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- 3rd
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Students study how the United States declared war on Mexico and succeeded in gaining control of California. Several activities are included in the lesson. The lesson outline is included as a link. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students discuss that the movement toward farming during the 1850's to the 1870's meant for California. The economy of California is studied in relationship to the effects of farming. There are several focus questions to help students think critically. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students work cooperatively to create short iMovies about a specific historical period of their choice in this technology-based social studies lesson ideal for late elementary grades. This lesson includes a video demonstration and a short materials list. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students use powerpoint slides to review the year progress of lessons in Social Studies. A link to the powerpoint is included. Without such the lesson would not really work. The slides can be used a comprehensive review or can be spread over the course of the school-year. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 7th
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Students conduct Internet research to develop a working definition for the discipline of social studies. From a list of provided sites, they develop classification skills and are able to differentiate between primary and secondary sources. Following a visit to the American Museum of Natural History, students work in groups to create dioramas based on their observations there. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students identify core social studies subjects. They discuss key issues from twentieth century American history of the social studies and identify key social studies concepts taught at elementary grade levels. They modify this activity to work with elementary social studies students. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Higher Ed
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Students engage in a study of incorporating literature into the Social Studies classroom. They review a variety of literature sources and then create a bulletin board with the information. Then students practice using the Reader's Theater teaching strategy. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students explore numerous instructional materials that may be used in an elementary social studies classroom. After analyzing each type of material, they discuss and make informed decisions concerning the quality and use of the material. Finally, students design learning centers for elementary social studies classrooms. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the teaching of Elementary Social Studies. They are introduced to the technology resources available for teaching. Then students are shown specific strategies for using technology in a variety of contexts. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts related to writing lesson plans for the elementary Social Studies class. They are introduced to the lesson planning template and create an initial lesson. Then students attempt to focus the plan around a set academic standard. Full Review »
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