http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "How to Use this Resource in Your Classroom: Collect Stars Activity"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=1316http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1316<p>Encourage your students to examine objects for historical information, ask historical questions, research answers to historical questions, and present their findings. Take a close look at the Star-Spangled Banner using an interactive Web site, then dive deeper into symbolism, the War of 1812, and the story of this specific American flag.</p> <p>This teacher tip-sheet is included in the online exhibition,&nbsp;<em>The Star-Spangled Banner: The Flag that Inspired the National Anthem.</em></p>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:03:57 GMT