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Ohio Academic Content Standards Grades K-6

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This correlation demonstrates how Scott Foresman Social Studies meets the Ohio Academic Content Standards. Each lesson is followed by the corresponding Ohio standards that are met in that lesson. Pearson is pleased to introduce our Scott Foresman Social Studies, Kindergarten through Grade 6 - the social studies program that helps every child become an active, involved, and informed citizen. Content Scott Foresman Social Studies content covers the key social studies strands: Citizenship, Culture, Economics, Geography, Government, History and Science/Technology. Scott Foresman Social Studies content is organized for a flexible teaching plan. If time is short, teachers may use the Quick Teaching Plan to cover the core content and skills or to add depth, teachers may use the wealth of information in each unit. Accessibility Scott Foresman Social Studies provides systematic instruction to improve comprehension and to reach out to all learners. In every unit, reading skills are developed through built-in lessons. Target comprehension skills are pre-taught and then applied throughout the unit for sustained practice. Graphic organizers provide support for every skill.

Motivation Scott Foresman Social Studies is filled with compelling visuals, intriguing facts, and exciting real-world learning. Colonial Williamsburg Lessons provide exciting, special features from the nation’s largest living museum. Dorling Kindersley Visual Lessons provide bold, large-as life photographs with interesting, easy-to-read expository captions. Music lessons introduce or reinforce important concepts and vocabulary. Discovery Channel School projects provide exclusive, hands-on unit projects that synthesize and enhance learning. A special feature entitled You Are There provides captivating suspense-packed reading that builds excitement and lets students experience the event from a personal perspective. A Web-Based Information Center continually updates information, maps, and biographies. Accountability Scott Foresman Social Studies provides built-in skill lessons in every unit and multiple assessment tools to develop thinking citizens. Informal assessment opportunities monitor children’s learning and provide If/then guidelines with specific reteaching strategies and effective practice. Formal assessment opportunities assess children’s learning and provide practice for key test-taking skills. Test-taking strategy lessons provide test preparation for national and state tests.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Kindergarten--Here We Go…………...…...……………………………………………………………………….……….……..…1 Grade One--All Together..…………………………………………………….……………………………………...……………..16 Grade Two--People and Places..……………………………………..……………....................................................………..29 Grade Three--Communities...……….……………………………………..………………………………………..……...……...45 Grade Four--Regions………………………………………………………………………………………....…...........................68 Grade Four--Ohio……………………………………………………………………………………………....…..........................85 Grade Five--The United States………………..………………………………………………………………………....…........101 Grade Five--Building a Nation………………………………………………………………………………………....…..........135 Grade Five--Our United States (Ohio Passports)...…………………………….…...........................................................161 Grade Six--The World…………...…………………………………………………….….........................................................167

Kindergarten 1

Ohio Lesson Planner Scott Foresman Social Studies—Here We Go

Kindergarten

Kindergarten: Here We Go Unit 1: Our Big Book of Who We Are

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Families pp. 19-22

People in Societies 1. Identify ways that individuals in the family, school and community are unique and ways that they are the same. Geography 6. Demonstrate the immediate surroundings of home (e.g., streets, buildings, fields, woods or lakes). Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Compare similarities and differences among objects or pictures. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Communicate information.

Lesson 2: Homes pp. 23-26

History 5. Listen to and discuss songs, poetry, literature and drama that reflect the cultural heritage of the people of the United States. Geography 2. Recite home address. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Compare similarities and differences among objects or pictures.

Lesson 3: Getting Along pp. 27-30

Government 3. Identify purposes for having rules and ways that they provide

order, security and safety in the home, school, and community. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Work with others by sharing, taking turns and raising hand to speak.

Lesson 4: Positions pp. 31-34

Geography 1. Identify and correctly use terms related to location, direction and distance in including:

a. Up/Down; b. Over/Under; c. Here/There; d. Front/Back; e. Behind/In front of.

Geography 3. Make models and maps representing real places including the classroom.

Kindergarten 2

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued)

Geography 5. Demonstrate familiarity with the school’s layout. Geography 6. Describe the immediate surrounds of home (e.g., streets buildings, fields, woods or lakes).

Lesson 5: School Rules pp. 35-38

Government 1. Identify authority figures in the home, school and community. Government 3. Identify purposes for having rules and ways that they provide order, security and safety in the home, school, and community. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Participate and cooperate in classroom activities.

Lesson 6: Solving Problems pp. 39-42

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Participate and cooperate in classroom activities. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Take personal responsibility to follow directions and rules. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Work with others by sharing, taking turns and raising hand to speak.

Lesson 7: School Helpers pp. 43-46

Government 1. Identify authority figures in the home, school and community. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 4. Discuss the attributes and actions of a good citizen with emphasis on:

a. Trust; b. Respect; c. Honesty; d. Responsibility; e. Fairness; f. Self-control.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Listen for information.

Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten: Here We Go Unit 2: Our Big Book of Communities

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Neighborhoods pp. 69-72

Economics 3. Identify goods and services. Geography 3. Make models and maps representing real places including the classroom. Geography 6: Describe the immediate surroundings of home (e.g., streets, buildings, fields, woods or lakes).

Lesson 2: Maps pp. 73-76

Geography 1. Identify and correctly use terms related to location, direction and distance in including:

a. Up/Down; b. Over/Under; c. Here/There; d. Front/Back; e. Behind/In front of.

Geography 3. Make models and maps representing real places including the classroom. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Listen for information.

Lesson 3: Signs pp. 77-80

Government 3. Identify purposes for having rules and ways that they provide order, security and safety in the home, school, and community. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Sort objects or pictures according to appropriate criteria. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Compare similarities and differences among objects or pictures.

Lesson 4: Rules pp. 81-84

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Participate and cooperate in classroom activities. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Take personal responsibility to follow directions and rules. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Work with others by sharing, taking turns and raising hand to speak.

Kindergarten 4

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 5: Community Helpers pp. 85-88

Government 3. Identify purposes for having rules and ways that they provide order, security and safety in the home, school, and community. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Participate and cooperate in classroom activities. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Take personal responsibility to follow directions and rules.

Lesson 6: Communities pp. 89-92

People in Societies 1. Identify ways that individuals in the family, school and community are unique and ways that they are the same. Geography 6: Describe the immediate surroundings of home (e.g., streets, buildings, fields, woods or lakes). Geography 7. Identify key natural resources that are used in the students’ daily lives.

Lesson 7: Celebrations pp. 93-96

History 4. Recognize state and federal holidays and explain their significance. History 5. Listen to and discuss songs, poetry, literature and drama that reflect the cultural heritage of the people of the United States. People in Societies 2. Identify different cultures through the study of holidays, customs and traditions utilizing language, stories, folktales, music, and the arts.

Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten: Here We Go Unit 3: Our Big Book of Work

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Work pp. 119-122

Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Listen for information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Communicate information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Work with others by sharing, taking turns and raising hand to speak.

Lesson 2: Jobs pp. 123-126

Economics 3. Identify goods and services. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Listen for information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Communicate information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Work with others by sharing, taking turns and raising hand to speak.

Lesson 3: Jobs Then and Now pp. 127-130

History 2. Use vocabulary associated with time to distinguish broad categories of historical time such as long ago, yesterday, today and tomorrow. History 3. Demonstrate understanding of one’s own personal life history (e.g., birth, toddler and preschool). History 5. Listen to and discuss songs, poetry, literature and drama that reflect the cultural heritage of the people of the United States.

Lesson 4: Earning Money pp. 131-134

Economics 1. Recognize that people have many wants. Economics 2. Explain how people make decisions in order to satisfy their wants. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Participate and cooperate in classroom activities.

Lesson 5: Using Money pp. 135-138


Kindergarten 6

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 6: Making Choices pp. 139-142

Economics 1. Recognize that people have many wants. Economics 2. Explain how people make decisions in order to satisfy their wants. Economics 3. Identify goods and services. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Participate and cooperate in classroom activities.

Lesson 7: Needs and Wants pp. 143-146


Lesson 8: Needs/Food pp. 147-150

Economics 1. Recognize that people have many wants. Economics 2. Explain how people make decisions in order to satisfy their wants. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Participate and cooperate in classroom activities. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Demonstrate the ability to make choices and take responsibility for personal actions.

Lesson 9: Needs/Clothing pp. 151-154


Kindergarten 7

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards

Lesson 10: Needs/ Shelter pp.155-158


Lesson 11: From Here to There pp. 159-162

Geography 7. Identify key natural resources that are used in the students’ daily lives. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Compare similarities and differences among objects or pictures. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Communicate information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Work with others by sharing, taking turns and raising hand to speak.

Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten: Here We Go Unit 4: Our Big Book of Earth

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Weather pp.185-188

Geography 7. Identify key natural resources that are used in the students’ daily lives. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Compare similarities and differences among objects or pictures. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Communicate information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Work with others by sharing, taking turns and raising hand to speak.

Lesson 2: Seasons pp. 189-192

Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Sort objects or pictures according to appropriate criteria. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Compare similarities and differences among objects or pictures. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Communicate information.

Lesson 3: Forests pp. 193-196

Geography 7. Identify key natural resources that are used in the students’ daily lives. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Sort objects or pictures according to appropriate criteria. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Compare similarities and differences among objects or pictures. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Communicate information.

Lesson 4: Plains pp. 197-200


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Lesson 5: Mountains pp. 201-204


Lesson 6: Ocean pp. 205-208


Lesson 7: Maps pp. 209-212

Geography 3. Make models and maps representing real places including the classroom. Geography 5. Demonstrate familiarity with the school’s layout. Geography 6. Distinguish between land and water on maps and globes.

Lesson 8: United States Map pp. 213-216

Geography 6. Distinguish between land and water on maps and globes. Government 2. Recognize symbols of the United States that represent its democracy and value including:

a. The national flag; b. The Pledge of Allegiance.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Listen for information.

Lesson 9: World Map pp. 217-220

People in Societies 1. Identify ways that individuals in the family, school, and community are unique and ways that they are the same. People in Societies 2. Identify different cultures through the study of holidays, customs and traditions utilizing language, stories, folktales, music and the arts. Geography 6. Distinguish between land and water on maps and globes.

Kindergarten 10

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 10: Globe pp. 221-224

Geography 6. Distinguish between land and water on maps and globes. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Sort objects or pictures according to appropriate criteria. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Compare similarities and differences among objects or pictures.

Lesson 11: Conserve Resources pp. 225-228


Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten: Here We Go Unit 5: Our Big Book of the U.S.A.

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: National Symbols pp. 251-254

People in Societies 1. Identify ways that individuals in the family, school, and community are unique and ways that they are the same. Government 2. Recognize symbols of the United States that represent its democracy and value including:

a. The national flag; b. The Pledge of Allegiance,

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Participate and cooperate in classroom activities.

Lesson 2: First Americans pp. 255-258

History 2. Use vocabulary associated with time to distinguish broad categories of historical time such as long ago, yesterday, today and tomorrow. History 5: Listen to and discuss songs, poetry, literature and drama that reflect the cultural heritages of the people of the United States. Geography 7. Identify key natural resources that are used in the students’ daily lives.

Lesson 3: Explorers pp. 259-262

History 2. Use vocabulary associated with time to distinguish broad categories of historical time such as long ago, yesterday, today and tomorrow. History 5: Listen to and discuss songs, poetry, literature and drama that reflect the cultural heritages of the people of the United States. Geography 7. Identify key natural resources that are used in the students’ daily lives.

Kindergarten 12


Lesson 4: Thanksgiving pp. 263-266

History 2. Use vocabulary associated with time to distinguish broad categories of historical time such as long ago, yesterday, today and tomorrow. History 5: Listen to and discuss songs, poetry, literature and drama that reflect the cultural heritages of the people of the United States. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Participate and cooperate in classroom activities.

Lesson 5: Celebrations pp. 267-270

History 4. Recognize state and federal holidays and explain their significance. History 5: Listen to and discuss songs, poetry, literature and drama that reflect the cultural heritages of the people of the United States. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Participate and cooperate in classroom activities. People and Societies 2. Identify different cultures through the study of holidays, customs and traditions utilizing language, stories, folktales, music and the arts.

Lesson 6: Changes in Travel pp. 271-274

History 2. Use vocabulary associated with time to distinguish broad categories of historical time such as long ago, yesterday, today and tomorrow. People and Societies 2. Identify different cultures through the study of holidays, customs and traditions utilizing language, stories, folktales, music and the arts. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Listen for information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Communicating information.

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Lesson 7: Scientists and Inventors pp. 275-278

History 2. Use vocabulary associated with time to distinguish broad categories of historical time such as long ago, yesterday, today and tomorrow. People and Societies 2. Identify different cultures through the study of holidays, customs and traditions utilizing language, stories, folktales, music and the arts. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Listen for information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Communicating information.

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Kindergarten: Here We Go Unit 6: Our Big Book of Family Stories

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Alike and Different pp. 301-304

People in Societies 1. Identify ways that individuals in the family, school, and community are unique and ways that they are the same. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Participate and cooperate in classroom activities. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Listen for information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Sort objects or pictures according to appropriate criteria. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Compare similarities and differences among objects or pictures.

Lesson 2: Everyday Routines pp. 305-308

Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Listen for information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Sort objects or pictures according to appropriate criteria. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Compare similarities and differences among objects or pictures.

Lesson 3: Family Celebrations pp. 309-312

History 2. Use vocabulary associated with time to distinguish broad categories of historical time such as long ago, yesterday, today and tomorrow. People in Societies 1. Identify ways that individuals in the family, school, and community are unique and ways that they are the same. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Participate and cooperate in classroom activities. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Sort objects or pictures according to appropriate criteria.

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Lesson 4: Then and Now pp. 318-316

History 2. Use vocabulary associated with time to distinguish broad categories of historical time such as long ago, yesterday, today and tomorrow. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Listen for information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Communicating information.

Lesson 5: Special Foods pp. 317-320

History 5: Listen to and discuss songs, poetry, literature and drama that reflect the cultural heritages of the people of the United States. People in Societies 1. Identify ways that individuals in the family, school, and community are unique and ways that they are the same. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Participate and cooperate in classroom activities. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Sort objects or pictures according to appropriate criteria.

Lesson 6: Games pp. 321-324

History 5: Listen to and discuss songs, poetry, literature and drama that reflect the cultural heritages of the people of the United States. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Participate and cooperate in classroom activities. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Sort objects or pictures according to appropriate criteria.

Lesson 7: Places We Go pp. 325-328

Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Listen for information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Communicating information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Work with others by sharing, taking turns and raising hand to speak.

Grade One 16

Ohio Lesson Planner Scott Foresman Social Studies—All Together

Grade One Grade One: All Together Unit 1: Time for School

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Getting to Know Andrew pp. 8-9 Biography: Carl Stotz pp. 10-11 Colonial Williamsburg Families Long Ago pp. 12-13

History 3. Distinguish among past, present and future. History 4. Raise questions about how families lived in the past and use photographs, letter, artifacts and books to clarify what is know and what is unknown. History 5. Compare past and present, near and far, with emphasis on daily life including:

a. The roles of men, women and children; b. The identification of basic human needs; c. Various ways people meet human needs.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral and visual sources.

