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Why was this important? Why did this tradition continue.

Quick Extension: Discussion and/or writing.

During World War II, the tradition of singing the anthem at sporting events spread.

Quick Extension: How old were Key’s lyrics at this time? How long ago was this? What emotions may this cause for the athletes? The fans? How have those emotions possibly changed over time.

The song’s first confirmed performance at a sporting event was at the 1918 World Series.

Quick Extension: How old were Key’s lyrics at this time? How long ago was this?

The Star Spangled Banner became our official national anthem in 1931.

Quick write: why did only the first verse become popular? Quick Extensions: explore the other verses. Today we usually only sing the first verse.

Francis Scott Key wrote four verses in his original setting.

Quick Extension: How long has it been since the lyrics were written?

The Star Spangled Banner was written in September 1814.

Morning Announcements including a fun fact about the Star Spangled Banner and a recording of the anthem (including different genres throughout the week.) The primary purpose of these resources is for an all school celebration focusing on the Star Spangled Banner over the course of a week. These resources will include ideas and projects for integration in history, social studies, music, art, physical education, language arts, writing, mathematics, and more. This project will include lessons and activities for use in middle school classrooms that focus on the Star Spangled Banner.

Interdisciplinary Middle School Concentration

The star spangled banner song by mormon tabernacle choir