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U.S. History Common Core 1.G.A.2 resources

Geometric Quilt Patterns

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We were playing with pattern blocks when I had the idea to try making quilt designs.Quilts are a great way to study math, history, and art all at the same time.I had trouble finding a book with square and triangle designs that would be easy for us to replicate. All of the books I found at the library were aimed at sewing. I only needed some good diagrams. So I researched historical quilt patterns and made my own book of diagrams!It includes 40 different designs in color and the same 40 designs a

Subjects:

Art History, Geometry, U.S. History

Grades:

PreK - 3rd

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Montessori

CCSS:

K.G.B.6

, 1.G.A.1

, 1.G.A.2

, 2.G.A.2

, 2.G.A.3

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American Symbols Project

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Math Rigor

Students test their engineering and design skills and show school pride while learning about American history and symbolism. Activities include designing a historical American flags (+ how many ways are there to draw 20 stars?), learning about the Washington Monument (+ obelisk, circular symmetry of the flags), engineering loads, and logbooks.The project culminates with students having built an object which represents the community or school, given constraints. Sandra Kaplan's Depth and Complexi

Subjects:

Engineering, Geometry, U.S. History

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

CCSS:

3.NF.A.1

, 1.G.A.2

, 1.G.A.3

, 2.G.A.2

, 2.G.A.3