Using Maps to Understand Local Social Studies

Activities and LessonsAcross the Standards

for Third Grade

Mandy FenlonED 417

19 October 2004

Table of Contents

1 History

2 People in Societies

3 Geography

4 Economics

5 Government

6 Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities

7 Social Studies Skills and Methods

History: Activities

● Compare two or three different local maps to see how the region has changed over time.

● With an old map and a new map, determine how many schools, churches, and buildings were/are present.

● Compare the amount of open farmland in the local region on an old and new map.

● Count the number of big roads and little roads in your area on the old and new maps.

● Look at an old map and a new map. Are any local historical events (such as a fire or flood) reflected in the maps?

History: Web Sites

● Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps of the United States. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/histus.html

● Ohio History Central: Map Index. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/ohc/history/h_indian/maps/index.shtml

● Maptech: Historical Maps; Quad List for Ohio. http://historical.maptech.com/quadlist.cfm?stateabr=OH#W

● Warren County Historical Society. http://www.wchsmuseum.com/

● Community Page: Mary L. Cook Library. http://www.mlcook.lib.oh.us/Community/community_web_site_linksmary_l.htm

History: Children's Literature

● Dayton/Miami Valley History Coloring Book for Kids edited by Brian Reid. Homebased Arts, 2000.

● Where the Rivers Meet: A children's history of Dayton and the Miami Valley by Virginia and Bruce Ronald. Celebration Dayton '96, 1995.

● Ohio History by Marcia Schonberg. Heinemann Library, 2003.

● Along the Ohio Trail: A short history of Ohio lands by Tanya Dean. Auditor of State, 2004.

● Ohio: Yesterday & Today by Robert T. Howe. Roblen Pub. Co., 1995.

People in Societies: Activities

● What does a local map tell you about religion in your area?

● Use a world map to choose a different country to study. How is the culture there similar to or different from the culture in your own area?

● Study the place names on a local map. Find out what their origins are and what culture they came from.

● Find out what kinds of food are grown in your area. Make a map of this information.

● Map the journey that one group of immigrants to your area took to get here.

People in Societies: Web Sites

● Ohio Department of Agriculture. http://www.ohioagriculture.gov/

● Pioneer Migration Routes Through Ohio. http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maggieoh/pioneer.html

● Origin of Ohio Place Names. http://dbs.ohiohistory.org/teachers/page.cfm?ID=92&Current=000001

● National Geographic: Map Machine. http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/index.html

● Warren County Geneological Society. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/genealogy/

People in Societies: Children's Literature

● Ohio Place Names by Larry L. Miller. Indiana University Press, 1996.

● Thee, Hannah! by Marguerite De Angeli. Herald Press, 2000.

● Simple Gifts: A Shaker Hymn by Chris Raschka. Henry Holt and Company, 1998.

● People of Ohio by Marcia Schonberg. Heinemann Library, 2003.

Geography: Activities

● Study a local map. What does it show you about areas of high- and low-population areas in your region?

● Use a topographical local map to find out what landforms and bodies of water are in your area.

● How many different transportation systems are shown on your local map? Make a graph of this information.

● Compare an aerial photograph of your area and a local map. How are they the same and different?

● Use the number/letter grid system on a local map to find the street you live on and the street your school is on.

Geography: Web Sites

● USGS: Topograpic Map Symbols. http://erg.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/booklets/symbols/

● Warren County, Ohio: Geographic Information Systems. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/warrengis/

● Ohio Department of Transportation. http://www.dot.state.oh.us/

● USGS Map Adventures: Introduction and Lessons. http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/teachers/mapadv.htm

● U.S. Census Bureau: Warren County, Ohio. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39165lk.html

Geography: Children's Literature

● Mapping Penny's World by Loreen Leedy. Henry Holt, 2000.

● As the Roadrunner Runs: A first book of maps by Gail Hartman. Bradbury Press, 1994.

● All About Maps by Catherine Chambers. Franklin Watts, 1998.

● Maps and Symbols by Angela Royston. Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 1999.

● Map Mania: Discovering where you are and getting where you aren't by Michael A. Dispezio. Sterling, 2002.

Economics: Activities

● Make a map of your neighborhood. Indicate where stores are located and what they sell.

● Using your map, make a graph of each type of business (grocery, bank, clothing, etc).

● Using the map, determine how close each type is to itself (how near is one grocery to another?)

● Make another map of your neighboorhood. This time, show where businesses that make something are located (such as factories).

● Using both maps, make a list of the goods and services available in your area.

Economics: Web Sites

● Waynesville Merchants. http://www.waynesvilleohio.com/members/index.htm

● Warren County: Local Economy. http://www.ohioworkforce.com/Local%20economy/local.html

● Warren County Ohio Office of Economic Development. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/wcoed/

● James Madison University: Online Elementary Economics Lessons. http://cob.jmu.edu/econed/Elementary.htm

● United States Department of Commerce. http://www.commerce.gov/

Economics: Children's Literature

● The Economy by Terence O'Hara. Chelsea House Publishers, 2002.

