Mrs. Caldwell's Social Studies Class: September 2017

Monday, September 25, 2017

CELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK

In honor of our nation's freedoms,
this week is "Celebrate Freedom Week".

This year, "Celebrate Freedom Week" is celebrated September 25-29, 2017.

Pursuant to Act 682 of 2003, Arkansas public schools must observe Celebrate Freedom Week during the last full week of classes in September (09/21/15 – 09/25/15). This law was created to educate students about the sacrifices made for freedom in the founding of this country, and the values on which this country was founded.

This week, students will be researching

American symbols / artifacts

that represent our country's freedoms.

Friday, September 15, 2017

Celebrate "Constitution Day"!

Constitution Day

September 17th
(1787)

On September 17, 1787,

the delegates to the Constitutional Convention

met for the last time

to sign the document they had created.

"Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the U.S., or by naturalization, have become citizens." ~www.constitutionday.com

George Washington

George Washington was the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War and served as the first President of the United States of America. Read More

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was a noted polymath, leading author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. Read More

Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton was the first United States Secretary of the Treasury, a Founding Father, economist, political philosopher and led calls for the Philadelphia Convention. Read More

VIDEOS:

"We the People Honoring Constitution Day"