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By: Courtney Witmer MSTI 131 Introduction to Educational Technology February 7, 2008 Lesson Plan What does the flag symbolize? What do the colors of the flag represent? Who sewed the first American flag? The flag was first authorized by Congress on June 14, 1777. The flag should be raised swiftly and with respect When a flag can no longer be fixed, it should be destroyed (ex.burning) Anyone can have a flag draped over their coffin. Only the President and Governors of State can order flag to be flown at halfstaff 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. 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… Each of the original thirteen colonies. It consists of alternating red and white stripes…. 6 red and 7 white Dates in our flag’s history Declaration of Independence was signed The Pledge of Allegiance was written Congress adopts the Flag Act allowing for the flag to look like it does today President Truman signed a Bill making June 14th the official Flag Day. Where do we find the American flag? Other Names We Call The American Flag 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. 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 American Flag Quiz! Here is a way to test just how much you learned from this slideshow! It’s only 10 questions! American Flag Quiz 1. What does the flag symbolize? A. Pride B. Power C. Nothing 2. 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. 3. Who sewed the first American Flag? A. B. C. Hillary Clinton Betsy Ross Martha Washington 4. 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. 5. The stars on the flag represent what? A. B. C. The 50 United States A constellation in the sky. How many presidents we have had. 6. 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. 7. On this date, the Declaration of Independence was signed… A. B. August 1912 1492 C. July 4, 1776 8. Another name for the American flag is… A. B. C. Soaring Eagle Old Glory Red, White and Blue 9. Where is one place that the flag is flown. A. B. C. Inside a house for no one to see. Outside government buildings. It is not flown on a daily basis. 10. When the flag is folded in the proper way, how many times is it folded in order to make a triangle? A. B. C. 16 11 13 Click on the next question! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Click on these to go back to your questions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Please Try Again!