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Flag Day -United States of America

History/Social Science Standard #5 The student knows traditions and symbols that characterize the culture of the United States.

History/Social Science Benchmark - Student will demonstrate an understanding of ideas and symbols of the United States that create a sense of community and continuity among citizens.

Objective:-Students will understand their national identity, constitutional heritage, and their rights and responsibilities.

Background:

Traditionally The Fourth of July is when the American flag is displayed and we celebrate America's birthday.

A 19 year old school teacher Bernard j Cigrandat the Stoney Hill Schoolhouse near Fredonia held the first Flag day exercise. On June 14, 1885 he began a crusade to honor the adoption of the flag with a National Flag day.

In 1916 President Woodrow Wilson, declared June 14 as National Flag day. In 1949 Congress and he President proclaimed that the flag be displayed on all government buildings and the people observe Flag day.

The popular belief is that Betsy Ross a seamstress, had designed and sewn the first American flag. Today it is believed that Francis Hopkinson, a delegate to the Continental congress from New Jersey designed the flag.

The US flag has thirteen stripes, alternating red and white, each stripe representing one of the 13 original colonies of England. The fifty stars are for each state as they joined the Union. President Taft established the proportions of the flag and the arrangements of the stars in six horizontal rows of eight each and a single point of each star pointing upwards. In 1959 President Eisenhower provided for the, arrangement of stars in seven rows which would be staggered.

Materials Needed

Globe
Internet access to-
http://www.usflag.org/flag.day.html
Intellipics keyboard

For this lesson Intellipics software and overlay were used. Intellipics software and overlay will need to be downloaded.

Teaching Strategies

Show the students a flag of the United States is and show them the sites and stars. Show pictures of flags of other countries so they understand each countries flag is unique.
Tell them about the significance of a countries flag, explain that the colors and symbols are icons that reflects the identity of a country.
Have students search for Information on the flag on the Internet. Be sure to bookmark some sites ahead of time.
Discuss how the observation of flag day started. Talk about the controversy of who made the first flag.

Have students do the Intellipics activity
Have students verbalize the significance of Flag Day.

Instructions for using Intellipics activities.

If using the Intellikeys alternative keyboard, the Intellipics activity should be open and active on the screen and the keyboard connected. Check to see that the activity works before beginning, If it does not, make sure the overlay has been sent by selecting the File menu and clicking on "Send Overlay". For best results start by using the mouse to move the cursor to the first picture item in the column (moon ) click to see the story. When students activate the activity, it will begin with the first picture in the sequence. If not using the adaptive keyboard, you may access this activity using the mouse, however, the cursor will need to be moved to each picture item individually in turn in order to read the story in order. After student reads the story have him or her do the accompanying worksheet to see if the student has comprehended the material.

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	Lesson Plan Level II Flag Day -United States of America History/Social Science Standard #5 The student knows traditions and symbols that characterize the culture of the United States. History/Social Science Benchmark - Student will demonstrate an understanding of ideas and symbols of the United States that create a sense of community and continuity among citizens. Objective:-Students will understand their national identity, constitutional heritage, and their rights and responsibilities. Background: Traditionally The Fourth of July is when the American flag is displayed and we celebrate America's birthday. A 19 year old school teacher Bernard j Cigrandat the Stoney Hill Schoolhouse near Fredonia held the first Flag day exercise. On June 14, 1885 he began a crusade to honor the adoption of the flag with a National Flag day. In 1916 President Woodrow Wilson, declared June 14 as National Flag day. In 1949 Congress and he President proclaimed that the flag be displayed on all government buildings and the people observe Flag day. The popular belief is that Betsy Ross a seamstress, had designed and sewn the first American flag. Today it is believed that Francis Hopkinson, a delegate to the Continental congress from New Jersey designed the flag. The US flag has thirteen stripes, alternating red and white, each stripe representing one of the 13 original colonies of England. The fifty stars are for each state as they joined the Union. President Taft established the proportions of the flag and the arrangements of the stars in six horizontal rows of eight each and a single point of each star pointing upwards. In 1959 President Eisenhower provided for the, arrangement of stars in seven rows which would be staggered. Materials Needed Globe Internet access to- http://www.usflag.org/flag.day.html Intellipics keyboard For this lesson Intellipics software and overlay were used. Intellipics software and overlay will need to be downloaded. Teaching Strategies Show the students a flag of the United States is and show them the sites and stars. Show pictures of flags of other countries so they understand each countries flag is unique. Tell them about the significance of a countries flag, explain that the colors and symbols are icons that reflects the identity of a country. Have students search for Information on the flag on the Internet. Be sure to bookmark some sites ahead of time. Discuss how the observation of flag day started. Talk about the controversy of who made the first flag. Have students do the Intellipics activity Have students verbalize the significance of Flag Day. Instructions for using Intellipics activities. If using the Intellikeys alternative keyboard, the Intellipics activity should be open and active on the screen and the keyboard connected. Check to see that the activity works before beginning, If it does not, make sure the overlay has been sent by selecting the File menu and clicking on "Send Overlay". For best results start by using the mouse to move the cursor to the first picture item in the column (moon ) click to see the story. When students activate the activity, it will begin with the first picture in the sequence. If not using the adaptive keyboard, you may access this activity using the mouse, however, the cursor will need to be moved to each picture item individually in turn in order to read the story in order. After student reads the story have him or her do the accompanying worksheet to see if the student has comprehended the material.

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