State Flags Teacher Resources

Young historians take a look at the history of the Arkansas state flag. Pupils color, cut, and paste together their own versions of the flag. They learn about the meaning of the flag's colors, and what the various symbols on the flag...

An outstanding lesson on the Arkansas State Flag is here for you. In it, elementary schoolers learn about the symbolism of the flag, and create a replica of the flag as a final activity. They also memorize the Arkansas State Pledge, and...

Are your fifth graders studying the U.S. states right now? Use this slideshow to test their knowledge of state flags. In this PowerPoint, the Kentucky state flag his hidden beneath blocks of color; each slide slowly uncovers it. Tip: Use...

Learners study the United States flag. In this American history and government instructional activity, students define and give examples of familiar symbols.  Learners design a classroom flag.  Students identify and describe the American...

Students explore symbolism by creating their own art. In this U.S. identification lesson, students view each state's flag and identify them according to what they represent. Students create their own visual representation by creating a...

Learners investigate the history of the United States flag. In this civics lesson, students read handouts regarding the flag and its history. Learners also read and discuss the Federal Flag Code.

Students study the symbols and history of the United States flag. In this United States flag activity, students complete a KWL about the U.S. flag. Students then visit a website to learn about the American flag and discuss the topic....

Students engage in the study of the United States flag while accessing research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create a class project that focuses upon the meaning of freedom and The United State Flag...

In this social studies worksheet, students color a picture of the United States flag. They answer 5 questions about the flag including identifying the number of stars and stripes and the colors, and telling what the stars and stripe...

Students discover the meaning and symbolism behind the American flag. In this lesson on National symbols, students design a flag for their school, explain the symbolism they used, and distinguish the elements that constitute the US Flag....

In this United States flag worksheet, students read paragraph pertaining to the flag and then use their artistic skills to color the flag.

Though September 11 was the most devastating attack on American soil, it was not the first. Middle schoolers discuss the symbolism of the American flag pulled from the debris at the World Trade Center, and how the flag connects to that...

Students are divided into groups with each person in the group reading part of the story about the flag to the other members of the group. They then use a dictionary to write definitions for at least three bold words making sure that...

Here are a series of lessons designed to assist early elementary learners to discover the symbols of Arkansas. They learn about the state flag, insect, state seal, state bird, flower, tree, and gem. A booklet (emedded in the plan), is...

Here is a fantastic, nine-page, multi-session lesson plan on the Zia Sun Symbol (found on the New Mexico state flag), and the seasons of the Earth. Everything you need to implement the activity is here, and the many engaging activities...

Why is the United States flag such an important symbol to America that it gets its own day to celebrate it? Pupils read a passage that discusses the symbolism and significance of the American flag. Following the reading, they answer quiz...

Students explore the meaning of the symbols and colors on the Maine state flag. They investigate the history of its design. They print out copies of the flag and color them.

For this United States flag worksheet, students read a short passage about the flag and its colors, then fill in blanks with the correct information about what colors, stars and stripes on the flag mean.

In this United States flag etiquette worksheet, students read a set of 8 facts related to flag etiquette. Worksheet has no other associated activities.

Fourth graders describe and identify the North Carolina state song and flag by listening to the song and drawing the flag. They use oral and written presentations with an awareness of purpose and audience by creating their own song...

Students follow directions to fold a flag properly. They practice on paper flags first and then use a real United States flag. They also examine the history of the flag.

Third graders study factual information about Louisiana including the state flag, bird, tree, and important geographical points using the Internet and maps. They explain the different groups that settled the state in this mini-unit.

Most students at some point in their schooling have to complete a state report. This presentation focuses on Kentucky. It could be used as an exploration of this state, or as a template for students' own state reports.

Students examine the history and origin of the United States Flag. They identify each symbol and discover the proper way to display it. They discuss how the flag itself has played a part in recent events.