Stars & Stripes Stars and Stripes - 12 Historical Events![]() ![]() Transcontinental Railroad ![]() Pony Express ![]() Gold Rush ![]() The British are Coming ![]() Colonial Cow Toss Race to Spell the Words Steer Ropin' Archery (students' favorite event) | School Spirit Field Days Event Rules 1. There are stations for up to 12 classes during a session that lasts about 75 minutes. 2. Each classroom teacher divides their class into 2 teams; a red & a blue They will compete at each station if their teacher wants them to keep score. Most just participate for fun. 3. The stations alternate with relays or targets. 4. All classes rotate to stations every 6-9 minutes. 5. There is appropriate music in the background. 6. Teachers are provided with a handout that includes a field map and historical descriptions of all the events. 7. Parent volunteers must be present to run the events. They shall arrive 30 minutes prior to the start to receive training. Their job is to simply explain the event and be the starter. There is no score keeping or determining the winners. 8. The classroom teacher stays with their class and provides supervision and if they choose, they may keep score. 9. It is the children's responsibility to begin behind the starting line, perform the skill correctly, and return the equipment safely to the marked spot in front of the team. No child passes equipment to another child for safety reasons. 10. This Program is designed to meet NY State: Physical Ed. Standard 2.1, 2.2, 2.8 & Social Studies Standard 2 Stars & Stripes This theme highlights benchmark moments in American History from when the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock to the Westward Expansion across our great country. Did you know that the British occupied Long Island for 8 years during the Revolution? The Culper Spy ring had its home in Setauket: 1. A farmer, Abraham Woodhull 2. A courageous lady, Anna Strong 3. A tavern owner, Austin Roe 4. A young villager Caleb Brewster 5. A merchant --- Oyster Bay, Robert Townsend managed to supply George Washington with British secrets about where their troops were being sent. The Culper Spy ring was so successful that their help to Washington greatly impacted the outcome of the Revolutionary War. Washington was able to trick the British from sending 8,000 Redcoats to attack the French Fleet in Newport, Rhode Island in July of 1780. There are many historic sites all around Long Island that are open to schools and families for visits. |