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Program Title: Post Cards

Course Description:
Postcards is a twelve-session fast paced fact-filled series that takes students on a virtual field trip across America. Along the way, students visit historical places and meet many of the people who have played an important role in the history of the United States. Postcards itinerary includes places such as Independence Hall, The White House, Mt. Rushmore and Ft. McHenry, just to name a few. Postcards is an opportunity for students to see and learn about the rich and unique history that is the United States.   Each program is a mini-history lesson, in which students learn about key events and individuals that have shaped American history.

Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of Postcards, students will be able to identify historical figures, places and landmarks and discuss why they are of significance to United States History.

Intended Audience:
Students in Grades 7-12 (Youth)

Standards:
South Dakota Content Standards Correlations and  NCTM Standards Correlation

Resources:

• Pre-test

• Post-test

• Postcards

Course Scope and Sequence:

• Session 1: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Session 2: Washington D.C. (The White House)

• Session 3: Washington D.C. (The National Mall)

• Session 4: Washington D.C. (The National Mall)

• Session 5: Washington D.C. (The Capitol and more) 

• Session 6: Baltimore (Ft. McHenry)

• Session 7: Mt. Rushmore

• Session 8: New York, NY

• Session 9: America’s National Parks

• Session 10: The Pacific Coast Highway (Washington & Oregon)

• Session 11: The Pacific Coast Highway (California)

• Session 12: Off Beaten Path (unique points of interest)