Transcript 45 - Wright State University

The mission of this fourth grade social
studies program is to help young people
understand, through the study of the past and
present, what it means to be a human being in
society and develop the ability to make
informed and reasoned decisions for the
public good as citizens of a diverse,
democratic society in a world of limited
resources.
Strand I- AMERICAN
HERITAGE
 Place events in order on a time line.
 Locate and use books and resources to find out
about a topic in history.
 Relate major events and individuals in state history to
time periods in the history of the nation and the
world.
Strand II- PEOPLE IN SOCIETIES
 Identify the different races, ethnic groups, and
religions that live or have lived in Ohio.
 Explain how the people of different races, ethnic
groups, and religions have helped in the development
of Ohio.
 Tell about customs, traditions, and needs of the
races, religions, and ethnic groups of Ohio.
Strand III- WORLD INTERACTION
 Use a number/letter grid system or map key to
locate places on the map.
 Use maps and diagrams to recognize continents,
major land forms, and bodies of water by their shapes
and major physical features.
 Find Ohio in relation to other states and regions of
the U.S. and to major physical features o North
America.
Strand IV- DECISION MAKING AND RESOURCES
 Identify factors of production such as land, labor,
capital, and entrepreneurship.
 List what is needed to produce a product or
service.
 Know the difference between production and
consumption.
Strand V- DEMOCRATIC PROCESS
 Identify the jobs of the legislative, executive,
and judicial branches of the government.
 Tell the function of the departments of state
government in the U.S.
 Tell the functions of local government.
Strand VI- CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Tell the difference between fact and opinion
presented through local media.
 Identify our personal responsibility with working in
groups through the community.
 Identify the elements of rules relating to fair play.
http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/oahsm/index.html
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/9061/index.html
http://www.chicagohs.org/fire/index.html
http://www.dol.gov/dol/asp/public/programs/history/main.html
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/amhome.html
 How Civilized?
In this lesson plan, students investigate the Internet’s role in
"preserving" the aspects of colonial life by creating an "Internet
scavenger hunt," a collection of Web sites and related questions
pertaining to the infrastructure and daily life of the colonists.
 Let Me Tell You About My State
This activity is proposed as an alternate to using the social
studies text in grade four. It includes integration of critical thinking
skills, reading skills, research, and report writing skills.
 American History
The purpose of this lesson is to review the importance
historical events and time periods of United States history from
discovery to the present. Through the use of art, crafts, drama,
music, and dance, students can acquire a better understanding
of the important contributions of individuals as well as cultural
groups, and their impact on U.S. history. This lesson is used to
culminate all the units studied during the year.
 Life on the Mississippi
To familiarize students with the importance of the river with
its transportation, drinking water, food, commercial purposes, and
travel.
 Oregon Trail Diary
Announce to the students that they are about to move west
and will be keeping a diary about their adventures. They must do
the following before the next class day:
a) Create a new identity for themselves. This would include
an old-fashioned name, age, occupation, spouse, and family
(minimum of two children and possibly grandparents, cousins,
uncles or aunts living with them). Having a spouse is required
because most adults were married then.
b) Find or make some kind of book to write in and some type
of ink to write with. One idea is to "age" paper by wadding it up,
dipping it in tea or coffee, and once dry, binding it in some manner.
People in Societies
Web Pages
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/AS.html
http://coombs.anu.edu.au/WWWVL-AsianStudies.html
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs.cmu.edu/user/clamen/misc/C
anadiana/README.html
http://festivals.com/
http://www.lam.mus.ca.us/webmuseums
 Good Apples
The purpose of this lesson, used during the early part of the
school year, is to introduce the concept that everyone is the same
in some ways and different in others.
 Community Helpers
The purpose of this lesson is to help the children realize
that it takes many, varied jobs for a city or town to work as a
community.
 Native American Culture
The students will learn about another race of People and their
culture, lifestyle and about the many different and important
contributions they have made to benefit the American
people.
 Developing Relationships
This lesson is designed to help elementary age students
develop relationships with older people.
 Current Events
To acquaint students with different nations, their locations,
and their cultures.
World Interactions
Web Sites
http://www.lonelyplanet.com.au/lp.htm
http://www.kidsvista.com/SocialStudies/geography.html
http://www.vtourist.com/webmap/
http://www.earth.nasa.gov/
http://cityguide.lycos.com/
 Looking into the Mirror
Students often fail to feel and understand the impact of racial,
cultural, and/or socio-economic intolerance in their own lives in
relation to other individuals. For this reason, this lesson is
intended to deliver a vivid portrayal of intolerance and inequality.
