Before We Were “US” – Childies®

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Before They Were Us, They Were Them – Before They Were Us, We were Them 

Before We Were Us” Flag Knowledge & Heritage Worksheet

Bring history, geography, and cultural awareness together in one engaging activity!

The “Before We Were Us” Flag Knowledge & Recognition Worksheet helps students explore the countries connected to immigration stories and family roots. This resource focuses on Scandinavia and the Nordic region — Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland — along with African nations including Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, Senegal, Gambia, Benin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the European nation of Germany.

Students will:

• Practice flag recognition and country identification

• Strengthen geography skills

• Learn about patterns, colors, and symbols in national flags

• Connect global history to themes of heritage and belonging

• Reflect on the meaning of roots and family origins

This worksheet includes:
✔ 10 comprehension and flag-recognition questions
✔ A complete answer key
✔ Opportunities for discussion and cultural reflection
✔ An engaging cross-curricular connection to social studies

Perfect for Grades 3–6, this resource supports lessons on immigration, world geography, multicultural studies, and heritage awareness.

Help students understand that before we were “us,” we came from many places — and every flag tells part of that story. 🌍