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Enhancing Social Studies Instruction in the Media Center. Ammee Robbins Media Specialists Inservice January 24, 2012. The King’s M&Ms. AKS: 4 th Grade (4SS_F2008-40) trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America.
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Enhancing Social Studies Instruction in the Media Center Ammee Robbins Media Specialists Inservice January 24, 2012
The King’s M&Ms AKS: 4th Grade (4SS_F2008-40) trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America 40a-define interdependence and the slogan “no taxation without representation” 40b-analyze the causes and effects of the French and Indian War, British Imperial Policy that led to the 1765 Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, the activities of the Sons of Liberty and the Boston Tea Party
Preamble to the Constitution AKS: 4th Grade (4SS_G2008-49) compare and contrast “We the People” from the Preamble to the U. S. Constitution as a reflection of consent of the governed or popular sovereignty
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Preamble to the Constitution • Break the preamble into “chunks” or phrases • Give students access to the dictionary and thesaurus • Have them rewrite their phrase in kid friendly language • Provide chart paper for groups to use, or type directly into a shared class document
Other Resources John, Paul, George and Ben by Lane Smith King George: What Was His Problem? by Steve Scheinkin George vs. George: The American Revolution as Seen by Both Sides by Rosalyn Schanzer School House Rock: Shot Heard Round the World, Preamble Declaration of Independence Video