 The Importance of Imports
Students will become more aware of the events happening in
their city, state, nation, and world.
 Where in the World?
The students will be able to transfer what they see on the
globe to a flat map. They will be familiar with large or major land
masses as well as major rivers. The students will be able to point
out major countries of the world as well as major cities.
 The World on a String
This is a total group lesson using the themes of geography
to illustrate the interdependence of countries. Group discussion
and an activity are used to teach the objective.
 Longitude and Latitude
The purpose of this activity is for students to locate various
locations on a map or globe using longitude and latitude.
Decision Making and Resources
Web Sites
http://www.cochran.com/cochran/default4.html
http://www.bog.frb.fed.us/
http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/
http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/edu/RSE/RSEyellow/gnb.html
http://www.frbchi.org/
 Conflict Resolution and Decision Making
This lesson encourages students to think of different ways in
which they may solve their problems. The traditional "My father
can beat up your father" or "I'll see you in court" are old-fashioned
approaches to problem solving.
 Behavior Game
Knowledge is internalized. Throughout the year the
experience of the game can be used as a reference point, such
as "Do you remember how you felt when....?" The debriefing
session is the KEY. Players communicate and explore who did
what to whom, when and why. Anticipation of potential
aggressive or inappropriate behavior can be easily dispelled.
 Propaganda Techniques
In Advertising, Media, Politics & Warfare. It's important to
understand the techniques of propaganda and how they work. It's
also rather fun. As you become more familiar with these
techniques, you will begin to spot messages hidden in places and
in ways you never noticed before.
 Persian Gulf War
This lesson introduces to the class the geographical areas in
which the Gulf War took place, history about conflicts which took
place, and why they occurred.
 Post Nuclear War Survival
This unit sets up a hypothetical dilemma and asks students to
offer solutions based on their own reasoning and problem-solving
skills. The unit begins with a scenario of nuclear war and requires
students to make decisions which may affect the survival of
mankind.
Democratic Process
Web Sites
http://www.piperinfo.com/index.cfm
http://oyez.nwu.edu/
http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/Welcome.html
http://www.senate.gov/
http://www.ifes.org/
 Forming A Government
The lesson finds the students on an island after their ship
has wrecked, or their plane has crashed. Food, fresh water, and
shelter are in short supply. The students must form a government,
develop laws and penalties.
 How to know if you’re a Democrat or Republican
This lesson plan can be used for any political science class
and will give students a good understanding of the political
parties. Students will learn what radicals, liberals, conservatives,
and reactionaries are.
 Election Ads
Create ad story boards and evaluate political ads for
historical figures.
 Arrest
The purpose of the activity "Arrest" is to give students first
hand knowledge about an arrest of a classmate and his/her
subsequent trial. Students become active participants in the legal
process as they become witnesses, jurors and defendants in a
trial.
The Presidential Campaign Game
The purpose of this political game is to give the students
experience in working within the political process. The game will
also give the students an understanding of the many dimensions
of the political process and what is needed to manage a political
campaign.
http://kidsvotingusa.org/
http://www.citizen.org/
http://www.kidsvista.com/SocialStudies/government.html
http://www.youthlink.org/
http://www.ed.gov/Family/agbts/
 The Voting Game
Students will be able to classify political parties between the
radical-conservative range. Students will identify their interests
with a political party.
 Citizenship and the Constitution
The purpose of this lesson plan is to identify government
officials and resources on a local, state and national level. To
demonstrate an understanding of the government on a local, state
and national level.
 Promote a City Posters
Students will gain a better understanding of his or her own
state and the variety of places to visit close to home.
 Do I Have a Right to Privacy?
A lesson plan based on the 4th amendment role-playing.
 Political Debate
To stimulate a political debate based upon issues
relevant to third and fourth graders, their parents, and the
community. To introduce and develop the concept that an
informed voter uses his/her voting power to support issues
that are important to him/her.
It is hoped that through this presentation, students
will gain a better understanding and appreciation for the
world in which we live. We hope that this presentation
will help young people understand, through the study of
the past and present, what it means to be a human
being in today’s society. This presentation was designed
to help student’s develop the ability to make informed
and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of
a diverse, democratic society in a world of limited
resources.