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Other Social Studies

Social Studies Themes

Submitted by Alicia Hyma on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 11:27am.

In this unit, students will be introduced to and begin to apply the themes of geography.  They will incorporate vocabulary terms such as Longitude, Latitude, Scale, Absolute Location, Relative Location, Physical Characteristic, Human Characteristic in applying the themes.  Knowledge about physical features and map making will be applied in describing how the themes apply to a location

Resource Type: 
Unit
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Grade: 
6-8

Color communicates and evokes emotion. This is a 6 week transdisciplinary unit that integrates literacy, math, science, and social studies.

Submitted by HeatherMcIsaac on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 3:42pm.

Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Express Ourselves: An Inquiry into the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.

Students will investigate how color communicates and inspires.  This is a transdisciplinary IB unit that integrates literacy, math, science, and social studies.

 

Resource Type: 
Unit
Content Area: 
Language Arts
Grade: 
K

Third Grade Social Studies Primary and Secondary Sources

Submitted by mendoza on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 3:05pm.

In this unit students use primary and secondary sources of information to explore the early history of Michigan. They begin by examining the work of historians and the types of questions they ask. Then, they apply historical thinking skills to a study of American Indians in Michigan, exploration and early settlement.

Resource Type: 
Unit
Content Area: 
Other
Grade: 
3

Learning My New School - Starting with the Classroom

Submitted by MrsLucke on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 2:36pm.

In this lesson, students will explore where key locations and routines will occur within their classroom. They will learn to associate these phrases with a visual schedule to help aid in this discovery process. Students will at the end of the unit be able to move throughout the classroom with little to no adult support outside of the individual's IEP requirements.

Resource Type: 
Lesson
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Grade: 
K-5

Who is in my school and why?

Submitted by MrsLucke on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 2:26pm.

In this lesson, students explore where to find key locations within our school community (classrooms/playgrounds/ bathroom etc.)  and who are located in these school community location (teachers/office staff/community helpers) that the students will interact with daily/weekly.  

 

Resource Type: 
Lesson
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Grade: 
K-5

To review the events that led to the American Civil War

Submitted by pinedab on Fri, 05/12/2017 - 2:56pm.

To review the events that led to the American Civil War

Resource Type: 
Lesson
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Grade: 
6-8

History of Ann Arbor

Submitted by chappell on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 8:03pm.

 

Resource Type: 
Unit
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Grade: 
2

1st Gr Social Studies: Patriotic Symbols & Holidays

Submitted by 3llen Weaver on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 10:37am.

Throughout the year students will learn about important United States of America symbols, events, and holidays. Students will investigate the importance of recognizing national holidays, symbols, events, and people that are valued and celebrated in the United States of America.

Resource Type: 
Unit
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Grade: 
1

How Do We Learn About the Past: A 1st Grade Blended Learning Social Studies Unit

Submitted by mreilly26 on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 1:44pm.

This Blended Learning Unit about how we learn about the past is designed to intentionally integrate technology into each lesson while maintaining the integrity of a Social Studies unit created by Oakland Schools, Unit 4: How Do We

Resource Type: 
Unit
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Grade: 
1

How Are We Good Helpers At School?

Submitted by 3llen Weaver on Fri, 08/26/2016 - 4:09pm.

In this lesson children discover that they can make valuable contributions at school by helping others, respecting school property, being positive, and solving problems. This connects to the School Helpers lesson in which we investigate the Principal, secretary, teachers, and custodial staff and how they help us.

Resource Type: 
Lesson
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Grade: 
1

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