SUMMARY:
A study of American history is integral for students to analyze our national experience through time, to recognize the relationships of events and people, and to interpret significant patterns, themes, ideas, beliefs, and turning points in Arizona and American history. Students will be able to apply the lessons of American History to their lives as citizens of the United States.
Kindergarten:
Kindergarten students will be able to listen to events that happened in the past and be able to relate them to present day. They will be able to use primary materials to study people and events from the past. In kindergarten they will be able to recognize that the Native Americans are the original inhabitants of North America, know a basic understanding of the explorers and recognize who George Washington and Niel Armstrong is.
ACTIVITIES:
1ST Grade:
First grade students will be able to place important events in chronological order, be able to use primary source materials to study events, recognize the development of farming, describe the interactions of Native Americans with the Spanish and pilgrims. THey will compare the way people live in the colonial times and the way they live now. First graders will be able to describe that Rosa Parks and Martian Luther King Jr all supported the rights and freedoms of others.
ACTIVITIES:
Second grade students will be able to place important events in order on a timeline. By using primary source materials they will recognize that civilizations developed in China, India and Japan and know different contributions each country made. Students will know that Marco Polo's exploration led to exchanges of goods and ideas and that there was conflict between different countries because of different forms of government.
ACTIVITIES:
Beetle Eats Bugs-The teacher will read, "Beetle McGrady Eats Bugs" by Megan McDonald and learn how Beetle wants to become a brave explorer like Marco Polo. After reading and having a classroom discussion the students will write a paragraph on why Marco Polo was so brave supporting their thoughts with what they learned from the book.
Country Worksheet-Students will compare and contrast the similarities and differences between China, India and Japan after reviewing an interactive smart-board activity.
3rd Grade:
Third grade students will be able to properly use and interpret timelines, and be able to retell stories using primary source materials. In third grade students will understand important events that started in Ancient Greece and was latter developed by other civilizations. Students will understand the contributions Rome had on other civilizations and will be able to know the impact European explorers had.
ACTIVITIES:
Presentation-Break the students up into different groups. Each group will present on a different contribution Ancient Greece had on the world. Ex: Sports, Mathematics, Art, Science, Ect...
Dress up day-Student will dress up as an ancient Greek God's/Goddesses. They will stand in front of the class and students will guess who they are based upon their outfit and facts that they present to their peers.
4th Grade:
Fourth grade students will be able to interpret historical data on timelines and compare primary and secondary sources. In addition, they will describe the traditions and legacy of people from different cultures, reasons why people explored Mexico and Southwestern region of the United States. Scholars will be able to describe cultural characteristics of Native American tribes during the Spanish period, the influence of American explorers, and events that led to Arizona becoming United States' property. Then, they will identify the economic development of Arizona and key individuals who helped Arizona become a state. In 4th grade, students will know about World War II and its impacts, especially on Arizona's economic boost and they will identify the conflicts that came about as newcomers arrived (Indian Wars).
ACTIVITIES:
5th Grade:
In this grade level, students will construct their own timelines of events, critique the difference between primary and secondary sources. Moreover, scholars should recall that Native American tribes settled throughout North America. They will explain the reasons explorers came to North America and identify the contributions of people who helped colonize America. Scholars must identify the importance of events during and after the the Civil war, and the impact that certain individuals had during the Revolutionary War. Last but not least, students will be able to describe how one nation evolved from thirteen colonies through different events, will be able to describe different perspectives of Native Americans.
ACTIVITIES:
6th Grade:
Sixth grade students will make graphs and narratives using historical data. They will be expected to come up with questions that can be answered by historical research and determine the credibility of primary and secondary sources. Also, sixth graders will describe the characteristics of hunting and gathering societies in the Americas, as well as how farming methods led to the development of civilizations. They will be able to describe current and historical events using information from class discussions and various resources. Finally, scholars will determine how key political, social, and economic events of the 20th and early 21st century affected the USA.
ACTIVITIES:
A study of American history is integral for students to analyze our national experience through time, to recognize the relationships of events and people, and to interpret significant patterns, themes, ideas, beliefs, and turning points in Arizona and American history. Students will be able to apply the lessons of American History to their lives as citizens of the United States.
Kindergarten:
Kindergarten students will be able to listen to events that happened in the past and be able to relate them to present day. They will be able to use primary materials to study people and events from the past. In kindergarten they will be able to recognize that the Native Americans are the original inhabitants of North America, know a basic understanding of the explorers and recognize who George Washington and Niel Armstrong is.
ACTIVITIES:
- We want to be free!-Students will create their own version of the Declaration of Independence. They will pretend to be the Founding Fathers and state why they want to be free.
