The Idea of America

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 11.03.03

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Demographics
  3. Background Information
  4. Strategies
  5. Classroom Activities
  6. Resources
  7. Appendix A
  8. Appendix B
  9. Appendix C
  10. Endnotes

My Fellow Americans…A Trip through American History via Presidential Inaugural Addresses

Kathleen Geri Gormley

Published September 2011

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Appendix A

DE 3 rd Grade Civics Standard #1 Students will examine the structure and purposes of governments with specific emphasis on constitutional democracy.

DE 3 rd Grade Civics Standard #2 Students will understand the principles and ideals underlying the American political system.

DE 3 rd Grade Civics Standard #3 Students will understand that American citizens have distinct responsibilities and privileges.

DE 3 rd Grade Civics Standard #4 Students will develop and employ the civic skills necessary for effective, participatory citizenship.

DE 3 rd Grade History Standard #1 Students will employ chronological concepts in analyzing historical phenomena.

DE 3 rd Grade History Standard #2 Students will gather, examine, and analyze historical data.

DE 3 rd Grade History Standard #3 Students will interpret historical data.

DE 3 rd Grade History Standard #4 Students will develop historical knowledge of major events and phenomena in United States history.

DE 3 rd Grade ELA Standard #1 Students will use written language and oral English appropriate for various purposes and audiences.

DE 3 rd Grade ELA Standard #2 Students will construct, examine, and extend the meaning of literary, informative, and technical texts through listening, reading, and viewing.

DE 3 rd Grade ELA Standard #3 Students will access, organize, and evaluate information gained by listening, reading, and viewing.

DE 3 rd Grade ELA Standard #4Students will use literary knowledge assessed through print and visual media to connect self to society and culture.

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