Kindergarten Social Studies Unit 03 Exemplar Lesson 02: United States ...

Kindergarten Social Studies

Unit: 03 Lesson: 02 Suggested Duration: 2 days

Kindergarten Social Studies Unit 03 Exemplar Lesson 02: United States Flag and Pledge

This lesson is one approach to teaching the State Standards associated with this unit. Districts are encouraged to customize this lesson by supplementing with district-approved resources, materials, and activities to best meet the needs of learners. The duration for this lesson is only a recommendation, and districts may modify the time frame to meet students' needs. To better understand how your district may be implementing CSCOPE lessons, please contact your child's teacher. (For your convenience, please find linked the TEA Commissioner's List of State Board of Education Approved Instructional Resources and Midcycle State Adopted Instructional Materials.)

Lesson Synopsis In this lesson, students are introduced to the United States flag. They learn that the flag is a symbol of our country. They learn to recite the pledge of allegiance. TEKS

The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) listed below are the standards adopted by the State Board of Education, which are required by Texas law. Any standard that has a strike-through (e.g. sample phrase) indicates that portion of the standard is taught in a previous or subsequent unit. The TEKS are available on the Texas Education Agency website at ? id=6148.

K.1 History. The student understands that holidays are celebrations of special events. The student is expected to: K.1A Explain the reasons for national patriotic holidays such as Presidents' Day, Veterans Day, and Independence Day. K.1B Identify customs associated with national patriotic holidays such as parades and fireworks on

Independence Day. K.10 Citizenship. The student understands important symbols, customs, and responsibilities that represent

American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to: K.10A Identify the flags of the United States and Texas. K.10B Recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag and the Pledge to the Texas Flag.

Social Studies Skills TEKS

K.14 Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including electronic technology. The student is expected to:

K.14B Obtain information about a topic using a variety of valid visual sources such as pictures, symbols, electronic media, print material, and artifacts.

K.15 Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral and visual forms. The student is expected to: K.15B Create and interpret visuals, including pictures and maps.

GETTING READY FOR INSTRUCTION

Performance Indicators

Kindergarten Social Studies Unit 03 PI 02

Create a picture of the United States flag and recite the U.S. pledge.

Standard(s): K.10A , K.10B , K.15B ELPS ELPS.c.1E , ELPS.c.1F , ELPS.c.3D

Key Understandings

Symbols reflect our beliefs and help define us as a country. Why do countries have flags? What beliefs are reflected in the flag? What does the U.S. flag look like? How has it changed over time? Why has it changed?

A pledge is a verbal promise. What is a pledge?

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Kindergarten Social Studies

Unit: 03 Lesson: 02 Suggested Duration: 2 days

Why and when do we recite the pledge?

Vocabulary of Instruction

symbol flag

nation state

pledge allegiance

Materials

Information on the U.S. flag paper shapes to make a flag Picture book about the flag red, white, and blue construction paper small star U.S. map with state outlines or globe variety of flags

Attachments

All attachments associated with this lesson are referenced in the body of the lesson. Due to considerations for grading or student assessment, attachments that are connected with Performance Indicators or serve as answer keys are available in the district site and are not accessible on the public website.

Handout: Vocabulary Chronology Word Cards Teacher Resource: Pledge of Allegiance Teacher Resource: Flag Puzzle Instructions

Resources

None identified

Advance Preparation

1. Become familiar with content and procedures for the lesson, including the idea that one of the ways we can outwardly show our respect for the Constitution and our country is by identifying and pledging to the symbols of our country and state, our flags.

2. Refer to the Instructional Focus Document for specific content to include in the lesson. 3. Select appropriate sections of the textbook and other classroom materials that support the learning for this lesson. 4. Preview materials and websites according to district guidelines. 5. Prepare materials and handouts as needed.

