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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify and describe at least three national symbols of The Bahamas (flag, coat of arms, and national bird).

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Common Core: K.G.1 - Identify and describe shapes
K.SL.1 - Participate in collaborative conversations
K.SL.4 - Describe familiar people, places, things, and events

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Essential Question: What makes The Bahamas special? Show students the Bahamian flag and discuss its colors.

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Display pictures of national symbols. Students will participate in an interactive discussion about what they see.

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Learn about the National Bird - the Flamingo. Students will practice flamingo movements and learn interesting facts.

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Using Padlet's collaboration feature, students work in pairs to sort pictures of national and non-national symbols into two categories.

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Students create their own version of the Bahamian flag using construction paper and basic shapes.

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Monitor student participation and understanding during discussions and activities using a simple checklist.

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Students point to and name the correct symbol when shown pictures. Record individual student performance.

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Each student shares their favorite national symbol and one fact they learned about it.

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Learn and sing a simple song about the Bahamian flag colors.

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Students look for Bahamian national symbols in their home or community with family members. They can take pictures or draw what they find.

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Students will complete a simple matching activity on Padlet showing national symbols and their names (parents can assist).

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