By investigating primary sources displaying the American flag, we will explore the various ways people use the flag to show characteristics such as pride, loyalty, and unity for the nation.

In this episode, students will engage in careful observation to identify flags and note details of the variety of places in which American flags are used (See).

The importance of community helpers is a building block of civics understanding. In this episode, children investigate who community helpers are, and how they have changed over time through exploration of a rich photograph (from the Library of Congress) of a man delivering ice to a schoolhouse in 1899.

Children explore the photograph by revealing it in sections, observing the details they find (See), and working with in-game character Ella to figure out what jobs the helpers are doing. Children collect elements of the photograph to their journal, and use what they have collected to help them decide what the jobs are (Think), and then to connect those jobs with community helpers today (Wonder)

These primary level mindfulness lessons are based upon self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making.  The intent of these lessons is to provide a brief, beginning of the day warm-up activity/skill. There are a total of 10 minilessons sessions the first five lessons are based on the brain. Students will study and learn about the brain parts and how each part has a special job. The second five lessons in this unit are based on mindful awareness. These lessons will start the process of teaching children how to attend to the here and now of people, environment, concerns and challenges in a nonjudgemental way. Students will be reflecting on their thoughts and actions.