Exploring the Story Behind Our Flag

Exploring the Story Behind Our Flag

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

1st - 5th Grade

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Created by

Lucas Foster

Used 2+ times

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The video explores the history and evolution of the American flag. It begins with the original flag, which had 13 stars and stripes representing the 13 states. The video discusses the uncertainty around the flag's creator, with Betsy Ross often credited. As new states joined, stars were added, leading to the current flag with 50 stars and 13 stripes. The flag symbolizes the nation and its history.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What colors are present in the American flag?

Blue, white, and red

Red, white, and blue

Green, white, and orange

Black, red, and yellow

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many original states are represented by stars on the first American flag?

20

13

50

10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is often credited with creating the first American flag?

Susan B. Anthony

Martha Washington

Betsy Ross

Amelia Earhart

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred to the flag as new states joined?

Stripes were removed

The flag was made larger

It changed colors

More stars were added

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the stars arranged on the current American flag?

In a grid

Randomly

In rows

In a circle

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the current number of stripes on the flag represent?

The number of presidents

The number of amendments

The original 13 colonies

The 50 states

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total number of stars on the current American flag?

13

50

25

30