Seven Surprising Star-Spangled Facts

Key had a father who fought in George Washington’s Continental Army, but an uncle who was a British loyalist. Key was deeply religious and had considered a career as a minister instead of a lawyer. Key and his wife Mary (aka. Polly) had 11 kids. Key inherited a family plantation as well as slaves. He…

The Star Spangled Banner in Multicultural Societies

The Star Spangled Banner in Multicultural SocietiesSocial Studies, World Geography6–8, 9–12by Betsy Blount, Tom C. Clark High School A look at what the Star Spangled Banner means to different ethnic groups in America’s multicultural societyGoals and Objectives  Students will evaluate the experiences and contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies.  Students will generate summaries, generalizations,…