It
is important that you understand that life is influenced by man's
physical
environment, heritage, and cultural interchange.
It
is important to understand that people of all races, cultures, and religions
have made a contributions to world history. It is important to develop
a sense
of pride and appreciation for your country.
ACTIVITIES:
You
will write and illustrate a time line showing
major time periods
or interesting facts. You can
make single panels for
a time line or use butcher
paper to make longer ones.
Decorate
a shoe box into a mini-float showing your
research. Use small
toy figures, rocks, vehicles, sotto, and
other materials for construction.
Pick
an area of interest and write and/or act
out a play or recite
a speech (Ex. Gettysburg Address).
You can make a background
and costumes reflecting the
time period.
Puppet shows are another good source..
Make
dioramas or murals and/or learn songs and dances of the different time
periods.
RESOURCES/MATERIALS NEEDED: Some of the
potential resources might
include:
- American history
textbooks
- Encyclopedia
- Books on plays
- Music books, tapes,
and records
- Educational magazines
and periodicals
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