Chapter 1: Our First Government (T-1)

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Chapter 2: A New Plan of Government (T-2)

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Reader

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We, the People

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Shh! We're Writing the Constitution

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A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution

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History Reading

Choose which one(s) you want

If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution

Carry on Mr. Bowditch Chapters 1-3

If You Were There...

Carry on Mr. Bowditch Chapters 4-5

If You Were There...

Carry on Mr. Bowditch Chapters 6-8

If You Were There...

Carry on Mr. Bowditch Chapters 9-11

If You Were There...

Carry on Mr. Bowditch Chapters 12-13

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History Pockets

History Pockets: Colonial America:

Pocket 6: School

Finish Pocket 6

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In the book Carry on Mr. Bowditch, Mr. Bowditch teaches sailors about the Earth and the seasons using a cannon ball and lantern.

Here is a lesson:

Why are there seasons?

This site has some great animation that explains why we have seasons. Make sure that you go on to the “mini” lessons so as not to miss the animation.

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1. 1775 Articles of Confederation

1787 Shay’s rebellion

2. 1787 Constitution is finished

1790 Constitution is ratified (agreed to) by the ALL states

1791 Bill of rights added to the Constitution

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Wee Sing: You’re a Grand Old Flag

A New Nation (1776-1815)

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The History of American Government