Social Studies assessments and review of handout.

We will discuss the role of historians in preserving events from the past. Primary sources of history were living when events happened. Secondary sources use the work of primary sources to help us understand historical events.

We looked at some pictures on a Florida Social Studies Weekly paper that was prepared to help us lay foundations for the study of social studies. We discussed the importance of historical people, the collection of historical items in museums, and the development of the computer from its early days.

Remi reviewed and discussed the globe, how to find locations on Earth, and learned about
different types of maps.

Remi read, discussed, and answered questions about a story pertaining to the Pilgrims.

-Review the Bill of Rights- Name three amendments ie: Freedom of Speech
-Review American symbols- Watch: "Together We Can- PBS Kids- Symbols of our Democracy" and "USA Facts for Kids- American Culture in 5 Minutes" By Happy Okapi
-Draw and label 3 symbols - National tree -Oak Tree- Strength, National Mammal- Bison- Resilience, National Flower- Rose-Beauty

Watch "American Eagles for Kids" by Learn Bright. Take notes and complete American symbols booklet from last week.
ie: The American 'Balde' Eagle- Balde is an old English word meaning white. The head of the Bald eagle is not bald but covered in white feathers.
Research on line "Facts about the White House" . Take notes and add to booklet of American symbols. ie: Construction began on the White House in 1792

Remi continues his study of the Presidents. We read, discussed, and watched a video about Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

Review meaning of : Constitution, Amendment, Bill of Rights
Discuss American symbols and their meaning- flag, Statue of Liberty, Gateway arch in St. Louis...
Watch video by Red Cat Reading "Symbols of the U.S."

Today, we looked into the history of Halloween and how it is believed to have begun in Ireland more than 2,000 years ago as a time of the year known as Samhain. The Celtic tribes would gather for food and games, marking the onset of winter, a time when the otherworld was believed to be present. We learned how, over the years, Halloween has incorporated many traditions from this original Celtic festival.