Teach your students about the American Flag, including its history, what the symbols represent, and the proper way to display it. Discuss how the American Flag has played a part in recent events. Then choose one or more of the American Flag activities for wearing, sharing, or displaying.
After completing the lessons in this unit, students will be able to:
* Tell what a symbol is and give examples of a symbol, such as the American flag.
Students investigate the facts behind the story of Betsy Ross.
Students follow directions to make five-point stars like the ones on the American flag.
Students cut up magazines and newspapers to create an American flag collage — a visual essay of their thoughts about “What America Means to Me.”