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Social Studies Lesson Plans
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What Makes Us Different?
Concepts taught: Diversity, Individuality, Dealing with Differences
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Subject: Social Studies
Scientific Revolution Project
Concepts taught: Scientific Method, Scientific Revolution
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Checks and Balances
Concepts taught: How the constitution of the USA was designed to keep the three branches from overpowering each other
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Lying: What Kind of Lies Do People Believe?
Concepts taught: Lying, honesty, trust, bullying, friends
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Microvolunteering: Guide For Teachers
Concepts taught: Volunteering and responsible citizenship
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
The Miracle Called Water
Concepts taught: How does water get contaminated
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
What's for dinner
Concepts taught: International foods
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Subject: Social Studies
Crayons and Paper: Genocide Throuogh the Eyes of Children
Concepts taught: Genocide, Human Rights
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Ancient Egypt
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
Community Helpers
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: 1-2, Subject: Social Studies
Community Helpers
Concepts taught: Community Helpers
Grade Level: 1-2, Subject: Social Studies
My History Symbols Book
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: 1-2, Subject: Social Studies
Trial
Concepts taught: Judicial System
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Civil Rights: Rosa Parks Centers
Concepts taught: Understand civil rights leaders served as catalysts for social change and inspired social activism i
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
Intro to the Civil Rights Movement
Concepts taught: The examination of individual experiences, historical narratives, and events promotes an understandi
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
Interative History Notebook Mini-lesson
Concepts taught: Writing/Response on Holocaust
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
The Story of Food
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Internet Search Concept Map
Concepts taught: Search Engine usage
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
Families
Concepts taught: differences
Grade Level: 1-2, Subject: Social Studies
Exploring Community through Photography
Concepts taught: Defining community; Portraying communities in photos
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
American Revolution
Concepts taught: American Revolution
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Civil Rights WebQuest
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
The Cost of Living: A Cautionary Lesson
Concepts taught: Economics, Paychecks, Rent, etc
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Jonathan Kolker
Concepts taught: culture, travel, language, art, science
Grade Level: other, Subject: Social Studies
Jonathan Kolker
Concepts taught: culture, travel, language, art, science
Grade Level: other, Subject: Social Studies
Cities And Enviornments
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Industrial Revolution Folk Lesson
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Scienfic Method
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Ancient Civilization lesson
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Our 2 Americas: Increasing Division Between North and South
Concepts taught: Comparing and Constrasting, Interpreting data from a map,
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
The High Court in Class
Concepts taught: Reviewing Supreme Court Cases and issuing student opinions
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Comparing Economic Systems
Concepts taught: comparing different economic systems
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Factors of Immigration
Concepts taught: Brain Storming
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Which regions does Michigan belong to?
Concepts taught: Midwest region versus the other regions in the United States
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
Consequences of human use of natural resources
Concepts taught: consequences of the use of natural resources
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
Michigan's Regions
Concepts taught: dividing Michigan into regions
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
Let's Explore Our Community
Concepts taught: cardinal directions; community landmarks
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
The Wonderful, Resoruceful State of Michigan
Concepts taught: Michigan's Natural Resources
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
Ready Set Debate!
Concepts taught: Learning how to successfully debate vs. plain arguing, dealing with ethical uses of technology
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Yes! You have to Write a Research Paper.
Concepts taught: Conducting research, formulating a question, developing a paper.
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Core Democratic Values
Concepts taught: Researching Core Democratic Values Constructing Concept Maps with educational software
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Cultural Diversity
Concepts taught: Learning about other cultures, using assistive technology to do so
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Letters to Leaders in Texas Government
Concepts taught: civic engagement, Texas government, letter-writing
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Emancipation Proclamation CLOZE Procedure
Concepts taught: Emancipation, 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments.
