Symbol+Lesson

=​Tradigital Lesson- National Symbols= =Essential Question: How are national symbols an important part of a peoples identity? = =State Frameworks: C.5.8.2 = =Resources/Links: = = = =Process: =  **step 1- student groups will be given the name of one historical national symbol AND the name of one modern nation to reseach online. The groups will research the meaning and significance of the historical symbols and the symbols used on the flag of the modern nation. (20-30 min.)

step 2- each group will complete the symbol and flag evaluation pages online and send to me for assessment.

step 3- students will share and reflect on the results of their reseach with other groups by using Voicethread**


 * step 4- each group will then brainstorm about the values and ideals that they would consider important if they were creating their own country (10 min)

step 5- After brainstorming, each group will design their own national flag using the symbols they chose.

step 6- the groups will use Glogster to create a poster showing their new flag and post this online**

=Tech: Voicethread, Glogster = =Assessment: =

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