2.+Artifact+Bag

**Artifact Bag Items**

__Artifacts/Artifakes__:**
 * Alyson Lipensky
 * Voter Card**-used to show the importance of voting and how we all get to vote for our government.
 * Gavel**-used when talking about the judicial branch in government. Its something cool for the kids to feel.
 * Declaration of Independence**-used to show the document of the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain becoming independent states.

__Artifacts/Artifakes__:**
 * Danielle Donohue
 * A voters card**- used to show the importance of voting and how each individual has a vote.
 * 2010 Census**- used to describe the duties of a citizen, and the importance of the Government.
 * A picture of the Supreme court house**- used to show what a courthouse looks like.

Lauren Alonso **__Artifacts/Artifakes__:**
 * Passport**- used to describe citizenship, traveling, etc.
 * Census envelope**- used to describe duties as a citizen of the U.S., introduce mathematics, geography, etc.
 * American flag photo**- used to describe citizenship, culture, representation of stars and stripes, etc.

__Artifacts/Artifakes__:** **Statue of Liberty figurine**- The Statue of Liberty is America’s most famous symbol of freedom for both immigrants to see when they come to the United States and for citizens to see as a reminder of the nation’s history. The statue represents the beginning of the journey to gain citizenship of the United States of America. The statue also represents a lot of the history that took place in order for America to gain such freedom.
 * Michelle Aippersbach


 * American Flag**- The American flag is a constant reminder of our nation’s history. The fifty stars [[image:flag-of-america.jpg width="181" height="122" align="right"]]shown in the blue rectangle represent the 50 states in the United States of America. The thirteen stripes that alternate between the colors red and white represent the thirteen original colonies. The flag is another reminder of citizenship.



All three of these “artifakes” can be used to introduce a lesson or topic about the government and citizenship of the United States of America. The three items would be easily recognized by second graders, but I am sure that they will not know the full meaning behind each item. By using these items in an anticipatory set of a lesson, the children will be able to physically see/touch the item and learn about how that item is so important to our nation’s history in regards to our government and citizenship.
 * A picture of the Constitution**- The Constitution of the United States of America is a crucial part of the nation’s history. This document is the key to our system of government. Our Founding Fathers wrote this document in order for our government to run as smoothly as possible. In the document, it describes the three main branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. The Constitution of the United States of America also provides a framework for citizens to know what their part of the government is within this large nation.


 * Kayla Castillo**
 * __Artifact/Artifakes__:**
 * Picture of the Statue of Liberty**- The Statue of Liberty is a symbol welcoming immigrants the US
 * Census**- It is the right of every American to fill out the census form. This would be a fun activity for the students to do that is very realistic and applicable.
 * Florida ID Card**- This is a great way to teach students about form of ID as a US citizen.