Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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Bullfighting in Colombia: In this lesson for grade six, students study the history of bullfighting in Spain and Colombia as an example of how cultural traditions can be transferred from one place to another. Students analyze photographs of bullfighting in Colombia and discuss the cultural tradition of the sport and the controversy surrounding it.; Format: (grade 6 Social Studies and English Language Arts); By Eric Eaton.

Ecuador: A land of climate diversity: In this lesson, students will create climate graphs and analyze photographs to investigate the various types of climate in Ecuador and the interactions between climate and human culture. The lesson plan is designed to be adapted to the study of various countries.; Format: (grade 6 Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts); By Eric Eaton.

Ecuador: A study of population: In this lesson, students will create population pyramid graphs and analyze photographs to investigate population in Ecuador. Students will draw on this analysis to make predictions about how population issues will affect Ecuador's future. The lesson plan is designed to be adapted to the study of various countries.; Format: (grade 6 Social Studies, English Language Arts, Science, and Mathematics); By Eric Eaton.

The five themes of geography: In this lesson for grade six, students will explore different career paths based on the five themes of geography.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies); By Shea Calloway.

Gridding a site: In their study of how to grid a site, students will use a map and the Cartesian coordinate system to establish a grid system over an archaeological site, labeling each grid unit; determine the location of artifacts within each grid unit; and construct a scientific inquiry concerning the location of artifacts on the site.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–8 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Mathematics)

Integrated Unit on South America: This lesson includes information concerning database operations, word processing, desktop publishing, and spreadsheet formatting. Students will solve math problems.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies, Computer Technology Skills, English Language Development, and Mathematics); By DPI Integration Strategies.

Majestic peaks: Mountains of North Carolina and Ecuador: In this lesson for grade six, students analyze two photographs: one of the mountains of Ecuador and one of the mountains of Western North Carolina. Students then analyze the two photographs together to gain an understanding of the two regions' similarities and differences.; Format: (grade 6 Social Studies and English Language Arts); By Eric Eaton.

Map skills and transportation careers: In this lesson for grade six, students will create maps to assist their understanding of relative and exact location and will conduct research on transportation careers.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies); By Mandy Matlock.

Threads through South America: Weaving in Ecuador: This lesson for grade six takes a look at the weaving and textiles created in the Andes of Ecuador in and near the town of Otavalo. In addition to learning about Ecuadorian weaving, students may also create their own woven artifact.; Format: (grade 6 Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Visual Arts Education); By Eric Eaton.

To market, to market: Photograph analysis: In this lesson, students analyze photos of markets from around the world to gain an understanding of the similarities and differences between geographically distant places, to learn about the economic and cultural significance of markets, and to improve visual literacy skills.; Format: (grade 6 Social Studies and English Language Arts); By Eric Eaton.

Tracing the Titanic Tragedy: Students will learn about the Titanic disaster as a historical event by reading informative articles and books and by use of the Internet. They will then produce a database of passengers with information about them and use the database to analyze the information.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By Elizabeth Harren.

"Ad-ing" to geography: In this Xpeditions lesson, students examine how clothing and other consumer products influence peer identity. They classify several economic activities and analyze their spatial patterns, as well as use advertisements for contemporary products to explore economic and geographic concepts presented in the lesson. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Adopt a lot: Students identify a place in the community that needs to be improved and develop a plan to renew the area. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Boundary ballads: Students identify the boundaries that are “singing” odd geographical songs. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–7 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Capturing history: Students study the political and economic reasons for the African-American migration to Northern cities between the World Wars. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5–8 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Clues from the Black Sea: Students discuss the scientific method and define “theory” and “hypothesis.” (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Contour maps with DOGSTAILS: In this Xpeditions lesson, students craft miniature mountains from lumps of clay. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Famous boundaries: Students label boundaries (between states or countries) on a map and then think about the boundaries they are familiar with near their homes. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Geography and your dream job: Introduces students to the five themes of geography. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Interpreting the evidence: This lesson, the second of a two-part series from Science NetLinks, offers useful information and activities to help students understand how scientists learn about civilizations that have disappeared. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science and Social Studies); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science