EDEL453 Spring2013 MarthaRENDON Unit 1 Geography

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Unit Plan #1: 50 states of the United

States

Submitted By: Martha Rendon

Partner: Jamie Holst

EDEL 453: Teaching Elementary School Social Science

Nevada State College – Spring 2013

Instructor: Karen Powell



EDEL 453 - Spring 2013 Karen Powell- Instructor Making a Plan #1 Submitted By: Martha Rendon

UNIT PLANNER#1: 50 States of the U.S. Week 1 of 2

Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives Notes

M O N D A Y

w e e k # 1 Students will begin learning the

locations for each state in the United

States using jigsaw pieces

representing each one.

G6.3.6 Locate and name the states

around Nevada.

Pick up four large sheets of butcher

paper.

Make a printout of each state.

Warm up Elmo projector.

T U E S D A Y w e e k # 1

Students will continue learning the

names and locations of each state as

seen on the map of the United

States. Students will practice using

the Smart board.

G6.3.6 Locate and name the states

around Nevada.

Make sure I have access to

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/

USA_Geography/USA_G0_click_1024

.html

32 copies of Name the State

worksheet

W E D N E S D A Y w e e k # 1 Students will begin learning the

names of each state capital by

singing along to a capital song and by

filling in the missing state or capital

working with a partner.

G5.3.2 Differentiate between a city

and a state using appropriate

examples.

32 copies of “Wakko’s 50 State

Capitals” Song lyrics

32 copies of the Fill in the States

worksheet

32 copies of the State Capitals Word

Search

T H U R S D A Y w e e k # 1 This lesson requires time in the

computer lab. Students will continue

learning about states and capitals by

completing a state report for one

state.


and a state using appropriate

examples.

32 copies of State Report worksheet

Make sure mp3 file is working

Grab popsicle sticks can

F R I D A Y w e e k # 1

This lesson requires time in the

computer lab. Students will continue

to research their given state, but this

time taking note of the different

terrains (mountains, valleys, etc.) and

where different cities are located.

G5.3.5 Construct a simple map includinga title, symbols, and directions from abird’s eye view.

Copies of each state – cutouts

Access to the computer lab

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_G0_click_1024.html












M O N D A Y

w e e k # 2 This lesson will focus on students

using creativity and using their

imagination. The students will be

able to write a postcard and add itto the class bulletin board.

G6.3.4 List ways people view their owncommunities, i.e., a ranching community,a tourist destination.

Blank postcards from Staples

or 5”x7” blank notecards

T U E S D A Y w e e k # 2

This lesson will focus on the

students playing a Jeopardy type of

game with information on

different topics for different states

in the United States. The students’

memory and understanding will be

tested.

G5.3.5 Construct a simple map including a

title, symbols, and directions from a bird’s

eye view.



and a state using appropriateexamples.

Make Jeopardy game on

powerpoint software.

W E D N

E S D A Y w e e k # 2

This lesson will focus on the

students wrapping up everything

they learned during the course of

this unit. The students will host an

Open House to their families to

display their artwork and work

they have completed.

G5.3.5 Construct a simple map including a

title, symbols, and directions from a bird’s

eye view.



and a state using appropriateexamples.

Send out Open House letters to

parents.

T H U R S D A Y w e e k # 2






F R I D A Y

w e e k # 2

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