2010-2011+Social+Studies+Curriculum+Trimester+2

__Trimester 2: William Penn Scrapbook__ Students will create a scrapbook relating to William Penn.

Step 1: Introduce the idea of a scrapbook. Use the text __WASHINGTON__, __D.C. A Scrapbook__ as a model. The students scrapbook will include information and photos of William Penn. At this time the teacher could ask students to bring in any scrapbooks that they have created or may have at home. Possible Tools: -glogster -comic life -mixbook -construction paper -power point -smart notebook -i photo -google image

Examples of possible pages: Vocabulary

Step 2: Research Websites: http://www.pennsburymanor.org/index.html http://www.quaker.org/wmpenn.html http://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/PENN/pnintro.html http://www.ushistory.org/penn/ http://www.ushistory.org/penn/bio.htm http://www.answers.com/topic/william-penn http://www.quakerinfo.com/quakpenn.shtml http://www.penntreatymuseum.org/penn.php

Video Clip: http://explorepahistory.com/story.php?storyId=3&chapter=1

Books: William, who traveled from England to America in 1682, had a dream that all people should be allowed to speak freely and live in peace. He made his new home in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, made friends with the Native Americans, and wrote a P [|William Penn] by Steven Kroll and Ronald Himler Lexile Level: **960L** || Guided Reading Level: **P** DRA Level: **38** || Grades 3-5 This book describes in interesting detail the life and times of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania
 * Grade level Equivalent: **5.7**
 * Interest Level:**

*The field trip to Pennsbury Manor would be best at this time. Step 3: Organize The students should organize their scrapbook in a logical order

Step 4: Print shop/Copy Center All scrapbooks should be sent to Copy Center to be spiral bound.

Step 5: Scrap Book Share Possible Ideas: -invite family and friends -share with another grade level -share with other third grade classes

Field Trip: Pennsbury Manor

Call 215 946-0400 for reservations or information. http://www.pennsburymanor.org/schoolpgms.html Teachers Guide:
 * Videoconferencing:**
 * Scrapbook share can be done via video conferencing unit... share with other schools in Wissahickon School District and possibly across PA. Partner schools in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania can be developed.