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Checks and Balences
Concepts taught: Checks and Balences of how our government works
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Analyze and Interpret past historical events - Presidents
Concepts taught: Analyze and Interpret past historical events
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Exploring Native American Tribes
Concepts taught: Michigan Social Studies Standard 3-H3.0.4 and 3-H3.0.7
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
GRAPES
Concepts taught: Social Science
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Dig Dig
Concepts taught: simulated archaeological dig
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
The Review Race
Concepts taught: Research, review, teamwork, test preparation
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Health: From the U.S.-Mexican War to Today
Concepts taught: Students will study health and hygiene throughout history to explain how preventive health measures
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Ruby Bridges Think-Tac-Toe
Concepts taught: DOK questions and black history
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Green Kissing Toads
Concepts taught: Map Skills
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Constitution Day
Concepts taught: Constitution
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Mapping the Foods of the New & Old World
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Green Tree , collect "green" ideas activity
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
International Organizations
Concepts taught: Foreign Policy, International Organizations
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt
Concepts taught: Respond to literature using graphic arts, map skills, Black History Month
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Explorers
Concepts taught: Internet Research of Explorers
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Cause and Effect/Civil War
Concepts taught: effects of war
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Traditions in your City and Community
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Sharing Traditions-Cultural Awareness
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Cultural Awareness
Concepts taught: Recognizing differences
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Historical speeches
Concepts taught: Connecting with history
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Promoting Our Town
Concepts taught: Social studies is real and all around us.
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Civil War
Concepts taught: Outcomes/Effects of Civil War
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Michigan
Concepts taught: Learning maps and locations
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
"Me" Flags
Concepts taught: I am special and only one of a kind.
Grade Level: Pre-School, Subject: Social Studies
Lacing cards and Dream catchers
Concepts taught: See lesson plan
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Subject: Social Studies
social studies comes to life
Concepts taught: students will research, & memorize information on someone in history
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Treasure Hunt
Concepts taught: Treasure maps
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Life of a Patriot
Concepts taught: Students will write a letter telling them what it is like a t Valley Forge as if they were a Patriot
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
A Colonial Classroom
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Shays' Rebellion Song
Concepts taught: Shays Rebellion/intro to Constitutional Convention
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Utopia Scavenger Hunt
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
The Constitutional Convention
Concepts taught: Understanding Constitutional Convention
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Becoming an Immigrant
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
"Dollar Votes," Roles of Different Economies
Concepts taught: Advantages and Disadvantages of the different Economic Systems. The role of the consumer.
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Taxes Just Aren't Fair!
Concepts taught: Taxes and the American Revolution
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
A day in the lives of colonial kids
Concepts taught: WebQuest
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Introducing cultures with photos
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Your Music, Your Culture
Concepts taught: World Cultures, Music, Technology
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Individual Research Project
Concepts taught: The students use the Federal Reserve website to gather and organize data for a research project
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
We Are Unique
Concepts taught: Learning about Unique Physical Characteristics
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
History of Aaron Copland
Concepts taught: To learn the history of Aaron Copland, who was one of America?s famous composers
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Our American Heritage Unit Plan
Concepts taught: Patriotic Symbols, Holidays, Celebrations, and Famous People
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Community Helpers
Concepts taught: says in lesson
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
U.S Symbols Game Show
Concepts taught: Knowledge of U.S. Symbols
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
The American Revolution: A Play
Concepts taught: Reader's Theater
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Ancient Olympic Games
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Westward Expansion
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Bridges: Local, National, and Global Connections
Concepts taught: Problem Solving
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Diversity of Families
Concepts taught: Diversity of Families
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
African American Historian
Concepts taught: docuement sources, create power point
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Super Me
Concepts taught: Students will compare and contrast themselves with Tacky the Penguin .
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Cause and Effect : The Revolutionary War
Concepts taught: Higher order thinking & using thinking maps
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Early Explorers Project
Concepts taught: Expeditions and Explorers of Early America
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Playing Psychologist
Concepts taught: Psychological Disorders
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
World War One Newscast
Concepts taught: To explain the causes and key events of World War One.
