G2 Unit 5 Week 5

Weekly Concept Rights and Rules Essential Question Why are rules important?

TIME FOR KIDS。 Rules These children are going on a class trip. They are following the school's rules. They form two lines and listen to their teacher. Why do we have rules? Rules help keep us safe. By staying together, these children will not get lost. Talk About It Talk with a partner about rules you have at home. Then discuss why these rules are important. List your ideas on the chart.

Vocabulary Use the picture and sentence to learn each word.

Your Turn Pick three words. Write three questions for your partner to answer.

TIME FOR KIDS Visiting the Past Essential Question Why are rules important? Read about how America became an independent country and developed it's own rules.

On the Fourth of July, skies across the United States light up. It's Independence Day! The holiday celebrates the Declaration of Independence. In 1776, this statement was written to tell the King of England that the colonies were free from his rule. The colonies would be united to form a new country together. Janet Chang, 8, recently visited Philadelphia with her family. Philadelphia was the first capital of the United States. The Changs went there to learn about their country's history or past. Busy Building First, they went to Independence Hall. “ That's where the Declaration of Independence was signed, " Janet exclaimed. She was excited to be there. The Changs visit Philadelphia