In looking at American Heritage the student will: * identify what makes America unique * identify various symbols of the US * identify the major significance of historical documents
AMERICAN HERITAGE ACTIVITIES According to many historians who was Uncle Sam? Discover where and when Uncle Sam was born. What other symbols represent the United States? Can you find pictures of them on the web? Create a timeline chronicling the events that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. How many constitutional amendments are there?
AMERICAN HERITAGE ACTIVITIES Find quotes of famous authors and/or poets about the American flag. Take a virtual tour of Betsy Ross’ home and describe what you see. Give a brief biography of Betsy Ross. Discover how to cut out a perfect five-point star and then do so. Tell me five facts about the Northwest Ordinance.
In looking at People in Society the student will: * know that many different peoples with diverse backgrounds (ethnic, gender, cultural, & religious) make up our nation * understand how our backgrounds contribute to our perspectives on issues
CLICK ON ONE OF THE CARTOONS ON THE RIGHT IN ORDER TO VISIT A VARIETY OF MULTICULTURAL WEBSITES THAT CELEBRATE DIVERISTY OF PEOPLES IN OUR SOCIETY
PEOPLE IN SOCIETY ACTIVITIES Explore five web sites that discuss class diversity. Explore five web sites that discuss language diversity. How many web sites are there listed for religious diversity? Pick one web site from each list and briefly explain what that site offers. Explain how the picture on the right illustrates this strand.
PEOPLE IN SOCIETY ACTIVITIES Find five web sites that discuss ethnic or racial diversity. Write a brief synopsis of each of them. Find web sites with recipes for ethnic foods. Pick one you would consider cooking and tell me why you may want to try it. Find web sites that discuss foreign languages. How many different languages are discussed? How many different religions are represented in the web sites listed?
In the study of Citizenship: Rights and Responsibilities, students will: * know that voting is both a privilege and a responsibility * understand the role of public officials * demonstrate the ability to use information that enables citizens to make informed choices * identify opportunities for involvement in civic activities.
Go to the US House of Representatives’ homepage and discover who Ohio’s representatives are. Go to the US Senate homepage and discover who are Ohio’s senators. Go to the State of Ohio homepage and find out who are Ohio’s governor and lieutenant governor are. Go to the Fairborn City homepage and find out who Fairborn’s officials are. CITIZENSHIP ACTIVITIES
Discover in which congressional district you live. Discover who is your congressional representative. Write five brief biographies of First Ladies. Write a letter to your representative offering your opinion about a current issue. Write a letter to one of Ohio’s senators discussing something you want to see changed. Create a poster for Al Gore’s presidential campaign in 2000.
In looking at World Interactions the student will: * link the US to the rest of the world * develop various map skills * understand how we live in an interdependent world
WORLD INTERACTIONS ACTIVITIES Find weather maps of the western hemisphere. Note any weather patterns found. What natural resources are found in the western hemisphere? Go to “Geography World” word search puzzle and solve it. Find 10 population facts. Discover 6 ways to conserve our natural resources.
WORLD INTERACTIONS ACTIVITIES Use Mapquest to create a map that takes you from your house to the state capital. Use Mapquest to find out how to go from FHS to the White House. In the Library of Congress map collection trace the flow of immigration in our nation. In the Library of Congress map collection trace the flow of exploration and discovery. Find where the three top oil producing nations in the world.
In looking at this strand the student will: * understand the principles of democracy * how our system reflects democracy * identify the main functions of each branch of government * distinguish the characteristics of various types of government
DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES ACTIVITIES Find out who is currently sitting on the US Supreme Court. Find out who is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Find biographies of former Supreme Court Justices. Trace the judiciary path. Click on the map and discover who is the leader of the Republican Party
DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES ACTIVITIES Click on the Donkey and discover who the leader of the Democratic Party is. Discover how the electoral college works. What is the role of the vice president?
In this strand students will: * focus on decisions we make in addressing wants * identify potential resources and where they may be found * identify major economic systems * understand how nations are interdependent
DECISION MAKING ACTIVITIES