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Title Respect for and Understanding of Civic Symbols Lesson Objective Students will learn about how US citizens display their loyalty to the country and how symbols help us remember our responsibilities as citizens Background Information for Teacher N A Student Prior Knowledge N A Materials Red Skelton Commentary on The Pledge of Allegiance Red Skelton defines each word or phrase of the Pledge of Allegiance
Step by Step Guided Lesson Step 1 Start Video Tips Interact with the video by pausing to ask questions or discuss information viewed with student
Step 2 Teach Lesson After saying the Pledge of Allegiance students will listen to the clip of Red Skelton Discuss what some of the unfamiliar words really mean indivisible justice liberty nation republic allegiance Discuss flag etiquette Respectfully disposing of it when it is worn flying at half mast how to hang it etc Discuss how our actions show our allegiance Find and describe other national symbols people and phrases found on coins and bills Have the student complete the worksheets in step 3
Step 3 Complete the worksheet attached below Worksheet need to complete the lessons Step 4 Start the next lesson with the game or activity attached below for review so the student can demonstrate understanding of this lesson before moving forward When I m Gone online offline activity Explain what is going on Some examples may be Why are people hugging and crying What does this song talk about Why is it sad that they are leaving What will change when those soldiers leave what new responsibilities will the family have What is the soldier s responsibility