Displaying The American Flag

An Internet Web Quest

Introduction | Task | Process |Evaluation | Conclusion

 

Introduction: The US Flag has been a long standing symbol of our country. How did this evolve? How many people will flag this Flag Day? What must citizens do to make sure they are not violating flag rules and regulations.

 

Task: You and your partner will learn about the flag from the links provided below. You will than use your research to create a consumer informational pamphlet using word processing software. This pamphlet will include:

1. A brief history of the flag

2. Information about displaying the flag.

3. Regulations for the proper disposal of the flag.

4. Link(s) to get more information about the American Flag.

 

Process: Use the links below to complete the worksheet to find the information listed above. Use information along with a word processing application such as AppleWorks to create your poster.

Links:

Flag History

Betsy Ross

Flag Gallery 

Colors of the Flag

USA Flag

National Flag Day Foundation, Inc.

Flag Trivia

Flag Rules and Regulations

 

Evaluation:

Task

DoesNot Meet the Standard

Almost Meets the Standard

Meets the Standard

Exceeds the Standard

1. A brief history of the American Flag

Little or no information about history.

Some information about history.

Enogough information about history is present to let the reader have a general overview.

Reader has a complete understanding of the history of the American Flag.

2. Information about displaying the American Flag.

Little or no information about the proper way to display the flag.

Some nformation about the proper way to display the flag.

Information about the proper way to display the flag is complete and concise.

Information about the proper way to display the flag is complete and concise and extra details are provided.

3. Information about the proper disposal of the American Flag.

Little of no information about the proper disposal of the flag.

Some information about the proper disposal of the flag.

Information about the proper disposal of the flag is provided to the reader.

Information about disposal of the flag is so complete, the reader to able to properly dispose of his flag with no further information.

4. Link(s) to get more information about the American Flag.

No link is provided

A link is provided, but the address is inacurrate

An accurate link is provided

More than one accurate link is provided

5. Poster is neat as well as informative.

Little formating has been used. No color or graphics.

Attempt at formatting is made. Some color choices.

Format is neat and colorful. Color and graphics choices help make your poster fun to read!

Format is neat and colorful. Color and graphics choices help make enhance your pamphlet!

Conclusion: Share your pamphlet with your family and friends and help them display the American Flag in all it's glory!