University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Ridgely Learning Community: A Century of Pride
Ten different lesson plans around the concept of community aimed toward early elementary students can be found here. Each lesson plan contains an introductory activity, contains an assessment rubric and correlates state standards and...
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American Red Cross
Home page of the American Red Cross with links to disaster services, biomedical services, international services, community services, military services, health and safety services, volunteer services, and youth services. Also includes...
Rice University
Community in History
The citizens of Indpendence Heights near Houston, Texas were the subjects of this NEH-funded community history project, which is designed for students to gain a holistic sense of the role of history in understanding the world around...
Organization for Community Networks
Organization for Community Networks: Community Helpers
The purpose of this online instructional activity is to help the children realize that it takes many, varied jobs for a city or town to work as a community. Indicated for K-2nd grade.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Community Helpers
[Free Registration/Login Required] Flipchart describes various people who are community helpers such as a police officer, doctor, nurse, garbage collectors, etc.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Community Helpers
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains interactive lessons on community helpers such as police officers, firefighters, soldiers, mail carriers, bakers, farmers, doctors and teachers.
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Civics Online: (Re)envisioning the Democratic Community
Civics Online offers teachers, students, and parents many excellent resources to enhance the learning of civics in the classroom and at home.
University of Nebraska Omaha
Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion
The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....
PBS
Pbs: p.o.v. Flag Wars (Economic Competition Between Two Social Classes)
A case study in different points of view about the process of gentrification. Explore what happens when new residents move into an older African-American neighborhood. Where realtors and buyers see run-down homes in need of...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Folklife and Oral History Interviewing Guide
If you set out to do your own primary research with a tradition-bearer in your community, this guide will be very valuable. Get information about how to get the best results, along with an extensive list of possible questions for the...
PBS
Pbs: Lesson Plan: A Nation of Many Cultures
This lesson plan is based on the "America Responds" series where students explore the concepts of valuing diversity and appreciation of cultural differences. An integrated art, social studies, and language arts lesson plan that is...
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Awesome Library
Awesome Library's searchable database is full of resources in all subject areas. It also provides information to parents, students, teachers, principal, family, and community.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Why Is It Important to Educate Girls?: Pbs News Hour
When girls are allowed to go to school, they have a significant impact on their family and community. Students learn and think critically about the variety of reasons why it is in everyone's best interest to ensure that all girls, across...
Other
Random Acts of Kindness: What People Are Doing: Teacher's Guide [Pdf]
Learn about kindness through activity ideas for students of all ages and ideas for encouraging positive behavior in the classroom and community. Learn what a "Random Act of Kindness" is, and find ways to talk about this character trait...
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Bringing History Home: The Progressive Era
In this 4th grade unit, students study how citizens and government of the early 20th century sought solutions to problems that accompanied immigration and industrialization. By focusing on child labor, factory working conditions and...
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Module 6: Government and Citizenship
Learning module prepares students for Ohio state Social Studies test on Government and Citizenship by teaching them about civic participation in community, state or nation for the common good. Includes video tutorial, interactive review...
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where students examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Communities
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart defines the various types of communities and ties into the book The Little House by Virginia Burton. It features pictures from Google Earth and questions for Activotes.