Flag Customs and the Anthem is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on applying respect and freedom of conscience to flag and anthem customs, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D2.Civ.7.3-5. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.
Set 1 of 25 · the same problems every time you open this link.
1.What does standing quietly while the anthem plays show?
A.That the song is too long
B.Respect for the country the anthem represents
C.That the game is over
2.What do the flag's 13 stripes stand for?
A.The original 13 colonies
B.Thirteen years of war
C.The first 13 presidents
3.How is a worn-out flag properly retired?
A.In a dignified way, preferably by burning in a respectful ceremony
B.Thrown in the trash with other garbage
C.Used as a floor mat
4.What does flying the flag at half-staff show?
A.That the flag is old
B.Mourning, after the death of an important person or a tragedy
C.A celebration of a victory
5.On which day do Americans honor the flag itself?
A.Veterans Day
B.Labor Day
C.Flag Day, June 14
6.A classmate stays quietly seated during the Pledge. What is the respectful response?
A.Shout at them until they join in
B.Respect their choice and do not tease them
C.Make them stand up
7.Which hand goes over the heart during the Pledge?
A.Both hands
B.The right hand
C.The left hand
8.What should a person wearing a hat do during the national anthem?
A.Leave it on and keep talking
B.Remove it and hold it at the left shoulder
C.Wave it to the music
LessonPrint · D2.Civ.7.3-5 · Set 1 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Flag Customs and the Anthem
Set 1. Prints on its own sheet.
1.Respect for the country the anthem represents
2.The original 13 colonies
3.In a dignified way, preferably by burning in a respectful ceremony
4.Mourning, after the death of an important person or a tragedy
5.Flag Day, June 14
6.Respect their choice and do not tease them
7.The right hand
8.Remove it and hold it at the left shoulder
Questions about Flag Customs and the Anthem
What does the Flag Customs and the Anthem worksheet cover?
It practices applying respect and freedom of conscience to flag and anthem customs — 8 questions for Grade 3 to Grade 5, all on C3 Framework D2.Civ.7.3-5: Put civic virtues into practice at school and in the community. The instruction to students is “Circle the right answer”, and the answer key follows on the next sheet.
Which C3 Framework indicator does Flag Customs and the Anthem practice?
D2.Civ.7.3-5, under Civics for Grade 3 to Grade 5. The published indicator reads: “Apply civic virtues and democratic principles in school settings.” The worksheet assesses that indicator rather than a paraphrase of it.
What age or grade is this worksheet for?
Flag Customs and the Anthem is written for Grade 3 to Grade 5, typically ages 40-41. It is one of the sheets on D2.Civ.7.3-5, so it suits any student working at that standard — including older students revisiting it and younger ones working ahead.
Does Flag Customs and the Anthem come with an answer key?
Yes. All 8 answers are generated from the same problems as the questions, so the key cannot drift out of step with the sheet. It starts on a fresh sheet of paper, after the questions, so it is not handed out with the class by accident.
How many different versions of Flag Customs and the Anthem can I print?
25 — one per student, and all 25 ask different questions. Set 1 downloads the whole class as a single PDF. Every version is fixed to its own address, so a sheet printed today holds the same problems when you reopen it next week.
Is Flag Customs and the Anthem free to print and photocopy?
Yes. Flag Customs and the Anthem, its answer key and its 25 versions are free to print and photocopy for your own class, with no account, no email capture and no subscription at the download step. Please do not resell them or republish them as your own.
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