Veteran's Day Scavenger Hunt

Name:___________________________________ Teacher: _____________________Date:_____________

Directions: Read the following instructions to access the website and print this form to answer the following questions.

Go to:
1. Click on this link: http://www.va.gov/kids/beta/
2. Click on VA Kids, K-5th
3. Click on About VA

1. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides many:

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2. What is the VA Motto?
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Go to the bottom of the page and click on the word "Next"

3. The _________________ was chosen on June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of America because of its long life, great strength, and majestic looks.

Click on the icon that says: "Cool facts about Veterans"

4. Veterans are

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5. What is Veterans Day?

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Click on the icon that says "About the Flag".

6.What date did Congress first approve the flag?

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7. The colors on the flag have special meaning.
RED is for: __________ and ______________
WHITE is for: ____________, ____________, and __________________________________
BLUE is the color of: __________, __________, _____________, and _____________

8. What was the name given to the flag on August 10, 1831?

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9. You should display the American Flag from ________________ to __________________.

10. Why are their only 13 stripes on the flag?

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Extra Activities:

Now click on the icon that says "Games and Activities".
Select "Make a Medal" and follow the directions. You may print when your medal is complete.

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