Teacher

Mrs. Rakeman

Grade Level

9th

Subject Area

Social Studies – US History

Lesson Description

Industry and Quincy History – Lesson 4

Essential Question

·        What symbols represent the past and present of Quincy today?

Enduring Understanding

·        Quincy is a vibrant place with a rich history and a sparkling future.

Objectives

 

 

·        Students will analyze city seal and discuss its attributes.

·        Students will utilize previously garnered information to update city seal with modern day symbols

Standards

USII.30 – Describe some of the major economic and social trends of the late 20th Century

Lesson Activities

 
  1. Students will research the symbolism behind the current city seal
  2. Students will locate at least 3 locations in the city that have the seal on a flag or building
  3. Students will work in small groups to create an updated seal on a poster board, which includes attributes of the past and present - industry, immigration, inventions, etc.
  4. Students will write a one page explanation of their seal and why the chose specific symbols to incorporate into the new seal
  5. Students will present updated seal to class

      Day 10

Materials
  • Current city seal
  • Poster board

Assessment
  • Completion of updated city seal
  • Clearly written and presented explanation of update

 

 

 

 

DATES

1625: Settlement at Mount Wollaston by Captain Wollaston.

1640: Separation from Boston "to be a town called Braintree."

1792: Incorporation of the North Precinct of Braintree as the Town of Quincy.

1888: Incorporation of the Town of Quincy as the City of Quincy.

MANET

"The hill remains, connecting the present with the past,

The city remains, continuous in its history and development,

The free spirit of it remains,

The fame of it remains, and will remain forever."