US History (NYSAA)
Here you will find information and resources that will help you with US History.
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Project Description
Create a book suitable for a young person that describes and explains the U.S. Constitution.1. Organize the book using the Table of Contents you received in class. 2. Fully describe and explain each section in your own words. 3. You may use illustrations in addition to words. 4. Include a Glossary at the end of the book that includes at least 10 important terms. 5. Create a cover for the book that includes the title, an illustration, your name and date. See Ms. Brody for any materials you may need. 6. Project is due _________. 7. Click here for the project rubric. History Topics in the News
NEW YORK TIMES US | October 11, 2009 A Darker Side of Columbus Emerges in US Classrooms By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Jeffrey Kolowith's kindergarten students read a poem about Christopher Columbus, take a journey to the New World on three paper ships and place the explorer's picture on a timeline through history. Other Resources You can download hundreds of free templates available on Office Online for your next project. A great Web site for practicing the US History Regents Exam. Video Links |
Project Resources
The following Web sites have information you can use for your Constitution projects. Make sure that summarize or paraphrase any information you include. Listen to The Preamble Song from Schoolhouse Rock to get started. National Constitution Center | Interactive Constitution Click through this helpful site which is based on the book The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution by Linda R. Monk. Each section of the Constitution is explained. The Bill of Rights Institute 1. Click Student. 2. Answer the Question of the Month. 3. Scroll down the page and click through the different links to get to know the site. Use information on these pages to create your Constitution project. 4. Don't forget to click on the Study Guide. US Constitution Online This is the parent page of following Constitution for Kids Web sites. It has many useful links. The Constitution for Kids (grades 4-7) This page provides a basic introduction to the Constitution. Scroll to the bottom of the page for links to specific topics. The Constitution for Kids (grades 8-12) This page provides a basic introduction to the Constitution. Scroll to the bottom of the page for links to specific topics. Congress for Kids Click through the links in the site to learn about the Constitution. The Charters of Freedom A product of the US National Archives, this site provides in-depth articles on the formation of our government as well as many images of historical documents. The White House: Constitution Information from the official White House Web site. Preamble Help Click here for help understanding and putting the Preamble of the Constitution into your own words. |