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Lesson: 03

Suggested Duration: 5 days

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Lesson Synopsis

Anthems, mottoes, pledges, and symbols join holidays, celebrations, and folklore to help define what is important to America. They are ways

we identify ourselves as Americans and help us celebrate America. We are a nation of laws, whose communities are made up of people who

make a difference. Our anthems and mottoes state our values. Our symbols show what we share. Our pledges state our beliefs. This lesson

takes a close look at America by looking at its anthems, mottoes, pledges, and symbols. Many of the ideas, or “pieces,” have already beenintroduced. In this lesson, they are put together as students begin to define themselves as Americans. Although the suggested duration of this

lesson is 5 days, the activity voted on during the Evaluate piece in day four will require extra time to plan and conduct. The time necessary will

be the teacher’s discretion, depending on how simple or elaborate the activity will be.

TEKS

The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) listed below are the standards adopted by the State Board of Education, which are required

by Texas law. Any standard that has a strike-through (e.g. sample phrase) indicates that portion of the standard is taught in a previous or

subsequent unit. The TEKS are available on the Texas Education Agency website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148.

1.1 History. The student understands the origins of customs, holidays, and celebrations. The student is expected

to:

1.1B Compare the observance of holidays and celebrations, past and present.

1.14 Citizenship. The student understands important symbols, customs, and celebrations that represent American

beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to:

1.14A Explain state and national patriotic symbols, including the United States and Texas flags, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, and

the Alamo.

1.14B Recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag and the Pledge to the Texas Flag.

1.14C Identify anthems and mottoes of Texas and the United States.

1.14D Explain and practice voting as a way of making choices and decisions.

1.14E Explain how patriotic customs and celebrations reflect American individualism and freedom.

1.15 Culture. The student understands the importance of family and community beliefs, customs, language, and

traditions. The student is expected to:

1.15A Describe and explain the importance of various beliefs, customs, language, and traditions of families and

communities.

Social Studies Skills TEKS

1.17 Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from

a variety of valid sources, including electronic technology. The student is expected to:

1.17C Sequence and categorize information.

1.18 Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral, visual, and written forms. The student is expected to:

1.18A Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences.

1.18B Create and interpret visual and written material.

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Grade 01 Social Studies Unit 06 PI 03

Create a picture that represents one of the concepts in the Pledge of Allegiance. Write a sentence to explain its meaning. Include in the drawing symbols that help

explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance to a classmate.

Standard(s): 1.14B , 1.18A , 1.18B

ELPS ELPS.c.1C , ELPS.c.1E , ELPS.c.3E

Key Understandings

Anthems, mottoes, pledges, and symbols help identify a culture’s values and beliefs.— What are America’s anthems, mottoes, pledges, and symbols?— Why are anthems, mottoes, and symbols so important?— What are the values and beliefs that our anthems, mottoes, and symbols represent?

Vocabulary of Instruction

motto

anthem

pledge

symbol

allegiance

freedom

celebration

vote

custom

tradition

Materials

drawing paper

photos or videos of parades from the past and present (Search for photos of parades from the past and present)

picture book about The Pledge of Allegiance

Picture book about The Star Spangled Banner

pictures that depict America and American symbols (optional, add pictures to the Teacher Resource)

Pledge of Allegiance written on chart paper

United States flag

Attachments

All attachments associated with this lesson are referenced in the body of the lesson. Due to considerations for grading or student

assessment, attachments that are connected with Performance Indicators or serve as answer keys are available in the district site and are

not accessible on the public website.

Teacher Resource: Pictures for Engage

Handout: American Symbols (1 copy for display and 1 card per student, cut apart)

Handout: Star Spangled Banner (Lyrics)

Handout: U.S. Motto

Handout: Texas Symbols

Handout: Texas, Our Texas (lyrics)

Handout: I Have, Who Has Cards

Handout: Cards for Pledge of Allegiance

Handout: Cards for Pledge to the Texas Flag

Handout: Ballot

Resources

Advance Preparation

1. Become familiar with content and procedures for the lesson, especially the idea that anthems, mottoes, pledges, and symbols join

holidays, celebrations, and folklore to help define what is important to America.

