Sharon Hohlfeld

Dropin #1: The American Flag

It is important for everyone living in the United States to have a well-developed understanding of our American flag and what it offers our nation. Most importantly, knowing why we stand for pledge everyday in school and honor its presence. With that said, determining what our flag stands for and its importance will be your task!

Take a look at the website and read through a brief history of the American Flag and answer the following questions below.

http://www.usa-flag-site.org/history.shtml

1.What does the American Flag stand for?

2. Describe what the original flag looked like? What year was it?

3. What does the present flag look like and what do the stars and stripes represent?

For more information on the American Flag’s many different looks, visit, American Flags over the years and pick two American flags and describe what they represented at that time.