Post the words of the Pledge of Allegiance on chart paper (or enlarge the Teacher Resource: Pledge of Allegiance). Print, cut apart, and prepare the Handout: Flag Cards and the Handout: Chronology Vocabulary Word Cards (1 set per student or student pair). Laminate if possible, or print on card stock. Print, cut apart, and prepare the Handout: Pledge Picture Clues (1 set per child and 1 for teacher). Laminate if possible, or print on card stock. Gather a variety of flags or pictures of flags. (In addition to real flags, an internet search can be conducted for pictures. Conducting an Internet search for "U.S. flags" or "flags" will yield many options.) Prepare the pieces for the puzzle activity. One set per student is recommended, and the teacher needs a sample: rectangle (white, the size of the finished flag to be used as the base), 7 red stripes, 6 white stripes (the white background could be used instead of white stripes), blue rectangle, 50 small white stars (or a blue rectangle with 50 stars drawn on it or glued to it). See instructions in Teacher Resource: Flag Puzzle Instructions. Locate patriotic music to make available during student work time or center time.

Background Information

Flags of the United States Prior to 1777 the patriots fought under the Grand Union flag. In 1777, the Continental Congress approved a new flag with 13 stripes and 13 stars representing the 13 colonies. Each time a state entered the union, one star and one stripe were added. In 1818, the U.S. Congress set the number of stripes at 13 but agreed to continue to add a star for each new state.

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Kindergarten Social Studies

Unit: 03 Lesson: 02 Suggested Duration: 2 days

GETTING READY FOR INSTRUCTION

Teachers are encouraged to supplement and substitute resources, materials, and activities to meet the needs of learners. These lessons are one approach to teaching the TEKS/Specificity as well as addressing the Performance Indicators associated with each unit. District personnel may create original lessons using the Content Creator in the Tools Tab. All originally authored lessons can be saved in the "My CSCOPE" Tab within the "My Content" area.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Instructional Procedures ENGAGE ? Introduction to the U.S. flag

Notes for Teacher NOTE: 1 Day = 30 minutes Suggested Day 1 - 5 minutes

1. Display a variety of flags. Actual flags or pictures may be used. These could

Materials:

include flags from other countries, including flags representing the cultural heritage of students in the class, flags from other states, college flags, scout

variety of flags

flags, school flags, etc. Included in the group should be a U.S. flag.

Purpose:

2. Teacher guides students to identify the U.S. flag by asking questions such as: Students begin to develop an understanding of the meaning of

What are these? (flags)

flags as symbols of something larger.

Do you recognize any of them? What is the purpose of a flag?

TEKS: K.1A, K.1B, K.10A, K.10B, K. 15B.

Where have you seen flags before? Which flag is the flag of our country, the United States flag?

Instructional Notes:

Where have you seen this flag before? (Encourage responses related to

Since students have been saying the Pledge of

celebrations including 4th of July, parades, in the classroom, etc. This will

Allegiance each day since the beginning of

come up again in Lesson 4.)

school, they should be relatively familiar with it.

Reciting it will be assessed later in this lesson.

EXPLORE ? Learning about the U.S. flag

1. Explain that the American flag is a symbol that represents the United States.

Suggested Day 1 (cont'd) 10 minutes Materials:

A symbol stands for a person, thing, or event.

2. Show students the flag and have them look for the different shapes.

What shapes do you see on the flag? (rectangles, stars)

3. Students point out the rectangles and stars on the flag. Guide students to recognize the shapes as part of the flag.

4. Hold up the sample pieces for the flag activity: red stripes, white stripes, blue rectangle and stars.

When we put all of these shapes together in the correct way, they make our U.S. flag. What colors are used on the flag? Why do you think they chose these colors when they designed the flag? Do you think the colors mean anything?

U.S. map with state outlines or globe small star paper shapes to make a flag

Attachments:

Handout: Flag Cards

Purpose: Students begin to understand the meaning of the colors, stripes, and stars on the U.S flag.

TEKS: K.10A, K.10B, K. 15B.

Teacher Note: Picture books that teach character traits such as bravery and perseverance and picture books about the U.S. flag and pledge should be available in the classroom library or listening center.

EXPLAIN ? Learning the history of the U.S. flag

Suggested Day 1 (cont'd) 15 minutes

1. Show students a picture of the first American flag and explain that this flag was the first American flag.

2. Show students a picture of the current American Flag and explain that this is the flag we have today.

3. Ask: What is the same about these two flags?

4. Ask: What is different about these two flags?

Attachments:

Handout: Chronology Vocabulary Words

Purpose: Students begin to develop an understanding of the changes the flag has undergone over time and practice using words showing chronological relationships.

5. Distribute the cards from the Handout: Chronology Vocabulary Words. Students (in pairs or groups of 4) describe the flags using the chronology words.

TEKS: K.10A, K.10B, K. 15B. Instructional Note:

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ENGAGE/EXPLORE ? Learning about the pledge

1. Read an age-appropriate picture book about the U.S. Flag. 2. After reading the book, display the Pledge of Allegiance (if desired, use the

Teacher Resource: Pledge of Allegiance)and briefly explain the meaning of the words in the pledge of allegiance:

To enhance the lesson have music available to play while students are working or at the listening center during center time. Conduct an internet search for patriotic music for children. Suggested Day 2 - 10 minutes

Materials:

Picture book about the flag

Attachments:

Pledge ? promise Allegiance ? loyalty, faithfulness United States of America ? our country (point to map) Republic ? a group who is governed by a democracy Stands ? a symbol Nation ? a group of people who live under the rule of a government Indivisible ? unable to be split apart Liberty ? freedom to make decisions for yourself Justice ? when everyone is treated fairly For all ? every citizen of the United States of America

Teacher Resource: Pledge of Allegiance.

Purpose: Students learn the meaning of the pledge they say each morning.

TEKS: K.10A, K.10B, K. 15B.

3. Point to the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Lead students in saying the Pledge of Allegiance while pointing to the posted words.

5. Continue discussion about the pledge by asking:

Why do we say this every morning? (Pledge means promise. When we pledge to the flag, we are making a promise to honor or care about the flag, a symbol of our country. When we honor the flag, because it is a symbol of our country, we are promising to honor our country. To honor means to be loyal or to be "a friend" to the flag and the United States.)

6. Repeat the pledge, this time showing the picture clues that go with each phrase. (See the Handout: Pledge Picture Clues) Using picture clues will help students remember the words.

EXPLAIN

Suggested Day 2 (cont'd) 10 minutes

1. Continue to display the Pledge of Allegiance.

Attachments:

2. Working in pairs, students again practice saying the pledge of allegiance, this time to one another.

Teacher Resource: Pledge of Allegiance.

Purpose: Students practice reciting the pledge.

TEKS: K.10A, K.10B, K. 15B.

ELABORATE ? Respect for the flag

1. Facilitate a discussion about the lesson's Key Understandings and Guiding Questions:

Symbols reflect our beliefs and help define us as a country. Why do countries have flags? What beliefs are reflected in the flag? What does the U.S. flag look like? How has it changed over time? Why has it changed?

A pledge is a verbal promise.

Instructional Note: Provide a plastic bag to each student in which he/she can place their picture clues. These may be taken home to share with their families.

Suggested Day 2 (cont'd) 5 minutes

Materials:

Cub Scout manual (or other source of information on the U.S. flag (Optional)

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What is a pledge?

Why and when do we recite the pledge?

2. Continue the discussion by asking students how we show respect for the flag.

3. Students discuss the customs and traditions surrounding the flag and the pledge. (A person stands and places his right hand on his heart to salute the flag and when saying the Pledge of Allegiance.)

4. Teacher and students demonstrate and show pictures (perhaps from Cub Scout manual).

EVALUATE ? Have students achieved mastery?

Suggested Day 2 (cont'd) 5 minutes

Kindergarten Social Studies Unit 03 PI 02

Create a picture of the United States flag and recite the U.S. pledge.

Standard(s): K.10A , K.10B , K.15B ELPS ELPS.c.1E , ELPS.c.1F , ELPS.c.3D

Materials:

red, white, and blue construction paper

Attachments

1. Students complete the flag puzzle activity. (See Teacher Resource: Flag Puzzle Instructions.)

Teacher Resource: Flag Puzzle Instructions

2. As students work to put their flags together, evaluate each student reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

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