Idaho Social Studies K.SS.4.3

Social StudiesKindergartenCivics and Government

The Standard

Understand the meaning and purpose of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Idaho Content Standards: K-12 Social Studies

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students explain that the pledge is a promise to stand with the United States. They identify the flag as a symbol of the country. They explain freedom and fairness in simple words.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student can say what country the flag represents and why people say the pledge. They can explain that freedom and fair treatment are meant for everyone.
Common Misconceptions: Some children think the pledge is a song or a promise to a piece of cloth. Others think everyone must say it.
How to Assess It: Show a picture of the U.S. flag. Ask, “What does this flag stand for, and what do people mean when they say the pledge?”

Lesson moves

Give each pair a paper U.S. flag and a U.S. map; have them place the flag on the map and explain the connection.
Ask, “Why do people call the pledge a promise, and what does the flag stand for?”
Read three statements aloud: “The pledge is a song,” “The flag stands for the United States,” and “Liberty means freedom.” Have children sort them as true or false.
Show a photo of a U.S. flag outside a post office; ask what it represents and how that connects to the pledge.

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