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Getting to Know You
Concepts taught: Socialization, Categorization, Graphing, Public Speaking
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Subject: Social Studies
Making History Relevant
Concepts taught: History happens every day.
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Let's Get Neighborly With Our Communities!
Concepts taught: Communities and similarities of cities
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Thanksgiving
Concepts taught: Understand what they are thankful for
Grade Level: Pre-School, Subject: Social Studies
Designing Medieval Shields
Concepts taught: History, Writing, and Art
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
WWII Newspaper Using the Team Interview Model
Concepts taught: Major people and events of WWII
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Social Studies Newspaper
Concepts taught: any related concept
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Allies
Concepts taught: Allyship
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Where's the Barbecue
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
SC Populations Along Major Interstates
Concepts taught: This lesson can be adapted for Special Education also
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Cannistry Game
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Multicultural Unit
Concepts taught: Celebrating Black Americans in History
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Colonial Flag
Concepts taught: Create a flag representing the newly freed colonies
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Sam Houston: The Woodland Home
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Constitutional quotes
Concepts taught: U.S. Constitution and frameworkers
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Assembly Line Burgers
Concepts taught: Mass production during the Industrial Revolution
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Courtroom Testimony and Presentation
Concepts taught: Understanding applications of constitutional law
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Exploring the Objectives of the European Union
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Newscapade
Concepts taught: Research, presentations
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Indians of the Woodlands
Concepts taught: Haida and Iroquois Indians, living environments, culture
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Indians of the Woodlands
Concepts taught: Haida and Iroquois Indians, living environments, culture
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Campaign 2004: Classroom Electorate
Concepts taught: Electoral College, swing/battleground states, political forecasting, campaigning
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Pennsylvania Colony
Concepts taught: Technology, Literacy
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
The Price is Right?
Concepts taught: critical thinking, cooperative learning
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Texas History
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Famous Americans
Concepts taught: Using the internet to research a famous American, write a report, and do anoral presentation
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Famous Americans
Concepts taught: Using the internet to research a famous American, write a report, and do anoral presentation
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Famous Americans
Concepts taught: Using the internet to research a famous American, write a report, and do anoral presentation
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
tribes living in poverty
Concepts taught: tribal life in infia
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Egypt Technology Unit
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
The Feet Across America Club
Concepts taught: share where you live
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Geography - Climate
Concepts taught: Climates/Climate Regions
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Great Lessons for American & World History, Government, etc.
Concepts taught: Learning by doing. Challenge students as individuals, small groups, & entire class
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
The Way Editorial Cartoons Work
Concepts taught: Political Cartoons
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Native Americans Hopi
Concepts taught: Native Americans of the Southwest
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
The Bill of Rights
Concepts taught: Freedom and Government
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Walking in Their Worn Out Shoes: The Great Depression
Concepts taught: History of Great Depression, Reading Novels
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Japan/Kimono's
Concepts taught: Learn about Japan and culture/crafts
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
First Letter Country
Concepts taught: To learn about a foreign country.
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Discussion of African-American Roles During Civil War
Concepts taught: reactions to Fugitive Slave Law; situation of blacks during Civil War
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Eat your state!
Concepts taught: Locating city, important places, land/water features on a map
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
"It's Okay to be Different"
Concepts taught: (can be used in EVERY grade level )
Grade Level: Pre-School, Subject: Social Studies
"Party..party..party!" in social studies
Concepts taught: The activity is good because it helps students to * work together with various different peers,
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Intergraded Unit for Prophet Mohamed
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Unit Plan
Concepts taught: Social skills
Grade Level: Pre-School, Subject: Social Studies
Cattle Drive
Concepts taught: The lesson explores community culture and teaches students about the challenges that cowboys face.
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Westward Ho!
Concepts taught: sciences, math, shapes
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Debat as a media to analyze and share opinion
Concepts taught: Introductory to the function of "Debate" as a media to share opinion and appreciate other
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Animals in Scoiety
Concepts taught: Animal welfare and animal rights
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Share the World
Concepts taught: Sharing, caring, fairness, understanding others' points of view
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
The Underground Railroad
Concepts taught: relating history to real life
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Religion Bowl
Concepts taught: World Religions
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Developing a Business Strategy
Concepts taught: understanding of economic procedures in the U.S.
