Overview of 4th Grade Standards Exploring Perspectives

EDU613 GPS PresentationLAURA McRAE & TAGIE TATE PEREZ

Project Agenda Overview of standards Teacher and student interviews Background and organizational thinking Highlighted standards Integration of other subjects Key classroom resources Lesson planning Closing and reflection

Teacher and Student Interviews

Who are these 4th graders

that we hear so much about?

Very curious, thrive in hands-on and mind-on activities Energetic and can be easily distracted Highly independent but still look for approval and guidance Competitive and enjoy recognition

Now let’s have a glimpse of the students’ perspectives. Video

Overview of 4th Grade StandardsHistory

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History- United States History to 1860 focusing on Native Americans, European explorers and settlers, British colonial America, the American Revolution, the challenges faced by the new nation, westward expansion, and main ideas of the abolitionist and suffrage movements

Geographic

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Geography- location of important physical and man-made features in the U.S., such as, the Great Plains, Death Valley, New York City, the Erie Canal. And how physical systems affect the human system

Overview of 4th Grade StandardsGovernment Civic:• Functions of the government

• Natural rights

• The Preamble

• Federal system of government

Economic:

• Basic economic concepts of trade

• Identifying the elements of a personal budget

Project Background

The AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Our focus is to explore, discover and discuss early

history of the United States through the eyes of the diverse groups of people that helped shape North American culture and society.

We will help guide students through the many perspectives of our diverse history. We will also model how recognition and respect of other people’s culture and contributions set the foundation to build a successful community for everyone.

Themes

CONFLICT vs COOPERATION:

POWER vs HUMANITY:

Highlighted Standards1) SS4H2 The student will describe European exploration in North

America.b. Describe examples of cooperation and conflict between Europeans and Native Americans.

2) SS4H3 The student will explain the factors that shaped British colonial America.b. Describe colonial life in America as experienced by various people, including large landowners, farmers, artisans, women, indentured servants, slaves, and Native Americans.

3) SS4CG3 The student will describe the functions of government.a. Explain the process for making and enforcing laws.b. Explain managing conflicts and protecting rights.

Integration of Other Subjects1) Language Arts/Literature

Students will have access to books, poetry, and online resources throughout the unit. Video, posters and artifacts will also be on display for

children to reference and explore.

2) Visual and Performing ArtsTo support diverse learners and encourage critical thinking students will explore a variety of artistic techniques such as sculpture, cultural dance, and drum making.

3) MathStudents will use graphs, charts and maps can help them learn about the locations, demographics and lifestyles of groups during the time.

Key Classroom ResourcesTImeline

Word Splash

Speakers & Field Trips

Media Station

Lesson PlanningLEARNING GOALS

Students will know:

• The meaning of conflict and cooperation and how it affects all those involved

• The varying perspectives and fundamental beliefs of Native Americans, European Settlers, slaves/indentured servants

• Why European Settlers came to the “New World” (North America)

• Slavery was an important part of colonial life and affected people in different ways

• Exploration and colonization greatly influenced the lives and cultures of thevarying groups living in North America

Students will be able to:

• Compare and contrast

• Role play

• Write in a variety of literary genre

• Recognize and define key vocabulary:Perspective, Conflict, Cooperation

• Recognize and identify key historical figures of the time

• Utilize research and problem solving skills

• Utilize basic map reading skills

Understandings1) Different view points can exist under the same circumstances.

2) People cause change that affects the people and world around them.

3) People depend on each other to overcome challenges and bring success/progress to their community.

Deepen students understandings and encourage dialogue to personally define what America represents and what being American means to them.

Essential Questions1) What happens when various cultures converge or collide?

2) How does our culture affect our decisions and way of life?

3) How do the perspectives of various groups and individuals affect the outcome of a situation?

Encourage critical thinking by asking big picture questions that guide children to make connections between history and their world today.

Welcome 4th Graders

Meet Mrs Perez and Mrs McRae

Movie and Treats

What do you think?Discussion1. What assumptions did you make when the teacher gave your

classmates stickers with two different colors?2. What did you feel when you were given the option of a movie?3. Did your feelings change when the red group was later denied

the movie and instead given the responsibility to clean up after their classmates?

4. When asked to help the red group, explain why you did or did not help?

Welcome 4th Graders

Key VocabularyWhat do you already know?

Conflict

Cooperation

Perspective

Activate Prior KnowledgeWhat do you already know?

Native Americans European Settlers Slaves/Indentured Servants

• Divide into two groups.• In your groups share what you know about each of the groups.• Write your ideas on the sticky notes provided.• Select one member of your group to add your group comments to the

Brainstorm Web on the board.

Native Americans

European Settlers

African Slaves and Indentured Servants

Understanding Diverse PerspectivesProcedures1. Meet with group and select roles.

• Time and Peace Keeper • Recorder• Presenter

2. All group members research assigned topic.3. Record findings on the lined paper provided by your teacher.4. Present your findings to the class.

As you complete your group work think about…1. What are the wants and needs of your group?2. How did your group cooperate with the other groups?3. What factors caused conflict between your group and the others?

Brain Pop Video Resource

Columbian Exchange

American Indians

Watch This and Learn More!

Great resource for the classroom. Provides an option

for addressing student’s diverse learning needs.

Discussion1. How does perspective influence our opinions of a situation?

2. How does knowing the feeling of another individual or group change our attitude about conflict?

Share YOUR Perspective?

The Artifact Step 1:

– Create or discover an artifact that represents a learned idea, person, or fact from the unit.

Painting Diorama Book

Artifact Museum

Artifact MuseumCreating Captions Step 2:

– Write a caption to explain your artifact.– Convert your caption into a QR code using an online generator.

Artifact MuseumExploring the Museum Step 3:

– Explore the museum using a device that can read QR codes.

Ideas to access for understanding and extend learning:

1. Journal entries2. Student design game/quiz show3. Write short script and perform4. Role play as historical figure5. Design menu with diverse food items from the time period6. Publish newspaper showcasing inportant events

More Extensions and Assessments