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Grade 1, Social Studies Std 10: Discuss civic responsibilities of participating members of a community and state. • Discussing the meaning of patriotism

Lesson Plans: Patriotic Symbols Students will recognize what patriotic symbols are and that our nation and our state have symbols and icons to represent thoughts, feelings, emotions, and physical objects. Our Nation's Symbols and Holidays In this unit, students will study American's national holidays, symbols, songs and landmarks in order to gain an understanding of the traditions that provide continuity and a sense of community. Alabama Patriotic Symbols This lesson plan covers five state symbols associated with the State of Alabama. This lesson will help the students learn interesting facts about each of the symbols and explore more state symbols on the Internet. Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue! Scroll down to History and Geography, Presidents Past and Present. In this series of lessons students will learn about the origins of our country, study historical figures, and become acquainted with symbols that represent our country. Presidents and Symbols of the Past, Present, and Future Scroll down to History and Geography, Presidents Past and Present. A series of strategies and activities for learning about past presidents, their significance to the nation's history, and symbols of the U.S.A.

Resources: Symbols of the United States: A collection of websites with information on the various symbols of the United States. Suggestions for English Language Learners: (E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding) (E/B) Students draw a patriotic symbol. (E/B) Students describe a patriotic symbol from a picture or drawing. (D) Students compare/contrast two patriotic symbols. (D) Students explain orally or in writing what a patriotic symbol means from a picture or drawing. (E/B, D, E) Students use computers to search for more facts on events or people in Let’s Read Biographies. (E/B, D, E) Students vote on current classroom rules and make suggestions for others.
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