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Project
Scenario:
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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:
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1. "We The
People"
( Units 1-3) Center for Civic Education |
| 2. "Ben Franklin" Kids
Discover |
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"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 |
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7. "Where Was Patrick Henry on
the 29th of July?" Jean Fritz |
| 8. "Will You
Sign Here, John Hancock?" Jean Fritz |
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9. "Sh!
We're Writing the Constitution!" Jean Fritz |
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10. Revolutionary War Video Series Discovery
School |
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11. America's Beginnings Video Series Jean Fritz |
Activities:
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After presenting the scenario, students will brainstorm information they
need to develop in order to respond to the scenario |
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2. Do a KWL chart |
| 3. Class
will read and discuss units 1 through 3 in "We The People" book
and view video series "America's Beginnings" |
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Participants will decide on topics to be displayed on timeline |
| 5. Students
will form cooperative research groups (possibly partnerships) based on
specific topics |
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6. Students will read print
material, view videos, and use the websites provided to gain information
on their selected topic |
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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. |
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During the final presentation each student group will present their
contribution to the rest of the students. |
Project Sharing:
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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. |
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Finished Product |
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