2. Refer to the Instructional Focus Document for specific content to include in the lesson.

3. Select appropriate sections of the textbook and other classroom materials that support the learning for this lesson.

4. Preview websites according to district guidelines.

5. Become familiar with the content and procedures for this lesson.

6. Display vocabulary words on a “word wall” to be used during the lesson.7. Gather picture books to use with lesson.

8. Print attached pictures, cut, and mount on construction paper or tag board.

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9. Print attached symbol cards and mount for student use.

10. Print attached “I Have, Who Has” cards and mount for student use.11. Write the words to the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the Texas Flag on a chart and post the chart.

12. Write the following words from the Pledge on index cards: pledge, allegiance, United States of America, Republic, stands, Nation,

indivisible, liberty, justice, for all.

13. Write the following words from the Pledge to the Texas Flag on index cards: honor, Texas, pledge, allegiance, state, indivisible.

14. Prepare materials and handouts as needed.

Background Information

This lesson builds on the lessons in Unit 05. Those lessons discussed the flag, Liberty Bell, Alamo, Fourth of July, and symbols of Texas.

A patriotic symbol is something that stands for or suggests a love for and defense of country. Patriotic symbols are visible signs of the intangible feelings of national

pride. Symbols specified in this lesson are the U.S. Flag, the Texas flag, the Liberty Bell and the Alamo.

An anthem is a song or hymn of praise or gladness. A national or state anthem is a patriotic song celebrating its people and their accomplishments. “The Star

Spangled Banner” is the U.S. anthem and “Texas, Our Texas” is the Texas anthem.

A motto is a short expression of a guiding principle. “In God We Trust” is the motto for the United States. The motto of Texas is “Friendship.”

A pledge is a declaration of patriotism generally made when saluting the flag.

American Flag - Prior to 1777, the patriots fought under the Grand Union flag. In 1777, the Congress of the Confederation of States approved a new flag with 13

stripes and 13 stars representing the 13 colonies. Each time a state entered the union, one star and one stripe were added. In 1818, the U.S. Congress set the

number of stripes at 13, but agreed to continue to add a star for each new state. The United States flag has 13 stripes. Seven are red and 6 are white. It also has 50

white stars on a blue background. The stripes represent the 13 original colonies. The 50 stars represent the 50 states in the U.S.

Liberty Bell - The Liberty Bell is an international symbol of liberty. It originally hung in the Pennsylvania State House. It was recast in 1753 by Philadelphia iron

founders Pass and Stow and was rung to communicate important news, fires, the arrival of ships, and likely the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in

1776. The bell is inscribed “Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof Lev. XXV.vX. By order of the ASSEMBLY of the Province of

PENSYLVANIA (sic) for the State House in Philad.” It was first used as a symbol of liberty by abolitionists in the 1830’s. The last time the bell rang was on February

23, 1846 for George Washington's birthday celebration. Today the Liberty Bell is exhibited near Independence Hall in Philadelphia. (from Social Studies Center)

Star Spangled Banner - The Star-Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814. During the War of 1812, the commander of Fort McHenry, Major

Armistead, wanted a very large flag that the British could see so they would know that Fort McHenry belonged to the Americans. Mary Pickersgill made a huge flag

that was 30 feet high and 42 feet wide. During a battle in 1814, British warships fired cannon balls at Fort McHenry all day and all night. Francis Scott Key was on

another ship in the harbor and all he could see were the bombs and the smoke. At dawn, he was very excited to see the American flag still flying in triumph. He wrote

these words about the flag:

O say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,

What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?

Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight,

O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming?

And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there.

O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

In God We Trust - The motto, In God We Trust, was first placed on U.S. coins during the Civil War because of increased religious sentiment. In 1956, the U.S.

Congress declared “In God We Trust” to be our national motto.

Texas Flag - In 1839, the Republic of Texas approved the Lone Star Flag as the official flag of the Republic. When Texas became the twenty-eight state in the United

States in 1845, the Lone Star flag remained the official state flag.

Alamo - The Alamo, located in San Antonio, was a mission held by Texans during the Texas Revolution. It was captured by the Mexicans during the Battle of the

Alamo in 1836. The perseverance of the Alamo defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice. More than 2.5 million people a year visit the Alamo complex.

