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Flag Fanatics: Learning History, Geography, and More With Vexillology
Julie Mitchell, Ed.D.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(9)
In this ongoing course, learners will thematically investigate various aspects of flags to discover the meaning and symbolism behind the colors and designs. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Do you love watching flags fly in the breeze? When you see a flag, do you wonder what the colors and designs mean? Do you have your a flag collection or own flag-related items? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you just might be a “flag fanatic” which means that this class is definitely for you! In this ongoing class, learners will explore flags from around the world using a thematic approach while discovering the meaning and symbolism behind them. For example, some...
During this ongoing course, leaners will work toward the following learning goals: • recognize the parts of a flag using vexillologic terms • explain the meanings of common flag colors • classify flags based on common designs • identify flags belonging to designated flag families • describe the symbolism and meaning of select world flags • locate countries, other manmade entities, and major physical features on a world map
As a social studies teacher with thirty years of experience, I have studied flags and used them in various classes to teach about history, geography, and culture. I have acquired a collection of miniature flags that have been both useful and popular during these lessons. Flag projects have always been very successful with students and their enthusiasm and interests in these objects led me create an on-campus Vexillology Club. This club used research, games, and other interactive tasks to introduce students to the study of flags and included national flags, U.S. historic flags, U.S. state flags, maritime flags, and more. For several years, I also served as the trainer and mentor for my school’s flag detail team, a student team who handled the school's daily ceremony of raising and lowering the American flag on campus. In this role, I trained the team in various aspects of flag etiquette and how to determine when the flag should be flown at half-staff. I am also currently a member of the North American Vexillological Association, which proudly boasts that it is “the world’s largest organization of flag enthusiasts and scholars.”
Homework Offered
Homework will not be assigned; however, learners are welcome to conduct their own research after each class.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
• Binder, folder, or notebook • Pencil • Colored Pencils or markers • Teacher-provided class worksheets Learners may choose to keep a flag notebook throughout the ongoing course. Each week, attendees will receive access to a teacher-created worksheet (pdf doc for printing) to use for notetaking and flag drawing and/or coloring. Pages may be printed, completed during class, and kept in a folder or binder or glued into a spiral or composition-style notebook. If preferred, learners may use notebook paper instead of printing the pdf documents provided. While not required, the notebooks will allow students to create a reference source for themselves and to have record of their learning.
This course may use select Outschool-approved tools/apps during class sessions.
Websites: • Flags of the World (crwflags.com/fotw/flags/index.html) • Flags of the World (flagpedia.net/) • Flags of the World (worldflags.net/) • North American Vexillological Association (nava.org) • World Flag Database (flags.net/) Books: • Flags of the World compiled by Gaby Goldsack • The World Encyclopedia of Flags by Alfred Znamierowski
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(9)
Greetings Learners and Families! My name is Julie Mitchell and I am so excited to share my passion of teaching social studies with you. As a 30-year public school educator, I have worked with thousands of amazing students. While most of my time...
Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-10 learners per class
