Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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E-pal Adventure: Students will be paired with an e-pal they will hopefully meet during their 8th grade trip to the coast.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By Hilda Hamilton.

Literature Lamps: The Weirdo: Literature is tied to an integrated curriculum for student success. Emphasis is on reading and communication.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By Wendy Sirias.

Trees in Your Own Backyard: This activity lets students discover the benefits of urban forests by looking at trees on the schoolyard. Students will read a synopsis of the 400-year history of communal forests, survey their schoolyard trees, and draft a schoolyard tree ordinance.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Lucy Laffitte.

Why Come to America?: The success of the U.S. as a world power, an advocate of individuals' rights, and a worldwide defender of freedom is due primarily to our uniquely rich and varied heritage. This culture is a composite of the aspects of each of the immigrant populations that make up our population. An understanding of the strength and commitment of these immigrants, as well as a look at the prejudices endured by many, helps us to better understand who we are today.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By Teddi Benson.

E-pals around the world: Helps teachers select e-pals for their students and develop real-life writing and learning experiences for them. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Exploring Free Speech and Persuasion with '"Nothing but the Truth": After reading the novel Nothing But The Truth, students discuss the protagonist Phillip and his right to free speech as well as their own rights. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: IRA/NCTE

From forest to farm to urban forest: Students examine what happens when the post-war urban development boom crowds out the forest. Students will also reflect on how science and technology have changed people’s perception of the natural world. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science, Social Studies, and English Language Arts); Provider: Forest History Society

Trees in your own back yard: How have trees improved our neighborhoods and schoolyards? Students survey trees in the schoolyard and itemize their various benefits. They will consider human impacts on trees in the city landscape and the responsibility of citizens for preserving the urban forest. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies and Science); Provider: Forest History Society

Where does the money come from?: This lesson provides information about the costs of government programs. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4 and 8 Social Studies and Mathematics); Provider: National Council on Economic Education