CurriculumGrade 2Social Studies

Our Flag and Holidays

Aligned to C3.D2.His.2 — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.

What this lesson teaches

Symbols and holidays help people remember and feel proud of their country. The American flag has stars and stripes that stand for the states.

Worked example

On the Fourth of July, families celebrate the country's birthday with parades, flags, and fireworks.

Practice questions

  1. Tell what you see on the American flag.
  2. Name one holiday that people celebrate together.
  3. Tell why a flag can make people feel proud.

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Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.

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En español

Nuestra bandera y los días festivos

Los símbolos y los días festivos ayudan a las personas a recordar y a sentirse orgullosas de su país. La bandera de Estados Unidos tiene estrellas y franjas que representan los estados.

Ejemplo: El cuatro de julio, las familias celebran el cumpleaños del país con desfiles, banderas y fuegos artificiales.

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