Welcome to your final week of history! You have traveled through thousands of years — and now we arrive at TODAY.
America today is a country of more than 330 million people from every corner of the world. It has fifty states, from sunny Florida to snowy Alaska. Its people speak many languages, enjoy many foods, and celebrate many traditions.
But here is the big secret of this whole year: today did not just happen. Every part of your world — your town, your rights, your school, even your breakfast — was shaped by the history you have learned. This week, you will connect all the pieces!
1. About how many people live in America today?
2. How many states does America have?
3. What is the 'big secret' of this year of history?
By the end of this week, you will be able to:
1. Describe America today.
2. Connect things in your life to their history.
3. Explain why learning history matters.
4. Celebrate everything you learned this year!
Write what each word means in your own words.
Match each thing TODAY to its history. Write the letter: A) Pioneers B) Founding Fathers C) Wright brothers D) Lincoln
| Thing today | History letter |
|---|---|
| Airplanes flying overhead | |
| Towns and farms across the West | |
| Freedom and fair laws for everyone | |
| Our government chosen by the people |
1. America has states.
2. More than 330 people live here.
3. Americans speak many .
4. People come from every corner of the .
5. Today was by the past.
6. Everything around you has a .
1. Look around your room. Pick one thing and guess its history. How did it come to be?
| I learned... | Circle one |
|---|---|
| What America is like today | YES / NOT YET |
| That today was shaped by history | YES / NOT YET |
| My goals for the final week | YES / NOT YET |