Unit of Inquiry - How We Express Ourselves - Colorado The Coalfield War Information Book Project (In-Class project) Colorado Inquiry Unit: How We Express Ourselves 2015-2016 - 4th Grade Due Date______TBD______________ Using Primary and Secondary Sources, students will create a nonfiction text about the Colorado Coalfield War Each book should be at least 5 chapters on subtopics surrounding the event (we will generate a list in class). and include the following: At least 5 chapters on subtopics surrounding the event (we will generate a list in class). 1. Include Key Concepts- This can be an additional chapter or can be part of each chapter. Think about the Coalfield War and the Ludlow Massacre through these lenses:
These are Additional Optional items for your consideration (Must do for an Advanced Score of 4)
__________________________________________________________ UNIT OF INQUIRY - WHO WE ARE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FACTORS FOR MIGRATION - THEN AND NOW Materials: http://www.ancestory.com/learn/facts http://www.ellisisland.org/immexp/wseix_5_2.asp http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAimmigration.htm Print Sources: http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/presentations /immigration/ Online Collections/Exhibits/Websites: http://www.ellisisland.org/immexp/wseix_5_2.asp http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAimmigration.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/socialstudies/immigration/activities_grade_school.htm http://www.pragmaticmom.com/2012/10/4th-grade-immigration/ http://www.ellisisland.org/immexp/wseix_5_5.asp? http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/webcast.htm http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/primarysourcesets/immigration/ |
Colorado was the 38th state in the USA; it became a state on August 1, 1876 .
State Abbreviation - CO State Capital - Denver Largest City - Denver Area - 104,100 square miles [Colorado is the 8th biggest state in the USA] Population - 5,268,367 (as of 2013) [Colorado is the 22nd most populous state in the USA] Name for Residents - Coloradans Major Industries - agriculture (wheat, cattle, sheep), tourism (especially skiers), mining (gold, silver), oil, finance, and manufacturing Major Rivers - Colorado River, Rio Grande, Arkansas River, South Platte River Major Lakes - Grand Lake, Blue Mesa Reservoir, John Martin Reservoir Highest Point - Mt. Elbert; 14,433 feet (4,399 m) above sea level Number of Counties - 64 Bordering States - Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming Origin of the Name Colorado - The word Colorado is Spanish for the "color red," and refers to the muddy Colorado River State Nickname - Centennial State, Colorful Colorado State Motto - "Nil sine Numine" - Nothing Without Providence State Song - Where the Columbines Grow Internet Resources
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