Flag Day Activity: Betsy Ross and the American Flag

Look no further for a quick and easy way to celebrate flag day by exploring the life of Betsy Ross and her contributions to the United States flag!

This all in one download provides key facts about Betsy Ross’ life and revolutionary war contributions. Complete with independent worksheets and writing pages, this unit has everything your students need to learn about Betsy Ross! 

✅What’s Included: 

Posters & Book Cards

-Quick Facts about Betsy Ross Poster

-First Four Flags of the United States Cards

Cover Page (to make a booklet)

Printable Worksheets:

-Who Was Betsy Ross (tree map)

-Fill in the Blank with Word Bank

-I Can Describe Betsy Ross

-I Can Describe the American Flag

Cut and Paste Timelines:

-Early Life Timeline

-Revolutionary Timeline

Writing Pages:

A Great American

Betsy Ross

5 Facts About Betsy Ross

All About Betsy Ross

If I Were Betsy Ross

2 Answer Keys

❤️ BOOK ACTIVITIES MADE EASY-

Because most of these activities can be done independently, you can put them in your writing station or have students complete them for morning work.

❤️ PERFECT FOR SUBSTITUTES-

This product includes answer keys that make this the perfect activity to leave for a substitute! 

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mary Ann says, “For Flag Day I taught my students about Betsy Ross. These resources were awesome for this!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lisa D. says, “I used this on flag day day.  My day campers were very interested in learning about Betsy Ross.  It was easy to use and kept the kids engaged.”

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For Texas Teachers, this bundle is related to the following 2020 TEKS:

1.2a (2.2a) identify contributions of historical figures, including Sam Houston, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr., who have influenced the state and nation;

1.2b (2.2b) compare the lives of historical figures who have influenced the state and nation. 

1.12b (2.10b) identify historical figures and other individuals who have exemplified good citizenship such as Benjamin Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. 

1.17a (K.14a, 2.16a) use a simple timeline to distinguish among past, present, and future; 

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