Lesson 2: Home and School pp. 14-17 Citizen Heroes: Ruby Bridges Hall pp. 18-19 Chart and Graph Skills: Read a Calendar pp. 20-21

History 1. Recite the months of the year. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Demonstrate the importance of fair play, good sportsmanship, respect for the rights and opinions of others and the idea of treating others the way you want to be treated. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Demonstrate self-direction in school tasks. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Sequence information.

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Lesson 3: Rules We Follow pp. 22-25 Thinking Skills: Problem on the Playground pp. 26-27

Government 1. Recognize the role of authority figures on providing for the safety and security of individuals. Government 4. Recognize the need for rules in different settings and the need for fairness in such rules. Government 5. Discuss the consequences of violating rules. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Demonstrate accountability for actions. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 4. Demonstrate pride in personal accomplishments.

Lesson 4: Learning About My School pp. 28-31 Biography: Mary McLeod Bethune pp. 32-33 Then and Now: Things We Use pp. 34-35

History 3. Distinguish among past, present and future. History 4. Raise questions about how families lived in the past and use photographs, letter, artifacts and books to clarify what is know and what is unknown. History 5. Compare past and present, near and far, with emphasis on daily life including:

a. The roles of men, women and children; b. The identification of basic human needs; c. Various ways people meet human needs.


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Grade One: All Together Unit 2: In My Community

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Welcome to My Neighborhood pp. 50-53 Map and Globe Skills: Use a Map Key pp. 54-55

Geography 2. Construct simple maps and models using symbols to represent familiar places (e.g., classroom, school, or neighborhood). Geography 3. Identify and use symbols to locate places of significance on maps and globes. Geography 5. Identify and describe the physical features (lake, river, hill, mountain, forest) and human features (town, city, farm, park, playground, house, traffic signs/signals) of places in the community. Geography 6. Compares areas within the local community, state and the United States on maps or globes.

Lesson 2: Different Kinds of Communities pp. 56-57 Then and Now: How a Community Changed pp. 58-59 Map and Globe Skills: Use Four Directions pp. 60-61

History 3. Distinguish among past, present and future. Geography 1. Identify and correctly use terms related to location, direction and distance including:

a. Left/Right; b. Near/Far.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Communicate information orally or visually.

Lesson 3: Special Things We Do pp. 62-65 DK: Chinese New Year pp. 66-67 Citizen Heroes: Harriet Tubman pp. 68-69

People in Societies 2. Identify cultural practices of a culture on each continent through the study of the folktales, music and art created by people living in that culture. People in Societies 3. Describe family and local community customs and traditions. People in Societies 4. Describe life in other countries with emphasis on daily life, including roles of men, women and children. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral and visual sources.

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Lesson 4: Community Laws and Leaders pp. 70-71 Biography: Jane Addams pp. 72-73

History 5. Compare past and present, near and far, with the emphasis on daily life including: a. The roles of men, women and children; b. The identification of basic human needs; c. Various ways people meet human needs.

Government 1. Recognize the role of authority figures in providing for the safety and security of individuals. Government 4. Recognize the need for rules in different settings and the need for fairness in such rules. Government 5. Discuss the consequences of violating rules.

Lesson 5: Where in the World Do I Live? pp. 74-77 Biography: Henry Flagler pp. 78-79


Geography 3. Identify and use symbols to locate places of significance on maps and globes. Geography 4. Locate the local community, state and the United States on maps or globes.

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Grade One: All Together Unit 3: Work! Work! Work!

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Ben’s Jobs pp. 94-97 Chart and Graph Skills: Use a Chart pp. 98-99

Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Sequence information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Determine categories for sorting information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Communicate information orally and visually.

Lesson 2: Needs and Wants pp. 100-101 Then and Now: Changing Toys pp. 102-103

History 3. Distinguish among past, present and future. Economics 1. Explain that wants are unlimited and resources are scare, thereby, forcing individuals to make choices. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral and visual sources.

Lesson 3: Spending and Saving pp. 104-105 Here and There: Money Around the World pp. 106-107

Economics 1. Explain that wants are unlimited and resources are scare, thereby, forcing individuals to make choices. Economics 3. Explain ways that people may obtain goods and services that they do not produce including the use of money and barter. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Determine categories for sorting information.

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Lesson 4: Welcome to Job Day! pp. 108-111 Citizen Heroes: Kid’s Kitchen pp. 112-113 Biography: Clara Barton pp. 114-115

History 3. Distinguish among past, present and future. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Demonstrate the importance of fair play, good sportsmanship, respect for the rights and opinions of others and the idea of treating others the way you want to be treated. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Demonstrate pride in personal accomplishments. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 5. Demonstrate citizenship traits including; a. Trustworthiness; b. Fairness; c. Self-control; d. Respect for those in authority.

Lesson 5: Interview with a Farmer pp. 116-119 Map and Globe Skills: Follow a Route pp. 120-121 Biography: George Washington Carver pp. 122-123

Geography 3. Identify and use symbols to locate places of significance on maps and globes. Economics 2. Describe the ways people produce, consume and exchange goods and services in their community. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral and visual sources. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Sequence information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Identify main ideas from oral, visual and print sources.

Lesson 6: From Place to Place pp. 124-125 DK: Transportation pp. 126-127

History 4. Raise questions about how families lived in the past and use photographs, letter, artifacts and books to clarify what is know and what is unknown. Economics 2. Describe the ways people produce, consume and exchange goods and services in their community. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Determine categories for sorting information.

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Grade One: All Together Unit 4: Our Earth, Our Resources

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Different Kinds of Weather pp. 142-145 Chart and Graph Skills: Read a Time Line pp. 146-147 Colonial Williamsburg Weather and Seasons Long Ago pp. 148-149

History 3. Distinguish among past, present and future. History 4. Raise questions about how families lived in the past and use photographs, letter, artifacts and books to clarify what is know and what is unknown. History 5. Compare past and present, near and far, with the emphasis on daily life including: a. The roles of men, women and children; b. The identification of basic human needs; c. Various ways people meet human needs.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Identify main ideas from oral, visual and print sources.

Lesson 2: Looking at Our Land and Water pp. 150-153 Map and Globe Skills: Locate Land and Water pp. 154-155

Geography 3. Identify and use symbols to locate places of significance on maps and globes. Geography 5. Identify and describe the physical features (lake, river, hill, mountain, forest) and human features (town, city, farm, park, playground, house, traffic signs/signals) of places in the community. Geography 6. Compares areas within the local community, state and the United States on maps or globes.

Lesson 3: Our Earth’s Resources pp. 156-159 Citizen Heroes: Tree Musketeers pp. 160-161 Read Together Biography: Elvia Niebla pp. 162-163

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Demonstrate accountability for actions. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 4. Demonstrate pride in personal accomplishments. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 5. Demonstrate citizenship traits including; a. Trustworthiness; b. Fairness; c. Self-control;

d. Respect for those in authority.

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 4: Interview About Farm History pp. 164-167 Biography: Sacagawea pp. 168-169


Lesson 5: Caring for Our Resources pp. 170-173 Here and There: Endangered Animals pp. 174-175

Economics 1. Explain that wants are unlimited and resources are scarce, thereby forcing individuals to make choices. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Demonstrate accountability for actions. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 4. Demonstrate pride in personal accomplishments. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Identify main ideas from oral, visual and print sources.

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Grade One: All Together Unit 5: This Is Our Country

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Native Americans pp. 190-191 Chart and Graph Skills: Read a Diagram pp. 192-193 DK: Native American Objects pp. 194-195


People in Societies 1. Describe similarities and differences in the ways different cultures meet common human needs including;

a. Food; b. Clothing; c. Shelter; d. Language; e. Artistic expression.

Lesson 2: Early Travelers to America pp. 196-199 Map and Globe Skills: Use a History Map pp. 200-201

History 6. Relate stories of heroism and the achievements of the people associated with state and federal holidays. Geography 3. Identify and use symbols to locate places of significance on maps and globes. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Determine categories for sorting information.

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Lesson 3: The Colonies Become Free pp. 202-205 Biography: Benjamin Franklin pp. 206-207

History 4. Raise questions about how families lived in the past and use photographs, letter, artifacts and books to clarify what is know and what is unknown. History 5. Compare past and present, near and far, with the emphasis on daily life including: a. The roles of men, women and children; b. The identification of basic human needs; c. Various ways people meet human needs.

History 6. Relate stories of heroism and the achievements of the people associated with state and federal holidays.

Lesson 4: Symbols in Our Country pp. 208-209 Then and Now: Our Country’s Flag pp. 210-211

History 3. Distinguish among past, present and future. Government 3. Recognize symbols for the United States that represent its democracy and values including:

a. The bald eagle; b. The White House; c. The Statue of Liberty; d. The national anthem.


Lesson 5: We Celebrate Holidays pp. 212-215 Biography: Abraham Lincoln pp. 216-217

History 6. Relate stories of heroism and the achievements of the people associated with state and federal holidays. People in Societies 3. Describe family and local community customs and traditions. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral and visual sources.

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Lesson 6: Choosing Our Country’s Leaders pp. 218-221 Citizen Heroes: Eleanor Roosevelt pp. 222-223


Geography 3. Identify and use symbols to locate places of significance on maps and globes. Government 2. Explain how voting can be used to make group decisions.

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Grade One: All Together Unit 6: Our Country, Our World

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Visiting the Market pp. 238-239 Gather Information pp. 240-241

Economics 1. Explain that wants are unlimited and resources are scarce, thereby forcing individuals to make choices. Economics 2. Describe the ways people produce, consume and exchange goods and services in their community. Economics 3. Explain ways that people may obtain goods and services that they do not produce including the use of money and barter. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral and visual sources.

Lesson 2: How Things Have Changed pp. 242-243 Citizen Heroes: Joseph Bruchac pp. 244-245

History 4. Raise questions about how families lived in the past and use photographs, letter, artifacts and books to clarify what is know and what is unknown. History 5. Compare past and present, near and far, with the emphasis on daily life including: a. The roles of men, women and children; b. The identification of basic human needs; c. Various ways people meet human needs.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Demonstrate the importance of fair play, good sportsmanship, respect for the rights and opinions of others and the idea of treating others the way you want to be treated.

Lesson 3: Inventors and Inventions pp. 246-249 Telephones pp. 250-251

History 3. Distinguish among past, present and future. History 4. Raise questions about how families lived in the past and use photographs, letter, artifacts and books to clarify what is know and what is unknown. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral and visual sources. Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Display courtesy and respect for others in group settings including:

a. Staying on the topic; b. Focusing attention on the speaker.

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 4: How Travel Has Changed pp. 252-253 Chart and Graph Skills: Read a Bar Graph pp. 254-255 Biography: Mae Jemison pp. 256-257

History 3. Distinguish among past, present and future. History 4. Raise questions about how families lived in the past and use photographs, letter, artifacts and books to clarify what is know and what is unknown. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral and visual sources. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Determine categories for sorting information.

Lesson 5: Life Around the World pp. 258-261 Biography: Laurence Yep pp. 262-263 Here and There: It is Time to Leave pp. 264-265

People in Societies 1. Describe similarities and differences in the ways different cultures meet common human needs including; a. Food; b. Clothing; c. Shelter; d. Language; e. Artistic expression.

People in Societies 2. Identify cultural practices of a culture on each continent through the study of folktales, music and art created by people living in that culture. People in Societies 4. Describe life in other countries with emphasis on daily life, including roles of men, women and children.

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Ohio Lesson Planner Scott Foresman Social Studies—People and Places

Grade Two

Grade Two: People and Places Unit 1: Where We Live

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Living in a Neighborhood pp. 8-11 Citizen Heroes: Kids Care Clubs pp. 12-13 Problem Solving at the Library pp. 14-15

Government 2. Explain how a system of government provides order to a group such as a school or community and why government is necessary including: a. Making and enforcing laws; b. Providing leadership; c. Providing services; d. Resolving disputes.

Government 5. Predict the consequences of following rules or violating rules in different settings. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Demonstrate skills and

explain the benefits of cooperation when working in group settings. a. Manage conflict peacefully; b. Display courtesy; c. Respect others.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Demonstrate self-direction in tasks within the school community (e.g., classroom, cafeteria and playground). Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Use problem-solving/decision- making skills to identify a problem and gather information while working independently and in groups.

Lesson 2: A Walk Through a Community pp. 16-19 Map and Globe Skills: Read a City Map pp. 20-21

People in Societies 3. Explain how contributions of different cultures within the United States have influenced our common national heritage. Geography 1. Read and interpret a variety of maps. Geography 2. Construct a map that includes a map title and key that explains all symbols that are used. Geography 6. Identify ways in which people have responded to and

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Then and Now: How a Community Changes pp. 22-23

modified the physical environment such as building roads and clearing land for urban development.

Lesson 3: Comparing Communities pp. 24-27 Biography: Rosalynn Carter pp. 28-29

Geography 5 Compare how land is used in urban, suburban and rural environments. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information from oral, visual, and print sources.

Lesson 4: Our State and Our Country pp. 30-33 Biography: Benjamin Banneker pp. 34-35

History 4. Use historical artifacts, photographs, biographies, maps, diaries and folklore to answer questions about daily life in the past. Geography 1. Read and interpret a variety of maps. Geography 2. Construct a map that includes a map title and key that explains all symbols that are used. Government 3. Explain the importance of landmarks in the United States and the ideals that they represent including: a. The Washington Monument; b. The Jefferson Memorial; c. The Lincoln Memorial.

Lesson 5: Our Country Is Part of Our World pp. 36-39 DK: Children of the World pp. 40-41

People in Societies 1. Describe the cultural practices and products of people on different continents. People in Societies 2. Describe ways in which language, stories, folktales, music and artistic creations serve as expressions of culture and influence the behavior of people living in a particular culture. Geography 3. Name and locate the continents and oceans. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Communicate information in writing.

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Grade Two: People and Places Unit 2: Our Earth

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Interview with a Geographer pp. 56-59 Map and Globe Skills: Landforms and Water on a Map pp. 60-61

Geography 1. Read and interpret a variety of maps. Geography 2. Construct a map that includes a map title and key that explains all symbols that are used. Geography 4. Describe and locate landforms (plateaus, islands, hills, mountains, valleys) and bodies of water (creeks, ponds, lakes, oceans) in photographs, maps, and 3-D models. Economics 1. Explain how resources can be used in various ways (e.g., a bushel of corn could be fed to cows, used to make sweetener, or converted to fuel).

Lesson 2: Where People Live pp. 62-65 Then and Now: How and Where People Lived pp. 66-67

History 4. Use historical artifacts, photographs, biographies, maps, diaries and folklore to answer questions about daily life in the past. History 5. Identify the work that people performed to make a living in the past and explain how jobs in the past are similar and /or different from those today. People in Societies 2. Describe ways in which language, stories, folktales, music and artistic creations serve as expressions of culture and influence the behavior of people living in a particular culture.

