By: Courtney WitmerMSTI 131 Introduction to Educational Technology

February 7, 2008Lesson Plan

What does the flag symbolize?

What do the colors of the flag represent?

Who sewed the first American flag?

The flag was first authorized by

Congress on June 14, 1777.

June 14, 1777 is now represented as Flag Day here in the U.S.

First flown at Fort Stanwix which is now

present-day Rome, NY on August 6, 1777.

The flag should be raised swiftly and

with respect

Only the President and Governors of

State can order flag to be flown at half-

staff

When a flag can no longer be fixed,

it should be destroyed (ex.-

burning)

The flag always leads in a

procession.

Anyone can have a flag draped over their

coffin.

The stars on the flag represent…

The stripes on the flag represent…

The number of states within the union

Each of the original thirteen colonies.

It consists of alternating red and white stripes….

6 red and 7 white

There are 50 stars for the 50 states, on a blue field, showing a constellation.

Dates in our flag’s history

Congress adopts the Flag Act allowing for the flag to

look like it does today

The Pledge of Allegiance was written

President Truman signed a Bill making June 14th the official Flag Day.

Declaration of Independence was signed

Where do we find the American flag?

Other Names We Call The American Flag

How to fold the flag*The flag is folded 13 times in order to make a

triangle. Each fold has its own symbol.*1. Begin by folding the flag’s lower portion over

the upper portion, covering the canton (field of stars).

2. Repeat this fold so that the canton is on top.3. Next, the person holding the stripe end makes

a triangular fold over the top of the flag.4. This fold is repeated, each time folding the

over the top of the flag.5. When finished, the flag should be in a nice

neat triangle, showing only the stars in the blue field.

Pictures of the flag throughout the years

The flag made by Betsy Ross

50 stars for 50 states - Adopted in

1960

46 star flag adopted in 1908

32 star flag adopted in 1858

25 star flag adopted in 1836

American Flag Quiz!Here is a way to test just how much you learned from

this slideshow! It’s only 10 questions!

American Flag Quiz1. What does the flag symbolize?

A. PrideB. PowerC. Nothing

2. What do the colors of the American Flag represent?

A. Red is pain, blue is tears, and white is purity.

B. Red is love, blue is dignity, and white is pride.

C. Red is valor, blue is hard work and white is purity.

3. Who sewed the first American Flag?A. Hillary ClintonB. Betsy RossC.

Martha Washington

4. Which flag fact is true?A.Flags can only be draped over veteran’s coffins at a funeral.B.The flag always leads in a procession.C.The first flag was flown in Washington D.C.

5. The stars on the flag represent what?

A. The 50 United StatesB. A constellation in the sky.C.

How many presidents we have had.

6. The stripes on the flag represent…A. The founding fathers of our country.B.How many times the U.S. capital has changedC. The original 13 colonies.

7. On this date, the Declaration of Independence was signed…

A. August 1912B. 1492C. July 4, 1776

8. Another name for the American flag is…

A. Soaring EagleB. Old GloryC. Red, White and Blue

9. Where is one place that the flag is flown.

A.Inside a house for no one to see.B.Outside government buildings.C.It is not flown on a daily basis.

10.When the flag is folded in the proper way, how many times is it

folded in order to make a triangle?A. 16B. 11C. 13

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