- Building Astronauts- Students will read a book about astronauts and make their own. Teacher will provide the cut outs. On the belly of the astronaut, students will write what they would do if they were an astronaut.
1ST Grade:
First grade students will be able to place important events in chronological order, be able to use primary source materials to study events, recognize the development of farming, describe the interactions of Native Americans with the Spanish and pilgrims. THey will compare the way people live in the colonial times and the way they live now. First graders will be able to describe that Rosa Parks and Martian Luther King Jr all supported the rights and freedoms of others.
ACTIVITIES:
- Police Report-The teacher will read the book "Back of the Bus" and discuss what Rosa Parks did. Students will pretend to be the police officer and fill out a police report of what happened.
- Abraham Lincoln Timeline- A book about Abraham Lincoln will be read and teacher will write the most important details that occurred in chronological order. Students will get a timeline and cut outs of a sentence; they will have to put the events in order.
Second grade students will be able to place important events in order on a timeline. By using primary source materials they will recognize that civilizations developed in China, India and Japan and know different contributions each country made. Students will know that Marco Polo's exploration led to exchanges of goods and ideas and that there was conflict between different countries because of different forms of government.
ACTIVITIES:
Beetle Eats Bugs-The teacher will read, "Beetle McGrady Eats Bugs" by Megan McDonald and learn how Beetle wants to become a brave explorer like Marco Polo. After reading and having a classroom discussion the students will write a paragraph on why Marco Polo was so brave supporting their thoughts with what they learned from the book.
Country Worksheet-Students will compare and contrast the similarities and differences between China, India and Japan after reviewing an interactive smart-board activity.
3rd Grade:
Third grade students will be able to properly use and interpret timelines, and be able to retell stories using primary source materials. In third grade students will understand important events that started in Ancient Greece and was latter developed by other civilizations. Students will understand the contributions Rome had on other civilizations and will be able to know the impact European explorers had.
ACTIVITIES:
Presentation-Break the students up into different groups. Each group will present on a different contribution Ancient Greece had on the world. Ex: Sports, Mathematics, Art, Science, Ect...
Dress up day-Student will dress up as an ancient Greek God's/Goddesses. They will stand in front of the class and students will guess who they are based upon their outfit and facts that they present to their peers.
4th Grade:
Fourth grade students will be able to interpret historical data on timelines and compare primary and secondary sources. In addition, they will describe the traditions and legacy of people from different cultures, reasons why people explored Mexico and Southwestern region of the United States. Scholars will be able to describe cultural characteristics of Native American tribes during the Spanish period, the influence of American explorers, and events that led to Arizona becoming United States' property. Then, they will identify the economic development of Arizona and key individuals who helped Arizona become a state. In 4th grade, students will know about World War II and its impacts, especially on Arizona's economic boost and they will identify the conflicts that came about as newcomers arrived (Indian Wars).
ACTIVITIES:
- Arizona Booklet- Students will create a book that contains information about when Arizona became a state (Feb. 14, 1912), the capital, flower, flag, etc.
- President Roosevelt's Quote-Students will read Franklin D. Roosevelt's quote from December 7th, 1941 and discuss what it meant for the United States. It can also be used to show an example of primary sources.
5th Grade:
In this grade level, students will construct their own timelines of events, critique the difference between primary and secondary sources. Moreover, scholars should recall that Native American tribes settled throughout North America. They will explain the reasons explorers came to North America and identify the contributions of people who helped colonize America. Scholars must identify the importance of events during and after the the Civil war, and the impact that certain individuals had during the Revolutionary War. Last but not least, students will be able to describe how one nation evolved from thirteen colonies through different events, will be able to describe different perspectives of Native Americans.
ACTIVITIES:
- American Revolution-Students will be allowed to pick a topic within the American Revolution. They will be expected to write an essay of this topic and make an illustration.
- Poster Board-Students will create a poster board of a person who impacted the Revolutionary War. They will include pictures and interesting facts. Then, they will be displayed for a gallery walk.
6th Grade:
Sixth grade students will make graphs and narratives using historical data. They will be expected to come up with questions that can be answered by historical research and determine the credibility of primary and secondary sources. Also, sixth graders will describe the characteristics of hunting and gathering societies in the Americas, as well as how farming methods led to the development of civilizations. They will be able to describe current and historical events using information from class discussions and various resources. Finally, scholars will determine how key political, social, and economic events of the 20th and early 21st century affected the USA.
ACTIVITIES:
- Current Topic-Students will find a trending topic in the United States and find newspaper articles and websites to describe a current event and explain how and why it is impacting the country.
- Creating a Website-In groups, students will create an informational website about one of the early civilizations that will include civilization location, agriculture, housing, achievements, and how these cultures adapted or changed the US.