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Bryna Watkins and Valeta Pafford
4th Grade Team Teachers
Chatham, NJ



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Unit Plan: Patriotism

Title: Patriotism

Grade Level: 3–5

Duration:
2 weeks

Overview: As Veterans Day and Thanksgiving approach, November seems a time to consider our country and patriotism. Our unit for this month focuses on the marvel of our government and the firm foundation of rights we enjoy through lessons on the Constitution and Bill of Rights. We also have a lesson built around the veterans of many wars whose courage continues to provide us with the freedom to enjoy these rights.

Lessons for Teaching this Unit:
Lesson One: Preamble to the Constitution: What Is Good Government Anyway?
Lesson Two: Our Bill of Rights
Lesson Three: Veterans Day — A chance to Honor Those Who Served Our Country

Books for Teaching About Patriotism

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