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
4th Amendment Rights
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Holidays Around the World
Concepts taught: Students will be able to empathize, identify with and learn from children from cultures different fr
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Revised state capital game
Concepts taught: learning state capitals
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
World War II
Concepts taught: Studying WWII with an emphasis on the sociological implications
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Government Official Letters
Concepts taught: Internet Use/Political Issues Research/Persuasive Writing
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Comparing Japan and US
Concepts taught: Compare Cultures Around the World
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
The Cultural Enrichment of Texas
Concepts taught: cultural diversity
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
So you want to sue?
Concepts taught: Critical thinking
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
European Union/NAFTA/WTO(Economics)
Concepts taught: Overview of the European Union/NAFTA/WTO
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
lesson five
Concepts taught: virtual tour of a mesa verde
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Christmas Around the World
Concepts taught: Cultures
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Subject: Social Studies
Who am I?
Concepts taught: Recalling facts, researching important information
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Dictator for the Day
Concepts taught: Dictatorships in pre-WWII Europe
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Contributions of Ancient Egypt and China
Concepts taught: ancient civilizations
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
The Study Game
Concepts taught: A fun Way for Test Review
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Afria: Guided Web Search
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Africa's Climatic Regions
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Introduction to Africa
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Edible Map
Concepts taught: geography, measuring, following directions
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Sneetches by Dr. Seuss
Concepts taught: Dr. Seuss, tolerance, discrimination, Black History
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Subject: Social Studies
city, suburb, country
Concepts taught: learing the difference between city, country and suburb and having understanding of your neighborhoo
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Subject: Social Studies
Pearl Harbor vs September 11 attack
Concepts taught: Compare and Contrast/ informed opinion
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Making Hammurabi's Code real
Concepts taught: understanding Hammuabi's Code
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Thanksgiving Activity
Concepts taught: History of Thanksgiving and its importance
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Being Brave and Dealing with Fear
Concepts taught: What it means to be brave, and dealing with real and imaginary fears.
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Being Brave and Dealing with Fear
Concepts taught: What it means to be brave, and dealing with real and imaginary fears.
Grade Level: Pre-School, Subject: Social Studies
the seven continents
Concepts taught: memorization of the seven continents
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
My Heritage Poem
Concepts taught: social awareness, experiancing and appreciating different cultures
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
biographies...magazine
Concepts taught: Research events/era of a particular historical figure
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Economics makes Cents UNIT for third graders
Concepts taught: learning economics terms
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
WebQuest Texas
Concepts taught: Review of Geography of Texas
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
1800-1860 research
Concepts taught: research
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
The Nifty Fifty
Concepts taught: Almanac Usage, 50 States
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Calling All Texans
Concepts taught: Combining Syllables with Texas Facts
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
The Hello Song
Concepts taught: Ways to say Hello in other languages
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Weekly Current Events
Concepts taught: knowledge of events in the community, state, country, world
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
A Dream Vacation
Concepts taught: Countries of the World
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Teddy Bear vs. Real Bear
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Pre-School, Subject: Social Studies
The Constitutional Convention and Federalist Papers
Concepts taught: See Below
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Community Helpers Guess Who
Concepts taught: Use inferencing and critical thinking skills in developing questions
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
How do commercials influence kids?
Concepts taught: needs and wants, consumers and producers, influential ads
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Hawaii unit
Concepts taught: gaining knowledge of Hawaii
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Maps In Our Everyday Lives
Concepts taught: The relevance of maps in children's lives.
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Mission Map
Concepts taught: Concepts Taught: Awareness of Map Components; Placement of Cen.
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Exploring Japanese Culture
Concepts taught: The application of Internet skills, and demonstration of knowledge obtained from the Internet.
