Social Sciences – The Mommies Reviews

It’s Thursday, September 12, 2019, and time for Social Sciences. I wanted to bring you a couple Recommended Website: for you to check into and use in your classroom.

National Constitution Center

Age Range: 8-18 (Grades 3-12, with parental supervision) On September 17, 1787, the course of history was changed when thirty-nine brave delegates at the Constitutional Convention signed the U.S. Constitution.

When you get to the site, scroll down to find various links to educational resources including:

New Interactive Constitution – Students in grades 8-12 will discover what constitutional experts have to say about articles and amendments of the Constitution

Educational Videos – Videos from past Constitution Days explain:

The Bill of Rights
The Legislative Branch
The Presidency
Freedom of Expression
The Judicial Branch
And many more!

Civic Holidays – Ways to celebrate all the civic holidays during the year

Lesson Plans – So many downloadable lesson plans regarding the Bill of Rights, presidential elections, First Amendment, landmark Supreme Court cases, and so much more

Interactive Games, Craft Activities and so much more

This site is bookmark worthy as a go-to resource for civics, citizenship, and constitutional studies.

Recommended Website: Bring Hispanic Heritage Month to Life

Age Range: 4-18 (Grades PreK-12, with parental supervision) September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. The Scholastic website has put together a collection of resources to celebrate the occasion.

When you get to the site, you can read “A Brief Overview of Hispanic Heritage Month.” Then scroll a bit further down to “Quick Ideas” – two articles with ideas for two age groups on how to celebrate this month. Then see the links on the left for lesson plans and resources including: