Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Interactive Flag

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

K

Overview

This is an interactive learning activity about the flag that inspired the national anthem. Students can explore various hot spots on the flag to discover the history, creation, and preservation of the flag.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): KG

    SS10.K.11

    Identify symbols, customs, famous individuals, and celebrations representative of our state and nation. (Alabama)

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.K.11

    Vocabulary

    • symbol
    • custom
    • famous
    • celebrations

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Our state and nation has certain symbols that represent it and its people.
    • There are certain customs common to citizens of our state and nation.
    • There are celebrations common to the citizens of our state and nation.
    • There are certain individuals who are widely recognized as representatives of our state and nation.
    • Vocabulary: symbol, custom, celebrate, celebration, represent, representative, state, nation, Alabama, United States, pledge, allegiance

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Identify various symbols of our state and nation, including the American flag, Alabama flag, bald eagle, etc.
    • Identify various customs of our state and nation, including reciting the "Pledge of Allegiance," singing the "Star Spangled Banner," etc.
    • Identify various famous individuals of our state and nation, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., etc.
    • Identify various celebrations of our state and nation, including The Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, etc.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • There are certain symbols, customs, celebrations, and famous individuals recognized by most citizens of our state and nation.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    Smithsonian
    Accessibility
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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