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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