RESOURCE:

How to Use this Resource in Your Classroom: Collect Stars Activity

Grade Range: 4-12
Resource Type(s): Lessons & Activities, Reference Materials
Duration: 35 Minutes
Date Posted: 11/19/2008

This teacher tip-sheet includes information about how the Collect Stars activity can be used in a classroom. It will help students cite the origins and outcome of the War of 1812 and be able to place the creation and preservation of the Star-Spangled Banner in a chronological framework. This resource is included in the online exhibition, 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 For English Language Arts (Grades K-12)

Standards in History (Grades K-4)

United States History Standards (Grades 5-12)

Instructional Strategies

Multiple activities, Museum education, Teaching guides

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Keywords

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