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Here's a great lesson for Memorial Day.... I do this with my 1st graders, but any age could have fun with it. Easy to prep, no clean-up, everyone's successful, and the kids LOVE it.... you can't beat that!
Materials:
1. Discuss the American flag and what it symbolizes. (This is a great opportunity to talk about "freedom" and why we celebrate Memorial Day!)
2. Notice the features that make our flag unique (stars, stripes, red, white and blue).
3. Now, rearrange these features to create a new flag design!
4. See how using these same design elements allows these new flags to still look "American"!
- 9x12 white paper
- Black "F" Sharpie
- Red and blue markers
1. Discuss the American flag and what it symbolizes. (This is a great opportunity to talk about "freedom" and why we celebrate Memorial Day!)
2. Notice the features that make our flag unique (stars, stripes, red, white and blue).
3. Now, rearrange these features to create a new flag design!
4. See how using these same design elements allows these new flags to still look "American"!
(Note: This project can be used for any country by simply using the design elements found in that country's flag!)
Excellent project! Just the right combination of things to make it successful.
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