1.  Develop an American History Timeline using one of these themes: inventions,
     presidents, U.S. military, expansionism, statehood, famous persons, industry.

     (Attach to this worksheet)

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 2.  Keep a diary for 1 month.  Describe in it your day-to-day activities as well as
     events occurring locally, statewide, and nationally.

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 3.  Write a 500 word report about a famous American from a minority group.

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 4.  Draw a family tree tracing your ancestry at least to your great grandfather on
     at least one side of your family.  If possible, include date of birth and death,
     nationality, and occupation.

     (Attach to this worksheet)

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 5.  Read a book about some event or person in American history and describe its
     contents to your commander.

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 6.  Visit a national park.  When you return to your outpost group, describe to your
     commander what you learned there.

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 7.  Draw a map of your state; label major historical events, places, and dates.

     (Attach to this worksheet)

     ___/___/___  ___________________________________________  Commander's Signature


 8.  Share with your outpost group a factual story from American history.

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 9.  Have an older person describe to you historical events that occurred during his
     or her lifetime.  Give a written record of your interview to your commander.

     (Attach to this worksheet)

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10.  Make a list of the addresses and telephone numbers of your county and state
     historical societies, and of the National Archives.

     (Attach to this worksheet)

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11.  Visit a museum.  When you return to your outpost group, describe to your
     commander what you saw there.

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12.  Build a diorama of a historical event and present it to your commander.

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