● The Young Zillionaire's Guide to Producing Goods and Services by

Juliana O. Tillema. Rosen Publishing Group's Rosen Central, c2000.

● Here's the Scoop!: Follow an ice-cream cone around the world by Neale S. Godfrey. Silver Press, c1996.

● Prices Go Up, Prices Go Down: The laws of supply and demand by David A. Adler. F. Watts, 1984.

Government: Activities

● Label the local government buildings in your area on a map. Make a note of their function.

● Define the jurisdictions in your area based on a map (town, township, county, etc.). Which ones overlap, and which ones don't?

● What government agencies make maps for us? (county engineer, USGS, state department of transportation)

● Take a field trip to the county engineer's office to see where the maps are made and meet the people who make them.

● Using a map, what places in the area are run by the government? (state/national parks, military bases, etc.)

Government: Web Sites

● Warren County Ohio Engineer. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/engineer/index.htm

● Warren County Municipalities and Townships. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/geninfo/muntwps.htm

● USGS. http://www.usgs.gov/

● Ohio Department of Transportation. http://www.dot.state.oh.us/

● Welcome to the Warren County Parks Department. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/parks/

Government: Children's Resources

● The Ohio Citizen: Achieving proficiency in citizenship by Stewart, J. Mark. Amsco School Publications, 1994.

● How Maps are Made by Martyn Bramwell. Lerner Publications, 1998.

● Around Town by Chris K. Soentpiet. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, 1994.

● State & Local Government by Laurence Santrey. Troll Associates,1985.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities: Activities

● Look at or make a map of the voting precincts in your area. How many are there?

● Where do your parents vote? Make a graph of each location and mark its location on the precinct map.

● Find out what the sales and property taxes are in surrounding counties and districts. Mark the results on a local and surrounding area map to compare them.

● Using a local map, make a list of 5-10 places that community meetings could be held.

● Read the local newspaper. On a local map, stick a pin into the location mentioned in each article.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities: Web Sites

● Warren County Board of Elections. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/bdelec/index.htm

● Ohio Department of Taxation: Ohio Taxes. http://tax.ohio.gov/channels/other/ohio_taxes.stm

● The Western Star. http://www.western-star.com/hp/content/homepage/index.html;COXnetJSessionID=BpkCl4YMpBdbFSV1BoutPD8OUnMTpgMzNVPKdtrSshF1Pm1LAIGm!-609937167?urac=n&urvf=10974587545690.06346108530255778

● Dayton Daily News. http://www.daytondailynews.com/

● Welcome to the Village of Waynesville. http://www.waynesville-ohio.org/

Citizenship: Children's Literature

● Granddaddy's Gift by Margaree King. BridgeWater Books, 1997.

● Election Connection: The official Nick guide to electing the President by Susan Ring. Chronicle Books, 2004.

● Paying Taxes by Sarah De Capua. Children's Press, 2002.

● The Young Zillionaire's Guide to Taxation and Government Spending by Marie Bussing-Burks. Rosen Publishing Group's Rosen Central, 2000.

● Citizenship by Robin S. Doak. Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers, 2002.

● Elections in the United States by David Heath. Capstone High/Low Books, 1999.

Social Studies Skills and Methods: Activities

● Compare the amount of open farmland in the local region on an old and new map. How does this affect your community today?

● Using a map of local businesses, determine how close each type is to itself (how near is one grocery to another?)

● Where do your parents vote? Make a graph of each location and mark its location on the precinct map.

● Read the local newspaper. On a local map, stick a pin into the location mentioned in each article.

● Using a map, what places in the area are run by the government? (state/national parks, military bases, etc.)

Social Studies Skills and Methods: Web Sites

● Warren County Board of Elections. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/bdelec/index.htm

● Waynesville Merchants. http://www.waynesvilleohio.com/members/index.htm

● The Western Star. http://www.western-star.com/hp/content/homepage/index.html;COXnetJSessionID=BpkCl4YMpBdbFSV1BoutPD8OUnMTpgMzNVPKdtrSshF1Pm1LAIGm!-609937167?urac=n&urvf=10974587545690.06346108530255778

● Welcome to the Warren County Parks Department. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/parks/

● Ohio Department of Agriculture. http://www.ohioagriculture.gov/

Social Studies Skills and Methods: Children's Literature

● Ohio: Yesterday & Today by Robert T. Howe. Roblen Pub. Co., 1995.

● The Young Zillionaire's Guide to Producing Goods and Services by Juliana O. Tillema. Rosen Publishing Group's Rosen Central, c2000.

● Granddaddy's Gift by Margaree King. BridgeWater Books, 1997.

● State & Local Government by Laurence Santrey. Troll Associates,1985.

● People of Ohio by Marcia Schonberg. Heinemann Library, 2003.