Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award

Sponsor/Contact:
National Society

Overview:  A teacher whose instruction on the Revolutionary War era from 1750 - 1800 demonstrates educational efforts in the classroom that exceed and excel above current, accepted, curriculum requirements ... more

The Bill Of Rights

Sponsor/Contact:
Kansas Society, SAR

Overview:  A verbal presentation with two SARs discussing the importance of the Bill of Rights. The script will lead listeners through an important review of this priceless document... more

Meet A Continental Soldier

Sponsor/Contact:
Lewis & Clark Chapter - Beaverton, Oregon

Overview:  This is a living history classroom presentation whereby an SAR member dressed in a colonial, Continental uniform visits a classroom to describe the hardships and dangers of being a soldier in the Revolutionary war.   The soldier demonstrates arms and equipment that were carried by a Continental soldier.  The soldier also describes the problem of disease, wounds, infection, and the lack of sanitation and clean food... more

Flag Etiquette

Sponsor/Contact:
California Society, SAR

Overview:  A program which describes the history of "Old Glory" and demonstrates methods of handling and displaying our national flag... more

Find Your State, Match Your Star

Sponsor/Contact:
Fred Jeffries

Overview: A short lesson on the ratification by the states of the U.S. Constitution and the states' placement on the flag... more

The Freedom Collection

Sponsor/Contact:
Washington Chapter - Wichita, Kansas

Overview: A beautiful, glossy folio containing parchment copies of several key documents in American history, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, a listing of the members of the Constitutional Convention, the Bill of Rights, the Monroe Doctrine, the Gettysburg Address, and the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner... more

The Key Poetry Festival

Sponsor/Contact:
Maryland Society, SAR

Overview: A poetry contest with formal judging and where prizes are given to students who write poems addressing topics of historical importance. Entries are submitted and winners get a chance to read their poem and receive a prize... more

The Patriot and Defender Program

Sponsor/Contact:
Maryland Society, SAR

Overview: This is a program whereby students are invited to participate in learning about various important historical documents and facts about our country. The students in order to qualify for a defender or patriot award, memorize various quotations and portions of our important documents in U.S. history... more

The Elementary School Poster Contest

Sponsor/Contact:
National Americanism Committee

Overview: This is a well-drafted outline for a poster contest for students in the 4th or 5th grade. The central theme for the poster contest will be established annually by the NSSAR Americanism Committee at the Spring Trustee Meeting around March 1. This program can be done on a state-wide, county-wide, or local basis... more

8th Grade Essay Contest.

Sponsor/Contact:
The 8th grade Historical Essay Contest Subcommittee

Overview: The essay contest is designed for students in the 8th grade. The program contains a complete step-by-step planning guide for conducting the program... more

SAR Videotape American History Programs.

Sponsor\Contact:
Lewis & Clark Chapter - Beaverton, Oregon.

Overview: A series of professionally produced videotape programs on various aspects of the Revolutionary War and Colonial American history. These works are the result of the efforts of James Albert Williams, Jr., former Director of the SAR museum in Louisville. Mr. Williams wrote these programs and transcribed them onto slide tapes. Upon his death, the programs were donated to the Lewis & Clark Chapter to be produced on videotape... more