Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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Ancient World: This is a powerpoint jeopardy game. This can be used as a test or as a way to review information. We used this as a culminating test for our unit on Ancient Worlds. The jeopardy game is based on goals in math (geometry), language arts (myths, gods & goddesses), and social studies (Ancient Greece, Rome, Renaissance and Reformation).; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Mathematics); By Danielle Pickard.

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.

European and South American agriculture: In this lesson for grade six, students conduct research about agriculture in South America and Europe and organize the information on a compare/contrast map.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies); By Mandy Matlock.

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.

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 6–7 Social Studies and English Language Arts); By Eric Eaton.

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

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

Rich, poor, or somewhere in the middle: This Xpeditions lesson offers students an opportunity to use economic and social indicators to identify the connection between a country's access to resources and its economic development. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

What does a picture tell you about culture?: This lesson examines pictures to create an understanding of cultural landscapes. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Where Do Your Possessions Come From?: Students learn about the Earth's natural resources and the ways that people use these resources. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic