Why We Celebrate Flag Day, Read and Answer
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Why We Celebrate Flag Day, Read and Answer" is written for 2nd Grade (Ages 7-8). If your little one is a year younger but already steady on National Symbols, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and Symbols of the United States never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
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2nd grade social studies worksheet: read why Flag Day on June 14 marks the first flag chosen in 1777 and how towns hold parades. Answer key included. Part of our Symbols of the United States collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Read the passage aloud together first and talk about the bold words. Look for symbols at home, like the eagle on the back of a one-dollar bill or a flag at school, then check each page with the answer key.
What students will practice
- Students will explain what a national symbol is and what the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell and the Statue of Liberty stand for.
- Students will tell where symbols such as the Gateway Arch, Independence Hall and the White House are found.
- Students will describe how people show respect during the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem.
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FAQ
How do I use this Symbols of the United States worksheet?
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Read the passage aloud together first and talk about the bold words. Look for symbols at home, like the eagle on the back of a one-dollar bill or a flag at school, then check each page with the answer key.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Read why Flag Day on June 14 marks the first flag chosen in 1777 and how towns hold parades. To celebrate is to do something special to honor a day or an event. The directions on the page read: Read the passage. Then, turn the page and answer the questions. On page 2: Circle the letter of the best answer for questions 1 to 3, and write the answers to questions 4 and 5 on the lines. The answer key covers the questions on page 2.
Can I use this Symbols of the United States worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 2nd Grade National Symbols, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with Symbols of the United States. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
What is a national symbol?
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A national symbol is a thing that stands for a whole country. The bald eagle is the national bird, the American bison became the national mammal in 2016, the rose became the national flower in 1986 and the oak became the national tree in 2004. The Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty and the flag are symbols made by people.
What does the Statue of Liberty stand for?
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The Statue of Liberty stands for freedom. It was a gift from the people of France, opened in 1886 and stands on an island in New York Harbor. Its torch stands for lighting the way to freedom, and over many years air and rain turned its copper green.
Why is the Liberty Bell a symbol of freedom?
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Words on the bell talk about liberty, which means freedom. People who worked to end slavery named it the Liberty Bell, and it stands for freedom for all people. It has a big crack, so it is no longer rung, and it sits near Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
Is there an answer key for each worksheet?
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Yes. All 15 Symbols of the United States sheets have an answer key that names the paragraph each answer comes from and gives other answers to accept.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | National Symbols |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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