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
States and Shapes
Concepts taught: There are 50 states in the United States of America. They all have different sizes and shapes.
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Your Vote Counts- Grade 2 Adaptation
Concepts taught: Voting
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Treasures and Fingerprints
Concepts taught: Fingerprints, getting to know the people in your school and community
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Rice is Nice
Concepts taught: culture of China (food)
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Learning about war through personal stories
Concepts taught: learning about history through personal stories and role playing
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Transportation
Concepts taught: transportation in your community
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
The Middle East
Concepts taught: Governments, military, people, economics, and geography of Middle East countries
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
The Controversial Thanksgiving
Concepts taught: Appreciation for cultural identity and other cultures.
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Cultures in Texas
Concepts taught: Students will understand how all the different cultures in Texas make us a more interesting place.
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Ahoy! Pirates
Concepts taught: social studies, maping, folk heros
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Fantastic Flying Journey
Concepts taught: Geography, animals
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
The Sistine Chapel Painting Project
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Project Postcard
Concepts taught: Identification and Location of the 50 United States
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Acquired Island Project
Concepts taught: Organization, geography, art, group dynamics, etc.
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
iowa census project
Concepts taught: Census data
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Creating a Healthier Culture
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
propaganda
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
SLAVERY
Concepts taught: included below
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
What is Prejudice?
Concepts taught: it's a terrible thing to experience prejudice, Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks overcame prejudice
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
History Hall of Fame
Concepts taught: Reading, Writing, Visual Arts
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Building a Pioneer Cabin
Concepts taught: Understanding the difficulties the pioneers faced when constructing their homes
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Native American Play
Concepts taught: Drama -learn about Native Americans
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Branches of Government Windsocks
Concepts taught: Understand the different duties of each branch
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
The Ripple of Society
Concepts taught: Cultural Intergration
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Presidents of the United States
Concepts taught: Students will utilize the Internet to gather information in order to create products.
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Mesoamerican Postcards
Concepts taught: Mesoamerica culture, comparing-deducing skills, language, writing, mapping,research skills.
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Who Wants to Be a Candyaire?
Concepts taught: review social studies and geography
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
slavery unit/ viatelecommunications project
Concepts taught: study slavery while mapping out a route to Canada
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Biography interview
Concepts taught: interview skills/ questions
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Understanding the Flag and Other American Symbols
Concepts taught: Students will understand the significance of the American Flag
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
"Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr."
Concepts taught: Talks About Togetherness And Overcoming
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Fun with Proverbs
Concepts taught: learning about other cultures
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Freedom Unit
Concepts taught: freedom, human rights
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Taxation Without Representation
Concepts taught: Revolutionary War, Value of Money, Freedom, Colonization, Independence
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Camping vests
Concepts taught: various social strategies for camping
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Fun At the Farm
Concepts taught: Farm Theme
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Explorer Interviews
Concepts taught: interviewing, writing, research, notetaking, learning about an explorer
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
"Island of Hope, Island of Tears"
Concepts taught: Students will be able to express understanding of immigation unit
Grade Level: other, Subject: Social Studies
Create Your Own Infomercial - Industrial Revolution
Concepts taught: Students will create their own inventions and advertise in a informerical.
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
*Comparing Christmases - Social Studies/Literature*
Concepts taught: Christmas around the world, Comparing/Contrasting
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Can I Make It?
Concepts taught: To help students understand financial independence
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
New England States
Concepts taught: able to locate each New England State on a map
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Countries
Concepts taught: Names of Countries, Map of Country, Country Capitals
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Quilting Your Way to States & Capitals
Concepts taught: To learn the states and capitals.
