also a section devoted to Easter Island.
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World Statesman: Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a complete encyclopedia of Bolivian leaders. Also provides detailed chronologies, flags, national anthems, maps and indexes.
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World Statesman: Bangladesh

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a complete encyclopedia of Bangladesh leaders. Also provides detailed chronologies, flags, national anthems, maps and indexes.
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Other

World Statesman: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a complete encyclopedia of Argentinean leaders. Also provides detailed chronologies, flags, national anthems, maps and indexes.
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Handout
Other

World Statesman: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a complete encyclopedia of Peruvian leaders, beginning with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. Also provides detailed chronologies, flags, national anthems, maps and indexes.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Action, Making of African American Identity: V. 2

For Students 9th - 10th
An address, a declaration of principle, and the Black National Anthem illustrating differing approaches to political action. The texts examine how Washington and Du Bois turned their political objectives into action organizations in the...

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