EDEL 453: Teaching Elementary School Social Science Nevada State College Spring 2014 Instructor: Karen Powell EDEL 453 - Spring 2014 Karen Powell- Instructor
UNIT PLANNER: Civil Rights Submitted By: Deavon Hinebauch Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives Notes M O N D A Y
This social studies lesson is designed for 1 st grade students to learn about Martin Luther King Jr; it is the first lesson in a five-day unit on civil rights. This lesson incorporates two literature books, Martins Big Words & My Brother Martin. I can describe life before the civil rights movement, including school, communication, transportation, and recreation. Be sure to check out or buy both books for the lesson: My Brother Martin & Martins Big Words. Make copies of KWL Chart for each student. White boards and dry erase markers needed for each student. T U E S D A Y
This social studies lesson is designed for 1 st grade students to learn about segregation; it is the second lesson in a five-day unit on Civil Rights. This lesson incorporates a literature reading of the story Child of the Civil Rights Movement. I can describe life before the civil rights movement, including school, communication, transportation, and recreation. Be sure to check out or retrieve copy of Child of the Civil Rights Movement. Colored construction paper and Popsicle sticks for each student. Be sure to download video to usb or from YouTube so it can be shown in the classroom. W E D N E S D A Y
This social studies lesson is designed for first grade students to learn about symbolism; it is the 3 rd
lesson in a five-day unit on civil rights. This lesson uses the text Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies (pp. 143-147).
I can listen to histories of important local landmarks that create a sense of community among citizens. Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies Text: Symbolism and Social Studies (Strategy 20) Coloring utensils and construction paper needed Be sure to download video to usb or from YouTube so it can be shown in the classroom. T H U R S D A Y
This lesson is designed for first grade students to learn about individual rights in the classroom; it is the fourth lesson in a five-day unit on civil rights. This lesson uses the Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook School and Family (pp. 244-247). I can identify an individuals rights within the classroom. Houghton Mifflin 1st Grade Social Studies Book: School and Family text for each student Study Guide/Vocabulary Sheet for each student
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This social studies lesson is designed for 1st grade students to learn about the importance of classroom and school rules; it is the last lesson in a five-day unit on Civil Rights. This lesson uses the Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook School and Family (p. 230-231). I can create and follow classroom and school rules (laws) that guide my behavior and resolve conflicts. Houghton Mifflin 1st Grade Social Studies Book: School and Family Text for each student Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies Text: Incorporating Service Learning (strategy 10) Be sure to hold a meaningful discussion to wrap up the unit. Why is it important to learn about Civil Rights