RESOURCE:

A History of the War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner

Grade Range: 3-8
Resource Type(s): Lessons & Activities, Reference Materials
Date Posted: 11/19/2008

Using this classroom activity, students will be able to cite the origins and outcome of the War of 1812 and be able to place the creation of the Star-Spangled Banner in a chronological framework. The activity includes a narrative about the war of 1812 and the history of the Star-Spangled Banner, vocabulary, discussion questions and extension activities. It is included in the online exhibition from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History entitled The Star-Spangled Banner: The Flag that Inspired the National Anthem.

National Standards

Historical Thinking Standards (Grades K-4)

Historical Thinking Standards (Grades 5-12)

Standards in History (Grades K-4)

United States History Standards (Grades 5-12)

World History Standards (Grades 5-12)

Instructional Strategies

Museum education, Teaching guides, Large Group instruction, Small group instruction

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Keywords

war, Star-Spangled Banner, military history, Independence Day, battle, SSB, War of 1812, military, Fourth of July, July 4, nineteenth century, conflict, star spangled banner, history, flag, 1800, July 4th, July Fourth, armed forces history, 19th Century

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