Mr. K, our school's principal, is concerned about the students' understanding of American history. He has asked the fourth grade students to prepare a virtual timeline of our country's history. He would like you to start with the discovery and exploration of our country and continue up to 2001.. 

Tools and Resources:       

 1. "We The People"   ( Units 1-3) Center for Civic Education

3. "Thomas Jefferson" Kids Discover magazine

4. "American Revolution" Kids Discover

5. "Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams?"  Jean Fritz

6. "And Then What Happened Paul Revere?  Jean Fritz

7. "Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of July?"  Jean Fritz 

8. "Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?"  Jean Fritz

9. "Sh! We're Writing the Constitution!"  Jean Fritz

 1. After presenting the scenario, students will brainstorm information they need to develop in order to respond to the scenario

2. Do a KWL chart

5. Students will form cooperative research groups (possibly partnerships) based on specific topics

6. Students will read print material, view videos, and use the websites provided to gain information on their selected topic

7. Students will create a 3-D word wall with selected vocabulary

8. Each group will demonstrate their learning by designing a piece of the timeline. 

9. During the final presentation each student group will present their contribution to the rest of the students.

Websites 

The First Americans

Colonization Websites

Project Sharing:  

Each group will present your piece of the timeline to the rest of your classmates. Your piece should include a graphical demonstration and an oral presentation. You will be given specific parameters for both of these activities.