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Lesson 3: From My Orchard to You pp. 68-71 DK: Growing Crops pp. 72-73 Biography: Cesar Chavez pp. 74-75

History 4. Use historical artifacts, photographs, biographies, maps, diaries and folklore to answer questions about daily life in the past. History 5. Identify the work that people performed to make a living in the past and explain how jobs in the past are similar and /or different from those today. History 6: Identify and describe examples of how science and technology have changed the daily lives of people and compare: a. Forms of communication from the past to the present; b. Forms of transportation from the past to the present.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Demonstrate citizenship traits including;

a. Honesty; b. Self-assurance; c. Respect for the rights of other; d. Persistence; e. Patriotism.

Lesson 4: Our Earth’s Resources pp. 76-79 Chart and Graph Skills: Read a Bar Graph pp. 80-81

Economics 1. Explain how resources can be used in various ways (e.g., a bushel of corn could be fed to cows, used to make sweetener, or converted to fuel). Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information from oral, visual and print sources. Social Studies Skills and Method 5. Communicate information in writing.

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Lesson 5: Caring for Our Resources pp. 82-85 Biography: Rachel Carson pp. 86-87 Citizen Heroes: The Earth Angels pp. 88-89

History 7. Recognize the importance of individual action and character and explain how they have made a difference in others’ lives with emphasis on the importance of: a. Social and political leaders in the United States (e.g., George

Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Tecumseh, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony and Martin Luther King Jr.).

b. Explorers, inventors and scientists (e.g., George Washington Carver, Thomas Edison, Charles Drew, Rachel Carson and Neil Armstrong).

Economics 1. Explain how resources can be used in various ways (e.g., a bushel of corn could be fed to cows, used to make sweetener, or converted to fuel). Economics 3. Recognize that most people work in jobs in which they produce a few special goods or services. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information from oral, visual and print sources. Social Studies Skills and Method 5. Communicate information in writing.

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Grade Two: People and Places Unit 3: Working Together

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Choosing Goods and Services pp. 104-107 Thinking Skills: Make a Decision pp. 108-109 Citizen Heroes: Phoenix Kids Pride Program pp. 110-111

Economics 2. Explain how people are both buyers and sellers of goods and services. Economics 3. Recognize that most people work in jobs in which they produce a few special goods or services. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities1. Demonstrate skills and explain the benefits of cooperation when working in group settings: a. Manage conflict peacefully; b. Display courtesy; c. Respect others.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Demonstrate self-direction in tasks within the school community (e.g., classroom, cafeteria and playground).

Lesson 2: Services in Our Community pp. 112-115 Biography: Florence Nightingale pp. 116-117 DK: Fire Engine pp. 118-119

Economics 3. Recognize that most people work in jobs in which they produce a few special goods or services. Government 1. Identify leaders such as mayor, governor and president, and explain that they are elected by the people. Government 2. Explain how a system of government provides order to a group such as a school or community and why government is necessary including:

a. Making and enforcing laws; b. Providing leadership; c. Providing services; d. Resolving disputes.

People in Societies 4. Describe the contributions of significant individuals, including artisans, inventors, scientists, architects, explorers and political leaders to the cultural heritage of the United States.

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Lesson 3: Goods from the Factory to You pp. 120-123 Map and Globe Skills: Use a Compass Rose pp. 124-125

Geography 1. Read and interpret a variety of maps. Geography 2. Construct a map that includes a map title and key that explains all symbols that are used. Economics 1. Explain how resources can be used in various ways (e.g., a bushel of corn could be fed to cows, used to make sweetener, or converted to fuel). Economics 2. Explain how people are both buyers and sellers of goods and services. Economics 3. Recognize that most people work in jobs in which they produce a few special goods or services.

Lesson 4: A Trip to the Bank pp. 126-129 Chart and Graph Skills: Read a Pie Chart pp. 130-131 Biography: Linda Alvarado pp. 132-133

Economics 2. Explain how people are both buyers and sellers of goods and services. Economics 3. Recognize that most people work in jobs in which they produce a few special goods or services. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Identify sources used to gather information:

a. People; b. Printed materials; c. Electronic sources.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Demonstrate citizenship traits including;

a. Honesty; b. Self-assurance; c. Respect for the rights of other; d. Persistence; e. Patriotism.

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Lesson 5: Countries Trade and Move Goods pp. 134-137 Then and Now: Bartering Goods and Services pp. 138-139

Economics 1. Explain how resources can be used in various ways (e.g., a bushel of corn could be fed to cows, used to make sweetener, or converted to fuel). Economics 4. Explain why people in different parts of the world earn a living in a variety of ways. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Demonstrate self-direction in tasks within the school community (e.g., classroom, cafeteria and playground).

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Grade Two: People and Places Unit 4: Our Country Today

Lesson Titles/ Vocabulary Ohio Academic Content Standards

Lesson 1: Local Government pp. 154-157 Citizen Heroes: Anna Beavers pp. 158-159

Government 1. Identify leaders such as mayor, governor and president, and explain that they are elected by the people. Government 2. Explain how a system of government provides order to a group such as a school or community and why government is necessary including:


Government 5. Predict the consequences of following rules or violating rules in different settings.

Lesson 2: State Government pp. 160-163 Chart and Graph Skills: Read a Table pp. 164-165



Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information from oral, visual and print sources. Social Studies Skills and Method 5. Communicate information in writing.

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Lesson 3: Federal Government pp. 166-169 Biography: Thurgood Marshall pp. 170-171



People in Societies 4. Describe the contributions of significant individuals, including artisans, inventors, scientists, architects, explorers and political leaders to the cultural heritage of the United States.

Lesson 4: Voting for Leaders pp. 172-175 Colonial Williamsburg Leaders and Lawmakers pp. 176-177 Biography: Susan B. Anthony pp. 178-179

History 7. Recognize the importance of individual action and character and explain how they have made a difference in others’ lives with emphasis on the importance of: a. Social and political leaders in the United States (e.g., George



Government 1. Identify leaders such as mayor, governor and president, and explain that they are elected by the people. People in Societies 4. Describe the contributions of significant individuals, including artisans, inventors, scientists, architects, explorers and political leaders to the cultural heritage of the United States.

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Lesson 5: The Land of Freedom pp. 180-183 Map and Globe Skills: Use a Map Grid pp. 184-185 Here and There: Flags Around the World pp. 186-187

History 7. Recognize the importance of individual action and character and explains how they have made a difference in others’ lives with emphasis on the importance of: a. Social and political leaders in the United States (e.g., George



Geography 1. Read and interpret a variety of maps. Government 3. Explain the importance of landmarks in the United States and the ideals that they represent including; a. The Washington Monument; b. The Jefferson Memorial; c. The Lincoln Memorial.

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Grade Two: People and Places Unit 5: Our Country Long Ago

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: The First Americans pp. 202-205 Citizen Heroes: Ella Cara Deloria pp. 206-207 Colonial Williamsburg Native Americans Meet English Colonists pp. 208-209

History 3. Place a series of related events in chronological order on a time line. History 4. Use historical artifacts, photographs, biographies, maps, diaries and folklore to answer questions about daily life in the past. People in Societies 2. Describe ways in which language, stories, folktales, music and artistic creations serve as expressions of culture and influence the behavior of people living in a particular culture. People in Societies 3. Explain how contributions of different cultures within the United States have influenced our common national heritage. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Identify sources used to gather information.

Lesson 2: Colonies pp. 210-213 Map and Globe Skills: Use a Map Scale pp. 214-215

History 3. Place a series of related events in chronological order on a time line. History 4. Use historical artifacts, photographs, biographies, maps, diaries and folklore to answer questions about daily life in the past. Geography 1. Read and interpret a variety of maps. People in Societies 2. Describe ways in which language, stories, folktales, music and artistic creations serve as expressions of culture and influence the behavior of people living in a particular culture. People in Societies 3. Explain how contributions of different cultures within the United States have influenced our common national heritage.

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Lesson 3: Thirteen Colonies, One Country pp. 216-219 Biography: Paul Revere pp. 220-221

History 4. Use historical artifacts, photographs, biographies, maps, diaries and folklore to answer questions about daily life in the past. History 7. Recognize the importance of individual action and character and explain how they have made a difference in others’ lives with emphasis on the importance of: a. Social and political leaders in the United States (e.g., George



People in Societies 3. Explain how contributions of different cultures within the United States have influenced our common national heritage.

Lesson 4: Our Country Grows pp. 222-225 Chart and Graph Skills: Read a Time Line pp. 226-227 Then and Now: Westward Ho! pp. 228-229

History 3. Place a series of related events in chronological order on a time line. History 4. Use historical artifacts, photographs, biographies, maps, diaries and folklore to answer questions about daily life in the past. History 7. Recognize the importance of individual action and character and explain how they have made a difference in others’ lives with emphasis on the importance of: a. Social and political leaders in the United States (e.g., George



People in Societies 3. Explain how contributions of different cultures within the United States have influenced our common national heritage. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Predict the next event in a sequence.

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Lesson 5: We Remember Americans pp. 230-233 Biography: Sojourner Truth pp. 234-235

History 4. Use historical artifacts, photographs, biographies, maps, diaries and folklore to answer questions about daily life in the past. History 7. Recognize the importance of individual action and character and explain how they have made a difference in others’ lives with emphasis on the importance of: a. Social and political leaders in the United States (e.g., George



People in Societies 3. Explain how contributions of different cultures within the United States have influenced our common national heritage. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Distinguish the difference between fact and fiction in oral, visual and print materials.

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Grade Two: People and Places Unit 6: People and Places in History

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1: Family History pp. 250-253 Citizen Heroes: Ellen Ochoa pp. 254-255

History 4. Use historical artifacts, photographs, biographies, maps, diaries and folklore to answer questions about daily life in the past. Geography 1. Read and interpret a variety of maps. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information from oral, visual and print sources.

Lesson 2: People Celebrate pp. 256-259 DK: Spring pp. 260-261 Chart and Graph Skills: Read a Calendar pp. 262-263

History 1. Measure calendar time by days, weeks, months and years. History 2. List the days of the week and months of the year in order. History 7. Recognize the importance of individual action and character and explain how they have made a difference in others’ lives with emphasis on the importance of: a. Social and political leaders in the United States (e.g., George



People in Societies 3. Explain how contributions of different cultures within the United States have influenced our common national heritage.

Lesson 3: Landmarks in Our Country pp. 264-267 Biography: Ieoh Ming Pei pp. 268-269 Here and There: Landmarks Around the World pp. 270-271

History 4. Use historical artifacts, photographs, biographies, maps, diaries and folklore to answer questions about daily life in the past. Government 3. Explain the importance of landmarks in the United States and the ideals that they represent including; a. The Washington Monument; b. The Jefferson Memorial; c. The Lincoln Memorial.

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 4: A Step Back in Time pp. 272-275 Chart and Graph Skills: Read a Diagram pp. 276-277

History 1. Measure calendar time by days, weeks, months and years. History 4. Use historical artifacts, photographs, biographies, maps, diaries and folklore to answer questions about daily life in the past. People in Societies 1. Describe the cultural practices and products of people on different continents. People in Societies 2. Describe ways in which language, stories, folktales, music and artistic creations serve as expressions of culture and influence the behavior of people living in a particular culture.

Lesson 5: Linking Our World pp. 278-281 Biography: Robert Fulton pp. 282-283

History 6. Identify and describe examples of how science and technology have changed the daily lives of people and compare: a. Forms of communication from the past and present; b. Forms of transportation from the past and present.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information from oral, visual and print sources.

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Grade Three

Grade Three—Communities Unit 1: Our Community Chapter 1: What are Communities?

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Communities pp. 10-15 Citizen Heroes: Respect in a Community pp. 16-17

History 3. Describe changes in the community over time including changes in:

a. Business; b. Architecture; c. Physical features; d. Employment; e. Education; f. Transportation; g. Technology; h. Religion; i. Recreation.

People in Societies 1. Compare some of the cultural practices and products of various groups of people who have lived in the local community including:

a. Artistic expression; b. Religion; c. Language; d. Food.

Geography 6. Identify and describe the landforms and climate, vegetation, population and economic characteristics of the local community. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Describe how people help to make a community a better place in which to live including;

a. Working to preserve the environment; b. Helping the homeless;

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) c. Restoring houses in low-income areas;

d. Supporting education; e. Planning community events; f. Starting a business.

Lesson 2 United States Communities pp. 18-23 Biography: Sonia Manzano pp. 24-25

People in Societies 3. Describe settlement patterns of various cultural groups within the local community. Geography 1. Use political maps, physical maps and aerial photographs to ask and answer questions about the local community.

Lesson 3 World Communities pp. 26-29 DK: People in Africa pp. 30-31 Map and Globe Skills: Use Map Scales pp. 32-33



People in Societies 2. Compare the cultural practices and products of the local community with those of other communities in Ohio, the United States and countries of the world. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information about local issues from a variety of sources including: a. Maps; b. Photos; c. Oral histories; d. Newspapers; e. Letters; f. Artifacts; g. Documents.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, and charts.

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Grade Three—Communities Unit 1: Our Community Chapter 2: Kinds of Communities

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 A Rural Community pp. 38-41

Geography 6. Identify and describe the landforms and climate, vegetation, population and economic characteristics of the local community. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Demonstrate effective citizenship traits including:

a. Civility; b. Respect for the rights and dignity of each person; c. Volunteerism; d. Compromise; e. Compassion; f. Persistence in achieving goals; g. Civic-mindedness.

Lesson 2 A Suburban Community pp. 42-45 Biography: William Levitt pp. 46-47



Geography 1. Use political maps, physical maps and aerial photographs to ask and answer questions about the local community.

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Lesson 3 An Urban Community pp. 48-53 Here and There: Tokyo, Japan pp. 54-55 Thinking Skills: Classify pp. 56-57



People in Societies 2. Compare the cultural practices and products of the local community with those of other communities in Ohio, the United States and countries of the world. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information about local issues from a variety of sources including: a. Maps; b. Photos; c. Oral histories; d. Newspapers; e. Letters; f. Artifacts; g. Documents.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs and charts.

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Grade Three—Communities Unit 2: People in Communities Chapter 3: People Move from Place to Place

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Moving to a New Community pp. 74-77

People in Societies 3. Describe settlement patterns of various cultural groups within the local community. Government 1. Explain the major functions of local government including:

a. Promoting order and security; b. Making laws; c. Settling disputes; d. Providing public services; e. Protecting the rights of individuals.

Lesson 2 Learning New Customs pp. 78-81 Citizen Heroes: A Country for Everyone pp. 82-83

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Describe how people help make the community a better place in which to live including:

a. Working to preserve the environment; b. Helping the homeless; c. Restoring houses in low-income areas; d. Supporting education; e. Planning community events; f. Starting a business.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Demonstrate effective citizenship traits including:



a. Artistic expression;

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b. Religion; c. Language; d. Food.

People in Societies 2. Compare the cultural practices and products of the local community with those of other communities in Ohio, the United States and countries of the world.

