SPECIAL NOTICE:
+Thursday, May 24 (noon dismissal) = Field trip to the "Texas Civil War Museum".
LEARNING THE HISTORY OF THE GREATEST NATION ON EARTH!
That's what we do in the 5th grade at St. Andrew Catholic School. We are rightfully proud of the good 'ol U.S.A. and enjoy learning about our noble, although occasionally imperfect, past. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!
We have covered the geography of the U.S. This included such things as latitude, longitude, geographic terms (i.e. peninsula, gulf), and physical features (i.e. Rocky Mountains, Rio Grande).
This overview of geography was closely followed by a study of the first Americans ... the Native Americans. The migration routes of these brave souls, the environment they faced, and how they adapted were discussed. The "Cultural Regions", such as the Northwest Coast, the Southwest, and the Great Plains were included along with the tribe names and their corresponding artifacts.
"Why Europeans Left for the New World" ... what were they thinking? The explorers who came to claim the New World, such as Christopher Columbus and Jacques Cartier, have been covered. We have also studied the early English settlements and the original colonies. These were followed by chapters on "Facing Slavery", and "Colonial Williamsburg", "The Declaration of Independence", The Revolutionary War", and "The Constitution" as we move toward "Manifest Destiny" and "The Civil War".
One important reminder here for students, the History Alive online tutorial will help you study for the tests. Here's a handy link: History Alive Tutorial.
Click here to see additional photos of students working with the online tutorial >Online Tutorial 2011
WW II VETERAN VISITS 5TH GRADE
Members of the "Greatest Generation", Mr. and Mrs. Fenoglio, visited 5th grade on Veterans' Day, November 11. Students heard first-hand stories about the war in North Africa and Italy.
Students also researched books/internet websites and wrote essays about WW II. Required items included why it started, who were the Allies/Axis Powers, description of a major battle and the end results of WW II.
HISTORY OF TV COMEDY IN THE U.S.A.
Nope, this is not a chapter in the book. Our class periodically learns about some of the great comedy from our country's past. Students have been introduced to an overall history of television. They have also viewed programs such as The Three Stooges, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, The Flying Nun, F Troop, and Abbott & Costello.
EARLY ENGLISH SETTLERS "ACT-IT-OUT"
Students participated in an "Act-It-Out" team exercise to become more acquainted with early settler experiences.
Click here for more photos > ACT-IT-OUT
THE EARLY COLONIES -- "COLONIAL BILLBOARDS"
Students utilized their creative skills to "market" an early American colony. To view their videos, click on the link > COLONIAL BILLBOARDS
THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
Our history book describes the 1775-1883 Revolutionary War as a "tug-of-war". So what did we do? We got a long rope and had some competition between the Redcoats and the Continentals. The good guys won, of course.
Click for more photos >REVOLUTIONARY TUG-OF-WAR
LEWIS AND CLARK DAY 2012!
Fifth grade students studied the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery during the Spring Semester. This included St. Andrew's traditional "Lewis and Clark Day".
More photos here > LEWIS AND CLARK PHOTOS
