Social Studies Lesson Plans

The history of women's suffrage and Susan B. Anthony are examined in this social studies lesson. Third and fourth graders participate in a simulation of a vote, develop slogans for women's suffrage, complete a KWL chart, write a tribute or letter, and create a class newspaper.

Students visit the Ethnic Art Center Website and read the Adventure Team's journal entries describing the museum. They discuss the types of Micronesian art and how the art is being lost to tourists and European art museums. Students then replicate traditional Micronesian art or an artifact from their own communities. Finally they give oral presentations about their artworks.

Have your class learn through movement. Learners study patriotic symbols through dance. They listen to spoken words and portray the story. They practice using space, and arm and leg movements to tell the story. What a creative way to reinforce this concept!

Students explore tableaux.  In this social studies and fine arts cross curriculum lesson, students work in groups of four to create "frozen" stage pictures (tableaux) representing vocabulary and concepts from a "From Farm to You" social studies unit.

Students research, design, and create a game board based on information learned in ancient civilizations' social studies units. They utilize computer technology to research the project, as well as, textbooks, in-class library and video tapes. They write evaluations of the group process and of other games created in the class.

Students read the Laura Ingalls Wilder book, Little House in the Big Woods. They explore of pioneer life and complete various activities in Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Physical Education. Students will listen to guest speakers, work on group projects, and work individually.

Sixth graders research a Greek God with a partner and prepare a presentation for the class. They use the computer and Internet, as a motivator for a Social Studies unit and explore the mythology, legends, values and beliefs of a people.

Third graders participate in decision-making situations. In this social studies lesson students make connections between rules and laws and the purposes for those rules and laws. Students use critical and creative thinking skills to participate in decision making.

Learners read about the history of soil and complete language arts, math, social studies, and more activities about soil. In this soil lesson plan, students complete fraction problems, create a school compost pile, write about conserving soil, and more.

Students read about the history of barbed wire and complete language arts, math, social studies, and more activities about barbed wire. In this barbed wire lesson plan, students hold a class debate, write a research paper, find the area of land, and more.