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Elementary History and Geography 3: Sweet Land of Liberty!

Course #:

HIST

1-553

Division:

History & Geography

Department:

Elementary History & Geography

Suggested Age:

8-10

Prerequisites:

???

Elementary History and Geography 3: Sweet Land of Liberty!

Course Description:

With an emphasis on hands-on learning, elementary students will be gently introduced to the traditional history and physical and cultural geography of the United States. With an emphasis on stories, students will be introduced to key historical figures and events of American history. They will also be exposed to traditional Americana in the form of songs and folk tales. Through very interactive class times, students will gain and review important social studies skills, such as how to read a map, how to identify and distinguish geographical features, how to effectively use an atlas, and understanding cardinal and ordinal directions. Using games, songs, simulations, and stories, students will also learn states and capitals, monuments, and national parks. Students will discover the uniqueness of each state and geographical region in America through exploring flags, landforms, landmarks, and fun facts. In addition to short weekly homework and periodic quizzes on states and capitals, students will complete two semester projects of their choice, a state project and a national park project.

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