1. Understanding Goal
American flags of the past have similarities and differences to our flag today.

2. Investigative Question
Who designed the first American flag? (SS K.1a)
How did the American flag change over time? (SS K.2)

3. What symbol do you recognize?

4. What do you think is happening in this picture?

5. Is this painting of the past or present? How can you tell?
Do you know who this is?

6. Meet Betsy Ross

7. American flag today
1st American flag
Early American flag
How are the flags same or different? How has the flag changed over time?

8. Bibliography
Ferris, J. L. G. (1932). Betsy Ross, 1777 / J.L.G. Ferris. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs.
Hardin, J. Photographer. (2001). “Memorial at the Pentagon – Flag 2” Library of Congress: The September 11, 2001, Documentary Project Collection.
Lee, R. (1937). One of two Revolutionary War flags in existence. This one was carried at the Battle of Stoney Point, General Posey commanding. Library of Congress: American Memory, America from the Great Depression to World War II: Photographs from the FSA and OWI, ca
Liebscher, G. Betsey [sic] Ross. (1908). Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs.
Moran. P. (c1917). The Birth of Old Glory / from painting by Moran. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs.

9.        
. Memorial at the Pentagon - Flag 2. Library of Congress: American Memory.
Ferris, J. L. G. (1932). Betsy Ross, 1777 / J.L.G. Ferris. . Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs.
Lee, R. (1937). One of two Revolutionary War flags in existence. This one was carried at the Battle of Stoney Point, General Posey commanding. Library of Congress: American Memory, America from the Great Depression to World War II: Photographs from the FSA and OWI, ca
Liebscher, G. (1908). Betsey [sic] Ross. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs.
Moran. P. (c1917). The Birth of Old Glory / from painting by Moran. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs