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All About our US Flag

Completed by 1 learner
Ages 5-9
Live One-Time Class
Your student will learn facts and history surrounding our flag through games and interaction. The class ends with a flag craft.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(313 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
1-6 learners per class
50 min

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours
Projects
1-2 throughout the class
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner Level
What will be taught? 
       In this class, students will learn about  the history of our nation's flag, (USA).  
What topics will you cover? 
       1. We will learn about the first flag and why it was made. 
       2. We will discuss the reason for the colors and symbols used in the flag.
       3.  How the flag has changed as our country has changed will be shown. 
       4. We will hear the Pledge of Allegiance and talk about what it means. 
       5. We will complete a flag craft to help remember what we have learned. 
How is your class structured? 
       We will begin with introductions. Next, the topics will be covered in the sequence listed 
        above. These will be Q&A to elicit answers from the children so they can share the 
        knowledge they already have to promote personal confidence.  I will show examples of 
        various flags throughout our history as our country has developed. we will review the i 
         information with a game.  After about 30 minutes of discussion, we will begin a 
         hands-on activity. 
How will you teach?
        Primarily through Q&A, images to share and discussion of facts. Children are 
        encouraged to speak, share and take turns. 
What's your teaching style? 
         Informal - guided discussion
How much will learners get to interact with you (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips, discussion)?
          Participation in answering questions, discussions, and games.

Learning Goals

Students will learn the meaning of the symbols and colors on our flag.
Students will be able to identify the US Flag in various forms through our history.

Other Details

Learning Needs
This informal class employs discussion, Q&A, hands on learning, and games. These activities provide a variety of ways the student can learn and interact with the teacher and classmates.
Parental Guidance
Younger students may need assistance with the craft activity if they are not proficient with using glue and scissors.
Pre-Requisites
No prerequisites, but students should be able to use scissors and glue sticks or have the aid of an adult.
Supply List
Blank White paper 8.5 x 11   Construction paper is best, but printer paper will work. 

Print out craft activity sheets from the classroom. 

Child safe scissors, markers or crayons, glue stick.  (Be sure the child has both red and blue colors.) 

Paper for taking notes, if desired.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
GA Social Studies Standards for Excellence GASSKH1c, GASSKH2a,GASS4H3 Surprising Facts about the American Flag- https://www.federalflags.com/blogs/federal-flags/surprising-facts-about-the-american-flag Congressional Medal of Honor Society https://www.cmohs.org/news-events/uncategorized/flag-day-lesson-plans-for-elementary-students/ Betsey Ross probably didn't design the American Flag - https://www.biography.com/history-culture/a44177009/who-designed-the-american-flag

Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2019
4.8
313reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College (University)
I hold a degree in Elementary Education from Asbury University. I have taught children and adult teachers and caregivers for 40 + years. I have also worked as a writer, contributor, and editor on a Georgia State Curriculum for Elementary and Middle School Social Studies. 

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