Social Studies

Welcome to Social Studies! This year we focus on United States History and Government.

First Social Studies Project:

Technology and United States Introduction:

Students will use a "brochure" graphic organizer to record information about their "state." Using the brochure as a guide, they will create an I-Movie trailer that reflects the information and images in the brochure.
Students will present their trailer to the class, so we can learn more about each state.

Ms. T's Favorite Games:

Ms. T's Favorite Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfGTYYCwiSM (Fifty Nifty)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E2CNZIlVIg (Tour the States)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSvJ9SN8THE (Wacco Game Show)

States and State Capitals!

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/states/us-states-hub/

http://www.ducksters.com/geography/usgeography.php

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/

http://www.factmonster.com/states.html

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/

http://kids.usa.gov/learn-about-the-states/index.shtml

http://www.kidzone.ws/geography/usa/

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/usstates/50states.htm

http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/us-state-games.html

Benchmark Understanding for First Trimester:

The era of the exploration and colonization of the Americas by Europeans marked the beginning of the recorded history of what is now the United States. This period also marked the beginning of global trade and cultural exchanges that would alter the lives of people around the world. This era would significantly affect the range of personal freedom among individuals and groups in the Americas. The growing conflicts between American Indian populations and European colonists, and the expansion of the African slave trade provide contrasts to the emerging development of self-rule.

Standard 1

Students will understand how the exploration and colonization of North America transformed human history.

The 13 Colonies Websites and Information

http://www.ducksters.com/history/colonial_america/thirteen_colonies.php

http://mrnussbaum.com/13-colonies/

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/13-colonies/599829

https://www.landofthebrave.info/

The 13 Colonies: The Journey Across the 13 Colonies Exploration

November 2017

As a class, we will explore each colony by the founding date. Our tour begins with the founding of Roanoke (the Lost Colony) in 1587 and ends with Georgia's founding in 1732.

Examples of Lessons:

Roanoke: Walking Simulation of the Journey, Video and Summary of Text
Jamestown: Starvation Food Cards and Discussion
Plymouth: Mayflower Compact, Video and Simulation
More simulations and projects for: New Hampshire, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Carolina, Ne Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia

RESEARCH LINKS:

Early Explorers and Trade Routes:

Influential Explorers and Individuals:
- Leif Erikson
  - https://www.landofthebrave.info/leif-ericson-facts.htm
- Marco Polo
  - http://www.ducksters.com/biography/marco_polo.php
- Henry Hudson
  - http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/henry_hudson.php
- Prince Henry
  - http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/h/henry.shtml
- Christopher Columbus
  - http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/christopher_columbus.php
- Vasco Nunez de Balboa
  - https://www.exploration-and-piracy.org/explorers/vasco-nunez-de-balboa-explorer.htm
- John Cabot
  - https://www.exploration-and-piracy.org/explorers/john-cabot-explorer.htm
- Bartholomeu Dias
  - http://famous-explorers.org/bartolomeu-dias/
- Giovanna da Verrazzano
  - https://www.biography.com/people/giovanni-da-verrazzano-9517737
- Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
  - http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/francisco-vazquez-de-coronado

First Social Studies Reading Link:

newsela.com/join/#/7YVF5U

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