CurriculumGrade 1Social Studies

National Symbols and Rules

Aligned to C3.D2.Civ — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.

What this lesson teaches

Our country has symbols that stand for it, like the flag, and shared rules that help everyone live together fairly.

Worked example

The flag is a symbol of the United States; we treat it with respect, like standing for the pledge.

Practice questions

  1. Name a symbol of our country.
  2. Why do communities have shared rules?
  3. What does a flag stand for?

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En español

Símbolos nacionales y reglas

Nuestro país tiene símbolos que lo representan, como la bandera, y reglas compartidas que ayudan a todos a convivir de manera justa.

Ejemplo: La bandera es un símbolo de los Estados Unidos; la tratamos con respeto, como cuando nos ponemos de pie para el juramento.

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