Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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Tobacco bag stringing: Elementary activity three: In this activity for grades 3–6, students will read and evaluate primary source letters from the Tobacco Bag Stringing collection. This should be done after Activity one, which is the introductory activity about tobacco bag stringing.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Tobacco bag stringing: Elementary activity two: This activity for grades 3–6 will teach students how examining photographs can help them to better understand the past. This activity can be used as an introduction to looking at primary source photographs.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Women In Flight: Using music to study American women pioneers in flight: As North Carolina's 97-98 Christa McAuliffe Teaching Fellow, I designed this plan to musically enhance the 5th grade social studies of American heroes, focusing on women pioneers in flight. It is intended to utilize singing and rhythmic activities to compare and contrast the lives of Amelia Earhart and Christa McAuliffe. Amelia Earhart was the first woman to successfully complete a solo trans-Atlantic flight and tragically disappeared while attempting to fly around the world in 1937. Christa McAuliffe was selected for NASA's Teacher-in-Space program and tragically died in the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster. I traditionally use this plan close to the January 28 anniversary of the shuttle disaster.
NOTE: I have suggested specific songs and instrumental selections found in the Silver Burdett music series. However, similar topical songs in other music series or listening selections such as Holst's "The Planets" could be substituted, yet maintain the integrity of the lesson.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Music Education and Social Studies); By Robin Smathers.

Artifacts in Context: Students will explore an archaeological mystery that demonstrates the importance of context in learning from artifacts. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Historical fiction: Using literature to learn about the Civil War: Students use a book from The American Girls Collection® to learn about the characteristics of historical fiction and slavery during the Civil War. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies and English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

I Hear the Locomotives: The Impact of the Transcontinental Railroad: Students analyze archival material in order to make connections between the arrival of the railroads and many of the changes that occurred subsequently in the United States and its territories. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Lewis and Clark: A Legacy to Remember: Students design a memorial that illustrates the legacy of the Lewis and Clark expedition from a geographic perspective. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 and 8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Lewis and Clark: Building a Lasting Legacy: Students discuss the significant contributions made by Native Americans and other team members during the Lewis and Clark expedition. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Lewis and Clark: Same Place, Different Perspectives: Students write about several encounters between the Lewis and Clark expedition and various Native American groups from the viewpoint of an expedition member or one of the Native Americans. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Oh Say Can You See What the Star Spangled Banner Means?: This is a set of 8 lesson plans designed to explore the symbolic, historical and literary background of the American flag, beginning with Francis Scott Key's poetic account of the bombardment of Fort McHenry. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

The Preamble to the Constitution: How do you make a more perfect union?: Students investigate the purposes of the U.S. Constitution and study fundamental values and principles as they are expressed in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Searching for gold: A collaborative inquiry project: Students develop inquiry skills and content area knowledge in this collaborative project that focuses on the Gold Rush. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies and English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

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

What Can We Learn From Artifacts?: In this lesson on archaeology, students will learn about artifacts – what they are, how they are initially buried, and then excavated. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Your town in the past, present, and future: This Xpeditions lesson illustrates one way that the study of geography can be applied to planning for the future. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 5 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic