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Summary and Objective
Children will understand that the American flag has changed over time in the U.S. but continues to symbolize pride, unity and strength. They will understand that homemade flags of different sorts were used by Americans. They will develop a beginning understanding of how historians use primary sources and previous knowledge to develop theories about our past. Children are encouraged to think, question and share ideas.
Teaching Plan
Step 1.
Review information that children already know about the American flag.
Step 2.
Ask questions that require children to think about what the flag means, where we see it, and the materials used.
Step 3.
Show children copies of the photo of Firing the Cannon, from digital collection.
Step 4.
Tell students that historians use real pictures of primary sources to help them learn about events of long ago.
Step 5.
Encourage discussions about what they see in the picture and what it tells.
Step 6.
Read and discuss the book, "Stars and Stripes, the story of the American Flag" by Sarah Thomson. Note the different flags.
Step 7.
Review the meaning of primary source. Show the flag remnant picture. Children discuss, question and develop theories.
Step 8.
Children draw a picture of what they think the flag looked like. They write a brief description. They share their work.
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