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Click to go to resourceCanadian Flag
DescriptionIn this activity, students learn how the Canadian flag was created. Students create their own Canadian flag out of construction paper, and then brainstorm other ideas for a Canadian flag.
Mediumtext/HTML
TypeLesson plan
Grade Level1, kindergarten
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Click to go to resourceAustralia's Emblems, Coats of Arms and Flags
DescriptionThis site is a collection of links related to Australia's emblems, coats of arms and flags.
Mediumtext/HTML
TypeCollection
Grade Level8, 12, 11, 9, 10, 3, 5, 4, 6, 7, 2, 1, kindergarten
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Click to go to resourceCommemorate the United Nations' Founding
DescriptionIn the spring of 1945, representatives of 50 nations met in San Francisco to draft the Charter of the United Nations. On Oct. 24, 1945 that charter went into effect. Since then, the United Nations has worked to fulfill its primary purpose - maintaining world peace. The organization also provides a place for nations to promote their views and work through conflicts nonviolently. Standing as a symbol of international unity, the United Nations allows countries to cooperate to solve problems like poverty, disease and pollution. This resource provides information to help students understand how they are tied to the rest of the world.
Mediumtext/HTML
TypeCollection
Grade Levelunspecified
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Click to go to resourceAMC Newsletter: Multicultural Lesson Planning, Part II
DescriptionThis supplement to the American Montessori Consulting Newsletter highlights multicultural lesson ideas and resources for preschool through high school students.
Mediumtext/HTML
TypeLiterature
Grade Level8, 12, 11, 9, 10, 3, 5, 4, 6, 7, 2, 1, kindergarten, preschool education
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Click to go to resourceFlag flags
DescriptionThis Javascript game has students identify flags of different nations.
Mediumtext/HTML
TypeActivity
Grade Level3, 5, 4, 2
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Click to go to resourceStars & Stripes
DescriptionThis Javascript game has students correctly answer questions and identify the history of the American Flag.
Mediumtext/HTML
TypeActivity
Grade Level3, 5, 4, 6
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Click to go to resourceCountry Reports: Austria
DescriptionA ready reference guide to Austria including background information and statistical data on Austria's economy, defense, geography, weather, government, transportation, people, and history; also includes a midi file of Austria's national anthem, links to additional information, and access to a moderated discussion forum for world events.
Mediumtext/HTML
TypeLiterature, Reference, Community, Data set
Grade Level8, 12, 11, 9, 10, 5, 4, 6, 7, community college, higher education
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Click to go to resourceChristmas Around the World
DescriptionStudents will make a presentation to the class explaining how their assigned country celebrates Christmas (if at all).
Mediumtext/HTML
TypeLesson plan
Grade Level6
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Click to go to resourceFlags & Revolution
DescriptionThis web page suggests sites with audio clips, images, tours of U.S. historical sites, and flag images.
Mediumtext/HTML
TypeLesson plan
Grade Level5
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Click to go to resourceNational Symbols
DescriptionThe students will learn about the history, background, and use of important national symbols.
Mediumtext/HTML
TypeLesson plan
Grade Level1
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