A More Perfect Union: A Government Unit for Young Citizens
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies | |
| Author | Janie Bailey
Angel Bodnar Pat Perry Flinn Elementary, Charleston, WV | |
| Description | This integrated unit introduces fifth grade students to the
structure of the United States government through research,technology and hands-on activities. The students will work individually and as teams. Through the construction of patriotic crafts and other projects, the students will follow the progression of our country's government over the last two hundred years. They will begin with the Articles of Confederation and end with a quiz that is given to naturalized citizens. We hope you and your students will enjoy this fascinating journey. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | PowerPoint
Multimedia computer Internet Overhead projector Large screen monitor Projector LCD Panel Desktop Publishing Netscape Composer | |
| Grade Level | 5 | |
| National Standards | Language Arts
Gathers and uses information for research purposes Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies for reading a variety of informational texts Uses viewing skills and strategies to understand and interpret visual media Social Studies Understands the central ideas of American constitutional government and how this form of government has shaped the character of American society Understands the sources, purposes, and functions of law, and the importance of the rule of law for the protection of individual rights and the common good Understands the central ideas of American constitutional government and how this form of government has shaped the character of American society Computer Technology Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs Knows the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems Uses a word processor to edit, copy, move, save, and print text with some formatting (e.g., centering lines, using tabs, for paragraphs) | |
| Keywords | Constitution
Articles of Confederation Roles of Government Patriotic Symbols Bill of Rights Naturalization Citizenship | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: A More Perfect Union
Lesson 1: Oops! We Goofed! Lesson 2: Our Bill of Rights Are in "Mint" Condition! Lesson 3: What's My Line? Lesson 4: Symbols of Freedom Lesson 5: Citizenship! How Do I Get There? | |
| References | Books:
A Mice Way To Learn About Government by Peter W. Barnes Who Belongs Here by Margy Burns Knight I Pledge Allegiance by June Swanson Stars and Stripes by Leonard Fisher A Picnic in October by Eve Bunting Software: PrintMaster Netscape Microsoft Word/PowerPoint IMSI 35,000 Premium Art Collection CD Internet sites: Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids The Avalon Project Worldbook.com Encyclopedia.com Earthlink Dick Grogan's Unofficial American Flag Page West Virginia World School Independence Day Barry's Clip Art Amazon.com Congress,org Immigration and Naturalization Service Staples.com | |
| English IGO or CSO | 5.16, 5.37, 5.15, 5.21, 5.33, 5.172, 5.164, 5.162, 5.174, 5.176, 5.55, 5.57, 5.63, 5.64, 5.94, 5.121, 5.129, 5.132, 5.155 | |
| Fine Arts IGO or CSO | 5.18, 5.25 | |
| Math IGO or CSO | 5.45 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 5.3, 5.9, 5.57, 5.58, 5.59, 5.60, 5.179, 5.180, 5.183, 5.187, 5.188, 5.57, 5.58, 5.59, 5.186 | |