What is the capital city of our state?
Who is usually the leader of a city or town government?
Which of these is a major region of the United States known for its warm weather and sandy beaches?
What type of home was often made from animal skins stretched over poles, used by some Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains?
What is the name of the special building where laws are made for our state?
What is one way citizens can help make decisions in their community?
Which region of the United States is known for its wide open spaces and many farms that grow corn and wheat?
Before European settlers arrived, how did many Indigenous groups pass down their history, stories, and traditions?
What do we call a person who studies events and people from the past?
What is a rule or law that everyone in a community must follow?
Which region of the United States has a desert climate and features like the Grand Canyon?
For many Indigenous peoples, which natural resource was very important for building homes, making tools, and transportation?
Name one service that your local government provides for the community.
Name one of the five major regions of the United States and describe one characteristic of that region.
Explain one way Indigenous peoples adapted to their environment to find food or build shelter.
What is an artifact? Give an example of an artifact that can teach us about the past.
Why is it important for people to be good citizens in their community?
United States Map
Look at the map above. Which letter shows the Midwest region of the United States, known for its flat lands and many farms?
Look at the compass rose in the bottom left corner of the map. What direction does the letter 'S' point to?
Imagine a small blue square on a map legend. What might this blue square usually represent on a map?
Project-Based Assessment Prompt: Local History Research
Choose one historical landmark or an important person from your local community or state. Research about them to find out:
- What is it (or who is it)?
- Where is it located (if a landmark)?
- Why is it important to our history?
You will present your findings to the class. Your presentation can be a short report, a poster, or a drawing with labels.