Texas, Our Texas - The official state song of Texas was adopted in 1929 after being selected in a state-wide competition. The music was written by William Marsh of

Fort Worth. The lyrics were written by William Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright. The words are:

Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty State!

Texas, our Texas! So wonderful so great!

Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test

O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.

[Refrain] God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,

That you may grow in power and worth, Thro'out the ages long.

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Texas, O Texas! Your freeborn single star,

Sends out its radiance to nations near and far,

Emblem of Freedom! It set our hearts aglow,

With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.

[Refrain]

Texas, dear Texas! From tyrant grip now free,

Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny!

Mother of heroes! We come your children true,

Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.

[Refrain]

Texas Motto: Friendship - The word “Friendship” was adopted as the official state motto by the 41st legislature in 1930. The word was chosen because the name

Texas or Tejas was the Caddo word for “friend”.

Pledge to the Texas Flag - In 1933, Governor John Connelly approved the Pledge to the Texas Flag. The 80th legislature added “one state under God.” The Pledge

is: “Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

Definitions courtesy of the Social Studies Center [defunct]. (2000). Glossary. Austin: Texas Education Agency.

Scott Key, F. (2013). Star-spangled banner. Retrieved from http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/games/songs/patriotic/anthemmid.htm

Marsh, W. and Yoakum, G. (2011). Texas, our texas. Retrieved from https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/statesong.html

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INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Instructional Procedures

ENGAGE – Patriotic images

Notes for Teacher

NOTE: 1 Day = 30 minutes

Suggested Day 1 ‒ 5 minutes

1. Ongoing: Write the words to the Pledge of Allegiance on chart paper and post.

In the mornings, when the Pledge is said, follow along and encourage students

to read along. Repeat each day.

2. Group children into groups of fewer than 4.

3. Give each group one of the Teacher Resource: Pictures for Engage.

4. Students, in their groups, talk to each other about the picture.

5. Questions could include:

What do you see?

What does the picture remind you of?

6. Provide students a few minutes to talk about the pictures.

7. Students share with the class their picture and what they saw and thought.

(Possible responses should include things about: America, freedom, soldiers,

flags, celebrations. Write these on the board.)

Materials:

Pledge of Allegiance written on chart paper

Pictures that depict America and American

symbols (optional, add pictures to the Teacher

Resource).

Attachments:

Teacher Resource: Pictures for Engage

Purpose:

Students connect patriotic images with the United States of

America.

TEKS: 1.1B; 1.14A; 1.14B; 1.14C; 1.14D; 1.14E; 1.15A; 1.17C;

1.18A; 1.18B

Instructional Note:

Hide all or part of the Pledge of Allegiance to see how much

students can recite on their own. Make sure students know they

will be assessed on TEKS 1.14B.

EXPLORE – Symbols Suggested Day 1 (continued) ‒ 15 minutes

1. Facilitate a discussion about symbols and America. Ask questions such as:

What are symbols? Symbols are pictures or objects that remind us of

important ideas.

What are some of the symbols you remember or already know?

Remind students that they studied symbols of Texas and America during a

previous unit. (See Unit 04 Lesson 05)

Attachments:

Handout: American Symbols (1 copy for

display)

Purpose:

Introduce symbols of the United States.

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When we think of America, what symbols do we think of?

2. Display the Teacher Resource: American Symbols.

3. Continue the discussion.

When we think of America, what symbols do we think of? (Possible

responses may include: flag, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, bald eagle. If

students don’t respond with these responses, prompt them for these orsimilar responses.)

Flags, songs, mottoes, and places represent freedom and the pride

we have in our nation.

These symbols remind us of freedom and patriotism.

4. Add symbols students list to the chart.

TEKS: 1.1B; 1.14A; 1.14B; 1.14C; 1.14D; 1.14E; 1.15A; 1.17C;

1.18A; 1.18B

Instructional Note:

Use a chart like the one below to discuss the meanings of the

symbols.

EXPLAIN – Symbol cards Suggested Day 1 (continued) ‒ 10 minutes

1. Distribute to each child a symbol card from the Handout: American Symbols.

2. Students look at their symbol and turn to their neighbor to tell about their symbol

using academic language (symbol, nation, and freedom).

