How to Draw the American Flag
The American flag is a powerful symbol of patriotism and national pride. It is flown at government buildings, schools, and homes across the country. Drawing the American flag is a great way to show your support for your country and learn more about its history.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to draw the American flag:
Materials
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Ruler
- Red, white, and blue colored pencils or markers
Instructions
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Draw a rectangle. The American flag is a rectangle with a ratio of 10:19. To draw a rectangle, start by drawing a horizontal line. Then, measure 10 units to the right and make a mark. Draw a vertical line from the mark to the horizontal line. Finally, measure 19 units up from the bottom of the vertical line and make a mark. Draw a horizontal line from the mark to the vertical line.
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Divide the rectangle into 13 stripes. The American flag has 13 stripes, alternating red and white. To divide the rectangle into 13 stripes, start by drawing a horizontal line across the rectangle, 1 unit from the top. Then, draw 12 more horizontal lines, each 1 unit apart.
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Color the stripes. Color the top stripe red. Then, color the next stripe white. Continue alternating red and white until all 13 stripes are colored.
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Draw the canton. The canton is the blue square in the upper left corner of the flag. To draw the canton, start by drawing a horizontal line across the top of the flag, 7 units from the left side. Then, draw a vertical line down from the mark, 5 units from the top. Finally, draw a horizontal line from the bottom of the vertical line to the right edge of the flag.
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Draw the stars. The American flag has 50 stars, arranged in nine rows of six stars each. To draw the stars, start by drawing a circle in the center of the canton. Then, draw five more circles around the center circle, each circle touching the center circle and the other four circles. Continue drawing circles until you have nine rows of six stars each.
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Color the stars. Color the stars white.
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Outline the flag. Once you have finished drawing the flag, outline it with a pencil or marker.
FAQ
Q: What is the significance of the 13 stripes on the American flag?
A: The 13 stripes on the American flag represent the 13 original colonies that declared independence from Great Britain in 1776.
Q: What does the blue canton on the American flag represent?
A: The blue canton on the American flag represents the union of the 13 original colonies.
Q: What do the 50 stars on the American flag represent?
A: The 50 stars on the American flag represent the 50 states that make up the United States.
Q: How often is the American flag changed?
A: The American flag is changed every day at sunrise at the White House and other government buildings.
