Social Studies- May and June

As the school year begins to come to a close, we are going to be learning about the American Revolution. This is a very exciting unit for both the students and the teachers because it tells the story of our country and where it all begin! Students will learn how the United States transformed from colonies ruled by England to an independent nation. 

Social Studies lessons are very hands-on because students are responsible for their own learning. Each lesson requires students to take notes while reading Powerpoint presentations, watching videos, and reading from non-fiction texts. Students will also have many opportunities to put themselves in the shoes of the men and women who lived during the time period by writing journal entries and newspaper articles, performing plays, and playing interactive games on the computer. 

Students will also be using the knowledge gained during Social Studies lessons to support their learning across subject areas. In writing, students will develop a character who lives during the American Revolution and complete journal entries related to the time period. In reading, students will be discussing historical fiction texts taking place during the American Revolution. For read aloud, we will be reading the novel My Brother Sam is Dead, a story that focuses on the hardships that families had to deal with during this period in history.

Many of our field trips at the end of the school year also enhance the students' understanding of the American Revolution. When visiting the Old Stone House, the children will learn about the Battle of Brooklyn. Our trip to the Conference House will give students a chance to tour the building where a very important meeting was held. Historic Richmond Town is a real life depiction of a colonial town where students will have the opportunity to get a glimpse of what life was like during the American Revolution.