Lessons and Activities

National Symbols

Learners learn South Africa's national symbols, and identify and manipulate them.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9

• Subjects:

  Government

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jul. 8, 2011

Posted by:

collyblom

National Anthem

Learners sing the South African National Anthem. Includes the lyrics, boxes to hide lyrics until they have been mastered, and a recording of the anthem.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 2 | Age 8

• Subjects:

  Government

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jul. 9, 2011

Posted by:

collyblom

Patriotic Lingo

This is a fun whole class activity you can do with 2 graders during your Patriotic Symbols unit!

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 2 | Age 8

• Subjects:

  Government

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Aug. 10, 2011

Posted by:

melknodel 

Provinces and Presidents (South Africa)

The relationships between planets, continents, countries, provinces and towns are illustrated. Students learn the names of the provinces, drag province puzzle pieces on to a map and label a South African map. Learners also view pictures of the current and past presidents.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10

• Subjects:

  Government

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jul. 13, 2011

Posted by:

collyblom

The Patriotic Pack - Australia

This pack contains the flag & coat of arm from various Australia's states & the country itself. For enhancing knowledge of Australian States, geography lesson or display of your patrioticism :)

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18, Hr. Ed. | Age 19+

• Subjects:

  Government

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Dec. 8, 2010

Posted by:

TeresaTong  

Learn about Abraham Lincoln

learn about the life of Abraham Lincoln

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9

• Subjects:

  Government

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Feb. 18, 2013

Posted by:

juliecep

Freedom Day & Graph

Kids learn about Freedom Day. Age appropriate information is given about Apartheid and voting. Learners then vote for their favourite "special day" in April and create a graph.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8

• Subjects:

  Politics

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  May. 4, 2011

Posted by:

collyblom

My America

Use this with your unit on community and national leaders.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 2 | Age 8

• Subjects:

  Writing

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Aug. 10, 2011

Posted by:

melknodel 

Patriotic Symbols

Use this lesson to introduce your students to National Monuments and Patriotic Symbols.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 2 | Age 8

• Subjects:

  Government

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Aug. 10, 2011

Posted by:

melknodel 

War of 1812

A brief slde show about the major events in the War of 1812. (2nd grade Core Knowledge)

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10

• Subjects:

  Government

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  May. 3, 2010

Posted by:

sknelson