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153 <br /> 2. Influence of early settlers on latter inhabi- <br /> tants <br /> A. 3. The Town of Mashpee <br /> a. Villages of Mashpee <br /> b. Places of Interest <br /> az c. Interesting history <br /> 4. Other towns of the Cape (in somewhat less detail <br /> zF <br /> yr <br /> but following general pattern) <br /> 5. Cape Cod as -a Whole <br /> a. Contributions to other areas <br /> b. Dependence on other areas. <br /> I. Social Studies—Fifth Grade <br /> r II. Philosophy <br /> c Our children today are our adults of tomorrow. In <br /> ;! order to be able to assume their places in adult society, <br /> they need to know and to understand the world in <br /> i which we live. <br /> r III. Objectives and Aim <br /> i To develop a better understanding of our country, both <br /> geographically and historically. Aim to help this gen- <br /> eration to guide the growth of our country in the future <br /> through knowledge of the growth of our country from <br /> its beginning to the present. <br />( IV. Contents and Materials <br /> A. Study of each of the fifty states. The main topics are: <br /> 1. Historical Background Texts: <br /> 2. Geographical study Exploring the New World <br /> 3. Natural regions Early American Days <br /> 4. Natural resources The Story of American <br /> 5. Products Freedom <br /> 6. Occupations and Film Strips, Field Trips <br /> Industries <br /> In closing, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to <br /> you, our School Committee, our devoted teachers, our school <br /> nurse, our cafeteria and custodial personnel, the bus drivers, <br /> iz <br /> and to all with whom I work and to the parents for their <br /> continued support and cooperation. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> KENNETH COOMBS, <br /> Principal <br /> ti >, <br />