In fifth grade, many of our social studies standards relate to geography (learning the fifty states) and government. In order to make our classroom exciting, we have written many different government branches requesting postcards and educational information.
Last week, we received a box of brochures from the U.S. Capitol Building describing the history of the building. We were able to view pictures over many years and create a picture time line describing the creation of the building. We then related our picture timeline to how we could use a time line in other subject areas (reading, writing, science and social studies). From there, we reviewed the three branches of government and brainstormed why checks and balances are a good idea.
We received a postcard from the White House and took a virtual tour of the Oval Office and first floors of the White House (Visit Here). My students are so engaged and love learning about our system of government.
We start each morning with a post card (either a review or "state of the week") and work on our listening and speaking skills by describing what is depicted on the front. My students then verbally compare and contrast those images to what we know about our own state (Nevada).
Please continue to send postcards to help my students learn all about the world around them!
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