Stamp Collecting Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & Newsletter
May 2, 2007

History
On this day the first stamp collection was started.


Create a postage stamp honoring the accomplishments of your favorite person. On the back of your stamp, list important details, including dates and other facts about the person.
http://www.eduplace.com/monthlytheme/pdf/stamplg.pdf


Did you know that the people in our country suggest ideas for new stamp designs? Citizens can send their suggestions to the U. S. Postal Service's Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee which is made up of artists, historians, business people and stamp collectors. The committee selects the subjects they think most Americans would really enjoy. The Postmaster General makes the final decision.

If you would like to suggest a stamp idea, you can write a letter to the committee explaining why your subject should be chosen. You can send your suggestions to:

Citizens Stamp Advisory
Committee
Stamp Development Branch,
U. S. Postal Service
Washington, DC 20260



A Little Bit of Everything
Have fun with this packet of stamp info:
http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/educators/PostalPack.pdf

Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!
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