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Social StudiesAn Introduction to the Strands

BY:

Jeanette Campbell

Bill Larger

American Heritage

• What is it that makes us Americans?

• What common experiences, traditions, habits do we share?

• How have we been shaped by U.S. geography, political & economic systems?

• Influences of other cultures?

American Heritage

• http://www.buckeyenorth.com/underground/

Exploring the “Underground Railroad” movement that helped slaves flee the South.

• http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/early_years/ey.htm Visit the USAF Museum Early Years

Gallery.• http://www.ohiohistory.org/monthlysites/index.htm

This site presents information onSerpent Mound.

American Heritage

• http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/database/fundocs.html

This site contains fundamental documents on Ohio history.

• Http://perrynet.stark.k12.oh.us/webunits/Grade4/Ohio/hist.html

This site offers resources on Ohio settlers, ethnic groups, and tribes.

American HeritageActivities

• Students will take a field trip to Carrilon Park.

• Students will present an oral presentation on a historical figure in Ohio’s history.

• Students will work in small groups researching and creating a time line of state events.

American HeritageActivities

• Students will prepare a written book report on an individual or event that was significant to Ohio’s history.

• Students will create clay maps to demonstrate geographical influences after reading, Flatboats on the Ohio: Westward Bound...

People in Societies

• The U.S. encompasses many different racial, ethnic, & religious groups.

• How do we appreciate the contributions of each other?

• How do we work together for the common good?

People in Societies

• http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/database/

finddocs.html This site offers information on people who have influenced Ohio history.

• http://www.mormons.org.org/daily/history/social_culture_eom.htm

Explore Social and Cultural history of Mormon religion in Ohio regions.

• Http://www.cmnh.org/research/archaeo/whittlesy/timeline.html

This site presents a timeline of native occupant of Ohio.

Peoples in SocietiesActivities

• Field trip to see outdoor drama of “Blue Jacket”.

• Students will select a culture and present the cultures contributions to Ohio’s history.

• Students will create maps revealing the location of various Indian tribes.

People in SocietiesActivities

• Field trip to Amish farm. Students will journal (compare & contrast) this culture to their own culture.

• Students will research Booker T. Washington and his contributions to society.

• How do we interact with the people of the world?

• How do we represent ourselves in this global world?

• What activities create or reflect contacts with the rest of the world?

World Interactions

World Interactions• http://www.50states.com/ohio.html

This site offers information of Ohio’s characteristics and qualities.

• http://www.ohiokids.org/ohc/nature/geology/rocks-ores/time-

rockunits.html This site offers information on Ohio’s geological timeline.

• http:/perrynet.stark.k12.oh.us/webunits/Grade4/Ohio/ This site offers maps, tables and databases on Ohio history.

World Interactions

• http://www.oseda.missouri.edu/graphics/us/agric/index.html

Thematic U.S. maps describing agriculture and natural resources.

• http://www.mappings.usgs.gov/mac/isb/pubs/boodlets/symbols/landsurfaces.html

This site will provide topographic maps: what they are, how to read symbols and more.

World InteractionsActivities

• Explore the links people make around the world as they attempt to address common problems.

• How do activities here create or reflect contacts with the rest of the world?

• How do we respond to challenges of acting in an interdependent world?

World Interactions

Activities

• Students will interact with Electronic Touch Point globe.

• Students will locate cities and landmarks on state road maps; utilizing map keys to interpret map symbols.

World InteractionsActivities

• Students will work in groups to identify factors which influence Ohio’s production. (Rich soil, mineral resources, skilled labor, industrial base, etc.)

• Students will create clay maps to define characteristic landforms and bodies of water.

Decision Making & Resources

• The decisions that we make affect everything.

• What and where are potential resources?

• How do we use our resources?

• Do we make good decisions with our resources?

Web Pages

• http://www.dnr.state.oh.us

The site provides information about Ohio’s resources and how they are used.

• http://www.usgs.gov/

The site provides access to geo-spatial, topographical and other types of maps.

• http://www.ohiocorn.org

The site discusses the importance of corn in all possible aspects.


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Web Pages

• http://www.ohiosteel.org

The site describes the processes involved in steel making and the issues that surround it.

•http://www.oseda.missouri.edu/graphics/us/agric/index.html

The site provides information regarding the use of farming.














Activities• Students will create a chart that details the factors and resources used to produce the electricity we use.

• Students will evaluate what would happen if all cars turned from gasoline to electricity.

• Students will brainstorm and discuss alternative energy demands for products that use electricity or gasoline.


Activities

• Students will chart the advantages and disadvantages of the different energies used.

• Students will choose at random a job with salary and then create a detailed monthly budget.


Democratic Processes

• Our government and the principles of democracy

• What is the purpose of our government?

• How does a democratic government work?

Web Pages

• http://www.oh-tagnet.com/

The site discusses the history, purpose, and current events of the Ohio National Guard.

• http://www.house.state.oh.us/

The site discusses the history and role of the Ohio House of Representatives.

• http://www.senate.state.oh.us/

The site discusses the history and role of the Ohio Senate.


Web Pages

• http://www.state.oh.us/ohiostatepatrol

The site discusses the history, purpose, and information about the Ohio State Patrol.

• http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/database/funddocs.html

The site contains the Ohio constitution, current and past editions.


Activities

• Students will take a field trip to criminal court. The trip will include question and answers with the judge.

• Students will research and create a government modeled after the state.

•Students will review and discuss the purpose and reasoning behind proficiency tests. A state representative will visit to discuss the issue.


Activities

• Students will be visited by the local National Guard spokesperson to discuss function and purpose.

• Students will research, discuss, and write about the current laws and regulations of the state, especially any that seem outdated.


• The activities of our lives.

• How do we work together to achieve a goal?

• Why is it important to be involved in public affairs in a democratic society?

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities

Web Pages• http://www.infinet.com/~lstevens/a/civil.htm

The civil war in Ohio is discussed.

• http://www.buckeyenorth.com/underground/Exploring the “Underground Railroad” movement that

helped slaves flee the South.

• http://www.dysartwoods.org/

The issues surrounding one of Ohio’s last ancient forests is discussed.


Web Pages


• http://www.werthpoll.com

The various polls of Ohio are discussed.

• http://www.great-lakes.net

Information regarding all aspects of the Great Lakes.

Activities


• Students will discuss and evaluate the local levy.

• Students will research and discuss the Lake Erie pollution

problem.

• Students will create a classroom council.

Activities


• Students will review and evaluate local or national election

campaigns.

• Students will discuss the pros and cons of the local curfew

ordinance.

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