CONTENT STATEMENT
- Symbols and practices of the United States include the flag, Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Anthem. Other nations are represented by symbols and practices, too.
CONTENT ELABORATION
Kindergarten children learn what it means to be a citizen of the United States and how a citizen shows respect for the nation.
Children begin to recognize the symbols of the United States and understand that other nations are represented by symbols and practices, too. The American flag is the most commonly recognized symbol.
Children also begin to learn about traditional practices of citizenship, like reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and listening to the National Anthem.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Identify the American flag as a symbol of the United States and the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem as practices of the United States.
Recognize that other nations are represented by symbols and practices.