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History/Social Science Standard 1.3 |
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History/Social Science Standard 1.3 |
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Students know and understand the symbols, icons,
and traditions of the United States that provide
continuity and a sense of community across time.
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The following is a list of some book titles that could be used to tie literature with the social studies standards. Other titles can be found in Literature for History-Social Science, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight, by the California Department of Education, 1993. A Visit to Washington, D.C., by Jill krementz, Scholastic, 1987 On a tour of our nation's capital, six-year-old Matt Wilson, his brother Cole, and their parents show the reader the best places to visit in Washington D.C. Miss Liberty: First Lady of the World, by June Behrens, Children's Press, 1986 Color photos and other visual elements illustrate this easy-to-read book. The Statue of Liberty, by Leonard Everett Fisher, Holiday, 1985 This book recounts the history of one of the largest monuments in the world, including how it was executed in France, shipped to America, and erected in New York harbor. See also The White House by the same author. The Ameican Flag, by Vera Rollo, Maryland Historical Press, 1989 This handy booklet contains concise, illustrated background material for the study of our national symbols in the first grade. It is a useful teacher's resource. SCORE History-Social Science Resources
Flag Day/Citizenship Day (America's
Special Days
Pledge Is a Promise (My America Series).
People Behind the Holidays. National Geographic, 1994 (CD-ROM, Mac, Win).
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1. White House for Kids http://www.whitehouse.gov/ WH/kids/html/home.html "White House for Kids" introduces Socks, the First Cat, who leads kids on a tour of the White House. They can learn about its history and about other kids and pets who have lived there, as well as send e-mail to the President, Vice-President, and First Lady. Previously Published Data Students will do each of the following tasks during the designated month. September (Opening of School) 1.) Discuss the meaning of the words in the Pledge of Allegiance 2.) Have them participate in observances of the "Pledge of Allegiance" November (Thanksgiving) 1.) Write, or dictate, and illustrate a story sharing feelings of thankfulness 2.) Illustrate ideas of the first Thanksgiving of the Pilgrims and Wampanoag 3.) Sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" 4.) Reflect, orally or in writing, on the meaning of the Statue of Liberty January (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday) 1.) Reflect in writing on the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other Black Americans, such as Rosa Parks 2.) Sing the Song, "We Shall Overcome" February (Presidents Holiday) 1.) Write or dictate what they remember about the qualities and contributions of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. 2.) Tell, in their own words, what they know about the U.S. Declaration of Independence and Constitution and why they are important to Americans 3.) Sing the song, "Yankee Doodle" May (Memorial Day - National Insignia) 1.) Color a picture of the flag. Contribute to a class chart recalling something they know about the flag. 2.) Sing the song, "America the Beautiful" or "This Land Is Our Land" 3.) Identify American insignia, such as the eagle symbol, on money, at the top of some flagpoles, and on the President's seal. Ask students what qualities the eagle stands for - bravery, courage, strength, vision, freedom |
Students will successfully recite the "Pledge of Allegiance." Students will correctly identify the American flag and the Statue of Liberty when shown a picture of each. Students will draw a picture of the First Thanksgiving
including at least two symbols of the time such as an Indian or turkey.
Then each student will dictate one sentence that explains why our country
celebrates Thanksgiving.
The child should be able match simple descriptions of work that people do and the names of those jobs. The teacher quizzes groups or individuals using the pictures and descriptions as to why each might be important and necessary. In a discussion children should be able to provide examples from the school and local community of people who might perform certain job. (Example: Who helps us to cross the street at school? What tool does this person use?) Students will write, dictate, illustrate or tell a simple statement on what they know about the national holiday or meaning of selected national symbols, (e.g. the eagle).
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