What is it?

What does it represent?

Why do we have it?

3. Students trade cards with another pair and repeat, giving each student a turn to

identify and describe several symbols.

4. Collect the symbol cards.

Attachments:

Handout: American Symbols (1 card per

student, cut apart)

Purpose: Allow students to verbalize what they have learned

about symbols.

TEKS: 1.1B; 1.14A; 1.14B; 1.14C; 1.14D; 1.14E; 1.15A; 1.17C;

1.18A; 1.18B

ENGAGE – Star Spangled Banner Suggested Day 2 ‒ 5 minutes

1. Play all or part of “The Star Spangled Banner.”

2. Encourage students to share what they know about the song.

Do you know the name of this song?

Where have you heard it before? (Olympics, baseball game, graduation

ceremony, etc.)

3. Provide background information as needed to supplement student knowledge.

Use words such as

In addition to symbols, we have some other things that remind us of

our country or state and the beliefs we have. For instance, we have

songs that we sing. One song is our national anthem. This is the

song that is the national anthem for the United States of America.

Materials:

The Star Spangled Banner:

http://bands.army.mil/music/nationalanthem.asp

Purpose: Allow students a time to share their knowledge of

anthems

TEKS: 1.1B; 1.14A; 1.14B; 1.14C; 1.14D; 1.14E; 1.15A; 1.17C;

1.18A; 1.18B

EXPLORE – U.S. Anthem and Motto Suggested Day 2 (continued) ‒ 15 minutes

1. Play, again, The Star Spangled Banner.

2. Display (or distribute) the words to the song so students can sing and follow

along.

3. Tell the story of the writing of The Star Spangled Banner or read a picture book

about The Star Spangled Banner.

4. Introduce the idea of a motto.

Besides the anthem, the United States also has a motto. A motto is a

short saying that tells people what you believe.

5. Provide an example of a local motto, such as one for the school

6. If desired, display the Teacher Resource: U.S. Motto. Provide background

information on the motto

The motto for the United States is ‘In God We Trust’. You can see this

Materials:



Attachments:

Teacher Resource: Star-Spangled Banner

Lyrics

Teacher Resource: U.S. Motto (optional)

Purpose:

Introduce anthems and mottoes of the United States and

Texas.

TEKS: 1.1B; 1.14A; 1.14B; 1.14C; 1.14D; 1.14E; 1.15A; 1.17C;

1.18A; 1.18B

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motto on our money and other places.

What does the motto indicate is important to America and Americans?

7. Encourage student input to summarize the meaning of the anthem and motto,

the reason for having an anthem and motto, the purpose of playing the anthem

as a tradition in many public events, and for displaying the motto in places we

see every day

8. Facilitate a discussion where students use what they have learned about

American symbols, the anthem, motto, country’s beliefs, and values to answerthe guiding questions.

Anthems, mottoes, and symbols help identify a culture’s values andbeliefs.

What are America’s anthems, mottoes, and symbols?Why are anthems, mottoes, and symbols so important?

What are the values and beliefs that our anthems, mottoes, and

symbols represent?

EXPLAIN – U.S. Anthem Suggested Day 2 (continued) ‒ 10 minutes

1. Display the lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner and play the anthem while

students stand, put their hands over their hearts and sing along.

Materials:



Teacher Resource: Star-Spangled Banner

Lyrics

EXPLORE – Texas Symbols, Anthem, and Motto Suggested Day 3 ‒ 15 minutes

1. Introduce the ideas for the state. Use words and questions such as.

We also have symbols, an anthem, and a motto for our state.

What are some of the symbols that we use in Texas?

What are some things you think of when you think of Texas?

What do you think other people think of when they think of Texas?

(Possible responses may include: bluebonnets, flag, Alamo, mockingbird,

longhorns, cowboys, cowboy boots, etc. Prompt the children if they do not

think of these.)

2. Display the Handout: Texas Symbols.

3. Play all or part of the Texas state song, Texas, Our Texas.

4. Display or distribute the Handout: Texas, Our Texas Lyrics.

Texas also has an anthem. Does anyone know the state song for

Texas?

