At a GlanceGrade: 2
Subject(s): Social Studies Description: Each students will select an American Hero from a given list. They will do research on their American Hero using books and online resources provided to them. They will take notes on a worksheet and do a project that reflects their learning. Prerequisite: None Grading Period: 2nd Trimester Last Updated: 25Jan16 Contact: Beth Sutton and Melissa Brescia |
American Heroes List
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Sources
Students will use a combination of books and online resources for this project. An American Heroes project page was created to support students with online resources for this project.
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Images
Images of the American hero is provided for use with projects. Most of the images are in the public domain, unless otherwise specified in the caption below the photo. |
American Heroes Worksheet
Letter home to parents on research and Poster:
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The students will be provided with an American Hero Worksheet which they will use to take notes for this project.
American Hero Trading Card Project
Students will design a trading card with information about their American Hero including: full name, birth date, death date, photo, major contribution to society, and 3 interesting facts. These trading cards will be printed and laminated. Students will be able to use them for card games such as "memory card game".
Planning Ahead
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Students will use Apple Pages App to create their American Hero Trading Cards. They will learn how to:
Here is an example of the template and card:
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