The American Flag Mini Unit Study for Elementary Students

Your students will learn about the American flag in this mini unit study for homeschooling families.

The American flag is probably the most easily recognized flag in the world. In this American Flag Mini Unit Study, your elementary kids will learn about Betsy Ross, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Star Spangled Banner, the significance of the stars and stripes, how the flag has changed over time, and more with multi-subject, hands-on activities and lessons.

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Also check out the additional resource list about Betsy Ross in this mini unit post.

Online Resources for Your US Flag Study

Robin Williams’ Flag Tribute

I Am the Flag by the American Legion Post 234 of Brunswick, Ohio

American Flag Timeline at U.S. History

Activities and Lessons for Your US Flag Study

History, Social Studies, & Geography

1. Read the Betsy Ross biography book. Have your students complete the Betsy Ross fill-in-the-blank worksheet found in this post.
2. Read the book on the American flag. Discuss the significance of the number of stars and stripes.
3. Betsy Ross had her upholstery shop in Philadelphia, PA on Arch Street. Find this on a map.
4. Read the Pledge of Allegiance book. Recite and discuss the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Use the American Flag timeline worksheet (download below) to show how the flag has changed over time. Or, if your kids prefer to draw, have them draw pictures of the American flag as it has changed through history.

Language Arts

1. Copy out the Pledge of Allegiance onto one of these Flag notebooking pages.
2. Listen to this poem by Johnny Cash, Ragged Old Flag

Family Discipleship

1. Read Number 2:1-2 from the Bible to learn how they used banners in Biblical times.
2. Make your own family banner or flag. Use blank newsprint, freezer paper, or extra-large construction paper to make a large rectangle. In the center, put your family name or a symbol. Let each child draw a picture of what they think is important to your family around the edges.

Music (& more history)

1. Sing the Star-Spangled Banner, which was written by Francis Scott Key after watching the British attack Fort McHenry, Maryland, in 1814, during the War of 1812. 
2. Listen to my favorite version of our National Anthem, as sung by Madison Rising.
3. Read the book, Our Flag Was Still There.
4. Discuss what the song means and its origin. You could also research what the war of 1812 was about and who won.

Practical Arts

1. Try your hand at sewing and make a patriotic craft like this wall hanging by Olivia Jane Handcrafts or this no-sew one from DIY Beautify, or even this star embroidery project from I Should Be Mopping the Floor.
2. Create a flag dessert like this Brownie Cake from Spicy Southern Kitchen or this super easy poke cake from Betty Crocker.

This American Flag Unit is available as a part of our huge U.S. Flag and Fourth of July Bundle in the HHO Shop, or you can get the printables individually in the Free Resource Library below.

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