Flag Day Celebration

A Grade 5 Social Studies worksheet focused on Flag Day, its history, and significance.

Grade 5 Social studies Community & CulturesFlag Day

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TextMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort Answer

Standards

C3.D2.His.1.3-5. Explain how and why people, events, and developments were significant in past contexts.C3.D2.Civ.1.3-5. Distinguish the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy.

Topics

Flag DayAmerican HistoryCivicsNational HolidaysGrade 5

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Flag Day Celebration

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of Flag Day and the history of the American flag.

The American Flag is a symbol of our nation's history and values. Look at the image below and answer the questions.

1. When is Flag Day celebrated in the United States?

July 4th

June 14th

September 17th

December 7th

2. How many stripes are on the American flag, and what do they represent?

50 stripes for 50 states

13 stripes for the original colonies

7 stripes for the continents

5 stripes for the oceans

3. The first official American flag was adopted on , 1777.

4. The stars on the flag represent the .

5. Betsy Ross is widely credited with sewing the first American flag.

True

False

6. The current American flag has been in use since the country was founded.

True

False

7. Explain the significance of Flag Day and why it is important to celebrate.