Lesson plan

Hand to Heart: The Significance of the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem


GeoHistory GeoLiteracy

Description

Students should have an understanding of the significance of the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem. Knowledge of these works helps students gain an appreciation for the culture and history of the United States. In this lesson students will learn how the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem are important to the citizens of the United States. They will also look at how America celebrates the 4th of July. This is a good lesson for the beginning of the school year.

Duration

3 class periods

Author

Jessica
Medlin

Standards

4: The physical and human characteristics of places
6: How culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions
10: The characteristics, distribution and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics

Teacher Instructions

MedlinPledgeT.pdf (156.79 KB)

Student Materials

MedlinPledgeS.pdf (604.14 KB)

Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners

Supplemental Files