http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Making the Star-Spangled Banner Classroom Videos"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=3285http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=3285<p>Watch and discuss a 12-minute video of a theater presentation about the Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired the National Anthem. During the presentation, Mary Pickersgill (a historical figure with a fictional monologue) is working on a garrison flag to fly over Baltimore's Fort McHenry. She speaks about the War of 1812, the process of creating the giant flag, and thoughts about the meaning of the flag. The presentation and teacher guide were created by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, where the flag that inspired the National Anthem is on display.</p> <p>This teacher guide also includes suggested extension activities and lyrics to the complete "Star-Spangled Banner" song.</p>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:29:36 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1331http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1331<p>In this activity,&nbsp;children will learn the story of the flag that inspired the national anthem. An&nbsp;OurStory module entitled&nbsp;<em>Making the Star-Spangled Banner</em>,&nbsp;the resource includes links to hands-on activities and a list of recommended readings. OurStory is a series of modules designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of objects from the Museum's vast collections, quality children's literature, and engaging hands-on activities. Ideal for afterschool use, OurStory resources will allow children to think critically, to be creative, and to achieve academic standards both in and out of the classroom.</p>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:30:19 GMThttp://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=1382http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1382<p>Explore features of the Star-Spangled Banner using this interactive flag included in the online exhibition entitled <em>The Star-Spangled Banner: The Flag that Inspired the National Anthem</em>. Using this interactive&nbsp;tool, students can click on hotspots and learn something new about the flag each time they click. They can also zoom in on the image of the flag in order to see incredible detail.</p>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:53:59 GMT