Resource Guide
Topic: The Pledge of Allegiance
Websites
1. http://www.homeofheroes.com/hallofheroes/1st_floor/flag/1bfc_pledge.html This website includes
information on the history of the Pledge and the revision process it has undergone since it originated.
Activities
1. http://www.everythingesl.net/downloads/pledge_allegiance.pdf This activity looks at the meaning of
the words in the pledge allegiance. A possible alteration of this activity would be for students to come
up with different words or illustrations for pledge, allegiance, Republic, Nation, indivisible, liberty, and
justice before completing the activity. See attached worksheet for the alternate activity.
*Another alternative includes posting a large copy of the traditional Pledge on the board and
underlining the words pledge, allegiance, Republic, Nation, indivisible, liberty, and justice. Then pass out
note cards that have the alternative phrases on them and have students decide which note card means
the same thing as the original words.
2. http://activitiesforkids.com/pledge-of-allegiance-bookmarks Bookmarks you can download that have
the Pledge of Allegiance printed on them.
AEA Resources
1. Gale Kids InfoBits: A variety of articles regarding the history of the Pledge and the debate surrounding
if the Pledge should be said in schools or not are available on Kids InfoBits. To access the articles go to
http://www.iowaaeaonline.org/ and click on the GALE link. Then click on the Kids InfoBits link and
search “Pledge of Allegiance.” See your teacher librarian to get the pass code for your school.
2. Gale Junior Edition: I pledge Allegiance…. Part of being a good citizen is learning the proper ways to
respect the American flag. By Aaron Derr. Source Boys’ Life. 100.1 (Jan. 2010): p26. Access this article on
http://www.iowaaeaonline.org/. Click on GALE link and then click on Junior Edition link.
3. Learn 360: Videos
a. U.S. Symbols, 2004, Sunburst Visual Media. Explains a number of different U.S.
symbols such as the flag and Statue of Liberty. Each symbol is featured in a short segment that is
followed by a quiz on the individual symbol. Access on http://www.iowaaeaonline.org/ by
clicking on the Learn360 link or go to www.learn360.org. Also includes Teacher Resource link
which features a teacher lesson plan and student activity on the American flag and Betsy Ross.
b. Symbols and Celebrations of America, 2008, Mazzarella Media. Explore a variety of different
symbols of the United States. There is segment dedicated to the Pledge of Allegiance and its
history. To jump to this segment, click on the related segments tab and access the one labeled
Pledge. Access the video on http://www.iowaaeaonline.org/ by clicking on the Learn360 link or
go to www.learn360.org. A teacher resource guide is also available.
Name_______________________________________
I _____________________________________ _____________________________________ to the flag
(pledge)
(allegiance)
of the United States of America and to the _____________________________________for which it
(Republic)
stands, one _____________________________________ under God,
(nation)
_____________________________________ with _____________________________________ and
(indivisible)
_____________________________________ for all.
(justice)
(liberty)