“Texas, Our Texas” is the state song.

5. Listen to and sing “Texas, Our Texas.”

6. Texas also has a motto.

The motto for Texas is "Friendship" because Texas or Tejas is a

American Indian word for friends.

What does the motto indicate is important to Texas and Texans?

(Possible response: We as Texans believe friends and friendship are

important to our state.)

Texans believe in friendship.

Materials:

Locate an online version of “Texas, Our Texas”

Attachments:

Handout: Texas Symbols

Handout: Texas, Our Texas Lyrics

EXPLAIN – “I Have, Who Has?” Suggested Day 3 (continued) ‒ 10 minutes

1. Distribute the Handout: I Have, Who Has Cards, 1 card per student.

2. Play “I Have, Who Has” game. (Play is similar to the “Around the World” gameoften played with math facts.)

Attachments:

Handout: I Have, Who Has Cards

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3. Pick one child to start. That child looks at the picture at the top of their card,

names that picture and explains its significance. (I have the American flag.

The American flag is a symbol that represents our country.) Use words

from the word bank.

4. The student then looks at the picture at the bottom and asks “Who has_____?” (naming the picture at the bottom of the card)

5. Continue until the final “bottom” returns to the top of the beginning student’scard.

Purpose:

Provide an opportunity for students to show what they have

learned about the mottoes, anthems, and symbols of the

United States and Texas.

TEKS: 1.1B; 1.14A; 1.14B; 1.14C; 1.14D; 1.14E; 1.15A; 1.17C;

1.18A; 1.18B

Instructional Note:

Word Bank might include these words: motto, symbol, anthem,

pledge, represents

There are 22 “I Have, Who Has” cards. More can be added if

class size warrants it.

ENGAGE – Pledge of Allegiance Suggested Day 3 (continued) ‒ 5 minutes

Read a picture book about The Pledge of Allegiance.Materials:

Picture book about The Pledge of Allegiance

EXPLORE/EXPLAIN – About the Pledge Suggested Day 4 ‒ 20 minutes

1. Discuss the Pledge of Allegiance as another symbol of our beliefs and

patriotism. Remind students that we say the Pledge every day because it

reminds us of beliefs and values that are important to us.

2. Reference the chart with the words for the Pledge. Highlight or underline the

words indicated (see Instructional Note). Read the pledge and talk about the

underlined words.

3. Repeatedly recite the Pledge using the following strategy that incorporates

repetition, paraphrasing, and kinesthetic movement:

Assign students partners. Give each set of partners an index card with one of

the underlined words on it and a card with the definition on it (See Handout:

Cards for the Pledge of Allegiance).

Students read and briefly discuss the information on their cards (see

attached).

Students form two circles, one inside the other, with the students holding the

Pledge words forming the inside circle so that when they read their cards the

Pledge is said in the correct order.

The students with the definitions stand behind them and form the outside

circle.

In the first round, students with the Pledge cards take a step forward one at a

time and read their cards.

In the second round, the students with the definitions each take a step

forward as they read their cards in order.

In the third round, a student with the Pledge card will step forward and read

his/her card. Then the person with the definition will step forward and read

his/her card. Then the next person with a Pledge card steps forward.

Continue.

In the fourth round, the students with the Pledge cards read their pieces of

the pledge in order.

4. Students recite the Pledge without looking at their cards.

5. Students discuss the ideals in the pledge.

6. Repeat process with the Pledge to the Texas Flag (See Handout: Cards for the

Pledge to the Texas Flag).

Materials:

Picture books about The Pledge of Allegiance

Attachments:

Handout: Cards for the Pledge of Allegiance

Handout: Cards for the Pledge to the Texas

Flag

Purpose:

Help students memorize the correct words of The Pledge of

Allegiance.

TEKS: 1.1B; 1.14A; 1.14B; 1.14C; 1.14D; 1.14E; 1.15A; 1.17C;

1.18A; 1.18B

Instructional Note:

Meaning of words and phrases in the pledge:

Pledge - promise

Allegiance - loyalty, faithfulness, devotion

United States of America - our country (You may

wish to display a U.S. map that shows the 48

contiguous states as well as Alaska and Hawaii).