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Patrick Henry's Persuasive Essay
Concepts taught: connecting Social Studies curriculum with writing and figurative language
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
The Pottery Project
Concepts taught: Native American Culture, Archaeology
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
How to travel across the country without leaving your class
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Dream Machine
Concepts taught: gathering and organizing information, knowing how a community works
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Question of the day
Concepts taught: current events and geography
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Edible Topographical Geography
Concepts taught: Tactile geography
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
George Washington in Pennsylvania #1
Concepts taught: American History
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Developing a Class Constitution
Concepts taught: Civics, Government, Democracy, Compromise
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Tropical Paradise-Compiled
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Current Events Coverage Comparison
Concepts taught: News analysis and writing skills
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Firefighters - Community Helper
Concepts taught: Lesson introduces children to how a firefighter helps people in a community.
Grade Level: Pre-School, Subject: Social Studies
Me Cube - All About Me (Family Project)
Concepts taught: Concept of self
Grade Level: Pre-School, Subject: Social Studies
Presidential Fact Find
Concepts taught: locating information on the internet, computer skills
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Teaching the Holocaust through the Arts
Concepts taught: using poetry,music,art to reflect spirit of victims
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
Mapping Food in Our Community
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
All About Me Unit
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Patriot or Loyalist, You Be the Judge!
Concepts taught: Decision Making, Judging Past Decisions to go to War
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
How Do You Know You Won't Like It?
Concepts taught: Multiculturalism and cultural barriers
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Countries of the world
Concepts taught: Countries of world, flag, language
Grade Level: 1-2, Subject: Social Studies
Symbols of citizenship
Concepts taught: symbols of citizenship
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Community Helpers
Concepts taught: Learning about different careers
Grade Level: 1-2, Subject: Social Studies
Compare and Contrast Japanese Life to American Life
Concepts taught: Identify similarities and differences between Japanese culture and American culture.
Grade Level: 1-2, Subject: Social Studies
Scavenger Hunt-Holidays Around the World
Concepts taught: Cultural diversity
Grade Level: 1-2, Subject: Social Studies
Introduction to Sexism
Concepts taught: gender, sex, bias and oppression
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Westward Movement Diary
Concepts taught: Westward Movement, Louisana Purchase
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
Napoleon forges an Empire
Concepts taught: Napoleon, Empire
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Rainforest
Concepts taught: learning the meaning of the word endangered
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
The New Deal
Concepts taught: The student will analyze how the Great Depression affected children
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
The Holocaust
Concepts taught: The student will learn about prejudice, racism, and stereotyping in any society.
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Bill Of Rights Interpretation
Concepts taught: Reliable Sources, Survey Reliability
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Iowa Leaders
Concepts taught: internet use, comparing
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Leading Economic Indicators
Concepts taught: Evaluating Economic Data
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
First Amendment Guarantee of Free Speech
Concepts taught: Understanding of 1st Amendment of U.S. Constitution
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
"Poem on Kwakiutl, Cheyenne, and Navajo"
Concepts taught: Facts about the tribes learned in 3rd grade
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
How to build a slave ship.
Concepts taught: Slavery - Historical Perspectives - Economics - Integrated Curriculum
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Ballou Movie Lesson Plans
Concepts taught: Civil Rights, Social Action
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Me on the Map
Concepts taught: The world is made up of different places.
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Subject: Social Studies
Exploring Landforms
Concepts taught: landforms
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
National government and government leaders
Concepts taught: Government
Grade Level: 3-5, Subject: Social Studies
DONDE VIVES?
Concepts taught: Discuss the rooms of a house, using location expression.
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
The Rosetta Stone
Concepts taught: deciphering unknowns
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Silent Jeopardy Review
Concepts taught: Review
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Democracy
Concepts taught: Democracy is a human right.
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Where Monsters Can Grow
Concepts taught: Ignorance can lead to prejucice, which can lead to hatred and violence.
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
"Martin Luther King, Jr."
