March 2026

Who Made Our First Flag?

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Crack the Code: Who Made Our First Flag?

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Learning Objective:

Children will compare the legend of Betsy Ross to facts about the creation of the first American flag.


Social Studies Focus:

Women’s History Month

 

Vocabulary:

legend, general

 

Page 4 Skill:

read a timeline

 

CCSS:

RI.2.1 key details; RI.1.3 describe the connection between two pieces of information; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; L.2.6 use acquired vocabulary

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