Lesson Activity #2:
History: American Symbols
Last Updated: November 28, 2012 EDIt 3318-005
Lesson Description: This lesson will allow students to receive a better understanding of American symbols. They will be doing this by watching a podcast that I created. Once the video is over, they will complete work sheets, crafts, and a matching quiz. All of these activities will be successful for auditory, visual, and hands on learners.
TEKS: 113.16. Social Studies, Grade 5, Beginning with School Year 2011-2012.
(a) Introduction.
(1) In Grade 5, students survey the history of the United States from 1565 to the present. Historical content includes the colonial period, the American Revolution, the establishment of the U.S. Constitution and American identity, westward expansion, the Civil War and Reconstruction, immigration and industrialization, and the 20th and 21st centuries. Students study a variety of regions in the United States that result from physical features and human activity and identify how people adapt to and modify the environment. Students explain the characteristics and benefits of the free enterprise system and describe economic activities in the United States. Students identify the roots of representative government in this nation as well as the important ideas in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Students study the fundamental rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. Students examine the importance of effective leadership in a constitutional republic and identify important leaders in the national government. Students recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. Students describe the cultural impact of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the nation and identify the accomplishments of notable individuals in the fields of science and technology. Students explain symbols, traditions, and landmarks that represent American beliefs and principles. Students use critical-thinking skills to sequence, categorize, and summarize information and to draw inferences and conclusions.
(b) Knowledge and skills.
(17) Citizenship. The student understands important symbols, customs, celebrations, and landmarks that represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to:
(A) explain various patriotic symbols, including Uncle Sam, and political symbols such as the donkey and elephant;
(B) sing or recite "The Star-Spangled Banner" and explain its history;
(C) recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag;
(D) describe the origins and significance of national celebrations such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Constitution Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day; and
(E) explain the significance of important landmarks, including the White House, the Statue of Liberty, and Mount Rushmore.
(21) Culture. The student understands the relationship between the arts and the times during which they were created. The student is expected to:
(A) identify significant examples of art, music, and literature from various periods in U.S. history such as the painting American Progress, "Yankee Doodle," and "Paul Revere's Ride"; and
(B) explain how examples of art, music, and literature reflect the times during which they were created.Project Goal: The aim of this lesson is to give students a visual aid and an understanding of different American symbols. Students will be able to describe each symbol and the history behind it. The students will know why these symbols were chosen and were they belong.
Learning Objectives:
a) The student will successfully be able to identify different symbols.
b) They will understand the history, development, and importance of each symbol.
c) Kindergartners will explore the nation’s symbols through work sheets and crafts.
Required Materials: This lesson will require the students to view the podcast over American Symbols, which will be shown in class. The crafts will also be provided for them in order for this lesson to be successful. The only materials that will be required are a writing utensil and an open/confident mind set.
Lead-in-Activity: I will begin this lesson with each student telling me what they think some symbols of America are and if they have visited any. Once this is over, I will show them the podcast over different symbols, which will lead in to the rest of the lessons activities.
Step-by-Step Process: This lesson will begin with a discussion amongst the teacher and students based on what American symbols they know and which ones they have been to. Once the discussion is over, we will watch the podcast over the different symbols of America. After the video, students will begin working on crafts. They will draw and color and American flag to tape on to a Popsicle stick in order to have their own flag. Then, they will create a bald eagle with their handprints and construction paper. If students come up with their own craft that relates to the podcast or any symbol of America, they are more than welcome to do that as well. After the crafts are complete, students will complete a work sheet matching the symbol with its name. From this students will gain a better knowledge about the American Symbols.
Assessment: I will use worksheets over the different symbols and their importance as a portion for grading this assignment. After the worksheets, the students will create their own symbols from arts and crafts in the classroom. At the end of this lesson, students will be quizzed on matching the name of the symbol with the symbol itself.
Lesson Description: This lesson will allow students to receive a better understanding of American symbols. They will be doing this by watching a podcast that I created. Once the video is over, they will complete work sheets, crafts, and a matching quiz. All of these activities will be successful for auditory, visual, and hands on learners.
TEKS: 113.16. Social Studies, Grade 5, Beginning with School Year 2011-2012.
(a) Introduction.
(1) In Grade 5, students survey the history of the United States from 1565 to the present. Historical content includes the colonial period, the American Revolution, the establishment of the U.S. Constitution and American identity, westward expansion, the Civil War and Reconstruction, immigration and industrialization, and the 20th and 21st centuries. Students study a variety of regions in the United States that result from physical features and human activity and identify how people adapt to and modify the environment. Students explain the characteristics and benefits of the free enterprise system and describe economic activities in the United States. Students identify the roots of representative government in this nation as well as the important ideas in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Students study the fundamental rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. Students examine the importance of effective leadership in a constitutional republic and identify important leaders in the national government. Students recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. Students describe the cultural impact of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the nation and identify the accomplishments of notable individuals in the fields of science and technology. Students explain symbols, traditions, and landmarks that represent American beliefs and principles. Students use critical-thinking skills to sequence, categorize, and summarize information and to draw inferences and conclusions.
(b) Knowledge and skills.
(17) Citizenship. The student understands important symbols, customs, celebrations, and landmarks that represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to:
(A) explain various patriotic symbols, including Uncle Sam, and political symbols such as the donkey and elephant;
(B) sing or recite "The Star-Spangled Banner" and explain its history;
(C) recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag;
(D) describe the origins and significance of national celebrations such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Constitution Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day; and
(E) explain the significance of important landmarks, including the White House, the Statue of Liberty, and Mount Rushmore.
(21) Culture. The student understands the relationship between the arts and the times during which they were created. The student is expected to:
(A) identify significant examples of art, music, and literature from various periods in U.S. history such as the painting American Progress, "Yankee Doodle," and "Paul Revere's Ride"; and
(B) explain how examples of art, music, and literature reflect the times during which they were created.Project Goal: The aim of this lesson is to give students a visual aid and an understanding of different American symbols. Students will be able to describe each symbol and the history behind it. The students will know why these symbols were chosen and were they belong.
Learning Objectives:
a) The student will successfully be able to identify different symbols.
b) They will understand the history, development, and importance of each symbol.
c) Kindergartners will explore the nation’s symbols through work sheets and crafts.
Required Materials: This lesson will require the students to view the podcast over American Symbols, which will be shown in class. The crafts will also be provided for them in order for this lesson to be successful. The only materials that will be required are a writing utensil and an open/confident mind set.
Lead-in-Activity: I will begin this lesson with each student telling me what they think some symbols of America are and if they have visited any. Once this is over, I will show them the podcast over different symbols, which will lead in to the rest of the lessons activities.
Step-by-Step Process: This lesson will begin with a discussion amongst the teacher and students based on what American symbols they know and which ones they have been to. Once the discussion is over, we will watch the podcast over the different symbols of America. After the video, students will begin working on crafts. They will draw and color and American flag to tape on to a Popsicle stick in order to have their own flag. Then, they will create a bald eagle with their handprints and construction paper. If students come up with their own craft that relates to the podcast or any symbol of America, they are more than welcome to do that as well. After the crafts are complete, students will complete a work sheet matching the symbol with its name. From this students will gain a better knowledge about the American Symbols.
Assessment: I will use worksheets over the different symbols and their importance as a portion for grading this assignment. After the worksheets, the students will create their own symbols from arts and crafts in the classroom. At the end of this lesson, students will be quizzed on matching the name of the symbol with the symbol itself.
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