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Grades K-2


What is the American Flag? History and Meaning of Our Flag
Grades K-2. In this fun lesson, students are introduced to the American flag. Namely, what each symbol on the flag means, and what the original flag looked like at the time of the American Revolution. The lesson includes an engaging video, paying attention to key words while listening to The Star-Spangled Banner, and an art activity to build students’ appreciation of our cherished national symbol.


Our Class Constitution: The Rules That Unite Us
Grades K-2. Students learn that the Constitution is an important document with rules that is a shared agreement about how Americans are to treat each other. Using simple language, visuals, and a short video, students connect the Constitution to their own classroom community. Together, students create, sign and display a classroom constitution poster that they agree to follow during the school year.


Albert Einstein - Asking Questions and Thinking Big
Grades K-2. Students learn about Albert Einstein, a scientist known for asking big questions about how the world works. Through a short video, discussion, and drawing activity, students explore how curiosity and thinking can help people learn new things and make discoveries. Einstein was a Jewish American, an identity that influenced his life and work.


Being Brave and Fair: Rosa Parks
Grade K-2: In this lesson, students are introduced to Rosa Parks, a woman who helped make the world more fair by calmly and bravely standing up for what was right. Through a short, illustrated read-aloud video, students learn that being brave does not always mean being loud, and that one person can help others by making kind and fair choices.


Ruby Bridges - Making Spaces Welcoming and Kind
Grade: K-2. Students learn about Ruby Bridges, a young girl who helped change history during desegregation as the first African American student to attend an all-white school in her community. Ruby showed bravery and kindness when she faced unfair treatment at school.


What is Prejudice? Lessons for Kids from Super Monsters
Grades K-2. In this Super Monsters episode, the young monsters make unkind, prejudiced jokes about ogres without realizing how hurtful their words can be.


Treating People Fairly
Grades: K-2. In this lesson, students use a kid-friendly Justice Checklist to spot unfair moments, find fair fixes, and practice kindness, safety, and inclusion through role-play.
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