Lesson 3 Where Did They Come From? pp. 84-89

History 1. Define and measure time by years, decades and centuries. History 2. Place local historical events in sequential order on a time line. People in Societies 1. Compare some of the cultural practices and products of various groups of people who have lived in the local community including:


Lesson 4 A New Life in America pp. 90-95 Biography: Langston Hughes pp. 96-97 Map and Globe Skills: Use Immediate Directions pp. 98-99



People in Societies 2. Compare the cultural practices and products of the local community with those of other communities in Ohio, the United States and countries of the world. People in Societies 3. Describe settlement patterns of various cultural groups within the local community. Geography 2. Use compass rose and cardinal directions to describe the relative location of places.

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Grade Three—Communities Unit 2: People in Communities Chapter 4: Celebrations

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Celebrating Cultures pp. 104-109 Map and Globe Skills: Understand Hemispheres pp. 110-111 DK: Dancing to Celebrate Culture pp. 112-113



People in Societies 2. Compare the cultural practices and products of the local community with those of other communities in Ohio, the United States and countries of the world. People in Societies 3. Describe settlement patterns of various cultural groups within the local community. Geography 5. Identify the location of the equator, Arctic Circle, Antarctic Circle, North Pole, South Pole, Prime Meridian, the tropics and the hemispheres on maps and globes.

Lesson 2 Celebrating a Community’s Past pp. 114-117 Biography: Nan’yehi (Nancy Ward) pp. 118-119



People in Societies 2. Compare the cultural practices and products of the local community with those of other communities in Ohio, the United States and countries of the world. People in Societies 3. Describe settlement patterns of various cultural groups within the local community.

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 3 Celebrations Across Our Nation pp. 120-123 Here and There: N’cwala pp. 124-125



People in Societies 2. Compare the cultural practices and products of the local community with those of other communities in Ohio, the United States and countries of the world. People in Societies 3. Describe settlement patterns of various cultural groups within the local community. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Demonstrate effective citizenship traits including:


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Grade Three—Communities Unit 3: Where Are Communities? Chapter 5: Community Environments

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 What Is Your Community’s Environment? pp. 142-147 DK: The United States of America pp. 148-149

Geography 1. Use political maps, physical maps and aerial photographs to ask and answer questions about the local community. Geography 7. Identify ways that physical characteristics of the environment (i.e., landforms, bodies of water, climate and vegetation) affect and have been modified by the local community. Geography 8. Identify systems of transportation used to move people and products and systems of communication used to move ideas from place to place.

Lesson 2 Living in Different Climates pp. 150-155 Biography: Maria Martinez pp. 156-157 Chart and Graph Skills: Use a Line Graph pp. 158-159



Geography 1. Use political maps, physical maps and aerial photographs to ask and answer questions about the local community. Geography 7. Identify ways that physical characteristics of the environment (i.e., landforms, bodies of water, climate and vegetation) affect and have been modified by the local community.

Lesson 3 Communities and Resources pp. 160-165 Issues and Viewpoints: Recycling pp. 166-167

Geography 7. Identify ways that physical characteristics of the environment (i.e., landforms, bodies of water, climate and vegetation) affect and have been modified by the local community. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Describe how people help make the community a better place in which to live including:

a. Working to preserve the environment; b. Helping the homeless; c. Restoring houses in low-income areas;

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d. Supporting education; e. Planning community events; f. Starting a business.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Use problem-solving/decision-making process which includes:

a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of option; e. Choosing and implementing a solution.

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Grade Three—Communities Unit 3: Where Are Communities? Chapter 6: Places Where Communities Start

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 A Mountain Community pp. 172-175 Biography: Daniel Boone pp. 176-177

Geography 2. Use a compass rose and cardinal directions to describe the relative location of places. Geography 6. Identify and describe the landforms and climate, vegetation, population and economic characteristics of a local community. Geography 7. Identify ways that physical characteristics of the environment (i.e., landforms, bodies of water, climate and vegetation) affect and have been modified by the local community. Geography 8. Identify systems of transportation used to move people and products and systems of communication used to move ideas from place to place.

Lesson 2 A Water Community pp. 178-181 Here and There: World Climate Regions pp. 182-183 Thinking Skills: Conflict Resolution pp. 184-185

Geography 6. Identify and describe the landforms and climate, vegetation, population and economic characteristics of a local community. Geography 7. Identify ways that physical characteristics of the environment (i.e., landforms, bodies of water, climate and vegetation) affect and have been modified by the local community. Geography 8. Identify systems of transportation used to move people and products and systems of communication used to move ideas from place to place. Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Use problem-solving/decision-making process which includes:


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Lesson 3 A Crossroads Community pp. 186-189 Citizen Heroes: Leading People to Freedom pp. 190-191

Geography 6. Identify and describe the landforms and climate, vegetation, population and economic characteristics of a local community. Geography 7. Identify ways that physical characteristics of the environment (i.e., landforms, bodies of water, climate and vegetation) affect and have been modified by the local community. Geography 8. Identify systems of transportation used to move people and products and systems of communication used to move ideas from place to place. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Demonstrate effective citizenship traits including;




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Grade Three—Communities Unit 4: History of Communities Chapter 7: Communities and Their Histories

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Explorers Come to North America pp. 208-211 Research and Writing Skills: Use the Library pp. 212-213

Geography 3. Read and interpret maps by using the map title, map key, direction indicator and symbols to answer questions about the local community. Geography 8. Identify systems of transportation used to move people and products and systems of communication used to move ideas from place to place. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Locate information using various parts of a source including:

a. The table of contents; b. Title page; c. Illustrations; d. Keyword searches.

Lesson 2 A Spanish Community pp. 214-219 Here and There: Cádiz, Spain pp. 220-221

Geography 6. Identify and describe the landforms and climate, vegetation, population and economic characteristics of a local community. Geography 7. Identify ways that physical characteristics of the environment (i.e., landforms, bodies of water, climate and vegetation) affect and have been modified by the local community. Geography 8. Identify systems of transportation used to move people and products and systems of communication used to move ideas from place to place.

Lesson 3 A French Community pp. 224-227 Issues and Viewpoints: Who Owns What Land? pp. 228-229

History 2. Place local and historical events in sequential order on a time line. Geography 7. Identify ways that physical characteristics of the environment (i.e., landforms, bodies of water, climate and vegetation) affect and have been modified by the local community. Geography 8. Identify systems of transportation used to move people and products and systems of communication used to move ideas from place to place. Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Use problem-solving/decision-making process which includes:

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) a. Identifying a problem;

b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of option; e. Choosing and implementing a solution.

Lesson 4 An English Community pp. 230-235 Biography: Pocahontas pp. 236-237



People in Societies 2. Compare the cultural practices and products of the local community with those of other communities in Ohio, the United States and countries of the world. Geography 1. Use political maps and aerial photographs to ask and answer questions about the local community. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Identify possible cause and effect relationships.

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Grade Three—Communities Unit 4: History of Communities Chapter 8: Technology Changes Communities

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Transportation Over Time pp. 242-247 Chart and Graph Skills: Use a Time Line pp. 248-249

History 1. Define and measure time by years, decades and centuries. History 2. Place local historical events in sequential order on a time line. Geography 8. Identify systems of transportation used to move people and products and systems of communication used to move ideas from place to place.

Lesson 2 Communication Over Time pp. 250-255 Citizen Heroes: White Knoll Middle School pp. 256-257

Geography 8. Identify systems of transportation used to move people and products and systems of communication used to move ideas from place to place. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Demonstrate effective citizenship traits including:


Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs and charts. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Communicate information using pictographs and bar graphs.

Lesson 3 Inventions Over Time pp. 258-263 Colonial Williamsburg Spreading the News pp. 264-265

Geography 8. Identify systems of transportation used to move people and products and systems of communication used to move ideas from place to place. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Communicate information using pictographs and bar graphs.

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 4 Medicine Improves Over Time pp. 266-269 Thinking Skills: Solve Problems pp. 270-271 Biography: Helen Keller pp. 272-273





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Grade Three—Communities Unit 5: Communities at Work Chapter 9: Making Choices

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Earning, Spending, and Saving pp. 290-295 Dorling Kindersley: The History of Money pp. 296-297 Citizen Heroes: Giving to the Community pp. 298-299

Economics 3. Categorize economic activities as examples of production or consumption. Economics 5. Identify different forms of money used over time, and recognizes that money facilitates the purchase of goods, services and resources and enables savings. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Describe how people help make the community a better place in which to live including:




Lesson 2 Choosing Wisely pp. 300-303 Thinking Skills: Make a Decision pp. 304-305

Economics 1. Define opportunity cost and give an example of the opportunity cost of a personal decision. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Read and interpret pictographs and bar graphs. Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Use problem-solving/decision-making process which includes:

a. Identifying a problem;

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) b. Gathering information;

c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of option; e. Choosing and implementing a solution.

Lesson 3 A Community Business pp. 306-311 Biography: Madam C.J. Walker pp. 312-313

Economics 2. Identify people who purchase goods and services as consumers and people who make goods or provide services as producers. Economics 3. Categorize economic activities as examples of production or consumption. Economic 4. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of specialization and the division of labor to produce items. Economic 6. Explain how the local community is an example of a market where buyers and sellers exchange goods and services. Economic 7. Identify examples of economic competition in the local community.

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Grade Three—Communities Unit 5: Communities at Work Chapter 10: Making Goods

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Using Resources pp. 318-323 Chart and Graph Skills: Use a Cutaway Diagram pp. 324-325 Biography: Henry Ford pp. 326-327

Economics 2. Identify people who purchase goods and services as consumers and people who make goods or provide services as producers. Economics 3. Categorize economic activities as examples of production or consumption. Economic 4. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of specialization and the division of labor to produce items. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs and charts. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Communicate information using pictographs, bar graphs and charts.

Lesson 2 Depending on Others pp. 328-333

Economics 2. Identify people who purchase goods and services as consumers and people who make goods or provide services as producers. Economics 3. Categorize economic activities as examples of production or consumption. Economic 6. Explain how the local community is an example of a market where buyers and sellers exchange goods and services.

Lesson 3 A World of Trade pp. 334-339 Here and There: Around the World pp. 340-341

History 2. Place local historical events in sequential order on a time line. Geography 8. Identify systems of transportation used to move people and products and systems of communication used to move ideas from place to place.

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Grade Three—Communities Unit 6: Governments Chapter 11: Rights and Responsibilities

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Governments in the Past pp. 358-361 Thinking Skills: Identify Point of View pp. 362-363 Biography: William Bradford pp. 364-365





Lesson 2 United States Government pp. 366-371 Here and There: Ancient Rome and Washington, D.C. pp. 372-373 Colonial Williamsburg Citizenship in History pp. 374-375

Geography 2. Use a compass rose and cardinal directions to describe the relative location of places. Government 3. Explain the structure of local government buildings and explaining the functions of government that are carried out there. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Describe how people help make the community a better place in which to live including:

a. Working to preserve the environment; b. Helping the homeless; c. Restoring houses in low-income areas; d. Supporting education; e. Planning community events;

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f. Starting a business. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Demonstrate effective citizenship traits including:


Lesson 3 Being a Good Citizen pp. 376-379





Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Describe the responsibilities of citizenship with emphasis on:

a. Voting; b. Obeying laws; c. Respective the rights of others; d. Being informed about current issues; e. Paying taxes.

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Grade Three—Communities Unit 6: Governments Chapter 12: Your Local Government

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Community Services pp. 384-387 Map and Globe Skills: Understand Latitude and Longitude pp. 388-389

Economics 2. Identify people who purchase goods and services as consumers and people who make goods or provide services as producers. Government 1. Explain the major functions of local government including:

a. Promoting order and security; b. Making laws; c. Settling disputes; d. Providing public services; e. Protecting the rights of individuals.

Government 4. Identify goods and services provided by local government, why people need them and the source of funding (taxation). Geography 4. Use a number/letter grid system to locate physical and human features on a map. Geography 5. Identify the location of the equator, Artic Circle, Antarctic Circle, North Pole, South Pole, Prime Meridian, the tropics and the hemispheres on maps and globes.

Lesson 2 Community Leaders pp. 390-395 Citizen Heroes: An Honest Man pp. 396-397

Government 1. Explain the major functions of local government including: a. Promoting order and security; b. Making laws; c. Settling disputes; d. Providing public services; e. Protecting the rights of individuals.

Government 2. Explain the structure of local governments and identify local leaders (e.g., township trustee, county commissioners, city council members or mayor). Government 3. Identify the location of local government buildings and explain the functions of government that are carried out there. Government 4. Identify goods and services provided by local government, why people need them and the source of funding (taxation).

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 3 State Government pp. 398-401 Biography: Jimmy Carter pp. 402-403

Government 5. Define power and authority. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Describe how people help make the community better place in which to live including:




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Ohio Lesson Planner Scott Foresman Social Studies—Regions

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Grade Four—Regions Unit 1: Living in the United States Chapter 1: The Regions of the United States

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Regions and Landforms pp. 10-15 Here and There: Highest and Lowest Landforms pp. 16-17

Geography 4. Use maps to identify the location of major physical and human features of Ohio including:

a. Lake Erie; b. Rivers; c. Plains; d. The Appalachian Plateau; e. Bordering states; f. The capital city; g. Other major cities.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs and tables.

Lesson 2 Climate pp. 18-23 Map and Globe Skills: Read Inset Maps pp. 24-25


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Lesson 3 Regional Resources pp. 26-31 DK: The United States and North America pp. 32-33

Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information about state issues from a variety of print and electronic sources, and determine the relevance of information to a research topic:

a. Atlases; b. Encyclopedia; c. Dictionaries; d. Newspapers; e. Multimedia / Electronic sources.

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Unit 1: Living in the United States Chapter 2: We All Live Together

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Americans All pp. 38-44 Biography: Fiorello La Guardia pp. 45

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Explain the importance of leadership and service. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 4. Explain why characteristics such as respect for others, fairness, reliability, honesty, wisdom and courage are desirable qualities in the people citizens select as their leaders. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Describe how archaeologists and historians study and interpret the past. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Identify main ideas and supporting details from factual information.

Lesson 2 We the People pp. 46-52 Map and Globe Skills: Read a Time-Zone Map pp. 54-55

Government 3. Explain the purpose of a democratic constitution: a. To provide a framework for the government; b. To limit the power of government;

c. To define the authority of elected officials. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Explain the importance of leadership and service. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 4. Explain why characteristics such as respect for others, fairness, reliability, honesty, wisdom and courage are desirable qualities in the people citizens select as their leaders.

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Lesson 3 The Strengths of Our Freedoms pp. 56-59 Citizen Heroes: Doing the Right Thing pp. 60-61

Government 2. Explain why elections are used to select leaders and decide issues. Government 3. Explain the purpose of a democratic constitution: a. To provide a framework for the government; b. To limit the power of government; c. To define the authority of elected officials.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Describe the ways in which citizens promote the common good and influence their government including:

a. Voting; b. Communicating with officials; c. Participating in civic and service organizations; d. Performing voluntary service.

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Grade Four—Regions Unit 1: Living in the United States Chapter 3: Earning and Learning

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Land of Plenty pp. 66-71

Geography 10. Use elevation, natural resources and road maps to answer questions about patterns of settlement, economic activity and movement.