Republic - a political unit (the U.S.) where people

are elected (such as senators) to exercise the

power of the people and to make decisions for

the people

Stands - is a symbol (Distinguish between the

meaning of "stands" as representing versus

upright posture).

Nation - a group of people who function under

one government

Indivisible - not able to be divided

Liberty - freedom, the state of being free of

slavery, the ability to exercise your own

judgment and make your own decisions

Justice - fair treatment for all

For all - refers to every citizen of the U.S

Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the Flag

of the United States of America,

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and to the Republic for which it stands,

one Nation under God, indivisible,

with liberty and justice for all.

Pledge to the Texas Flag

Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one

state under God, one and indivisible.

ELABORATE – Voting helps make decisions Suggested Day 4 (continued) ‒ 10 minutes

1. Introduce the next activity, sharing what we have learned with others in the

school.

There are two good ideas about how to do this, but we have only

time to do one. We will have to make a decision.

2. Remind students that voting is a way for groups to make decisions in an orderly

and fair manner.

In America we vote on many things:

Voting is the way communities (city councils) make decisions

about the city.

Voting is the way the state legislature (our representatives)

makes decisions about how to run the state.

Voting is the way the U.S. Congress (our representatives)

makes decisions for the country.

Voting is the way we elect the people who represent our ideas

in the government, making this a government “of the people,by the people and for the people."

3. Remind students about ways to vote.

We will vote to decide which way we’ll share what we have learned.This will be a secret ballot. As with all voting, the majority wins.

4. The first idea is to have a parade. Ask:

What is a parade? Why do we have parades? (A parade is a large

public procession, often including music. It is usually a festive occasion held

in honor of an anniversary, a person or an event.)

5. Show pictures or videos of recent parades. Focus attention on cars, bands,

clothing, etc. Emphasize that these were pictures taken in the present.

6. Then show photos or videos of parades from the past. Ask:

How are the parades from long ago different from parades we have

now? (Possible responses: Clothing and hairstyles look different; modern

day parades have motor vehicles or cars and those from the past might not.

Modern day parades might feature laser light shows or other modern

technology not available in the past.) (Content of this discussion will depend

on the photos or videos shown.)

If we choose this way to share our learning with the school, each of

you will be one of the symbols of America or Texas and we’ll paradethrough the school.

7. The second idea is to be a talking statue in a museum.

The second idea is to be talking statues in a kind of museum.

What is a museum? (A museum is a building or place where works of art or

other objects of value are kept and displayed. A “living museum” would be amake-believe museum where each student would be one of the symbols or

ideas we have learned about.)

We’ll invite another class to visit our museum and as they come toyou, you will tell them about the symbol or ideal.

Materials:

Photos or videos of parades from the past and

present (Search for photos of parades from the

past and present)

Attachments:

Handout: Ballot

Purpose:

Learn about voting by using voting to make a group decision.

TEKS: 1.1B; 1.14A; 1.14B; 1.14C; 1.14D; 1.14E; 1.15A; 1.17C;

1.18A; 1.18B

Instructional Note:

After students vote to make a decision regarding the activity

(parade or talking statues), additional time will be required to

plan and execute the event.

Decision-making process: identify a situation that requires a

decision, gather information, generate options, predict

outcomes, take action to implement a decision, and reflect on

the effectiveness of that decision (TEKS 1.19B)

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8. Distribute the Handout: Ballot.

9. Lead students through the decision-making process to decide the advantages

of each idea.

10. Students vote. Count the votes, and perform whichever activity students have

chosen.

ENGAGE – U.S. and Texas flags Suggested Day 5 ‒ 10 minutes

1. Display the United States flag.

2. Students, as a group, place their hands over their hearts and recite the Pledge

of Allegiance.

3. Read the sentences below and allow students to fill in the blanks to help them

recall the meaning of the words of the pledge:

A pledge is a ___________. (promise)

Fair treatment for all is ____________. (justice)

___________ means not being able to divide. (indivisible)

A symbol ______for something it represents. (stands)

A group of people who function under one government is called a

_______. (nation)

Our country is the ___________. (United States of America)

___________ means being free. (liberty)

___________ refers to every citizen of the U.S. (for all)

A political unit is __________. (republic)

__________ means loyalty, faithfulness, and devotion. (allegiance)

Materials:

United States flag

Purpose:

Provide students an opportunity to meet the requirement of

TEKS 1.14B by reciting and explaining the meaning of the

Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.

