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Download lessons and activities for your classroom. All activities are linked to National History Standards.

Grades K-2

  • Math and Measuring the Star-Spangled Banner (PDF)
  • Learning about Museums (PDF)

Grades 3-5

  • Historians are Detectives (PDF)
  • Music, Poetry, and History (PDF)
  • Measuring the Flag (PDF)

Grades 3-8

  • A History of the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner (PDF)

Grades 6-8

  • Understanding and Using Primary and Secondary Sources in History (PDF)
  • Poetry and Our National Anthem (PDF)
  • The Museum Environment and Preservation (PDF)

Broad Stripes and Bright Stars Video

  • Act 1 (WMV) - Transcript (PDF)
  • Act 2 (WMV) - Transcript (PDF)
  • Act 3 (WMV) - Transcript (PDF)
  • Act 4 (WMV) - Transcript (PDF)
  • Entire Video (WMV)
  • Video Teacher Guide (PDF)

Get the most out of this site:

  • How to Use this Resource in Your Classroom: Collect Stars Activity (PDF)
  • How to Use this Resource in Your Classroom: Interactive Flag (PDF)
  • How to Use this Resource in Your Classroom: Share Your Story (PDF)
         Student Guide (PDF)
         Flickr for Students Step-by-Step Directions (PDF)
         Electronic Student Worksheet (DOC)
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