Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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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 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, Social Studies, Mathematics, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Laurie Perry.

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 Social Studies, English Language Development, and Science); By Martha H. Dobson and Margaret Monds.

Animals of the Chinese zodiac: Students learn about the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Arctic terns from north to south: Students map the arctic tern's migration route and consider why it migrates so far. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Science and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Barbaloot suits: Preserving biodiversity: Students learn about how and why National Geographic Emerging Explorer Mark Olson studies plants. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Social Studies and Science); Provider: National Geographic

Caribou migration: Students will learn some basic facts about caribou and map the migration route of the Porcupine caribou herd of Alaska and northwestern Canada. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Science and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Designing a native plants garden: Students compare native vegetation in different parts of the United States. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies and Science); Provider: National Geographic

Exploring physical and human characteristics of earth's spaces: Students travel around the world on a visual scavenger hunt. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Forest features: Students concentrate on the tropical rain forest and learn about explorer Michael Fay's Congo Trek through the African rain forest. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Science and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Geography skills and your town: In this Xpeditions lesson, students relate the five themes of geography (location, place, human/environment interaction, movement, and regions) to their own home town. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Life in the mountains: Students are introduced to the idea that people in different parts of the world have different customs and habits of daily life, even if they live in similar landscapes. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Life on the rivers of Asia: In this Xpeditions lesson, students examine the influence of rivers on the populations of Asia. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Social Studies and English Language Arts); Provider: National Geographic

Native American cultures across the U.S.: Students discuss the differences between five Native American tribes within the U.S. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

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); Provider: National Geographic

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); Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

A pirate's life: Students explore websites to examine pirate characteristics and lifestyles. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

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); Provider: National Geographic

The rhythm of rice production: In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore the importance of rice in Asian communities. They then learn about the "rhythm" of rice production as they are introduced to its growing cycle. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Spices of the world: This Xpeditions lesson teaches students that ingredients in the food they eat come from all over the world. They find out where some commonly used spices originated and discuss what the world would be like without any spices. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Symbols and overlays: Students choose a state and create a multi-leveled map booklet. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–3 Social Studies); Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts