The Pledge of Allegiance Hunt

First grade History- Social Science

The Big Question: what is the importance of the pledge of allegiance ?

Standard: 1.1 students describe the rights and individual responsibility of citizenship
1. Understand the elements of fair play and good sportsmanship, respect for the rights and
opinions of others, and respect for rules by which we live, including the meaning of the
golden rule.
Mission of assignment:
In this assignment you will learn the importance of the pledge of allegiance to our
country. You will review the pledge of allegiance to find the meaning of the big question.
Treasure Hunt Questions:
1. When was the pledge of allegiance first written?
2. Who wrote the Pledge of allegiance?
3. Why was the pledge of allegiance written?

4. Who should recite the pledge of allegiance?

5. Why do we say the pledge of allegiance?
6. What is the definition of freedom?
7. How many states are in the united states?
8. When do you recite the pledge of allegiance?
9. Why do you put your right hand over your heart?
10. What does the pledge of allegiance mean to you?
Treasure Hunt hints:
History of pledge of allegiance
Teachnology
Definition
States
tradition

Treasure hunt directions:

1. Go to all the websites to read about the pledge of allegiance
2. Type your answers on a google doc to each question
3. Which site informed you the most?
4. Make sure to write your answers to the questions in your own words

5. Have fun!!