Constitution
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Introducing the United States of America!
Learning Objectives
- Students will realize that the United States of America is a country. A country is a land that is shared by the people who live there. It has its own leaders and its own laws. Many times people call the United States of America the “United States” or “America” for short.
- Students will understand that the Unite...
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Constitution
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Man signing a document.
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George Washington and Abraham Lincoln worked hard to make our country free and independent. President's Day is a holiday to celebrate their work.
Learning Objectives
- Know that Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. Until 1971, both February 12 (Abraham Lincoln's birthday) and February 22 (George Washington's birthday) were celebrated as holidays. In 1971, President Richard Nixon changed it to one holiday for both events, the third Monday in February.
- Realize that on P...
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- Before viewing the video
Show the students a list or a poster that has all of the Presidents on it. See how many of them they recognize. Point out Washington and Lincoln as men that are especially honored on Presidents' Day. Ask the students if they know anything that Washington or Lincoln did that would make our country want to honor the...
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Constitution
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The Constitution of the United States of America is the rulebook our government is based on. Find out how it works, why it is so unique in the world and how state governments are modeled after it.
Learning Objectives
- Students will know the characteristics of the three types of governments (country, state, and community) and realize that they have the same basic three-branch plan.
- Country (federal) government: The leaders of the federal government meet in Washington, D.C., because it is the capital of the U...
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- Country (federal) government: The leaders of the federal government meet in Washington, D.C., because it is the capital of the U...
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- Three branches tree: Give each student three pieces of white paper and some markers or crayons. Have the students draw a tree with three branches (similar to the diagram in the video) on it on each sheet of paper. If the students are unable to copy the diagram on the video, the teacher can draw it and make copies for the students. Students s...
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