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By: Courtney Witmer MSTI 131 Introduction to Educational Technology February 7, 2008

The History of. the. American Flag. By: Courtney Witmer MSTI 131 Introduction to Educational Technology February 7, 2008. Lesson Plan. What does the flag symbolize?. Unity. Strength. Pride. Freedom. Prominent Icon. Inspiration. What do the colors of the flag represent?. Red. Valor.

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By: Courtney Witmer MSTI 131 Introduction to Educational Technology February 7, 2008

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  1. The History of the American Flag By: Courtney Witmer MSTI 131 Introduction to Educational Technology February 7, 2008 Lesson Plan

  2. What does the flag symbolize? Unity Strength Pride Freedom Prominent Icon Inspiration

  3. What do the colors of the flag represent? Red Valor Hardiness Purity Justice Innocence Blue White Hard Work

  4. Who sewed the first American flag? During reading of Declaration of Independence Made the flag in her home First hung Where Betsy Ross Who asked her When asked by George Washington May of 1776

  5. Flag Facts The flag was first authorized by Congress on June 14, 1777. Only the President and Governors of State can order flag to be flown at half-staff The flag should be raised swiftly and with respect When a flag can no longer be fixed, it should be destroyed (ex.- burning) The flag always leads in a procession. 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. Anyone can have a flag draped over their coffin.

  6. The stars on the flag represent… The number of states within the union There are 50 stars for the 50 states, on a blue field, showing a constellation. The stripes on the flag represent… It consists of alternating red and white stripes…. 6 red and 7 white Each of the original thirteen colonies.

  7. Dates in our flag’s history June 14, 1777 July 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence was signed Congress adopts the Flag Act allowing for the flag to look like it does today 1892 August 3, 1949 The Pledge of Allegiance was written President Truman signed a Bill making June 14th the official Flag Day.

  8. Where do we find the American flag? Office Buildings Government Buildings Schools White House Post Office Cemeteries

  9. Other Names We Call The American Flag Stars and Stripes Old Glory Star-Spangled Banner

  10. 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.

  11. Pictures of the flag throughout the years 32 star flag adopted in 1858 The flag made by Betsy Ross 46 star flag adopted in 1908 25 star flag adopted in 1836 50 stars for 50 states - Adopted in 1960

  12. American Flag Quiz! Here is a way to test just how much you learned from this slideshow! It’s only 10 questions! ~Good Luck~

  13. American Flag Quiz • What does the flag symbolize? A. Pride B. Power C. Nothing

  14. 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.

  15. Who sewed the first American Flag? A. Hillary Clinton B. Betsy Ross C. Martha Washington

  16. 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.

  17. The stars on the flag represent what? A. The 50 United States B. A constellation in the sky. C. How many presidents we have had.

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

  19. On this date, the Declaration of Independence was signed… A. August 1912 B. 1492 C. July 4, 1776

  20. Another name for the American flag is… A. Soaring Eagle B. Old Glory C. Red, White and Blue

  21. 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.

  22. When the flag is folded in the proper way, how many times is it folded in order to make a triangle? A. 16 B. 11 C. 13

  23. Click on the next question! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Correct!

  24. Click on these to go back to your questions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Incorrect! Please Try Again!

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