Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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Freedom songs of the civil rights movement: Students will listen to freedom songs recorded during the civil rights movement, 1960–1965. Students will write about personal reactions to the music and lyrics. Through reading and pictures, students will briefly explore historical events where these songs were sung. Listening again, students will analyze and describe — musically — particular song(s).; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Music Education, Social Studies, and Dance Arts Education); By Merritt Raum Flexman.

Native American music: Two North Carolina tribes: In this lesson plan, students will listen to songs from two North Carolina tribes. Students will learn about the music through listening, analyzing, singing, moving, and playing instruments.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Music Education and Social Studies); By Merritt Raum Flexman.

Observing connections: North Carolina pottery and face jugs: This is the third lesson in a series of three in which students are creating art based on their observations: Lesson 1 Observing connections—art, poetry and the environment; Lesson 2 Observing connections—changing landscapes; Lesson 3 Observing connections—North Carolina pottery and face jugs.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); By Lisa Mitchell.

Radial Symmetry Design: Students will study the carving of 18th century America and create a rosette design using radial symmetry.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); By Lisa Mitchell.

Wow! A powwow!: Powwows have long been a tradition in the Native American culture. Even today, powwows are held across the United States and Canada. This lesson plan allows students the opportunity to research powwows, and in the process see that modern day Native Americans have a diverse culture.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies); By Betsy Bryan.

History in quilts: Students will recognize how people from different cultures and time periods have passed down the tradition of quiltmaking. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Interpreting rock art of the Anasazi: Students are introduced to the ancient Anasazi people through samples of rock art preserved in the public lands of the Four Corners region. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Native Americans today: In this lesson, teachers use children's nonfiction books and the Internet to help their students develop accurate, substantive information about Native American people in the present day. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Quilting: The story of the Underground Railroad: Students use the Internet to research the dangers that escaping slaves faced along the Underground Railroad and the factors that helped the slaves make it to freedom. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

The Statue of Liberty: The meaning and use of a national symbol: Students study the Statue of Liberty, complete research on a national symbol, and use their research to communicate a message of their own. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 English Language Arts, Music Education, Visual Arts Education, and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Using timeline games and Mexican history to improve comprehension: This lesson explores Mexican history while engaging students' active reading skills through the creation of a timeline. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Weeping camel: How do rituals compare?: In this Xpeditions lesson, students identify characteristics of traditional and modern rituals found in different cultures. Through reading articles and watching videos of several rituals, students identify some of their characteristics. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Weeping camel: What is a ritual?: In this Xpeditions lesson, students identify characteristics of traditional and modern rituals found in different cultures. Through reading articles and watching videos of several rituals, students identify some of their characteristics. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic