More Flag Facts
Excerpted from ESL Teacher's Holiday Activities Kit.- Flag Day is June 14. It is a day to honor the American flag.
- The flag has three colors: red, white and blue.
- Red is for courage.
- White is for purity.
- Blue is for loyalty.
- There are 50 states in the United States, and 50 stars in the flag.
- There are 13 red and white stripes. The stripes are for the 13 states in 1776, when the United States was a new country.
- No one is sure who made the first "Stars and Stripes." Most people think it was a woman named Betsy Ross.
- Show respect for the flag:
- Never let the flag touch the floor or the ground.
- Fly the flag only in the daytime.
- Keep the flag clean.
- Do not use the flag to cover a table or for clothing.
- Fold the flag carefully when you put it away.
- Fly the flag on these national holidays:
- Memorial Day
- Flag Day
- Independence Day
- Armed Forces Day
- Veterans Day
- Washington's Birthday
- Lincoln's Birthday
- When an important American dies, fly the flag "at half mast" (halfway up the pole).
- The flag upside down means distress or danger.
2008 Summer Olympics
Celebrate this summer's Olympic Games in Beijing, China, with our resources, activities, and lessons.
Teaching about Natural Disasters
The world has suffered two natural disasters this May — Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar and the earthquake in China. These tragedies may have your students wondering why such large catastrophes occur. We have resources to help you explain earthquakes and cyclones, and for dealing with the subjects of death and crisis with your class.
July Events
Find educational activities for every day in July. Take a look at our Summer Activities Slideshow for our favorite summer-themed activities, lessons, and printables.
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New Customizable Printables
Easily create personalized hall and office passes or teacher stationary with our customizable classroom passes and notes. Prepare for substitute teachers, field trips, parent-teacher conferences, and more with our customizable charts and forms.
Drama Resources
Explore our drama resources – from Shakespearean plays to The Miracle Worker to Readers Theater – to widen your curricular focus. Students will enjoy the change of pace that putting on a classroom play will bring!
ADD/ADHD Resources
From frequently asked questions to assessment accommodations, these articles and resources will help you to deal with the special nature of students with ADD/ADHD.
