Define patriotism as the allegiance to one’s country.
Clarifications
Clarification 1: Students will identify patriotic holidays and observances (e.g., American Founders Month, Celebrate Freedom Week, Constitution Day, Independence Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Medal of Honor Day, Memorial Day, Patriot Day, Veterans Day).
Clarification 2: Students will recognize that the Pledge of Allegiance is an oath that affirms American values and freedom.
Clarification 3: Students will identify “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all” as the Pledge of Allegiance.
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: K
Strand: Civics and Government
Date Adopted or Revised: 05/24
Status: State Board Approved
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| SS.K.CG.2.AP.3 | Students will recognize “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all” as the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Lesson Plans
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| The Star-Spangled Banner and Me | This is lesson #3 in the text unit series for The Star-Spangled Banner. After hearing the text read aloud and exploring the book, students will listen to the musical version of The Star-Spangled Banner (National Anthem). As the music is played, they will be encouraged to paint/draw as the music evokes the emotion in them. They will then dictate or write their opinion of the text including at least one supporting idea.
Civics content is integrated as the students use their emotions/feelings to describe patriotism and pride in their country. Students will recognize The Star-Spangled Banner (National Anthem) as a symbol that represents the United States.
This resource uses a book that is on the Florida Department of Education's reading list. This book is not provided with this resource. |
| The Pledge of Allegiance | In this lesson plan, students will learn about the Pledge of Allegiance and recite it themselves. |
| The Symbols of the United States | In this lesson, teachers will assist students in recognizing symbols, like the U.S. flag and the bald eagle, that represent the United States. |
Teaching Idea
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Description |
| Kindergarten Civics Family Guide: Standard 2 | This Kindergarten Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 2 at this grade level. |
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Teaching Idea
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Description |
| Kindergarten Civics Family Guide: Standard 2: | This Kindergarten Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 2 at this grade level. |