TEKS: 1.1B; 1.14A; 1.14B; 1.14C; 1.14D; 1.14E; 1.15A; 1.17C;

1.18A; 1.18B

EVALUATE – U.S. Pledge and Texas Pledge Suggested Day 5 (continued) ‒ 20 minutes

Grade 1 Social Studies Unit06 PI03

Create a picture that represents one of the concepts in the Pledge of Allegiance. Write a

sentence to explain its meaning. Include in the drawing symbols that help explain the meaning

of the Pledge of Allegiance. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance to a classmate.

Standard(s): 1.14B , 1.18A , 1.18B

ELPS ELPS.c.1C , ELPS.c.1E , ELPS.c.3E

1. Students draw a picture that represents one of the concepts in the Pledge of

Allegiance and write a sentence of explanation.

2. Students recite the Pledge of Allegiance to a classmate.

Materials:

United States flag

Drawing paper

Purpose:

Determine mastery as outlined in the Performance Indicator.

TEKS: 1.1B; 1.14A; 1.14B; 1.14C; 1.14D; 1.14E; 1.15A; 1.17C;

1.18A; 1.18B

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American Symbols

Microsoft. (Designer). (2010). Clip art [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/


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Star-Spangled Banner Lyrics

(by Francis Scott Key)

O say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,

What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight's last gleaming?

Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight,

O'er the ramparts we watch’d, were so gallantly streaming?

And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there.

O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Scott Key, F. (2013). Star-spangled banner. Retrieved from http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/games/songs/patriotic/anthemmid.htm


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U.S. Motto

“In God We Trust,” is the official motto of the United States.

(2005). Elargement of the 20-dollar bill. (2005). [Print Photo]. Retrieved

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1in_god_we_trust.jpg

(2006). Quarter proof. (2006). [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2006_Quarter_Proof.png


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Texas Symbols

Microsoft. (Designer). (2010). Clip art [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/


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Texas, Our Texas (Lyrics)

by William J. Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright

Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty State! Texas, our Texas! So wonderful so great!

Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test; O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.

[Refrain]God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong, That you may grow in power and worth, thro’out the ages long.

Texas, O Texas! Your freeborn single star,

Sends out its radiance to nations near and far, Emblem of Freedom! It sets our hearts aglow,

With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.

[Refrain]God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong, That you may grow in power and worth, Thro’out the ages long.

Texas, dear Texas! From tyrant grip now free, Shines forth in splendor your star of destiny!

Mother of heroes! We come your children true, Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.

[Refrain]God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong, That you may grow in power and worth, Thro’out the ages long.

Marsh, W. and Wright, G. (2011). Texas, our texas. Retrieved from https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/statesong.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_J._Marsh&action=edit&redlink=1


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Cards for Pledge of Allegiance

I 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.

I me, an individual, I

pledge promise

allegiance to be loyal

to the flag to the symbol

of the United States of America

of these 50 individual communities that come together to act as one,

and form one country

and to the Republic

a country where the people (or their representatives) run the government. This government is “of the people, by the people, and for the people,” not

led by a king.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country

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for which it stands that the flag represents

one Nation a single country

under God whose people believe in God, a

supreme being

indivisible that cannot be divided

with liberty with freedom – the right to live one's life with the protection of the laws of

the country

and justice and fairness

for all for each and every person in the

country

Pledge of allegiance. (2013). Retrieved from http://publications.usa.gov/epublications/ourflag/pledge.htm


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Cards for Pledge to the Texas Flag

Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

Honor Give respect to

the Texas flag the symbol of our state,

the Lone Star

I me, an individual, I

pledge promise

allegiance to thee, Texas,

to be loyal to our state of Texas,

one state a single state


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under God whose people believe in God, a

supreme being

one a single state

and indivisible that cannot be divided

Pledge of allegiance to the texas flag. (2012). Retrieved from https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/flagpledge.html


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