Lesson 2 Trade Then and Now pp. 72-79

Economics 1. Identify the productive resources needed to produce a good or service and suggest opportunity costs for the resources involved.

Lesson 3 Transportation and Communication pp. 80-85 Map and Globe Skills: Use a Road Map and Scale pp. 86-87

Geography 1. Use linear scale to measure the distance between places on a map. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information about state issues from a variety of print and electronic sources, and determine the relevance of information to a research topic:


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Grade Four—Regions Unit 2: The Northeast Chapter 4: Land and Water in the Northeast

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Beautiful Northeast pp. 104-109 Chart and Graph Skills: Read a Cross-Section Diagram pp. 110-111

Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs and tables. Social Studies Skills and Methods 8. Formulate a question to focus research.

Lesson 2 Resources of the Northeast pp. 112-115

Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs and tables. Social Studies Skills and Methods 8. Formulate a question to focus research. Social Studies Skills and Methods 9. Communicate relevant information in a written report including the acknowledgement of sources.

Lesson 3 The Plentiful Sea pp. 116-119 Here and There: Bay Life pp. 120-121

Social Studies Skills and Methods 8. Formulate a question to focus research. Social Studies Skills and Methods 9. Communicate relevant information in a written report including the acknowledgement of sources.

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Grade Four—Regions Unit 2: The Northeast Chapter 5: People of the Northeast

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Narragansett People pp. 126-129

Social Studies Skills and Methods 10. Use a problem-solving / decision –making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution; f. Developing criteria for judging it effectiveness.

Lesson 2 The Land of New Beginnings pp. 130-133 Chart and Graph Skills: Use a Vertical Time Line pp. 134-135

History 6. Explain the importance of inventors such as the Wright Brothers, Charles Kettering, Garret Morgan, Granville Woods and Thomas Edison. Government 3. Explain the purpose of a democratic constitution:

a. To provide a framework for a government; b. To limit the power of government; c. To define the authority of elected officials.

Lesson 3 Taking a Stand pp. 136-138 Biography: Elizabeth Cady Stanton p. 139 DK: Winning the Right Vote pp. 140-141

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Describe the ways in which citizens promote the common good and influence their government including:

a. Voting; b. Communicating with officials; c. Participating in civic and service organizations;

d. Performing voluntary service.

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Lesson 4 Cities Grow and Change pp. 142-146 Biography: Andrew Carnegie p. 147 Citizen Heroes: Capturing History pp. 148-149

Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs and tables. Social Studies Skills and Methods 10. Use a problem-solving / decision –making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution; f. Developing criteria for judging it effectiveness.

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Grade Four—Regions Unit 3: The Southeast Chapter 6: The Land of the Southeast

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Coastal Plains to the Mountains pp. 166-169 Map and Globe Skills: Read Elevation Maps pp. 170-171

Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Identify main ideas and supporting details from factual information.

Lesson 2 Sunlight and Storms pp. 172-175 DK: Hurricanes pp. 176-177

Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs and tables. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Identify main ideas and supporting details from factual information.

Lesson 3 Wildlife and Resources pp. 178-183

Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Identify main ideas and supporting details from factual information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 10. Use a problem-solving / decision –making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution; f. Developing criteria for judging it effectiveness.

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Grade Four—Regions Unit 3: The Southeast Chapter 7: People and Events That Shaped the Southeast

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Cherokee pp. 188-192 Biography: Sequoyah p. 193


Lesson 2 Early History of the Southeast pp. 194-199 Citizen Heroes: Speaking Out pp. 200-201

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 4. Explain why characteristics such as respect for other, fairness, reliability, honesty, wisdom and courage are desirable qualities in the people citizens select as their leaders. Social Studies Skills and Methods 8. Formulate a question to focus research.

Lesson 3 The Nation Divided pp. 202-206 Biography: Rosa Parks p. 207 Thinking Skills: Identify Fact and Opinion pp. 208-209

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 4. Explain why characteristics such as respect for others, fairness, reliability, honesty, wisdom and courage are desirable qualities in the people citizens select as their leaders. Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Distinguish between fact and opinion.

Lesson 4 The Glittering Cities pp. 210-213 Here and There: Spoleto Festival of Two Worlds pp. 214-215

Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Identify main ideas and supporting details from factual information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Distinguish between fact and opinion.

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Grade Four—Regions Unit 4: The Midwest Chapter 8: Water and Land of the Midwest

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 A Route to the Sea pp. 232-237 Issues and Viewpoints: Zebra Mussel Invasion pp. 238-239 Chart and Graph Skills: Compare Line and Bar Graphs pp. 240-241

History 5. Explain how canals and railroads changed settlement patterns in Ohio and Ohio’s economic and political status in the United States. Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs and tables. Social Studies Skills and Methods 10. Use a problem-solving / decision –making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution; f. Developing criteria for judging it effectiveness.

Lesson 2 The Badlands of South Dakota pp. 242-245


Lesson 3 Bountiful Midwestern Farms pp. 246-249 Here and There: United States and Thailand: Big Farms and Little Farms pp. 250-251


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Grade Four—Regions Unit 4: The Midwest Chapter 9: People of the Midwest

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Ojibwa pp. 256-259 Citizen Heroes: Keeping a Culture Strong pp. 260-261 Research and Writing Skills: Use a Search Engine on the Internet pp. 262-263

People in Societies 1. Describe the cultural practices and products of various groups who have settled in Ohio over time: a. The Paleo Indians, Archaic Indians, Woodland Indians (Adena and

Hopewell) and Late Prehistoric Indians (Fort Ancient); b. Historic Indians of Ohio (Ottawa, Wyandot, Mingo, Miami, Shawnee

and Delaware); c. European immigrants; d. Amish and Appalachian populations; e. African Americans; f. Recent immigrants from Africa, Asia and Latin America.


Lesson 2 The Fur Trade pp. 264-266 Biography: Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable pp. 267 Colonial Williamsburg: Trading for Goods pp. 268-269




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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 3 Building Farms pp. 270-274 Biography: John Deere pp. 275

Economics 3. Explain how entrepreneurs organize productive resources to produce goods and services and that they seek to make profits by taking risks. Social Studies Skills and Methods 10. Use a problem-solving / decision –making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution; f. Developing criteria for judging it effectiveness.

Lesson 4 Hub of the Nation pp. 276-282: Biography: Mark Twain pp. 283

Geography 2. Use cardinal and intermediate directions to describe the relative location of places.

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Grade Four—Regions Unit 5: The Southwest Chapter 10: Land and Resources of the Southwest

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 A Land of Canyons pp. 300-304 Biography: John Wesley Powell pp. 305 Thinking Skills: Make Generalizations pp. 306-307


Lesson 2 Climates in the Southwest pp. 308-311 Here and There: Giant Plants pp. 312-313


Lesson 3 Oil and Technology pp. 314-317 Citizen Heroes: Flying to Help pp. 318-319

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Explain why personal responsibilities (e.g., taking advantage of the opportunity to be educated) and civic responsibilities (e.g., obeying the law and respecting the rights of others) are important.

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Grade Four—Regions Unit 5: The Southwest Chapter 11: The People of the Southwest

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Navajo pp. 324-328 Biography: Henry Chee Dodge pp. 329 Research and Writing Skills: Identify Primary and Secondary Sources pp. 330-331


Lesson 2 Spanish Influence pp. 332-337


Lesson 3 Ranches and Drivers pp. 338-343 DK: Cowboys and Cowgirls pp. 344-345

Economics 3. Explain how entrepreneurs organize productive resources to produce goods and services and that they seek to make profits by taking risks.

Lesson 4 Living in the Desert pp. 346-348 Biography: Willis Haviland Carrier pp. 349 Issues and Viewpoints: Save “America’s Main Street”? pp. 350-351



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Grade Four—Regions Unit 6: The West Chapter 12: The Land of the West

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 A Land of Mountains pp. 368-373 DK: When a Mountain Explodes pp. 368-373 Research and Writing Skills: Take Notes and Write Outlines pp. 376-377



Lesson 2 Climates in the West pp. 378-383


Lesson 3 Resources of the West pp. 384-388 Biography: Seth Lewelling p. 389

Economics 3. Explain how entrepreneurs organize productive resources to produce goods and services and that they seek to make profits by taking risks. Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs and tables.

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Grade Four—Regions Unit 6: The West Chapter 13: Living in the West

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Tlingit pp. 394-397 Here and There: Masks Tell a Story pp. 398-399


Lesson 2 Exploration and Growth pp. 400-406 Biography: Levi Strauss pp. 407 Map and Globe Skills: Understand Latitude and Longitude pp. 408-409

Economics 3. Explain how entrepreneurs organize productive resources to produce goods and services and that they seek to make profits by taking risks. Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs and tables.

Lesson 3 Business and Pleasure pp. 410-415 Citizen Heroes: Building a City pp. 416-417

History 6. Explain the importance of inventors such as the Wright Brothers, Charles Kettering, Garret Morgan, Granville Woods and Thomas Edison. Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs and tables. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Describe the ways in which citizens promote the common good and influence their government including:


Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Explain the importance of leadership and public service.

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Ohio Lesson Planner Scott Foresman Social Studies—Ohio

Grade Four

Grade Four—Ohio Unit 1: The Land Called Ohio Chapter 1: The Geography of Ohio

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 A Bird’s-Eye View of Ohio pp. 10 -14 Biography: John H. Glenn, Jr. p. 15

Geography 3. Describe the location of Ohio relative to other states and countries. Social Studies Skills and Methods 8. Formulate a question to focus research. Social Studies Skills and Methods 9. Communicate relevant information in a written report including the acknowledgement of sources.

Lesson 2 Zooming in on Ohio pp. 16-22 Map and Globe Skills: Use an Elevation Map p. 23 DK: Glaciation pp. 24-25

Geography 5. Describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, vegetation and economic characteristics of places and regions in Ohio. Geography 8. Identify how environmental processes (i.e., glaciation and weathering) and characteristics (landforms, bodies of water, climate, vegetation) influence human settlement and activity in Ohio.

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Grade Four—Ohio Unit 1: The Land Called Ohio Chapter 2: Ohio’s Natural Resources

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Caring for Our Resources pp. 30-34 Biography: Louis Bromfield p. 35 Research and Writing Skills: Use an Index and a Glossary pp. 36-37

Social Studies 2. Use a glossary and index to locate information. Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs and tables. Social Studies Skills and Methods 10. Use a problem-solving / decision –making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution; f. Developing criteria for judging it effectiveness.

Lesson 2 Using our Resources pp. 38-42 Citizen Heroes: Giving Back to the Community pp. 43 Here and There: Ohio and New Mexico—A Tale of Two Wetlands pp. 44-45

Geography 6. Identify manufacturing, agricultural, mining and forestry regions in Ohio. Geography 7. Explain how resources, transportation and location influenced the development of cities and industries in Ohio including major industries such as oil, steel, rubber, and glass. Economics 1. Identify the productive resources needed to produce a good or service and suggest opportunity costs for the resources involved. Economics 2. Explain how the availability of productive resources in Ohio promotes specialization in the production of goods and services and leads to trade. Economics 4. Explain ways in which individuals and households obtain and use their income.

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Grade Four—Ohio Unit 2: Ohio Long Ago Chapter 3: The First People of Ohio

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Early People of Ohio pp. 62-67 Biography: Caleb Atwater p. 68 Thinking Skills: Recognize Fact and Opinion p. 69

History 2. Describe the earliest settlements in Ohio including those of prehistoric people. People in Societies 1. Describe the cultural practices and products of various groups who have settled in Ohio over time: a. The Paleo Indians, Archaic Indians, Woodland Indians (Adena and



Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Distinguish between fact and fiction.

Lesson 2 New Groups Arrive pp. 70-75 DK: Digging Up the Past pp. 76-77




People in Societies 2. Describe the impact of the expansion of European settlements on American Indians in Ohio. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Describe how archaeologists and historians study and interpret the past.

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Grade Four—Ohio Unit 2: Ohio Long Ago Chapter 4: The Ohio Frontier

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 European Explorers Biography: Céloron de Blainville p. 89

People in Societies 2. Describe the impact of the expansion of European settlements on American Indians in Ohio. People in Societies 3. Explain the reasons people came to Ohio including:

a. Opportunities in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing; b. Family ties; c. Freedom from political and religious oppression.

Lesson 2 The American Revolution pp. 90-93 Chart and Graph Skills: Read and Draw a Time Line p. 94 Citizen Heroes: Remarkable Retreat p. 95 Here and There: Ohio and Virginia—The Fight for Freedom and the Frontier pp. 96-97

History 1. Construct time lines with evenly spaced intervals for years, decades and centuries to show the order of significant events in Ohio history. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 4. Explain why characteristics such as respect for others, fairness, reliability, honesty, wisdom and courage are desirable qualities in the people citizens select as their leaders.

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Grade Four—Ohio Unit 3: The Road to Statehood Chapter 5: From Frontier to Statehood

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Northwest Territory pp. 114-119

People in Societies 2. Describe the impact of the expansion of European settlements on American Indians in Ohio. People in Societies 3. Explain the reasons people came to Ohio including:

a. Opportunities in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing; b. Family ties;

c. Freedom from political and religious oppression. Economics 3. Explain how entrepreneurs organize productive resources to produce goods and services and that they seek to make profits by taking risks.

Lesson 2 The Fight for Land pp. 120-124 Biography: Tecumseh p. 125

History 3. Explain the causes and effects of the frontier wars of the 1790’s, including the Battle of Fallen Timbers, on American Indians in Ohio and the United States. Social Studies Skills and Methods 10. Use a problem-solving / decision –making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem;

b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution; f. Developing criteria for judging it effectiveness.

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Lesson 3 Ohio Becomes a State pp. 126-130 Citizen Heroes: First Statesman p. 131 Chart and Graph Skills: Read Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, and Pictographs pp. 132-133

History 4. Explain how Ohio progressed from territory to statehood, including the terms of the Northwest Ordinance. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 4. Explain why characteristics such as respect for others, fairness, reliability, honesty, wisdom and courage are desirable qualities in the people citizens select as their leaders. Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs and tables.

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Grade Four Unit 3: The Road to Statehood Chapter 6: Life in the Growing State

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 New Ways to Travel pp. 138-143 Biography: Ebenezer Zane p. 144 Map and Globe Skills: Use a Map Scale p. 145 DK: Changes in Transportation pp. 146-147

History 5. Explain how canals and railroads changed settlement patterns in Ohio and Ohio’s economic and political status in the United States. Geography 1. Use linear scale to measure the distance between places on a map. Geography 9. Identify ways that people have affected the physical environment of Ohio including;

a. Use of wetlands; b. Use of forests; c. Build farms, towns and transportation systems; d. Using fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides; e. Building dams.

Economics 2. Explain how the availability of productive resources in Ohio promotes specialization in the production of goods and services and leads to trade.

