The Importance of Patriotic Traditions

Trust Hope Plan Promise When we say “I pledge allegiance to the flag” what does the word pledge mean? Trust Hope Plan Promise

Correct! The correct answer is promise! A pledge is a promise. When we say “I pledge allegiance to the flag” we are making a promise.

Activity #1: Annie and Moby talk about U.S. Symbols https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/citizenship/ussymbols/

Activity #2: Patriotic Symbols Activity http://www.virginiatrekkers.com/Chimborazo/Activity.html

Activity #3: Puzzle http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/usa_puzzles/statue_easy.htm

Activity #4: President Obama explains the Star Spangled Banner to Queen Elizabeth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG_LPJaXN6k

What should we do when The National Anthem is being played? Be still and quiet Stand facing the American Flag (if there is one in the room) Put your right hand over your heart Hats should be taken off Why do we do all of these things? To show respect for our country, the men and women who are fighting for our country, and the men and women who lost their lives fighting to keep our country safe.

Which of these people are standing correctly during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner?

CORRECT! The football player is standing correctly during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner. He is being still and quiet, he has taken his helmet off his head, and he has his right hand over his heart.

Activity #5: Paint the flag http://www.apples4theteacher.com/coloring-pages/flag-day-united-states-symbols/patriotic-boy-and-flag.html

Activity #6: Learn about proper flag etiquette https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APpFEZZwmCg

True or False: If a flag gets dirty we should throw it away. You may click the words or the pictures to answer this question.

CORRECT! The correct answer is false! If a flag gets dirty it should be cleaned if possible. If it can’t be cleaned then it should be burned in a dignified manner such as the flag in the picture below.

Games https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/citizenship/ussymbols/matching/ http://www.abcya.com/typing_rocket_junior.htm

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