Howard R. Driggs Civics AwardThe Howard R. Driggs Civics award is an award given to qualified students in 5th grade. This award is given to students who participate and complete a year-long project that emphasizes the History of the United States.
The purpose behind this award is to encourage students to become more educated and interested in the history of our country. This is a challenging project and will require significant dedication and passion from students who wish to receive the award. Many of the projects will be done in class, so remember to check with your teacher before you get started. REQUIREMENTS 1. 13 Colonies Students must memorize the first 13 colonies 2. States and Capitals Students must receive 100% on their States and Capitals Test 3. Physical Geography of the United States Students must receive 100% on their United States Physical Geography Test 4. Presidents Students must be able to name every President in United States History in chronological order 5. President Report Students must create and give a presentation on one president 6. Declaration of Independence Students must memorize a section of the Declaration of Independence 7. Preamble of the Constitution Students must memorize the Preamble of the United States Constitution 8. Bill of Rights Students must memorize the first 10 amendments of the Bill of Rights 9. The Three Branches of Government Student must be able tell about the three branches of government. 10. Speeches from United States History To complete this requirement you will be choosing one important speech from United States history. You must memorize a portion of the the speech and be able to tell me the historical significance of the speech and why this speech is important to you. 11. National Symbols of the United States Students will create a presentation on famous symbols of the United States. 12. Famous American Literacy Response Students will read a biography or autobiography on an American Hero and complete a choice board. 13. Branches of the Military Students must be able to tell about the six branches of the military. 14. National Holidays Students will create a presentation on National Holidays
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