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1. 5-Pointed Star in One Snip

   Read how Betsy Ross convinced a committee to use a five-pointed star on the U.S. flag instead of a six-pointed one, as it's easier to create. You can learn her secret here!

   http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagstar.html

   
   

2. Enchanted Learning: Fourth of July

   Print out an activity book to celebrate Independence Day, including word searches, word games, and coloring pages of U.S. maps, flags, and other national symbols.

   http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/books/julyfourt...

   
   

3. Enchanted Learning: U.S. Flags

   Print out tons of U.S. flags, including historic flags, state flags, and the flags of Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Learn more about each one by taking its quiz.

   http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/flags/

   
   

4. Facts About the United States Flag

   Brief list of facts and historical changes to the U.S. Flag. From the Smithsonian.

   http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/flag.htm

   
   

5. Flag Education & Etiquette

   Information on how to care for and respect the American Flag as well as some FAQs, from the American Legion.

   http://www.legion.org/?section=our_flag

   
   

6. Flag of the United States of America

   This great, in-depth site has information on the history of the flag, writings about the flag, flag facts, and lots more.

   http://www.usflag.org/

   
   

7. Flags of United States of America

   See the current flag, learn the significance of its colors, and read the history behind this country's previous flags.

   http://fotw.fivestarflags.com/us.html

   
   

8. NIEHS Kids - Patriotic Songs

   Print out a double-sided American flag, attach it to a stick, and wave it proudly while you sing along to these songs. Includes lyrics and background info on the songs.

   http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/musicpatriot.htm

   
   

9. Suncatchers - U.S. Flag

   Make a flag using colorful, light-catching beads.

   http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/bd-usflag.html

   
   

10. You're a Grand Old Flag

    Find information on the American flag, learn about the use of flags as symbols, and create your own flag.

    http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/flag/index.html

    
    

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