Red, White, and Blue by Susan Canizares and Betsey Chessen

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Theme:

History of American Flag

Grades:

3 - 5

Subject:

Social Studies

Duration:

Two 45 minute class

Standards
& Goals:

Florida State Standards
  • The student understands historical chronology and the historical perspective. SS.A.1.3
  • The student understands the role of the citizen in American democracy. SS.C.2.3

Objectives:

Students will:
  • Read Red, White, and Blue by Susan Canizares and Betsey Chessen
  • Identify the significance of the red and white stripes and the white stars on the blue background on the American flag
  • Create their own representation for the colors similar to the representation in Red, White, and Blue
  • Provide background information about their chosen representation for their red, white and blue colors
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