Concepts taught: Racial equality; Rejecting violence as a tactic
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
50 States
Concepts taught: States
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Holiday Lesson Plans
Concepts taught: Culture through holidays
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Explore with Pumpkins
Concepts taught: To learn longitute and latitute
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Using an Online Magazine
Concepts taught: This Issue deals with appoaching the President's Crisis
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
School or Classroom Trivia
Concepts taught: Learning about the School and Classroom Environment
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Learning about the School with the Gingerbread Boy
Concepts taught: Learning about the School and the people who work in it
Grade Level: other, Subject: Social Studies
Social Studies Scavenger Hunt
Concepts taught: Works with Social Studies Facts
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Make a Farm
Concepts taught: Farming; where we get our food; interdependence of plants and animals
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Colony Brochure
Concepts taught: Study of the 13 original colonies
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
I Can Choose
Concepts taught: You are in charge of yourself--nobody makes you do anything
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Book In A Couple of Days--Year of Impossible Goodbyes
Concepts taught: Interdisciplinary activity--literature tied into social studies
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
American West Theme Ideas
Concepts taught: varied
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Geography & World War II
Concepts taught: Understanding geography of WWII Europe and Terminology of WWII
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Play: Be a bud to a Spud
Concepts taught: Stereotypes prevent friendships/ find what you have in common
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Internet Social Studies Treasure Hunt
Concepts taught: Students gain a tremendous amount of knowledge and learn new diverce resoursces and homework sites.
Grade Level: other, Subject: Social Studies
What did YOU do on Peace Day 21 September?
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Central America Group Map Project
Concepts taught: Awareness of Map Components; Placement of Cen. Am. Countries; Reinforce Enlargement Strategies
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Community service project for 7th graders
Concepts taught: Teaches communities, and planning
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Highs / Lows of States
Concepts taught: 50 States, Math, Graphing, Alphabetizing, Estimating
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Concepts taught: geography, environmental awareness & conservation, movement
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Community service project for 7th graders
Concepts taught: Teaches communities, and planning
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Twist a Freedom Bracelet
Concepts taught: Color symbolism of the American flag and remembering those who died on 9-11.
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
The Rain Forest
Concepts taught: Research and Reproduction
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
The Manteno Expedition 1998-99
Concepts taught: Real time tracking of Pacific Ocean voyage
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Cities
Concepts taught: Identify things seen in the city
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Flag Song
Concepts taught: American flag colors, symbols
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Internet Social Studies Treasure Hunt
Concepts taught: Students gain a tremendous amount of knowledge and learn new diverce resoursces and homework sites.
Grade Level: other, Subject: Social Studies
Geroge Washington Scavenger Hunt
Concepts taught: Research Information on the Web
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
A Trip to Hawaii
Concepts taught: teaching young children about other cultures
Grade Level: Pre-School, Subject: Social Studies
Making a Multicultural Brochure
Concepts taught: mapmaking, research,and history
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
famous historical people
Concepts taught: learn the significance of famous people in history
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Looking at the 1960's via Rock n' Roll
Concepts taught: See plan
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Create a City
Concepts taught: Incorporating Pennsylvania History
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
another way to teach about American Culture
Concepts taught: culture
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Toolbook Lessons
Concepts taught: Maps - Vocabulary - Games
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Economics
Concepts taught: Law of Supply and Demand
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Multicultural Day/International Market
Concepts taught: looking up information, learning about other cultures, money
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Stock Market Game for Educators
Concepts taught: Stock Game for Classrooms
Grade Level: all, Subject: Social Studies
Helpers in the Community
Concepts taught:
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Making Culture Concrete
Concepts taught: Basic Elements of Culture
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Co-operative Group Jeopardy Review
Concepts taught: Review Material for Chapter, Unit Tests
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Creating a Colony
Concepts taught: 13 original colonies, writing, brainstorming
Grade Level: Middle, Subject: Social Studies
Native American Units
Concepts taught: Activities for Native American unit
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Educated Guess
Concepts taught: Current Events, critical thinking, predictions, groups
Grade Level: Senior, Subject: Social Studies
Social Studies:Conflict and Cooperation
Concepts taught: social studies, conflict, cooperation
Grade Level: Elementary, Subject: Social Studies
Costa Rica Lessons
Concepts taught: Social Studies, Math, Science
Grade Level: elementary, Subject: Social Studies

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