The Big Idea Activity
 

Writing

WritingWriting tips and style guidelines

 
 

Quick Quiz

Test your knowledge. What have you learned so far?

 
Unit Five
 

Your Local Government

Local Connection Find out who your local city or town leaders are. They will include the mayor, city council members, and city managers.

Biography

Susan B. Anthony

Biography Susan B. Anthony worked very hard to get women the right to vote.

 California Standard 3.4.4 Understand the three branches of government, with an emphasis on local government. 

 California Standard 3.4.6 Describe the lives of American heroes who took risks to secure our freedoms (e.g., Anne Hutchinson, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, Jr.). 

Field Trip

Washington, D.C.

Field Trip Our nation's capital is home to many great monuments, as well as our national government.

Learn About Your Community

Local Connection What are some symbols of your community? You can make a new city seal for your community. What will you put on your city seal?

 California Standard 3.4.3 Know the histories of important local and national landmarks, symbols, and essential documents that create a sense of community among citizens and exemplify cherished ideals (e.g., the U.S. flag, the bald eagle, [MORE] 

 California Standard 3.4.3 Know the histories of important local and national landmarks, symbols, and essential documents that create a sense of community among citizens and exemplify cherished ideals (e.g., the U.S. flag, the bald eagle, [MORE]