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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.
Decision Making & Resources
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.
Decision Making & Resources
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.
Decision Making & Resources
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.
Decision Making & Resources
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.
Democratic Processes
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.
Democratic Processes
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.
Democratic Processes
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.
Democratic Processes
• 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.
Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities
Web Pages
Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities
• 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
Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities
• 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
Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities
• Students will review and evaluate local or national election
campaigns.
• Students will discuss the pros and cons of the local curfew
ordinance.