First Grade Civics SOL 1.11 Instructional Resources

  • PBS: America Responds : For Educators--The American Flag - Teach students about the American Flag, including its history, what the symbols represent, and the proper way to display it. Discuss how the American Flag has played a part in recent events. Then choose one or more of the American Flag activities for wearing, sharing, or displaying.
  • The Pledge of Allegiance, Lesson Resources  - This lesson teaches students that the Pledge of Allegiance is a national symbol. Students will discuss ways of saying the Pledge of Allegiance, develop vocabulary, and use word recognition strategies to locate words. This is a thirty-minute lesson with an optional extension activity
  • Washington Monument - Lesson Plan - Children read about George Washington and discuss the monument built in his honor. Then students create their own monument to honor a community member.
  • All About Bald Eagles - Comprehensive unit.  Students study characteristics and needs of bald eagles.