National Symbols
Learn about the American national symbols such as the Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, American Flag, National Anthem, and what these symbols mean to the nation. Learn the history of the symbols, their use, and meaning. Includes online games, worksheets, and quizzes. There is a link to eThemes resource on the American flag.
Grades
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Links
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Enchanted Learning: Symbols of the USA
This page has various symbols of the United States. Select highlighted words to learn more about each of them. Includes coloring pages, printouts, and crafts. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Ben's Guide: Symbols of Government
Explore links under the Symbols section to learn about the American flag, bald eagle, rose, and other symbols. Listen to music and read lyrics of patriotic songs in the Songs and Oaths section of the site.
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The Star-Spangled Banner Photograph
This page has a photograph of the original musical score for the Star Spangled Banner printed in Baltimore in 1814.
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Flag Picture Gallery
View images of American flags and learn how its appearance has changed over time.
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American Flag: Coloring Page
This is a coloring page of the American flag.
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Surfing the Net with Kids: American Flag Puzzle
In this game kids have two minutes to complete the puzzle and assemble the American flag. NOTE: The site includes pop-up and banner ads.
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Surfing the Net with Kids: American Flag Scrambler
Play this online scramble game and put all pieces of the American flag together as fast as you can. NOTE: The site includes pop-up and banner ads.
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Surfing the Net with Kids: American Flag Word Search
Here is an online word search game. Click on the "New Game" link to begin the game and start the time. NOTE: The site includes pop-up and banner ads.
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Flag Facts
These are true/false questions about the American flag and its code.
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EdHelper: American Symbols
Learn about American symbols then answer the short quiz questions and solve a puzzle. Answers for the puzzle are included.
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Presidential Seal Coloring Book
Color the Presidential Seal online at this site. NOTE: The site includes pop-up and banner ads.
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Social Studies: Symbol of America
Here is a fun and easy online quiz about American symbols.
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eThemes Resource: U.S. Flag
These sites are about the design of the early American flag. See how it changed over time as the country added more states. Learn about the controversy over who created the first flag - Betsy Ross or Francis Hopkinson. Includes the rules for displaying the flag, the symbolism of the colors and shapes, and information about Flag Day and the Pledge of Allegiance. There are links to eThemes Resources on Missouri's flag and the 13 colonies.
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