Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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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.

Resources of South America: In this lesson for grade six, students will research the resources of a South American country and will create a map illustrating those resources.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies); By Shea Calloway and Joann Via.

"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

Alike and different: The Middle East and the United States: This Xpeditions lesson asks students to examine the similarities and differences between the Middle East and their own city, state, and country. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

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

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

Geography matters in history: Students consider the ways in which historical events and processes have been affected by geography. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

International food court: Students learn about the characteristics of the world's regions by investigating the types of food that are common in those regions. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Computer Technology Skills and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Interpreting population statistics: Students are introduced to population statistics such as birth, death, and literacy rates. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5–7 Mathematics 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

Live from ancient Olympia!: Students develop “live interviews” with ancient athletes that reflect an understanding of the beliefs that underlay the ancient Olympic Games. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Mission geography: Europe: In this Xpeditions lesson, students research and learn about the culture, physical geography, and history of selected countries in Europe. Acting as "tour operators," small groups of students create an imaginary tour group itinerary that highlight interesting parts of Europe. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Population pyramids and us: In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn how a geographer uses a population pyramid to interpret the dynamics of a population. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies and Mathematics); Provider: National Geographic

Products across borders: In this lesson, students identify foreign products available in the United States and learn about U.S. companies that sell products abroad. The students discuss globalization and illustrate two maps to show where products come from and where they're sold. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic