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Activities on the video "The History of the U.S. Flag" for Elementary
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
This ebook includes exercises that can be utilized to create a history lesson about the American flag. The tasks are centered around the YouTube video "The History of the American Flag": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UONq4YCF4R4.
Presented by Drexel University Online, this educational video delves into the history of the American flag, narrated by ex-NBC10 reporter Terry Ruggles. This engaging and educational video serves as an excellent resource for teaching American history to educators, parents, and anyone keen on discovering the fascinating background of our country’s most iconic emblem.
Following the video, instruct your students to formulate the questions posed in this ebook. A range of activities is available for every type of learner. At the end, there is a distinct section for the teacher that includes the answers and Teacher's Notes, outlining the objectives, materials, and instructions for all activities.
Experience this wonderful journey through American history featuring the nation's iconic symbol: the flag.
Lesson Plan on Black History Month
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
This is a complete 90-minute lesson dedicated to the Black History Month. February is Black History Month. This month-long observance in the US and Canada is a chance to celebrate Black achievement and provide a fresh reminder to take stock of where systemic racism persists and give visibility to the people and organizations creating change.
African Americans have played a central role in shaping U.S. history. From slavery and its abolition to the Great Migration, the civil rights movement and military, scientific, cultural and political achievements, explore key moments, milestones and figures in Black History.
The lesson is largely based on the video 'Origins of Black History Month' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUUlstTYCLU).
In this lesson, you will find activities that practice all four skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). For the writing activities, there are suggested answers provided, so as to be used as samples.
The lesson is ideal for classroom use or for home study.
FREE: Why is Eagle the Symbol of America Worksheet with VIDEO and answer key
By Jared Bruening
Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.
EAGLE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/imBaXkZO2NA