Lesson 2 First Industries pp. 148-152 Here and There: Ohio and Ireland— Potato Famine p. 153

People in Societies 3. Explain the reasons people came to Ohio including: a. Opportunities in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing; b. Family ties;

c. Freedom from political and religious oppression. Economics 1. Identify the productive resources needed to produce a good or service and suggest opportunity costs for the resources involved. Economics 2. Explain how the availability of productive resources in Ohio promotes specialization in the production of goods and services and leads to trade. Economics 3. Explain how entrepreneurs organize productive resources to produce goods and services and that they seek to make profits by taking risks.

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Grade Four—Ohio Unit 4: Growth Brings Change Chapter 7: Ohio, the Cradle of Reform

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Life in Ohio, 1820-1850 pp. 170-173 Thinking Skills: Problem Solving pp. 174-175




People in Societies 3. Explain the reasons people came to Ohio including: a. Opportunities in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing; b. Family ties;

c. Freedom from political and religious oppression. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Use primary and secondary sources to answer questions about Ohio history. Social Studies Skills and Methods 10. Use a problem-solving / decision –making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem;


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Lesson 2 A Free State in a Divided Nation pp. 176-182 Biography: John Parker p. 183




Social Studies Skills and Methods 8. Formulate a question to focus research.

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Grade Four—Ohio Unit 4: Growth Brings Change Chapter 8: The Civil War

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 War Breaks Out pp. 188-193 Biography: Mary Ann Bickerdyke p. 194 Research and Writing Skills: Use Primary and Secondary Sources p. 195 Here and There: Ohio and Mississippi— Crops and Cash pp. 196-197

Government 2. Explain why elections are used to select leaders and decide issues. Economics 4. Explain ways in which individuals and households obtain and use income. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Use primary and secondary sources to answer questions about Ohio history. Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs and tables.

Lesson 2 Ohio After the War pp. 198-201 Smithsonian Institution: The Civil War pp. 202-203 Citizen Heroes: Man of Honor pp. 204-205

Economics 2. Explain how the availability of productive resources in Ohio promotes specialization in the production of goods and services and leads to trade. Economics 3. Explain how entrepreneurs organize productive resources to produce goods and services and that they seek to make profits by taking risks. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Explain the importance of leadership and public service. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 4. Explain why characteristics such as respect for other, fairness, reliability, honesty, wisdom and courage are desirable qualities in the people citizens select as their leaders.

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Grade Four—Ohio Unit 5: Ohio Grows Chapter 9: Industries Change Ohio’s Cities

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Birth of Ohio’s Industry pp. 222-228 Biography: Charles F. Kettering p. 229 Here and There: Ohio and the West— Railroads Across the Nation pp. 230-231

History 5. Explain how canals and railroads changed settlement patterns in Ohio and Ohio’s economic and political status in the United States. History 6. Explain the importance of inventors such as the Wright Brothers, Charles Kettering, Garrett Morgan, Granville Woods and Thomas Edison. Economics 2. Explain how the availability of productive resources in Ohio promotes specialization in the production of goods and services and leads to trade. Geography 6. Identify manufacturing, agriculture, mining and forestry region in Ohio. Geography 7. Explain how resources, transportation and location influenced the development of cities and industries in Ohio including major industries such as oil, steel, rubber and glass.

Lesson 2 Growing Cities pp. 232-235 Research and Writing Skills: Use Information Resources pp. 236-237




People in Societies 3. Explain the reasons people came to Ohio including: a. Opportunities in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing; b. Family ties; c. Freedom from political and religious oppression.


a. Atlases; b. Encyclopedia; c. Dictionaries;

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) d. Newspapers;

e. Multimedia / Electronic sources. Social Studies Skills and Methods 10. Use a problem-solving / decision –making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem;


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Grade Four—Ohio Unit 5: Ohio Grows Chapter 10: Ohio and the World

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Ohio Leads the Way pp. 242-246 Citizen Heroes: Taking Action p. 247 DK: Inventions Make Life Better pp. 248-249

History 6. Explain the importance of inventors such as the Wright Brothers, Charles Kettering, Garrett Morgan, Granville Woods and Thomas Edison. Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs and tables. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Describe the ways in which citizens promote the common good and influence their government including:


Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 4. Explain why characteristics such as respect for others, fairness, reliability, honesty, wisdom and courage are desirable qualities in the people citizens select as their leaders.

Lesson 2 A New Century pp. 250-255 Biography: Jesse Owens p. 256 Map and Globe Skills: Use a Road Map p. 257

Geography 2. Use cardinal and intermediate directions to describe the relative location of places. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Describe the ways in which citizens promote the common good and influence their government including:


Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Explain why personal responsibilities (e.g., taking advantage of the opportunity to be educated) and civic responsibilities (e.g., obeying the law and respecting the rights of others) are important.

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Grade Four—Ohio Unit 6: Challenge and Prosperity in a New Ohio Chapter 11: Living in Ohio

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Decades of Change pp. 274-278 Biography: Maya Lin p. 279

Economics 1. Identify the productive resources needed to produce a good or service and suggest opportunity costs for the resources involved. Economics 2. Explain how the availability of productive resources in Ohio promotes specialization in the production of goods and services and leads to trade.

Lesson 2 Ohioans Today and Tomorrow pp. 280-285 Map Adventure p. 286 Thinking Skills: Write Research Questions p. 287




Economics 1. Identify the productive resources needed to produce a good or service and suggest opportunity costs for the resources involved. Economics 2. Explain how the availability of productive resources in Ohio promotes specialization in the production of goods and services and leads to trade. Government 4. Explain that the Ohio Constitution tells how the state government should be organized and guarantees the rights of individuals.

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Grade Four—Ohio Unit 6: Challenge and Prosperity in a New Ohio Chapter 12: Citizenship and Government

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Governing Our State pp. 292-296 Citizen Heroes: “A Woman of Firsts” p. 297 DK: The American Flag p. 298 Here and There: Columbus, Ohio, and Washington, D.C.— A Capital Comparison p. 299

Government 1. Explain major responsibilities of each of the three branches of government in Ohio: a. The legislative branch, headed by the General Assembly, makes state laws. b. The executive branch, headed by the governor, carries out and enforces laws made by the General Assembly. c. The judicial branch, headed by the Ohio Supreme Court, interprets and applies the laws.

Government 2. Explain why elections are used to select leaders and decide issues. Government 3. Explain the purpose of a democratic constitution:

a. To provide a framework for a government; b. To limit the power of government; c. To define the authority of elected officials.

Government 4. Explain that the Ohio Constitution tells how the state government should be organized and guarantees the rights of individuals. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Describe the ways in which citizens promote the common good and influence their government including:


Lesson 2 Being a Good Citizen pp. 300-303 Biography: Coretta Scott King p. 304 Research and Writing Skills:

Government 2. Explain why elections are used to select leaders and decide issues. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Explain why personal responsibilities (e.g., taking advantage of the opportunity to be educated) and civic responsibilities (e.g., obeying the law and respecting the rights of others) are important. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 4. Explain why characteristics such as respect for others, fairness, reliability, honesty, wisdom and

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Write a Research Report p. 305 Issues and Viewpoints: Zebra Mussel Invasion pp. 306-307

courage are desirable qualities in the people citizens select as their leaders. Social Studies Skills and Methods 9. Communicate relevant information in a written report including the acknowledgement of sources. Social Studies Skills and Methods 10. Use a problem-solving / decision –making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem;

b. Gathering information; d. Listing and considering options; e. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; f. Choosing and implementing a solution; g. Developing criteria for judging it effectiveness.

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Ohio Lesson Planner Scott Foresman Social Studies—The United States

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Grade Five—The United States Unit 1: Early Life, East and West Chapter 1: Life in the Western Hemisphere

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Migration to the Americas pp. 54-57 Chart and Graph Skills: Read Climographs pp. 58-59

People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including: a. Artistic expression; b. Religion; c. Language; d. Food; e. Clothing; f. Shelter.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 9. Use a problem-solving / decision-making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution; f. Developing criteria for judging its effectiveness; g. Evaluating the effectiveness of the solution.

Lesson 2 Early American Cultures pp. 60-64 Biography: Nampeyo p. 65

History 2. Explain how American Indians settled the continent and why different nations of Indians interacted with their environment in different ways. Geography 3. Describe and compare the landforms, climate, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America.

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Geography 4. Explain how climate is influenced by: a. Earth-sun relationships; b. Landforms; c. Vegetation.


Lesson 3 The Rise of Empires pp. 66-69 DK: Aztecs, Maya, and Inca pp. 70-71

Geography 3. Describe and compare the landforms, climate, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America. Geography 4. Explain how climate is influenced by: a. Earth-sun relationships; b. Landforms; c. Vegetation.


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Grade Five—The United States Unit 1: Early Life, East and West Chapter 2: Native Americans of North America

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Eastern Woodlands pp. 76-80 Biography: Theresa Hayward Bell p. 81

History 2. Explain how American Indians settled the continent and why different nations of Indians interacted with their environment in different ways. Geography 3. Describe and compare the landforms, climate, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America. Geography 4. Explain how climate is influenced by: a. Earth-sun relationships; b. Landforms; c. Vegetation.


People in Societies 2. Compare life on Indian reservations today with the cultural traditions of American Indians before the reservation system.

Lesson 2 The Great Plains pp. 82-85 Research and Writing Skills: Internet Research pp. 86-87

History 2. Explain how American Indians settled the continent and why different nations of Indians interacted with their environment in different ways. Geography 3. Describe and compare the landforms, climate, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America. Geography 4. Explain how climate is influenced by: a. Earth-sun relationships; b. Landforms;

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) c. Vegetation.


People in Societies 2. Compare life on Indian reservations today with the cultural traditions of American Indians before the reservation system. Social Studies 2. Locate information in a variety of sources using key words, related articles and cross-references.

Lesson 3 The Southwest Desert pp. 88-91 Citizen Heroes: Saving Lives with Language pp. 92-93




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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 4 The Northwest Coast pp. 94-97




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Grade Five—The United States Unit 1: Early Life, East and West Chapter 3: Life in the Eastern Hemisphere

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Traveling Asia’s Silk Road pp. 102-104 Biography: Zheng He pp. 105

Economics 2. Explain that individuals in all economies must answer the fundamental economic questions of what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce. Economics 5. Explain the general relationship between supply, demand and price in a competitive market. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Locate information in a variety of sources using key words, related articles and cross-references.

Lesson 2 Africa’s Trading Empires pp. 106-109

Economics 2. Explain that individuals in all economies must answer the fundamental economic questions of what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce. Economics 5. Explain the general relationship between supply, demand and price in a competitive market.

Lesson 3 European Explorers pp. 110-115 Chart and Graph Skills: Use Parallel Time Lines pp. 116-117

History 1. Create time lines and identify possible relationships between events. Economics 2. Explain that individuals in all economies must answer the fundamental economic questions of what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce. Economics 5. Explain the general relationship between supply, demand and price in a competitive market.

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Grade Five—The United States Unit 2: Connections Across Continents Chapter 4: Spain Builds an Empire

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Voyages of Columbus pp. 134-138 DK: European Exploration p. 139 Map and Globe Skills: Use Latitude and Longitude pp. 140-141

History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. Geography 1. Use coordinates of latitude and longitude to determine the absolute location of points in North America. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Compare points of agreement and disagreement among the sources.

Lesson 2 Different Worlds Collide pp. 142-145


Lesson 3 Llfe in New Spain pp. 146-150 Biography: Bartolomé de Las Casas p. 151

History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery.

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Grade Five—The United States Unit 2: Connections Across Continents Chapter 5: The Struggle to Found Colonies

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Hard Times in Virginia pp. 156-162 Biography: John Smith p. 163

History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. People in Societies 5. Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experienced upon arrival.

Lesson 2 New European Colonies pp. 164-167

History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. Geography 8. Explain how the characteristics of different physical environments affect human activities in North America.

Lesson 3 The First Colonies pp. 168-173 Thinking Skills: Fact and Opinion pp. 174-175

History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. People in Societies 4. Describe the waves of immigration to North America and the areas from which people came in each wave. People in Societies 5. Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experienced upon arrival. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtaining information from a variety of print and electronic sources and analyze its reliability including: a. Accuracy of facts; b. Credentials of the source.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Read information critically in order to identify:

a. The author; b. The author’s perspective; c. The purpose.

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 4 The 13 English Colonies pp. 176-182 Biography: William Penn p. 183 Citizen Heroes: Respecting Religious Heroes pp. 184-185

History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. People in Societies 4. Describe the waves of immigration to North America and the areas from which people came in each wave. People in Societies 5. Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experienced upon arrival. Geography 3. Describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America. Geography 8. Explain how the characteristics of different physical environments affect human activities in North America.

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Grade Five—The United States Unit 3: Colonial Life in North America Chapter 6: Life in the English Colonies

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Working and Trading pp. 202-207 Research and Writing Skills: Read Newspapers pp. 208-209


People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. Geography 6. Use distribution maps to describe the patterns of renewable, nonrenewable and flow resources in North America including: a. Forests; b. Fertile soil; c. Oil; d. Coal; e. Running water.

Lesson 2 Cities, Towns, and Farms pp. 210-214 Biography: Elizabeth Lucas Pinckney p. 215


People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery.

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 3 Everyday Life in the Colonies pp. 216-220 Biography: Benjamin Franklin p. 221 Issues and Viewpoints: Printing the Truth pp. 222-223


People in Societies 5. Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experience upon arrival. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Explain the significance of the rights that are protected by the First Amendment including:

a. Freedom of religion; b. Freedom of speech; c. Freedom of the press; d. Right of petition and assembly.

Lesson 4 Slavery in the Colonies pp. 224-227


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Grade Five—The United States Unit 3: Colonial Life in North America Chapter 7: The Fight for a Continent

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Spanish Move North pp. 232-236 Biography: Junípero Serra p. 237 DK: The Spanish in the Southwest pp. 238-239

History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. History 4. Describe the lasting effects of Spanish, French and English colonization in North America including cultural patterns evident today such as language, food, traditions and architecture. People in Societies 5. Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experience upon arrival.

Lesson 2 French Explore the Mississippi pp. 240-243 Map and Globe Skills: Compare Maps at Different Scales pp. 244-245

History 4. Describe the lasting effects of Spanish, French and English colonization in North America including cultural patterns evident today such as language, food, traditions and architecture. People in Societies 4. Describe the waves of immigration to North America and the areas from which people came in each wave. People in Societies 5. Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experience upon arrival.

Lesson 3 The French and Indian War pp. 246-251


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Grade Five—The United States Unit 4: The American Revolution Chapter 8: The Road to War

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Trouble over Taxes pp. 268-273 Citizen Heroes: Facing the Truth pp. 274-275

History 5. Explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information from a variety of print and electronic sources and analyze its reliability including:

a. Accuracy of facts; b. Credentials of the source.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Locate information in a variety of sources using key words, related articles and cross-references.

Lesson 2 The Colonists Rebel pp. 276-282 Biography: George Washington p. 283 Research and Writing Skills: Use Primary Sources pp. 284-285

History 5. Explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Differentiate between primary and secondary sources.

Lesson 3 The Revolution Begins pp. 286-291

History 5. Explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain.

