Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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Animals, Animals, Animals: In this lesson students will learn to observe special characteristics and senses which influence the life of an animal and become aware of threats to animals and their habitats and how this affects everyone.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Information Skills and Social Studies); By Teachers Connect.

Checking the weather: The students will check the weather on a website, draw what they see on the calendar (sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy), and look outside to see if they think the weather on the website is correct.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Social Studies and Science); By Mary Cooper.

Creating an inclusive environment: Understanding feelings: The students will learn about feelings and how to get along with others in group situations. Children will discuss what makes a friend, how friends make each other feel, what friends do together and how to resolve differences between friends. They will identify the qualities of friendship.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance and Social Studies); By Dianne Prohn.

Job Twister: A Lesson in Career Competency: Twister provides an excellent opportunity to discuss shared responsibilities at home/school as well as to demonstrate working together in a "movement" situation. Young children will enjoy the movement involved while learning directional words, such as right, left, etc. This lesson incorporates literature, technology, and motor skills.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Social Studies); By Ann Sumners.

Creating class rules: A beginning to creating community: Students are led through a discussion designed to establish goals and needs for the classroom. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: IRA/NCTE

The president's roles and responsibilities: Understanding the president's job: Students consider the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. president and their own roles as citizens of a democracy. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Recycled Materials: Students are introduced to the idea that some materials can be recycled. They will investigate the types of materials that can be reused, as well as potential uses for each type of recyclable material. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

What's your territory?: Introduces international territorial defense through considering how students, their pets, and their parents define and defend their personal spaces or territory. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic