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The World Flags project is a series of lessons presenting vexillology (the study of flag symbology and meaning) to a class using a number of ICT tools. The use of ICT is intended to instruct and inform the student all the while allowing them to work in a primarily constructivist manner, building upon their prior knowledge of flags and cultural symbology to become better informed.
 * World Flags Project Teacher page**
 * Overview**


 * Lesson Plans and related Resources**

An introduction to flags; Introduce flags and the symbology in association, have class create brochures about a number of countries, discuss. Full lesson plan linked below.
 * Lesson 1:**

Continue working on brochure; Student should complete their brochures and prepare a presentation to the group. Refer to the previous lesson plan.
 * Lesson 2:**

Write a letter to the senator; Write a letter to a the senator outlining their plan and design for a flag. Student who finish early can continue to stage 3.
 * Lesson 3**:

Develop a flag for your own country
 * Lesson 4:**

Present your original flag
 * Lesson 5:**


 * Assessment**


 * ICT tools**

The ICT tools we chose to use...
 * PowerPoint
 * Word
 * Embedded Flash
 * Inspiration
 * Wikispaces
 * Interactive whiteboard

The theory attributed to this lesson program is social constructivism, it allowed for suitable student progression in an environment conducive to ICT.
 * Learning Theory Utilized**