Social Studies
Here is what we learn in Social Studies:
People and Places
all kinds of groups
living together
cities and suburbs
rural communities
Video--Book about Rural/Urban #1707 Gila Monsters Meet You At the Airport (reading rainbow)
Places Near and Far (Geography)
your address
land and water
weather and climate
regions of the USA
map skills
Ways of Living
families from many places
sharing cultures
America's symbols
holidays
People at Work (Economics)
needs, wants, and choices
work
goods and services
people save money
from field to market
people and nations trade
America's Past (History)
1st Americans
Explorers travel the world
Jamestown and Plymouth
A new Country
Past Heroes Paul Bunyan by Steven Kellogg (tall tale)
Communities Change Paul Bunyan by Marianne Johnston (the history of logging and the story behind Paul Bunyan) These three selections talk about a periods of America's history.
Communication changes Legend of Johnny Appleseed--copied handout (deciphering between fact/legend)
America's Government (Civics)
government and people
citizens make a difference
laws
leaders
national government
our nation and the world
Videos for Regions of the USA Unit
#0267 US Regions Northeast
#1305 US Regions The South
#1304 US Regions Midwest
#1145 US Regions Mountain States
#1147 US Regions Southwest
#1306 US Regions Pacific States
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