Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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The migration of the monarch butterfly: The students will listen to and discuss books about butterflies and the migration of monarch butterflies to Mexico in order to integrate science, social studies, and language arts.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Development, Science, and Social Studies); By Martha H. Dobson and Margaret Monds.

Landform adventure: This lesson will enable students to learn the types of landforms and bodies of water. Then they will use geographic terms to describe landforms and bodies of water in Mexico. Activities in this lesson can be taught during a period of 2-3 days.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Beth Edmonds.

The key to a map: The students will use a map of the classroom to strengthen their map reading skills. They will work in groups and use a prepared map of the classroom to find hidden messages.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Melissa Lasher.

Geography centers: A geography unit in which students investigate and compare their hometowns and other cities. The unit incorporates nine centers: math, science, social studies, reading, writing, computers, puzzles and games, art, and listening. They all have activities that are integrated with the geography unit.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies); By Laurie Perry.

Your special town: This Xpeditions lesson asks students to consider the unique and special features of their hometown and to create a presentation or performance that could be used to welcome visitors to the town. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Xpeditions express: City scavenger hunt: Students take a virtual trip on National Geographic's Xpeditions Express through Europe to the cities of London, Paris, Innsbruck, Venice, Budapest, and Istanbul. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

World view: National anthems around the world: Students visit the World Viewer exhibit in National Geographic's Xpedition Hall and explore the different geographic information about countries around the globe. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Music Education and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Wildebeest migration: Students will make maps of the wildebeest migration route in eastern Africa. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

What are manatees?: Students learn about manatees' behavioral characteristics and how manatees in captivity interact with people. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

A vacation to the polar regions: Students learn about the characteristics of the Arctic and Antarctic by looking at a globe and at pictures of the polar landscape and animals. They'll plan a vacation to one of these regions and draw pictures or write stories depicting themselves on the trip. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Using maps to see regions: Students will use basic observation, data collecting, and mapmaking skills to explore their school grounds and create regional maps. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Traveling Along: Measuring and Mapping -- Looking Back and Moving Forward: Students are provided with non-standard measuring tools such as paper clips, pencils, and Tangrams and are instructed to create and label a treasure map that leads to a special play area, a hidden treasure, or a favorite toy. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics and Social Studies); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Traditional towns and modern suburbs: Students will visit a virtual community and view aerial photographs to compare and contrast these two types of towns. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

To build an island: Students gain a basic overview of the geography of islands. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Submarines: The classroom fleet: Students will study the submarine and the challenges humans face when traveling underwater. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Sing me a song about the USA: Students create a song that relates to a specific geographic area of the United States. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–4 Music Education and Social Studies); Provided by: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Regional foods: In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore the culture of different regions by learning about differences in foods and recipes. They create maps of the United States and the world based on what they have learned about various regions through Internet research. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

A pirate's life: This lesson introduces students to some basics about pirates, including what they wore, where they worked, and how they lived. Students explore websites to examine pirate characteristics and lifestyles. They will then use what they've learned to design... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Social Studies); Provided by: Xpeditions

Pioneer America: Journey west: Students learn about the early pioneers in America and their motivations for moving West. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–3 Social Studies); Provided by: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Pacific salmon: Students learn about pacific salmon, including the salmon migration route and the fact that salmon are able to return to the streams where they were born after spending years swimming in the ocean. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

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