CIVICS+&+GOVERNMENT

SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION

Civics & Government 5.1 Principles and Documents of Government

5.2 Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

5.3 How Government Works

5.4 How International Relationships Function

[|The Three Branches of Government] [kspst5]
 * The Legislative Branch is made up of Congress which includes the House of Representatives and Senate.
 * The Executive Branch is made up of the president of the United States and his Cabinet.
 * The Judicial Branch is made up of the Supreme Court.
 * Connects to Standard 5.3.3.B Identify the role of the three branches of government by looking at all three branches and quizzing students about each one.

This is a History Channel classroom resources website: http://www.history.com/classroom/classroom.html

- MDG

The 13 American Colonies http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13colonies3.htm
 * Contains information about the 13 colonies; Part 1: contains information about settlers coming to America.
 * Part 2: contains characteristics of the colonies. The colonies are broken down into 3 areas New England Colonies, Middle Colonies and Southern Colonies.
 * Part 3: contains information on beliefs and revelations

Standard 8.3.1 A -JohnB-

http://www.americancivicliteracy.org/resources/quiz.aspx [|Our Fading Heritage]…A civics quiz. Peggie


 * [|Understanding of Mayan Culture Based on Environment] **

· Standard: 4.8.4A · The highlands and lowlands of the area the Mayans lived and how it influences their culture are discussed. · Climate of the area is also discussed in relation to the Mayan culture. · Mineral and other natural resources are described and how the Mayans used them are discussed. · [rabfa1]

[|Pearson]

8.1.3.A 8.1.3.D 8.2.3.A 8.2.3.C

- Differences between past and present on different grade levels - Understand historical research of events in the USA - Cultural of individuals and groups in PA - Belief Systems and Religions at different time periods in history - [sedst4]

All civics and government standards are covered.
 * Ocean Currents and Climate**


 * [|Ocean Current Link]**


 * 7.2.B The Physical Characteristics of Places and Regions**

· The Primary Forces that influence the ocean current: Solar Heating, Winds, Gravity, Coriolis · What causes the water to expand and move · It gives maps and diagrams of the different ocean currents · LauraHershberger

[|History and Facts About The Liberty Bell] · Standard 8.2.3.B · Includes history, trivia, pictures, and facts about the Liberty Bell. · A liberty bell timeline is included. From 1701 when William Penn issued the Charter of Privileges to 2003 when the Liberty Bell Center was opened. · Tradition tells of a chime that changed the world on July 8, 1776, with the Liberty Bell ringing out from the tower of Independence Hall summoning the citizens of Philadelphia to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence by Colonel John Nixon. mafst5

Explore The Pyramids Standard: 8.4. 3. B. Identify historic sites and material artifacts important to world history. AMSST6 [|Kids’ View of World War II] ·  PA History Standard 8.1.3.D. ·  Gives audio interviews, timelines, letters, facts ·  Put together from a elementary school class that did research and got responses from those in the community and on the internet ·  Also includes a suggested reading list ·  ndmst3
 * Learn everything you need to know about Pyramids.
 * Go on a virtual tour of the pyramids!
 * Learn hieroglyphics, and design your own.
 * Challenge the students to build/design their own pyramid!

A True Historical Examination

http://www.martinlutherking.org/

Click on different links to find out different information. Has different information about what he fought for and who he fought. Has background information about him, what he believed in, and what happen because of him.

Standard: A. 8.1.6. **GRADE 6** Describe and explain historical research. · Historical events (time and place) · Facts, folklore and fiction · Historical questions · Primary sources · Secondary sources Conclusions (e.g., simulations, group projects, skits and plays) [bxvst3]

[|Constitution For Kids] 8.3.3.B. Identify and describe primary documents, material artifacts and historic sites important in United States history. - Reviews the constitution. - This site covers the history of the constitution, what it is, how it came to be, and amendments made. - This site contains links to other sites that show the actual constitution. [jjmst4] 
 * Standard**
 * This site:**
 * Brief Overview:** This site explains the constitution in terms for younger students to understand. It talks about what the constitution is, the history of the constitution, and different amendments made to it. This site also contains links that will explain the constitution and some contributors in more detail. It would be a great site to incorporate into a lesson.