Government and the United States
Third graders study the US Government. Your child
will be expected to know about the Constitution, Bill of Rights and the
jobs of the 3 branches of government.
For more information about the US Government, visit
Sites for Government
For more information about the White House, visit this website by
4th graders
Ben's Guide to Government for Kids
See the
Constitution
Save the
Bill of Rights Bill of Rights -
Game 1
Bill of Rights - Game 2
Webquest
Use the following links to see what we learned during computer lab!
White House #1
White House #2
Presidential Election
Cast your Vote!
| Scholastic Election 2008 | Time for Kids - Election | Latest News | White House for Kids |
| PBS for Kids | PBS - The Secret History | Zoom out the Vote | MSAD 71 Websites |
States
States- The students will become more familiar
with our 50 states! In the classroom, we will talk about the important aspects
of states such as what natural resources are, why and where various towns were
formed, as well as approximate locations of each state.
Project- Each child has chosen one of the fifty states to research. They will make a poster and have asked to include various items on it. Click here to see the rubric yourself State Poster Requirements.
To learn more about your state, visit one of the following websites.
| Super Kids-States | ||
| Enchanted learning | Super Kids -Capitals | World Atlas |
| Museums of the United States | 50 States | More on the 50 States |
Natural Resources
| science museum | get wise! | zero footprint | hungry mice |
Maps
Our first unit of study was to
review the major continents and oceans. Students extended their knowledge of
maps and what they tell us by looking at globes, legends, compass
rose/directions, keys, and scale. We even look at Transit maps! The next time
you travel to Boston, see how
well your child can maneuver on their own!
Test your knowledge of
Continents and
Oceans!
Colonial America
Students read books and work in teams to discuss what it took to live during those times. Visit some
of the following websites for more information:
Recipes
| M & M Cookies | M & M Brownie Trifles | Peppermint Ice-Cream |
| Rice-Krispie Bars | Gingerbread Men |
Other cool sites to visit
| Plimouth Plantation | Jamestown settlement | Plymouth; it's history and people |
| Mayflower | Plymouth-on-the-web | Jamestown rediscovery |
| Tour of the Plymouth Plantation | Turkey Drop | |
Holiday Resources
Martin Luther King Jr.
As you know, the third Monday of January represents Martin
Luther King Jr. Day. Students spent time in the classroom and on the
internet to investigate this famous man and find out why we remember him every
year. Check
out the following website to find out more information and complete a scavenger
hunt on your own.
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scavenger Hunt | Question Sheet | Another Scavenger Hunt |
| Webquest |
Timeline
|
View our Slideshow on Compassionate Acts of Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrating Black History
| Coretta Scott |
Revolutionary War
The students will discuss the causes
and results of the Revolutionary War.
They will read and discuss various books about this time in our history, as well
as discuss several of
our own thoughts and opinions related to this
war. For more information, visit the following websites:
| Liberty Kids | Revolutionary War | Lives of Famous Early Americans |
| Kid Information | Last One! | Notable Women of Early America |
| Think Quest | Revolutionary War |
St. Patrick's Day
| Scavenger Hunt | St. Patrick's Day Sampler |
Mexico
We will be learning about the language, culture,
geography, government and economy of our Southern neighbor. To find out more on
your own, visit these great sites!
| Mexico | Colors in Spanish | Learn Spanish! |
| Mexico for Kids | Spanish for Kids |
