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

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

Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives

Week 1 of 2
Notes

MONDAY week #1

Students will begin learning the locations for each state in the United G6.3.6 Locate and name the states States using jigsaw pieces around Nevada. representing each one.

Pick up four large sheets of butcher paper. Make a printout of each state. Warm up Elmo projector.

TUESDAY week #1

Students will continue learning the names and locations of each state as G6.3.6 Locate and name the states seen on the map of the United around Nevada. States. Students will practice using the Smart board.

Make sure I have access to

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/ USA_Geography/USA_G0_click_1024 .html 32 copies of Name the State worksheet

WEDNESDAY week #1

Students will begin learning the names of each state capital by G5.3.2 Differentiate between a city singing along to a capital song and by and a state using appropriate filling in the missing state or capital examples. working with a partner.

32 copies of Wakkos 50 State Capitals Song lyrics 32 copies of the Fill in the States worksheet 32 copies of the State Capitals Word Search

THURSDAY week #1

This lesson requires time in the computer lab. Students will continue G5.3.2 Differentiate between a city learning about states and capitals by and a state using appropriate examples. completing a state report for one state.

32 copies of State Report worksheet Make sure mp3 file is working Grab popsicle sticks can

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

FRIDAY week #1

This lesson requires time in the computer lab. Students will continue to research their given state, but this G5.3.5 Construct a simple map including Copies of each state cutouts a title, symbols, and directions from a time taking note of the different birds eye view. Access to the computer lab terrains (mountains, valleys, etc.) and where different cities are located.

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #1

Submitted By: Martha Rendon

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

Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives

Week 2 of 2
Notes

MONDAY week #2

This lesson will focus on students using creativity and using their imagination. The students will be able to write a postcard and add it to the class bulletin board.

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

Blank postcards from Staples or 5x7 blank notecards

TUESDAY week #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 birds eye view. G6.3.4 List ways people view their own communities, i.e., a ranching community, a tourist destination.

G5.3.2 Differentiate between a city and a state using appropriate examples.

Make Jeopardy game on powerpoint software.

WEDNESDAY week #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 birds eye view. G6.3.4 List ways people view their own communities, i.e., a ranching community, a tourist destination.

G5.3.2 Differentiate between a city and a state using appropriate examples.

Send out Open House letters to parents.

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

THURSDAY week #2

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #1

Submitted By: Martha Rendon

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

Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives

Week 2 of 2
Notes

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

FRIDAY week #2

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #1

Submitted By: Martha Rendon