What's happening: Smith Middle School's 6th graders recently embarked on a trip to explore historic Philadelphia, where they walked the same streets as the founding fathers and witnessed firsthand the birthplace of American democracy.
Why it matters: The 6th Grade social studies curriculum is designed to explore the theme of citizenship by examining various early civilizations and societies with a focus on American Colonies and the founding of our country. Students visited the relevant historical sites such as…
📍 Congress Hall
📍 The Liberty Bell
📍 The Betsy Ross House
📍 The US Mint
📍 Christ Church
📍 Elfreth’s Alley
📍 The Benjamin Franklin Museum
A highlight of the journey was the visit to the National Constitution Center, where students explored exhibits and viewed a show dedicated to the United States Constitution.
The bottom line: This experience not only connects students with the decisions made in the 18th century but also illustrates their impact on our lives today and serves as an excellent introduction for the civics education that students will receive in 7th grade!