Megan Arvin

Standard Indicator 3.2.5

Materials Needed for this lesson

Pledge of Allegiance book Chalkboard/Whiteboard Worksheets from website

Materials

• Social Studies 3.2.5

• Roles of Citizens: Explain the importance of being a good citizen of the state and the nation. Identify people in the state who exhibit the characteristics of good citizenship.

Civics and Government

• Have students sing the song “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”

“My country ’tis of thee,

sweet land of liberty,

of thee I sing.”

My Country ‘Tis of Thee

1. What American ideal is found in these words?

a) greed

b) fitness

c) strength

d) freedom

Questions to go with the song

• Read the book The Pledge of Allegiance.

• Have students read along with the words of the book, while looking at the pictures.

Pledge of Allegiance

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,

and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,

indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Pledge of Allegiance

2. What do the underlined words mean?

a) All people in the United States are subjects of the king.

b) All people in the United States will be given money.

c) All people in the United States should be free and treated fairly.

d) All people in the United States must vote for the president.

Questions for the Pledge of Allegiance

• Have students make a list of uses of government.

– Possible ResponsesPolicesFire DepartmentSchoolPost OfficeEct

Uses of Government

Have students answer the questions listed below

• List two services that the national government does for us.

• What person or group in your community enforces the laws?

• List one reason why it is important to understand the laws of your state.

Questions

The Pledge of Allegiance

http://www.indianastandardsresources.org/files/soc/ca_ss_3_2_1_b.pdf

http://dc.doe.in.gov/Standards/AcademicStandards/StandardSearch.aspx

Reference