# Lesson 178: Our flag and what it means

🟡 SOCIAL STUDIES (40 Lessons) • 🟡 C. My Country and the World

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## Objective

I can explain that a flag is a symbol, name the colors and shapes I see on it, and talk about flags in a kind way.

## Materials

- A simple picture of a flag (real or invented)
- Pencils, crayons, or markers
- Paper for drawing a flag idea

## Mini-lesson — What does a flag mean?

A flag is a symbol for a group or country.

Flags use colors and shapes

- Flags often have colors.
- They can have stripes or shapes.
- Flags sometimes show a star, sun, leaf, or mark.

What can colors and shapes show?

- They can show nature (like a leaf or sun).
- They can show history or ideas.
- They can show unity (being together).
- They can show love or hope.

Important ideas

- A flag helps people feel they belong.
- We speak kindly about flags.
- We do not say which flag is best.

A flag is a symbol. It stands for a group or country. We respect all flags.

Picture strip: Flag parts

## Guided Practice — Flag idea sketch

You will make a simple flag idea. It can be a real flag you know or an invented one with colors and shapes.

1. Draw a rectangle for the flag shape.
2. Add colors you like.
3. Add one shape like a star, leaf, sun, or heart.
4. Write or trace one short word near it, such as "flag", "color", "shape", or "home".
5. Under your drawing, write or trace: "This flag is a symbol."
6. Share your flag idea with an adult using kind words. Do not say which flag is best.

Tracing Pad
Lines
Trace
Pen

## Practice — Look and describe a flag

This activity helps you see and talk kindly about flags. You do not compare or judge any flag.

1. An adult shows or describes a flag (real or invented).
2. Name what you see using short words like "color", "shape", "star", "leaf", or "mark".
3. Say:
   "This flag is a symbol."
   or
   "This flag stands for a group."
4. Talk with the adult about how flags can show unity, nature, history, or hope.
5. Do not say which flag is "best". We respect all flags.

## Quick Check — Our flag and what it means

Answer each question about flags, colors, and kind language. These questions do not judge any country.

1) What is a flag?

A symbol for a group or country. A snack to eat. A toy with lights.
A flag stands for a group or country.

2) What do flags often use?

Only sounds. Only food pictures. Colors and shapes.
Flags use colors, shapes, and marks.

3) Which word fits a flag shape?

snack star chair
Flags can have stars on them.

4) Why do flags use colors?

To show ideas, nature, or history. To make people hungry. To show which flag is best.
Colors can show history, nature, or ideas.

5) Which sentence is **kind**?

"My flag is best." "Your flag looks silly." "Different flags show ideas and hope."
We do not compare which flag is best.

6) A leaf on a flag can show…

a toy store. nature. candy.
Leaves can show nature.

7) A sun on a flag can show…

bedtime. snacks. light or hope.
A sun can show light or hope.

8) Why do people use flags?

To show they belong to a group. To argue about snacks. To say one group is better.
Flags show belonging.

9) How should we speak about flags?

We should laugh at them. We should speak kindly about them. We should choose the "best" one.
We speak kindly and do not compare flags.

10) A flag is a symbol that stands for…

a group or country. a cookie. a video game only.
Flags represent a country or group.

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Student can explain that a flag is a symbol for a group or country. Student can identify colors and shapes on a flag. Student uses short words such as flag, color, shape, leaf, star, sun. Student understands that flags do not show which country is best. Student speaks kindly about flags.

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can explain what flags mean and talk kindly about them. 🙂 I know a little about flags but want more practice. 😅 Flags and symbols still feel a bit tricky.

#### Next time I will practise…

Naming flag colors and shapes Using short words to describe flags Speaking kindly about flags
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