Home / Worksheets / Grade 5 / Social studies / The American Flag Worksheet

The American Flag Worksheet

Explore the history, symbolism, and etiquette of the American Flag with this Grade 5 social studies worksheet.

Grade 5 Social studies Civics & GovernmentNational SymbolsAmerican Flag
Use This Worksheet

Includes

Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort AnswerMatching

Standards

D2.Civ.2.3-5D2.Civ.5.3-5

Topics

American FlagNational SymbolsCivicsSocial StudiesGrade 5
7 sections · Free to use · Printable
← More Social studies worksheets for Grade 5

The American Flag

Name:

Date:

Score:

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. Use the provided space for your answers.

1. How many stripes are on the American Flag?

a

10

b

13

c

50

d

7

2. What do the stars on the American Flag represent?

a

The original colonies

b

The presidents

c

The states in the Union

d

The founding fathers

3. The colors of the American Flag are red, white, and  .

4. The flag should always be displayed with the union (stars) at the  .

5. It is proper etiquette to let the American Flag touch the ground.

T

True

F

False

6. The American Flag can be displayed 24 hours a day if it is properly illuminated at night.

T

True

F

False

7. Briefly explain the meaning of the red and white stripes on the American Flag.

Match the term with its correct description.

8. Old Glory

 

a. The blue rectangle with stars on the flag

9. Union

 

b. A nickname for the American Flag