Lessons/Activities
Betsy Ross Songs – Celebrating Flag Day
The following songs celebrating Flag Day can be integrated into lessons
and activities on Betsy Ross.
The Betsy
Ross House
Visit this website to take a virtual tour
of the house where Betsy lived. Betsy never owned this house, but rented
here between the years of 1773 and 1786.
Proclaim the Flag Throughout All the Land and Unto the Inhabitants
Thereof
This site includes an early painting of Betsy Ross and links to other
sites related to the American flag, Pledge of Allegiance and Flag Day.
How to Cut A 5-Point Star in One Snip
Cut a 5-point star in one snip using the directions on this site just
like Betsy Ross did when creating the flag.
Betsy Ross House
Panoramas
This site allows students to virtually tour rooms in the Betsy Ross
House using QuickTime video.
To
Betsy’s House to Make a Flag
This lesson encourages students to examine the history of Betsy Ross and
the U.S. flag using a Webquest.
Clara Barton
This lesson on Clara Barton and the American Red
Cross was written by
the National
Park System. It
focuses on
social change during
the 19th
and 20th centuries
and significant
women in the
history of
the United States.
Clara Barton
This lesson gives teachers information about Clara Barton and activity
ideas to assist students in knowing Clara Barton.
