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(b)Knowledge and Skills

(1) History. The student understands the origins of customs, holidays, and celebrations. The student is expected to:

(A) describe the origins of customs, holidays, and celebrations of the community, state, and nation such as Constitution Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day;

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(b)Knowledge and Skills

(1) History. The student understands the origins of customs, holidays, and celebrations. The student is expected to:

(A) describe the origins of customs, holidays, and celebrations of the community, state, and nation such as Constitution Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day;

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I CAN compare and contrast the origins of holidays of the nation such as Constitution Day, Independence Day, and Veteran's Day using a Triple Venn Diagram.

Language I CAN STATEMENT
I CAN point out the similarities and differences of national holidays such as Constitution Day, Independence Day, and Veteran's Day using a Triple Venn Diagram with the help of a partner.

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Website

Constitution day TEACHER resources : Classroom materials at the library of Congress : Library of Congress. (n.d.). Retrieved March 09, 2021, from https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/constitution-day-resources/

This website is a great resource to look over and read before teaching students the importance and significance behind Constitution Day. The website provides:

A free and interactive Constitution eBook that allows students and teachers to annotate primary source documents from influential debates that brought the Constitution to life.

Primary source documents related to the Constitution.

Lesson plans and activities from the Teaching With the Library of Congress Blog

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Constitution Day Teacher Resources | Classroom Materials at the Library of Congress | Library of Congress

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On September 17, 1787, the final draft of the Constitution was signed by 39 delegates. The document was then sent to the states for ratification, and went into effect on June 21, 1788 when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.

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Website

History.com Editors. (2009, October 14). Veterans day 2020. Retrieved March 09, 2021, from https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-veterans-day

This website is a great resource because it provides in depth information behind the history of Veteran's Day. The website also includes:

A photo gallery of Veteran's Day photos.

A collection of 100 years worth of Veterans stories.

Background and in depth information on Armistice Day and Remembrance Day.

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The Declaration of Independence: The Story of the Fourth of July. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.constitutionfacts.com/content/declaration/files/Declaration_FourthJuly.pdf

This website PDF is a beneficial resource because it provides a descriptive origin story about The Fourth of July. This PDF includes:

An actual description of what really happened on July 4, 1776.

Brief history of how the Fourth of July came to be a national holiday.

Clears up any confusion between other important dates in which important documents in history were signed.

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Book
Catrow, D. (2005). We the kids: The preamble to the Constitution of the United States. New York: Puffin.

This book is a good resource for students to learn about the preamble of the Constitution. Children are able to better comprehend what the preamble of the Constitution consists of because it provides a direct explanation for what the preamble of the Constitution is and puts it in kid friendly terms. There are illustrations that are paired up with phrases of the Constitution that are relatable to children's everyday life activities. The book uses simple text so that students can easily follow along with it as they learn about the Constitution.

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Book
Pfundstein, V. (2014). Veterans Heroes in Our Neighborhood. Pfun-Omenal Stories Llc.

This book is a great resource for student's to learn about Veterans and the significance behind celebrating them. It shows children how Veteran's are all around us and are our everyday heroes. This book also demonstrates what part Veterans play in the branches of the military and the sacrifices they have made by deciding to serve our country.

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Website
Davidson, R. (2021, February 16). Independence day. Retrieved March 09, 2021, from https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/independence-day

This website is a great resource for students because it gives an in depth yet easy to follow explanation of what Independence Day is. The explanation is short and sweet, yet filled with a lot of valuable information that students will benefit off of.

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YouTube Video
Liberty's Kids 140 - We the People. (2016, January 13). Retrieved March 09, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJKaqn2RrQ4&feature=emb_title

This video displays an animated historical series called Liberty Kids. In this particular episode, titled "We the People", America's leaders organize and write the Constitution. The video is age appropriate and kid friendly for students to comprehend.

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Field Trip
Virtual field trip. (n.d.). Retrieved March 10, 2021, from https://www.theconstitutional.com/field-trips/virtual-field-trip

For this virtual field trip, students will be given two options. They will be allowed to download a virtual tour in PowerPoint Form, or a live and interactive Virtual Tour which is hosted by the same entertaining tour guides who host the live guided in person tours. Students will be given the chance to explore historic Philadelphia, including Independence Hall.

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Song
Morey, A. (2017, August 30). Veteran's day. Retrieved March 10, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n07g95d2uVQ&t=33s
Veteran's Day by Allan Morey is an upbeat song that sings about Veteran's Day and the significance behind it. The song is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that go along with the song as it is playing. Students can view the illustrations as they sing along to gain a better understanding of why Veteran's Day is an important holiday and why it should be celebrated.

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Image
[The United States Flag and The Constitution]. (n.d.). Retrieved March 09, 2021, from https://media.istockphoto.com/photos/united-states-constitution-on-american-flag-picture-id1152320541?k=6&m=1152320541&s=170667a&w=0&h=kvwDqykFekUovJ5cG8vxTymb3o8nycTYAaK2I68A40s=

I would use this image for a "Crop It" activity. The activity would be used as an introductory resource for students to have the opportunity to think about what they think the image signifies and what it means to them. I would also ask them if they can use the image to predict what they will be learning about.