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Grade Five—The United States Unit 4: The American Revolution Chapter 9: Winning the Revolution

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Declaring Independence pp. 296-300 Biography: Thomas Jefferson p. 301

History 5. Explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain. Government 3. Explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

Lesson 2 Patriots at War pp. 302-308 Biography: Phillis Wheatley p. 309 Issues and Viewpoints: Seeking Freedom pp. 310-311 DK: Uniforms of the American Revolution pp. 312-313

History 5. Explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain. People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery.

Lesson 3 The World Turned Upside Down pp. 314-319 Thinking Skills: Make Generalizations pp. 320-321


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Grade Five—The United States Unit 5: Life in a New Nation Chapter 10: Forming a New Government

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 A Weak Government pp. 338-343

History 6. Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Explain the significance of the rights that are protected by the First Amendment including:


Lesson 2 Debate in Philadelphia pp. 344-350 Biography: James Madison p. 351

Government 1. Explain major responsibilities of each of the three branches of the U.S. government: a. The legislative branch, headed by Congress, passes laws. b. The executive branch, headed by the president, carries out and

enforces the laws made by Congress. c. The judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court, interprets and

applies the law. Government 2. Explain the essential characteristics of American democracy including:

a. The people are the source of the government’s authority. b. All citizens have the right and responsibility to vote and influence the

decisions of the government. c. The government is run directly by the people or through elected

representatives. d. The powers of government are limited by law. e. Basic rights of individuals are guaranteed by the Constitution.

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Lesson 3 Ratifying the Constitution pp. 352-355 Research and Writing Skills: Gather and Report Information pp. 356-357

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Explain the significance of the rights that are protected by the First Amendment including: a. Freedom of religion; b. Freedom of speech; c. Freedom of the press; d. Right of petition and assembly.


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Grade Five—The United States Unit 5: Life in a New Nation Chapter 11: The Young United States

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Washington as President pp. 362-366 Biography: Benjamin Banneker p. 367 Issues and Viewpoints: Forming Political Parties pp. 368-369

Government 2. Explain the essential characteristics of American democracy including:



representatives. d. The powers of government are limited by law.


Lesson 2 Jefferson Looks West pp. 370-376 DK: Lewis and Clark p. 377 Map and Globe Skills: Compare Population Density Maps pp. 378-379

History 6. Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including: a. Artistic expression; b. Religion; c. Language; d. Food; e. Clothing; f. Shelter.

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 3 Another War with Britain pp. 380-384 Biography: Tecumseh p. 385


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Grade Five—The United States Unit 6: A Growing Nation Chapter 12: Times of Change

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The United States Turns Fifty pp. 402-406 Biography: Andrew Jackson p. 407



Lesson 2 A New Kind of Revolution pp. 408-413 Chart and Graph Skills: Read a Cross-Section Diagram pp. 414-415

History 6. Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. Economics 2. Explain that individuals in all economies must answer the fundamental economic questions of what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce. Economics 4. Explain how regions in North America become interdependent when they specialize in what they produce best and then trade with other regions inside and outside North America to increase the amount and variety of goods and services available.

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Lesson 3 The Struggle for Reforms pp. 416-420 Biography: Sojourner Truth p. 421 Citizen Heroes: Exposing Slavery’s Evils pp. 422-423 Colonial Williamsburg: Nineteenth-Century Reform Movements pp. 424-425

People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. Government 3. Explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Locate information in a variety of sources using key words, related articles and cross-references.

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Grade Five—The United States Unit 6: A Growing Nation Chapter 13: People Moving South and West

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Settling the South and Texas pp. 430-436 Biography: James K. Polk p. 437


Geography 7. Analyze reasons for conflict and cooperation among regions of North America including:

a. Trade; b. Environmental issues; c. Immigration.

Lesson 2 Trails to the West pp. 438-441


Social Studies Skills and Methods 9. Use a problem-solving / decision-making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution;

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) f. Developing criteria for judging its effectiveness;

g. Evaluating the effectiveness of the solution.

Lesson 3 The Golden State pp. 442-445 Thinking Skills: Evaluate Advertisements pp. 446-447

People in Societies 4. Describe the waves of immigration to North America and the areas from which people came in each wave. People in Societies 5. Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experienced upon arrival. Geography 7. Analyze reasons for conflict and cooperation among regions of North America including: a. Trade; b. Environmental issues; c. Immigration.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information from a variety of print and electronic sources and analyze its reliability including:




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Grade Five—The United States Unit 7: War Divides the Nation Chapter 14: A Divided Nation

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 North and South Grow Apart pp. 464-467 Thinking Skills: Recognize Point of View pp. 468-469

People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. Geography 3. Describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America. Geography 7. Analyze reasons for conflict and cooperation among regions of North America including:


Geography 8. Explain how the characteristics of different physical environments affect human activities in North America. Economics 5. Explain the general relationship between supply, demand and price in a competitive market.

Lesson 2 Resisting Slavery pp. 470-474 Biography: Harriet Tubman p. 475

People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Locate information in a variety of sources using key words, related articles and cross-references.

Lesson 3 The Struggle Over Slavery pp. 476-482 Biography: Abraham Lincoln p. 483


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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 4 The First Shots Are Fired pp. 484-487

People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. Geography 7. Analyze reasons for conflict and cooperation among regions of North America including:



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Grade Five—The United States Unit 7: War Divides the Nation Chapter 15: War and Reconstruction

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Early Stages of the War pp. 492-496 Biography: Robert E. Lee p. 497




Lesson 2 Life During the War pp. 498-503 Citizen Heroes: Working for Lasting Peace pp. 504-505




Lesson 3 How the North Won pp. 506-511 Map and Globe Skills: Read a Road Map pp. 512-515 DK: Communication During the Civil War pp. 514-515

People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. Geography 5. Explain, by identifying patterns on thematic maps, how physical and human characteristics can be used to define regions in North America. Geography 8. Explain how the characteristics of different physical environments affect human activities in North America.

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 4 The End of Slavery pp. 516-521

People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. Government 2. Explain the essential characteristics of American democracy including: a. The people are the source of the government’s authority. b. All citizens have the right and responsibility to vote and influence the



Government 3. Explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

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Grade Five—The United States Unit 8: Expansion and Change Chapter 16: Crossing the Continent

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Rails Across the Nation pp. 538-541 Map and Globe Skills: Read a Time Zone Map pp. 542-543 Colonial Williamsburg: Westward Growth of America, 1607-1862 pp. 544-545

History 6. Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. Geography 7. Analyze the positive and negative consequences of human changes to the physical environment including: a. Great Lakes navigation; b. Highway system; c. Irrigation; d. Mining;

e. Introduction of new species.

Lesson 2 Farmers and Cowboys pp. 546-552 Biography: George Shima p. 553

History 6. Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including: a. Artistic expressions; b. Religion; c. Language; d. Food; e. Clothing; f. Shelter.

Geography 3. Describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America.

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Lesson 3 War in the West pp. 554-557

History 6. Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. People in Societies 2. Compare life on Indian reservations today with the cultural traditions of American Indians before the reservation system. Geography 7. Analyze the positive and negative consequences of human changes to the physical environment including: a. Great Lakes navigation; b. Highway system; c. Irrigation; d. Mining; e. Introduction of new species.

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Grade Five—The United States Unit 8: Expansion and Change Chapter 17: Industry and Immigration

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Inventions and Big Business pp. 562-567

History 6. Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Differentiate between primary and secondary sources. Social Studies Skills and Methods 9. Use a problem-solving / decision-making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution; f. Developing criteria for judging its effectiveness; g. Evaluating the effectiveness of the solution.

Lesson 2 New Americans pp. 568-574 Biography: Mary Antin p. 575 Issues and Viewpoints: Working Against Child Labor pp. 576-577

History 6. Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. People in Societies 4. Describe the waves of immigration to North America and the areas from which people came in each wave. People in Societies 5. Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experienced upon arrival. Social Studies Skills and Methods 9. Use a problem-solving / decision-making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution; f. Developing criteria for judging its effectiveness; g. Evaluating the effectiveness of the solution.

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 3 Expansion Overseas pp. 578-582 Biography: Theodore Roosevelt p. 583 Thinking Skills: Credibility of a Source pp. 584-585





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Grade Five—The United States Unit 9: The United States and the World Chapter 18: Becoming a World Power

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 A Time of Reforms pp. 602-605 Research and Writing Skills: Interpret Political Cartoons pp. 606-607

Geography 3. Describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America. Geography 7. Analyze reasons for conflict and cooperation among regions of North American including:




Lesson 2 World War I pp. 608-614 DK: War in the Air p. 615

History 6. Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. Geography 8. Explain how the characteristics of different physical environments affect human activities in North America.

Lesson 3 Times of Plenty, Times of Hardship pp. 616-622 Biography: Franklin Delano Roosevelt p. 623

History 6. Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. Economics 2. Explain that individuals in all economies must answer the fundamental economic questions of what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce. Economics 3. Explain how education, specialization, capital goods and the division of labor affect productive capacity. Economics 5. Explain the general relationship between supply, demand and price in a competitive market.

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 4 World War II pp. 624-630 Biography: Dwight David Eisenhower pp. 631





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Grade Five—The United States Unit 9: The United States and the World Chapter 19: Into the Twenty-first Century

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 A Dangerous World pp. 636-641

Government 2. Explain the essential characteristics of American democracy including: a. The people are the source of the government’s authority. b. All citizens have the right and responsibility to vote and influence the



Lesson 2 Struggle for Equal Rights pp. 642-648 Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr. p. 645 Biography: Dolores Huerta p. 649



applies the law. Government 2. Explain the essential characteristics of American democracy including: a. The people are the source of the government’s authority. b. All citizens have the right and responsibility to vote and influence the



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Lesson 3 The Cold War Continues pp. 650-655 Map and Globe Skills: Understand Map Projections pp. 656-657

Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Locate information in a variety of sources using key words, related articles and cross-references. Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Draw inferences from relevant information.

Lesson 4 Looking Toward the Future pp. 658-667 Citizen Heroes: Racing to the Rescue pp. 668-669

Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Locate information in a variety of sources using key words, related articles and cross-references. Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Draw inferences from relevant information.

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Ohio Lesson Planner Scott Foresman Social Studies—Building a Nation

Grade Five

Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 1: Early Life, East and West Chapter 1: Life in the Western Hemisphere

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Migration to the Americas pp. 54-57 Chart and Graph Skills: Read Climographs pp. 58-59



Lesson 2 Early American Cultures pp. 60-64 Biography: Nampeyo p. 65

History 2. Explain how American Indians settled the continent and why different nations of Indians interacted with their environment in different ways. Geography 3. Describe and compare the landforms, climate, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America. Geography 4. Explain how climate is influenced by:

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) a. Earth-sun relationships;

b. Landforms; c. Vegetation.


Lesson 3 The Rise of Empires pp. 66-69 DK: Aztecs, Maya, and Inca pp. 70-71

Geography 3. Describe and compare the landforms, climate, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America. Geography 4. Explain how climate is influenced by: a. Earth-sun relationships; b. Landforms; c. Vegetation.


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Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 1: Early Life, East and West Chapter 2: Native Americans of North America

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Eastern Woodlands pp. 76-80 Biography: Theresa Hayward Bell p. 81




Lesson 2 The Great Plains pp. 82-85 Research and Writing Skills: Internet Research pp. 86-87

History 2. Explain how American Indians settled the continent and why different nations of Indians interacted with their environment in different ways. Geography 3. Describe and compare the landforms, climate, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America. Geography 4. Explain how climate is influenced by: a. Earth-sun relationships; b. Landforms;

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c. Vegetation. People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including: a. Artistic expression; b. Religion; c. Language; d. Food; e. Clothing; f. Shelter.

People in Societies 2. Compare life on Indian reservations today with the cultural traditions of American Indians before the reservation system. Social Studies 2. Locate information in a variety of sources using key words, related articles and cross-references.

Lesson 3 The Southwest Desert pp. 88-91 Citizen Heroes: Saving Lives with Language pp. 92-93




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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 4 The Northwest Coast pp. 94-97




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Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 1: Early Life, East and West Chapter 3: Life in the Eastern Hemisphere

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Traveling Asia’s Silk Road pp. 102-104 Biography: Zheng He pp. 105

Economics 2. Explain that individuals in all economies must answer the fundamental economic questions of what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce. Economics 5. Explain the general relationship between supply, demand and price in a competitive market. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Locate information in a variety of sources using key words, related articles and cross-references.

Lesson 2 Africa’s Trading Empires pp. 106-109

Economics 2. Explain that individuals in all economies must answer the fundamental economic questions of what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce. Economics 5. Explain the general relationship between supply, demand and price in a competitive market.

Lesson 3 European Explorers pp. 110-115 Chart and Graph Skills: Use Parallel Time Lines pp. 116-117

History 1. Create time lines and identify possible relationships between events. Economics 2. Explain that individuals in all economies must answer the fundamental economic questions of what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce. Economics 5. Explain the general relationship between supply, demand and price in a competitive market.

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Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 2: Connections Across Continents Chapter 4: Spain Builds an Empire

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Voyages of Columbus pp. 134-138 DK: European Exploration p. 139 Map and Globe Skills: Use Latitude and Longitude pp. 140-141

History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. Geography 1. Use coordinates of latitude and longitude to determine the absolute location of points in North America. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Compare points of agreement and disagreement among the sources.

Lesson 2 Different Worlds Collide pp. 142-145


Lesson 3 Llfe in New Spain pp. 146-150 Biography: Bartolomé de Las Casas p. 151

History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery.

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Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 2: Connections Across Continents Chapter 5: The Struggle to Found Colonies

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Hard Times in Virginia pp. 156-162 Biography: John Smith p. 163

History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. People in Societies 5. Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experienced upon arrival.

Lesson 2 New European Colonies pp. 164-167

History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. Geography 8. Explain how the characteristics of different physical environments affect human activities in North America.

Lesson 3 The First Colonies pp. 168-173 Thinking Skills: Fact and Opinion pp. 174-175

History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. People in Societies 4. Describe the waves of immigration to North America and the areas from which people came in each wave. People in Societies 5. Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experienced upon arrival. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtaining information from a variety of print and electronic sources and analyze its reliability including: a. Accuracy of facts; b. Credentials of the source.



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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 4 The 13 English Colonies pp. 176-182 Biography: William Penn p. 183 Citizen Heroes: Respecting Religious Heroes pp. 184-185

History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. People in Societies 4. Describe the waves of immigration to North America and the areas from which people came in each wave. People in Societies 5. Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experienced upon arrival. Geography 3. Describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America. Geography 8. Explain how the characteristics of different physical environments affect human activities in North America.

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Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 3: Colonial Life in North America Chapter 6: Life in the English Colonies

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Working and Trading pp. 202-207 Research and Writing Skills: Read Newspapers pp. 208-209



Lesson 2 Cities, Towns, and Farms pp. 210-214 Biography: Elizabeth Lucas Pinckney p. 215



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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 3 Everyday Life in the Colonies pp. 216-220 Biography: Benjamin Franklin p. 221 Issues and Viewpoints: Printing the Truth pp. 222-223


People in Societies 5. Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experience upon arrival. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Explain the significance of the rights that are protected by the First Amendment including:


Lesson 4 Slavery in the Colonies pp. 224-227


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Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 3: Colonial Life in North America Chapter 7: The Fight for a Continent

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Spanish Move North pp. 232-236 Biography: Junípero Serra p. 237 DK: The Spanish in the Southwest pp. 238-239

History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. History 4. Describe the lasting effects of Spanish, French and English colonization in North America including cultural patterns evident today such as language, food, traditions and architecture. People in Societies 5. Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experience upon arrival.

