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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Social Studies!
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
A day of thanks! Here are some resources for learning and teaching about the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States!
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Veterans Memorial
A lasting tribute to East’s 34 Gold Star Boys, as well as the other East veterans who have served our country in the armed forces.
Between Fences BHM Byron Museum of History
You will never look at a simple fence the same way again...
The Byron Museum will host the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition, "Between Fences," from November 29, 2008 through January 11, 2009. Guided tours will be available and groups are welcome! There will also be a local art and photo show, and a special local exhibition of "Crossing Boundaries in Ogle County." Exhibit themes include "This Land Is My Land," "Farm and Fence," "Don't Fence Me In," "Good Fences Make Good Neighbors," and "Building Borders."

The Byron Museum of History is located in downtown Byron, IL, at the intersection of Illinois Routes 2 and 72. The entrance is located at 110 N. Union Street. Admission is free. The Museum strives to preserve the Byron area's rich history, which includes the Rock River, A.G. Spalding, Railroads, the Undergroung Railroad, Outhouse Archeology, and much more. Call 815.234.5031 for hours of operation and additional information. Website: www.ByronMuseum.org.

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Valuable Information for Grades K-5
Houghton Mifflin resources for elementary social studies and grade level components are linked to this site.
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Grades K, 1, 2, 3, and 4
Thank you for your patience as this is a lengthy process to create Curriculum Guides for grades K-5, as well as Curriclum Maps for Grades 5-6 and high school Social Studies (US History, Economics, Government, and Pscyhology). Many, many thanks to all those teachers who assisted in this process this summer - your input has been invaluable! Your time and talents are truly appreciated.
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Information for Grades 5 & 6
Grades 5 & 6 Curriculum Maps are now online! (Fifth Grade also has a Curriculum Guide.) Please remember that they are a work in progress. Grades 7 & 8 will be created by curriculum committees during the summer of 2009. Many thanks to the teachers in Grades 5 & 6 who offered their expertise to this project this summer!
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Valuable Information for Grade 6
Glencoe resources for sixth grade social studies are linked to this site.
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The Freedom Project - RPS #205's 2nd TAH Grant!
District 205's newest Teaching American History Grant "The Freedom Project" is designed for teachers in grades 5, 7, 8, and high school teachers of United States History. Please contact Betsy Homewood, TAH Project Director, (Roosevelt Center: 815/966-3250, ext. 4341) for additional information.
Black Eyed Susan "Speedy's Little Class in the Big Prairie"
A Special Project from Ms. Lindmark's Second Grade Class
Terri Lindmark's second grade class of 2007-2008 at King Gifted Schoool created this book of the recollections of William Henry Stevens (1844-1919). It contains a true story of Illinois life in the 1850's along with vocabulary and illustrations!
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Stay in Touch!
Kathy Cassioppi, Social Studies (K-12) Curriculum Coordinator, Rockford Public Schools, District 205, 201 South Madison Street, Rockford, IL 61104, 815/966-8918.
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