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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

La familia

http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=306

A lesson plan for Grades K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies

Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

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Appropriate grades
K–2
Subjects
second languages (general, cultural awareness)
Provider
National Endowment for the Humanities

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In this unit from EDSITEment, students learn about families in various Spanish cultures and gain a preliminary knowledge of the Spanish language, learning the Spanish names for various family members. After completing the lessons in this unit, students will be able to locate Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries on a map of the world and describe similarities and differences between family life in America and family life in Spain, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. From this introductory page, teachers can access archival materials needed to complete the lesson.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Information Skills (2000)

Grade 1

  • Goal 3: The learner will RELATE ideas and information to life experiences.
    • Objective 3.01: Describe personal cultural heritage and environment.
    • Objective 3.02: Collect information about diverse cultures, environments and peoples.
    • Objective 3.04: Relate cultural similarities and differences to personal life experiences.

Grade 2

  • Goal 3: The learner will RELATE ideas and information to life experiences.
    • Objective 3.01: Describe personal cultural heritage and environment.
    • Objective 3.02: Collect information about diverse cultures, environments and peoples.
    • Objective 3.04: Relate cultural similarities and differences to personal life experiences.

Kindergarten

  • Goal 3: The learner will RELATE ideas and information to life experiences.
    • Objective 3.01: Describe personal cultural heritage and environment.
    • Objective 3.02: Collect information about diverse cultures, environments, and peoples.
    • Objective 3.04: Relate cultural similarities and differences to personal life experiences.

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 1

  • Goal 1: The learner will analyze how individuals, families, and groups are similar and different.
    • Objective 1.03: Compare and contrast similarities and differences among individuals and families.
  • Goal 4: The learner will explain different celebrated holidays and special days in communities.
    • Objective 4.03: Recognize and describe the historical events associated with national holidays.

Grade 2

  • Goal 3: The learner will analyze how individuals, families, and communities are alike and different.
    • Objective 3.02: Describe similarities and differences among families in different communities.
    • Objective 3.03: Compare similarities and differences among cultures in various communities.
    • Objective 3.05: Identify historical figures and events associated with various cultural traditions and holidays celebrated around the world.

Kindergarten

  • Goal 1: The learner will investigate how individuals, families, and groups are similar and different.
    • Objective 1.03: Examine diverse family structures around the world.
    • Objective 1.04: Recognize that families and groups have similarities and differences.
    • Objective 1.05: Compare and contrast customs of families in communities around the world.