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Lesson Plan

Stars and Stripes: The American Flag

It's a grand old flag, it's a high-flying flag, and students can learn about it in this nifty history lesson.
Grade:
Fifth Grade
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Learning Objectives

Students will learn what the main symbols of the American flag represent.

Introduction

(5 minutes)
  • Display the image of the American flag. Tell your students that the flag is a national symbol that represents the USA.
  • Ask students a few basic questions about the American flag. Some examples are: What's one word you would use to describe the American flag? What do the stars on the flag represent?