Lesson Plan
Standing Up for Symbols
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to describe the history and significance of many United States symbols as well as the ideals these symbols represent.
Introduction
(10 minutes)
- Call students together to have them stand up, face the U.S. flag, and say the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Have students sit down. Ask if anyone knows the story behind the U.S. flag.
- Once students have contributed what they believe they know about the history of the flag, read Our Flag by Carl Memling.