We’ve all heard the legend of Betsy Ross. But, who created and designed our current American flag? Believe it or not, the designer was a 17-year-old boy from Lancaster, Ohio, who did it for a school assignment!

Spark your thinking!

1. Set up your social studies mini spark recording page: #30: Fifty Stars!

2. Read this interview from the person who designed our current flag. Summarize the articles in two sentences.

3. Look at this webpage that shows the dates when states were admitted to the union.   Calculate the math to find out how old 5 different states are right now.  Make a tiny visual showing the states and the current ages.

4. How would you design a flag if we were to add a 51st state? Perhaps Puerto Rico? Draw a design for an American flag that includes 51 stars. Take a picture of your design and add it to your recording page.

5. Turn your social studies mini spark into your teacher/EY coordinator.

Source: https://www.guideposts.org/better-living/positive-living/inspired-to-create-a-grand-new-flag