November UnitNovember Unit

Kristi VeitenheimerKristi Veitenheimer

EDIM 508EDIM 508

This presentation will give 2nd grade students many insights into what themes, celebrations, and holidays make up the month of November. I will use some of the video clips as introductions to lessons during the month. The presentation will also be used as a learning center for students to explore on their own during the month.

Standards AlignmentStandards AlignmentScience TEKS:

•7d-observe changes in weather and seasons

•9a-identify the external characteristics of different kinds of plants that allow their needs to be met

•9b-compare and give examples of the ways living organisms depend on each other and on their environments

Social Studies TEKS:

•1a-explain the significance of various community, state, and national celebrations

•3a-name several sources of information about a given period or event

•4a-identify contributions of historical figures who have influenced the community, state, or nation

•15a-identify selected stories, poems, and other examples of the local cultural heritage

•17a-obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as interviews and music

•17b-obtain information about a topic using a variety of visual sources such as pictures, graphics, computer software, literature, reference sources, and videos

Language Arts TEKS:

•7c-read to accomplish various purposes, both assigned and self-selected

•8b-develop vocabulary by listening to both familiar and conceptually challenging selections read aloud

•13a-connect life experiences with the life experiences, language, customs, and culture of others

Autumn

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Veterans Day

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Native Americans

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Day of the Dead

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Thanksgiving

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CitationsCorn ears. Paul Fuqua.(2004). Retrieved November 3, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Fall leaves (1). Paul Fuqua.(2003). Retrieved November 3, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Trees in Autumn. Jupiterimages Corporation.(2006). Retrieved November 3, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Washington's Triumphant Entry into New York. IRC.(2005). Retrieved November 3, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Indian boy in costume at festival. Paul Fuqua.(2004). Retrieved November 3, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Skull of chimpanzee. Discovery Communications, Inc..(2009). Retrieved November 3, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Turkeys in barnyard. Paul Fuqua.(2003). Retrieved November 3, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Fall. 100% Educational Videos.(1992). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Fall. 100% Educational Videos.(2003). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Autumn (Fall). Cochran.(2004). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Pumpkins. EduVideo.(2004). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Adagio Molto: Autumn. Music for Little People.(2009). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Allegro: Autumn. Music for Little People.(2009). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Veteran's Day. 100% Educational Videos.(1998). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Holiday Facts and Fun: Veterans Day. Colman Communications.(2006). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>People of the Long House: The Iroquois. Discovery Education.(2006). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Native Americans. 100% Educational Videos.(2002). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Children Discuss Totem Poles as Cultural Artifacts. Discovery Education.(1997). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>The Legend of Scarface: An Indian Folktale. Aims Multimedia.(1990). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>An Oral Tradition: Iroquois Storytelling. Discovery Education.(2006). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message. Weston Woods.(2009). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

CitationsAmerican Indian Fairy Tales: Iagoo, The Story-Teller. Librivox.(2009). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Mexican Holiday: El Dia de los Muertos. NAU.(1998). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Mexico's Day of the Dead. NAU.(1998). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Video Presentation of El Día de los Muertos. NAU.(1998). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Day of the Dead Altar. NAU.(1998). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Thanksgiving Day: America Celebrates. 100% Educational Videos.(2003). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Animated Hero Classics: William Bradford: The First Thanksgiving. NEST.(1992). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Start Each Day With a Song: Tommy Turkey. .(2009). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

>Holiday Facts and Fun: Thanksgiving. Colman Communications.(1992). Retrieved November 5, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

http://www.primarygames.com/seasons/fall/games.htm

http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/youth/sub.cfm?source=activities

http://www.theholidayzone.com/veterans/interactive.html

http://www.theholidayzone.com/veterans/songs.html

http://www.butlerwebs.com/holidays/veterans.htm#TheU.S.FlagCode

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http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/veterans-day/tomb-of-unknown-soldier.html

http://mrsdell.org/nativeamericans/interactive.html

http://www.nativetech.org/games/index.php

http://www.plimoth.org/education/olc/wampanoag.html

http://www.picadome.fcps.net/lab/fun/thanks/thanksgiving_games.htm#Primary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86_Z0Nscs9g&feature=player_embedded