Raise the flags!!!

Raise the flags!!!
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It's interesting to note how many T.V. quiz programs ask questions about the colours of a country's flag.

What is the definition of a flag? It's an emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth with a distinctive design. The word "flag" is derived from the Old Saxon word "fflaken" which means to fly or float in the air.

Let's take advantage of this interest and involve our students in recognizing international flags.
They can find pictures of these flags in internet. They can form a booklet by copying the picture of the flag and next to it write a description.

Ex. Austria......................red and white horizontal stripes
       Belgian.....................black, yellow and red vertical stripes
       France......................blue, white and red vertical stripes
       Greece......................pale blue and white horizontal stripes with a white cross
       United State..............red, white stripes and blue squares with 50 white stars

Many flags have symbols or representations of animals. Let them vote on
- The most colourful flag
- The most original flag
- In their opinion, the most famous flag

The historical origin of flags dates back to about 1,000 BC when the Egyptians used primitive versions of flags, some made in wood or in metal. Flags were used for the purpose of identification or signalling to others.
Today flags are used to identify countries of the world and they were not commonly in use until the 18th century.
The study of flags is called Vexillology.

What do the colours on a flag symbolize?

Red............bravery, strength
White.........peace and honesty
Blue...........truth and loyalty
Green........hope, joy and love
Black.........reflects the ethnic heritage of the people
Yellow.......generosity

Learn more about your Italian flag:
See if the students can find the name given to the Italian flag.
When was the first version of the Italian flag created?
When was the flag adopted officially?

As a research class project they can look up the flags for each region. They can add these pictures too to their flag booklet.

A Nice thought
"I like to see a man proud of the place where he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him."

Abraham Lincoln