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American FlagThirteen StripsRepresent the thirteen coloniesFifty StarsRepresent the fifty states as a union Symbolism of ColorsRed: valor and braveryWhite: purity and innocenceBlue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice

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National Anthem

Pledge of Allegiance

Back to National SymbolsYoure a Grand Old FlagNational SymbolsThe FlagLiberty Bell

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National AnthemWords written by Francis Scott Key in 1814The song is about the American flag still flying after a night of fierce battle during the War of 1812

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The Star-Spangled BannerOh, say, can you see, by the dawns early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilights last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro the perilous fight;Oer the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming. And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet waveOer the land of the free and the home of the brave?

National DocumentsDeclaration of IndependenceThe Constitution

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Pledge of AllegianceI pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.Back to National Symbols

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Table of ContentsAbout the pledge of AllegianceAssignmentReview the following websites and activitiesFlag activity (Be patient, it takes a few minutes to load)The Star Spangled Banner websiteSymbols of U.S. Government (follow the link to the PDF for more information)Make a Glogster using 5 facts you learned about the flag. Include at least one picture in your Glogster. Fact example: The color red in the flag stands for bravery.

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Washington MonumentFour sided stone structure one of the tallest in the worldHonors George Washington the Father of our CountryFifty flags surround the base

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Reflecting PoolLocated in Washington D.C.ReferencesU.S. Government Printing Office. Superintendent of Documents. Bens Guide (K-2): Symbols of U.S. Government. Bens Guide to U.S. Government for Kids. January 12, 2000. (June 18, 2011).U.S. Government Printing Office. Superintendent of Documents. Bens Guide (3-5):Symbols of U.S. Government. Bens Guide to U.S. Government for Kids.July 16, 2009. (June 18, 2011).U.S. Government Printing Office. Superintendent of Documents. Bens Guide (3-5):Historical Documents. Bens Guide to U.S. Government for Kids.May 7, 2001. (June 18, 2011).Youre a grand old flag. July 21, 2010. Retrieved from http://wpumusictech.wikispaces.com/Documents+for+Class using Creative Commons (June 17, 2011).Music and pictures are from Microsoft Office PowerPoint, soundzabound, uen, and the sources listed above. Movie retrieved from YouTube using Zamzar.com.

Table of ContentsU.S. CapitolHome to the House of Representatives and the Senate since 1800Statue of a woman on top represents freedom

Table of ContentsBack to NationalLandmarks and MonumentsLocated on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.(Citizenship): Students will recognize and practice civic responsibility in the community, state, and nation.Investigate and show how communities, state, and nation are united by symbols that represent citizenship in our nation.Identify and explain the significance of various national symbols, documents, and landmarksStandard 2Objective 3Indicator C

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National Symbols, Documents and Landmarksby Carolyn Black

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