250th Anniversary of USA

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250th USA PATCH PROGRAM
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1. Choose a way to celebrate the 250th Anniversary by watching the fireworks, visiting museums, picnic, completing this program, or completing a patriotic project at school, meeting, or event.

2. Learn more about the USA map. Find the state you live in on the map. Which continent is it located on? Where is its Capital?

3. In 1787, thirteen colonies joined together to for out great nation. What colony became the first state? Last? Choose a state and learn more about it like the state bird, where it is located on a USA map, etc. The first 13 states were: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Reference: Our State Patch Programs free kits online.

4. Who designed the United States Flag? What are the meaning of the symbols on the USA flag?

5. The United States is considered a “melting pot” since many people from many diverse cultures co-exist there. Choose a food, holiday, festival or activity derived from another nationality. (Examples: Asian or Mexican food; Manacala board game, from Africa; Bowling, from Egypt: Circus, from London; tie-dying from India; Origami from Japan; wind chimes from Far East; puzzles or greeting cards from England; or mosaic; or celebrate holidays such as Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas)

6. The Native American Indians were America’s first settlers. Pick a region of the United States and learn about the Native Americans from that area. Research their different types of housing. What were names of the different tribes from that area?

7. The United States has many various terrains. Explore and learn about one of them. Milk a cow on a farm, hike in the mountains or forest, canoe or raft on its lakes or rivers, ice fish or ski in its arctic weather, be sure to dress comfortably while you enjoy the sun on its deserts or beaches, and keep a close watch while you are exploring its volcanoes or swamps. You may use the internet or books to further your adventure.

8. The explorers and settlers learned how to do most things on their own. They learned a lot by trial and error. Choose an explorer or settler to learn more about. (Examples are: Pilgrims, pioneers, colonists, Christopher Columbus, Lewis and Clark, etc.) Draw a picture, create a play or engage in a hands-on activity depicting that era of time.

9. The First President of the United States was George Washington. How long was he president? What did he do as job before president? Where did he live when he retired?

10. Where was the first Capital of the United States? Investigate an important historical city of the United States and learn why it is important to our country. (Examples are: Philadelphia, New York, Plymouth, Washington DC, etc.)

11. The architecture of the United States is unique and exciting to explore. Research bridges, buildings or architectures of your choice. (Examples are: Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Rushmore, Statue of Liberty, covered bridges, swinging bridges, Gateway Arch, lighthouses, Washington Monument, etc.)

12. Try a food, take a field trip or an activity that started in America. (Example: Hotdogs, Peanut Butter, ketchup, chocolate chip cookies, hamburgers, milkshake, brownies, baseball, basketball, volleyball, hayrides, cartoons, skyscrapers, and fast food.)

13. Many unique natural creations are located in the United States. Choose a place or area to learn more about. (Some examples are: Grand Canyon, Shiprock, Crater Lake, Joshua’s Tree, “Big Indian”, caverns, sequoia trees, volcanoes and Death Valley.) For extra credit…Draw a picture of one of them.