By: Michelle Miller and Jessa Poninski
Object Box 1 (of 5): American Flag (Interactive Website)
NCSS Thematic Strand: Time, Continuity, and Change
IL Social Science Standard:
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
16.A.2c Ask questions and seek answers by collecting and analyzing data from historic documents, images and other literary and non-literary sources.
Activity: (1)The students will interact with the flag to discover new and interesting facts about the original “Star Spangled Banner.” (2)The students will answer the questions provided throughout the website to collect stars that will complete the flag. (3) The students will create a five pointed star following in the footsteps of Betsy Ross. This should only take one cut on one piece of paper if folded correctly.
Content of Box: Website-http://americanhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/interactive-flag.aspx
Resources: Instructions and background for folded, five pointed star-//www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagstar.html,
Labels: Flag, Star, Symbol
Object Box 2 (of 5): Liberty Bell (Children’ Book Saving the Liberty Bell)
NCSS Thematic Strand: Individual Development and Identity
IL Social Science Standard:
STATE GOAL 18: Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
18.B. Understand the roles and interactions of individuals and groups in society.
18.B.2a Describe interactions of individuals, groups and institutions in situations drawn from the local community (e.g., local response to state and national reforms).
Activity: (1) The students will be read, Saving the Liberty Bell. (2) Students will be broken into to groups and assigned a historical figure from the book. After subsequent time for research, each group will expected to present a two-three minute oral presentation of their character. The presentation should include the effect their actions had on the war, the church, or society in general. (3) The students will be given several items in order to create a replica of the liberty bell.
Contents of Box: Saving the Liberty Bell, Morris Library-IMC 974.8
Resources: Directions on how to make a Liberty Bell replica-http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=c00034
Labels: Bell, Liberty, Freedom, Symbols
Object Box 3 (of 5): Map of Landmarks
Thematic Strands: People, Places, and Environments
IL Social Science Standard:
STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
17.A. Locate, describe and explain places, regions and features on the Earth.
17.A.2b Use maps and other geographic representations and instruments to gather information about people, places and environments.
Activity: Beginning at their home, students will plan a trip that takes them to at least four different U.S. Landmarks. Once the students have decided where they will visit, they will take a simulated journey using the internet. They should document things along the way such as, changes in environment, culture, and the length of the trip. At each stop (landmark) the student should provide a description of what they see. This should include whether the landmark is man-made or natural. The end of the journey should bring them back home where they will calculate the total miles driven.
Contents of Box: Map of U.S. Landmarks
Resources: Provided map- http://www.mrnussbaum.com/landmarks.htm,
Internet access for students
Labels: Map, Landmarks, Geography, United States
Object Box 4 (of 5): Mount Rushmore Puzzle
Thematic Strands: Landmarks, Historical figures
IL Social Science Standards:
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
D. Understand Illinois, United States and world social history.
16.D.2c (US) Describe the influence of key individuals and groups
Activity: Students will complete the 100 piece puzzle to create a picture of Mount Rushmore. Once complete and using the internet as a resource, students will identify the faces that make up this historic landmark. They will write a short paragraph about each figure and why they are famous and the accomplishments/contributions they made throughout history.
Content of Box: Mount Rushmore Puzzle, Morris Library IMC 3-D SOCZ 370
Resources: Internet access for students
Labels: Mount Rushmore, Historical Figures, Landmarks
Object Box 5 (of 5): National Symbols
Thematic Strands: America, Freedom, Liberty
IL Social Science Standards:
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
A. Apply the skills of historical analysis and interpretation.
16.A.2c Ask questions and seek answers by collecting and analyzing data from historic documents, images and other literary and non-literary sources.
Activity: After viewing these posters and discussing in class what each of these pictures are, students will be asked to write an essay about one of these pictures. Students will be asked to pick the poster that they think best represents America. They will have to explain why they choose that particular picture and why they believe it represents America and why. Once the essays are completed, they will share their writing with the class.
Content of Box: 5 posters of National Symbols, Morris Library Resource Room US History file cabinet
Resources: Posters from Morris Library
Labels: Mount Rushmore, American Flag, Independence Hall, The White House, Statue of Liberty, America
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