http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Music, Poetry and History: The National Anthem"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1299http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1299<p>In this online exhibition, students will explore the story of the Star-Spangled Banner by learning about the War of 1812 and the Battle of Baltimore; Mary Pickersgill and the making of the flag; Francis Scott Key and the song that became the national anthem; the legacy of the flag and its use as a patriotic symbol; and the efforts undertaken to preserve the flag as a national treasure. This resource includes interactive activities and educational resources that can be used to further enhance this exploration of the flag that inspired the national anthem.</p>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:31:58 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1312http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1312<p>Was Francis Scott Key a good poet? In this classroom activity, students will analyze&nbsp; "The Star-Spangled Banner" for Key's use of poetic devices. They will then express the meaning of "The Star-Spangled Banner" national anthem in their own words and write their own poetry in relation to the flag or other historical event.&nbsp; This activity is included in the online exhibition entitled <em>The Star-Spangled Banner: The Flag that Inspired the National Anthem. </em></p>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:55:51 GMT