The Stories Behind the United States of America
Social Studies Notebook
Together we will build our own "textbook". The left side will be the teaching and learning side, the right side will be the side for students to reflect and show their understanding of the concepts while simultaneously developing their independence, teamwork skills, and quality work. We will use a variety of resources to gather our information: an old-school hard copy textbook, trusted websites, Youtube educational videos, VHS documentaries (Yes, I still have these!), articles, first and secondary sources.
Below are some student samples of quality work from the "Kid Reflection" part of the notebook.
Unit 1: Our Government: diagram TIMELINE RESOURCE
TIMELINE
RESOURCE 2 4O Preamble
Focus Questions:
1. Why do we have both state and federal governments?
2. How are core democratic values and constitutional principles reflected in our government?
3. How is our government organized to give and to limit power?
* The Constitution (Preamble & Bill of Rights)
* The Three Branches of the Federal Government - Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Ben's Guide To the U.S. Government
National Holidays of Study
Veteran's Day: At the 11th hr. on the 11th day of the 11th month, WW1 ended. Since then, Americans have honored those who have fought for our freedom.
TIMELINE
RESOURCE 2 4O Preamble
Focus Questions:
1. Why do we have both state and federal governments?
2. How are core democratic values and constitutional principles reflected in our government?
3. How is our government organized to give and to limit power?
* The Constitution (Preamble & Bill of Rights)
* The Three Branches of the Federal Government - Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Ben's Guide To the U.S. Government
National Holidays of Study
Veteran's Day: At the 11th hr. on the 11th day of the 11th month, WW1 ended. Since then, Americans have honored those who have fought for our freedom.
Think Like a Historian - Use primary and secondary sources to learn about your paspt
First Hand or Second Hand Account? (poster)
Geography (Definition: the study of the Earth and the way people interact with the Earth)
* As we study each unit, we will continue to refer back to the Five Themes of Geography: 1. Location (absolute & relative)
2. Place
3. Movement
4. Region
5. Environmental Interaction
World Book Online Encyclopedia
Guest Speakers: international employees from around the globe to further our learning about "Culture" and the "5 Themes of Geography"
UNICEF - Making a Difference
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Economics Review
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