It’s Thursday, September 12, 2019, and time for Social Sciences. I wanted to bring you a couple Recommended Website: for you to check into and use in your classroom.
Age Range: 8-18 (Grades 3-12, with parental supervision) On September 17, 1787, the course of history was changed when thirty-nine brave delegates at the Constitutional Convention signed the U.S. Constitution.
When you get to the site, scroll down to find various links to educational resources including:
- New Interactive Constitution – Students in grades 8-12 will discover what constitutional experts have to say about articles and amendments of the Constitution
- Educational Videos – Videos from past Constitution Days explain:
- The Bill of Rights
- The Legislative Branch
- The Presidency
- Freedom of Expression
- The Judicial Branch
- And many more!
- Civic Holidays – Ways to celebrate all the civic holidays during the year
- Lesson Plans – So many downloadable lesson plans regarding the Bill of Rights, presidential elections, First Amendment, landmark Supreme Court cases, and so much more
- Interactive Games, Craft Activities and so much more
This site is bookmark worthy as a go-to resource for civics, citizenship, and constitutional studies.
Recommended Website: Bring Hispanic Heritage Month to Life
Age Range: 4-18 (Grades PreK-12, with parental supervision) September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. The Scholastic website has put together a collection of resources to celebrate the occasion.
When you get to the site, you can read “A Brief Overview of Hispanic Heritage Month.” Then scroll a bit further down to “Quick Ideas” – two articles with ideas for two age groups on how to celebrate this month. Then see the links on the left for lesson plans and resources including:
- Exploring Countries
- Art and Music
- Culture and Heritage
- Icons and Leaders
- Book Resources and Lists
- And more
Be sure to check out the “Related Resources” as well. This site is huge – bookmark it to come back for more!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
