패트리어트 어워드(FLEX)

In this class your students will learn about America. Students will have access to short recorded videos, teacher supplied reading, links for resources such as the Gettysburg Address...
Students will watch videos, complete readings and assignments. They will also participate in discussions on the classroom platform (We will use a variety of methods including video, audio, pictures and chat). Students will also have access to study materials and interactive games on Kahoot and Quizlet. 

Student-to-student: Through discussion questions
Student-to-course work: Watching videos, Reading, Discussion, Activities, Kahoot games, Quizlet
Student-to-teacher: Discussion questions, Kahoot, feedback 

Students will learn
* Names of all the presidents and their number
* All 50 states and their capitals (and be able to locate them on a map)
* The words to the "Star Spangled Banner" and a brief history
* The Gettysburg Address
* The Preamble to the Constitution
* The Pledge of Allegiance 
* American Symbols
* Bill of Rights
* Declaration of Independence
* Create a timeline of important events of the Revolutionary War
* Learn important historical terms such as Mayflower Compact, Emancipation Proclamation....
* Learn Key Historical Figures

Schedule:
Week 1:  Intro and Declaration of Independence and Preamble to the Constitution
Week 2: Bill of Rights and Pledge of Allegiance
Week 3:Timeline of Revolutionary War and American Symbols
Week 4: "Star Spangled Banner" and Key Historical Figures
Week 5: Gettysburg Address and Key terms
Week 6: Presidents
Week 7: States 

We will use a variety of Social Studies skill such as research, notetaking, timelines, map skills and more!
Students will participate in teacher led discussions and lectures as well as reading homework. The information that is taught is supplemented through different activities and discussion boards. 

*This class will help prepare 5th grade students for programs such as "The Great American Challenge" or the "Patriot Program"