Lesson 2 French Explore the Mississippi pp. 240-243 Map and Globe Skills: Compare Maps at Different Scales pp. 244-245


Lesson 3 The French and Indian War pp. 246-251


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Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 4: The American Revolution Chapter 8: The Road to War

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Trouble over Taxes pp. 268-273 Citizen Heroes: Facing the Truth pp. 274-275

History 5. Explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Obtain information from a variety of print and electronic sources and analyze its reliability including:

a. Accuracy of facts; b. Credentials on the source.


Lesson 2 The Colonists Rebel pp. 276-282 Biography: George Washington p. 283 Research and Writing Skills: Use Primary Sources pp. 284-285

History 5. Explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Differentiate between primary and secondary sources.

Lesson 3 The Revolution Begins pp. 286-291


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Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 4: The American Revolution Chapter 9: Winning the Revolution

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Declaring Independence pp. 296-300 Biography: Thomas Jefferson p. 301

History 5. Explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain. Government 3. Explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

Lesson 2 Patriots at War pp. 302-308 Biography: Phillis Wheatley p. 309 Issues and Viewpoints: Seeking Freedom pp. 310-311 DK: Uniforms of the American Revolution pp. 312-313

History 5. Explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain. People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery.

Lesson 3 The World Turned Upside Down pp. 314-319 Thinking Skills: Make Generalizations pp. 320-321


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Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 5: Life in a New Nation Chapter 10: Forming a New Government

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 A Weak Government pp. 338-343

History 6. Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Explain the significance of the rights that are protected by the First Amendment including:


Lesson 2 Debate in Philadelphia pp. 344-350 Biography: James Madison p. 351







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Lesson 3 Ratifying the Constitution pp. 352-355 Research and Writing Skills: Gather and Report Information pp. 356-357

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Explain the significance of the rights that are protected by the First Amendment including: a. Freedom of religion; b. Freedom of speech; c. Freedom of the press; d. Right of petition and assembly.


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Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 5: Life in a New Nation Chapter 11: The Young United States

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Washington as President pp. 362-366 Biography: Benjamin Banneker p. 367 Issues and Viewpoints: Forming Political Parties pp. 368-369




representatives. d. The powers of government are limited by law.


Lesson 2 Jefferson Looks West pp. 370-376 DK: Lewis and Clark p. 377 Map and Globe Skills: Compare Population Density Maps pp. 378-379

History 6. Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including: a. Artistic expression; b. Religion; c. Language; d. Food; e. Clothing; f. Shelter.

Lesson 3 Another War with Britain pp. 380-384

Social Studies Skills and Methods 9. Use a problem-solving / decision-making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem;

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Biography: Tecumseh p. 385

b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution; f. Developing criteria for judging its effectiveness; g. Evaluating the effectiveness of the solution.

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Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 6: A Growing Nation Chapter 12: Times of Change

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The United States Turns Fifty pp. 402-406 Biography: Andrew Jackson p. 407



Lesson 2 A New Kind of Revolution pp. 408-413 Chart and Graph Skills: Read a Cross-Section Diagram pp. 414-415

History 6. Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. Economics 2. Explain that individuals in all economies must answer the fundamental economic questions of what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce. Economics 4. Explain how regions in North America become interdependent when they specialize in what they produce best and then trade with other regions inside and outside North America to increase the amount and variety of goods and services available.

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Lesson 3 The Struggle for Reforms pp. 416-420 Biography: Sojourner Truth p. 421 Citizen Heroes: Exposing Slavery’s Evils pp. 422-423 Colonial Williamsburg: Nineteenth-Century Reform Movements pp. 424-425

People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. Government 3. Explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Locate information in a variety of sources using key words, related articles and cross-references. Government 3. Explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

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Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 6: A Growing Nation Chapter 13: People Moving South and West

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Settling the South and Texas pp. 430-436 Biography: James K. Polk p. 437

People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. Geography 6. Use distribution maps to describe the patterns of renewable, nonrenewable and flow resources in North America including; a. Forests; b. Fertile soil; c. Oil; d. Coal; e. Running water.

Geography 7. Analyze reasons for conflict and cooperation among regions of North America including: a. Trade; b. Environmental issues; c. Immigration.

Lesson 2 Trails to the West pp. 438-441


Social Studies Skills and Methods 9. Use a problem-solving / decision-making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution;

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) f. Developing criteria for judging its effectiveness;

g. Evaluating the effectiveness of the solution. Lesson 3 The Golden State pp. 442-445 Thinking Skills: Evaluate Advertisements pp. 446-447

People in Societies 4. Describe the waves of immigration to North America and the areas from which people came in each wave. People in Societies 5. Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experienced upon arrival. Geography 7. Analyze reasons for conflict and cooperation among regions of North America including:




Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Read information critically in order to identify: a. The author; b. The author’s perspective; c. The purpose.

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Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 7: War Divides the Nation Chapter 14: A Divided Nation

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 North and South Grow Apart pp. 464-467 Thinking Skills: Recognize Point of View pp. 468-469

People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. Geography 3. Describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America. Geography 7. Analyze reasons for conflict and cooperation among regions of North America including:


Geography 8. Explain how the characteristics of different physical environments affect human activities in North America. Economics 5. Explain the general relationship between supply, demand and price in a competitive market.

Lesson 2 Resisting Slavery pp. 470-474 Biography: Harriet Tubman p. 475


Lesson 3 The Struggle Over Slavery pp. 476-482 Biography: Abraham Lincoln p. 483


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Lesson 4 The First Shots Are Fired pp. 484-487




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Grade Five— Building a Nation Unit 7: War Divides the Nation Chapter 15: War and Reconstruction

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Early Stages of the War pp. 492-496 Biography: Robert E. Lee p. 497




Lesson 2 Life During the War pp. 498-503 Citizen Heroes: Working for Lasting Peace pp. 504-505




Lesson 3 How the North Won pp. 506-511 Map and Globe Skills: Read a Road Map pp. 512-515 DK: Communication During the Civil War pp. 514-515

People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. Geography 5. Explain, by identifying patterns on thematic maps, how physical and human characteristics can be used to define regions in North America. Geography 8. Explain how the characteristics of different physical environments affect human activities in North America.

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 4 The End of Slavery pp. 516-521

People in Societies 3. Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. Government 2. Explain the essential characteristics of American democracy including: a. The people are the source of the government’s authority. b. All citizens have the right and responsibility to vote and influence the



Government 3. Explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

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Ohio Lesson Planner Scott Foresman Social Studies – Our United States (Ohio Passports)

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Grade Five Our United States (Ohio Passports) Chapter 1: Geography and History

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Coming to America TE pp. 16-19

History 2. Explain how American Indians settled the continent and why different nations of Indians interacted with their environment in different ways. History 3. Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. History 4. Describe the lasting effects of Spanish, French and English colonization in North America including cultural patterns evident today such as language, food, traditions and architecture. People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including: a. Artistic expression; b. Religion; c. Language; d. Food; e. Clothing; f. Shelter.

People in Societies 4. Describe the waves of immigrants to North America and the areas from which people came in each wave.

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Lesson 2 Using Land and Water TE pp. 20-23

History 6. Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. Geography 8. Explain how the characteristics of different physical environments affect human activities in North America. Geography 9. Analyze the positive and negative consequences of human changes to the physical environment including:

a. Great Lakes navigation; b. Highway systems; c. Irrigation; d. Mining; e. Introduction to new species.

Lesson 3 Problems and Solutions TE pp. 24-27 Issues and Viewpoints: Urban Sprawl p. 27

Geography 7. Analyze reasons for conflict and cooperation among regions of North America including: a. Trade; b. Environmental issues; c. Immigration.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Locate information in a variety of sources using key words, related articles and cross-references. Social Studies Skills and Methods 9. Use a problem-solving / decision-making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution; f. Developing criteria for judging its effectiveness; g. Evaluating the effectiveness of the solution.

Lesson 4 Competing and Working Together TE pp. 28-31

History 4. Describe the lasting effects of Spanish, French and English colonization in North America including cultural patterns evident today such as language, food, traditions and architecture. People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including:

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) a. Artistic expression;

b. Religion; c. Language; d. Food; e. Clothing; f. Shelter.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Locate information in a variety of sources using key words, related articles and cross-references. Social Studies Skills and Methods 9. Use a problem-solving / decision-making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages of options; e. Choosing and implementing a solution; f. Developing criteria for judging its effectiveness; g. Evaluating the effectiveness of the solution.

Lesson 5 A Rich Culture TE pp. 32-35

History 4. Describe the lasting effects of Spanish, French and English colonization in North America including cultural patterns evident today such as language, food, traditions and architecture. People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including: a. Artistic expression; b. Religion; c. Language; d. Food; e. Clothing; f. Shelter.

People in Societies 4. Describe the waves of immigrants to North America and the areas from which people came in each wave.

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Grade Five Our United States—Ohio Passports Chapter 2: Geography and Economics

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Dividing Goods and Services TE pp. 40-43 Here and There: The United States and China—Economic Systems TE p. 43

Economics 1. Compare different allocation methods for scarce goods and services such as prices, command, first-come-first served, sharing equally, rationing and lottery. Economics 4. Explain how regions in North America become interdependent when they specialize in what they produce best and then trade with other regions inside and outside North America to increase the amount and variety of goods and services available. Economics 5. Explain the general relationship between supply, demand and price in a competitive market.

Lesson 2 Producing Goods and Services TE pp. 44-47

Economics 2. Explain that individuals in all economies must answer the fundamental economic questions of what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce. Economics 3. Explain how education, specialization, capital goods and the division of labor affect productive capacity. Economics 5. Explain the general relationship between supply, demand and price in a competitive market.

Lesson 3 Buying Goods and Services TE pp. 48-51

Economics 5. Explain the general relationship between supply, demand and price in a competitive market. Economics 6. Explain why competition among producers / sellers results in lower costs and prices, higher product quality, and better customer service. Economics 7. Explain why competition among consumers / buyers results in higher product prices.

Lesson 4 Depending on Others for Goods and Services TE pp. 52-55 Citizen Heroes: Fighting for a Fair Share TE p. 55

Economics 3. Explain how education, specialization, capital goods and the division of labor affect productive capacity. Economics 4. Explain how regions in North America become interdependent when they specialize in what they produce best and then trade with other regions inside and outside North America to increase the amount and variety of goods and services available.

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Grade Five Our United States—Ohio Passports Chapter 3: Government and Citizenship in American History

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Citizens and Their Federal Government TE pp. 60-63 Issues and Viewpoints: Winning the Right to Vote TE p. 63







Government 3. Explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Explain how an individual acquires U.S. citizenship:

a. Birth; b. Naturalization.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Explain the significance of the rights that are protected by the First Amendment including:


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Lesson 2 The Rights of Citizens TE pp. 64-67 Research and Writing Skills: Read Critically TE p. 67





Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 3. Explain the significance of the rights that are protected by the First Amendment including:


Lesson 3 The Duties of Citizens TE pp. 68-71 Thinking Skills: Use a Problem-Solving Process TE p. 71

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Explain the obligations of upholding the U.S. Constitution including:

a. Obeying laws; b. Paying taxes; c. Serving on juries; d. Registering for selective service.


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Grade Six—The World Unit 1: Early Civilizations and Cultures Chapter 1: Digging Up the Past

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Early Gatherers and Hunters pp. 10-16 The Ice Age p. 12 Citizen Heroes: Stone Age Healers pp. 17

History 3. Describe the early cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the revolution of agriculture including:

a. Hunting and gathering; b. Tool making; c. Use of fire; d. Domestication of plants and animals; e. Organizing societies; f. Governance.

Geography 4. Identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions.

Lesson 2 Early Farmers pp. 18-23 Chart and Graph Skills: Use Parallel Time Lines pp. 24-25

History 1. Construct a multiple-tier time line from a list of events and interpret the relationships between the events. History 2. Arrange dates in order on a time line using the conventions of B.C. and A.D. or B.C.E. and C.E. History 3. Describe the early cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the revolution of agriculture including:


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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) Geography 4. Identify and describe a variety of physical and human

regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions.

Lesson 3 Developing Cultures pp. 26-29



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Grade Six—The World Unit 1: Early Civilizations and Cultures Chapter 2: Early Civilizations

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Fertile Crescent pp. 34-39

History 4. Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Tigris and Euphrates (Mesopotamia), Nile (Egypt), Huang Ho and Indus valleys before 1000 B.C. including: a. Location; b. Government; c. Religion; d. Agriculture; e. Cultural and scientific contributions.

Geography 1. Place countries, cities, deserts, mountain ranges and bodies of water on the continents on which they are located. Geography 4. Identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions. Geography 5. Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including: a. Bodies of water; b. Landforms; c. Climates; d. Vegetation; e. Weathering; f. Seismic activity.

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Lesson 2 Mesopotamia pp. 40-46 Biography: Gilgamesh p. 44 Biography: Sargon p. 47


People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Explain how opportunities for citizen to participate in and influence the political process differ under various systems of government.

Lesson 3 Babylonia and Assyria pp. 48-53 Biography: Hammurabi p. 51


Geography 5. Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including: a. Bodies of water; b. Landforms; c. Climates;

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) d. Vegetation;

e. Weathering; f. Seismic activity. People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Analyze information from primary and secondary sources in order to summarize, make generalizations and draw conclusions.

Lesson 4 Hebrews, Phoenicians, and Lydians pp. 54-59 Thinking Skills: Make Inferences pp. 60-61

People in Societies 2. Compare world religions and belief systems focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teaching including: a. Buddhism; b. Christianity; c. Judaism; d. Hinduism; e. Islam.

Economics 1. Explain how the availability of productive resources and entrepreneurship affects the production of goods and services in different world regions.

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Grade Six—The World Unit 2: Early Civilizations in Africa and Asia Chapter 3: Ancient Egypt and Nubia

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Lifeline of the Nile pp. 78-81 Map and Globe Skills: Compare Maps at Different Scales pp. 82-83


Geography 4. Identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions. Geography 7. Describe ways humans depend on and modify the environment and the positive and negative consequences of the modifications including: a. Dam building; b. Energy production / usage; c. Agriculture; d. Urban growth.

Lesson 2 Life in Egypt pp. 84-90 Citizen Heroes: The Tomb Builders p. 88 Biography: Hatshepsut p. 91


Geography 5. Describe ways human settlements and activities are

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and

regions including: a. Bodies of water; b. Landforms; c. Climates; d. Vegetation; e. Weathering; f. Seismic activity.

Lesson 3 Nubia and Egypt pp. 92-95



Geography 5. Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including: a. Bodies of water; b. Landforms; c. Climates; d. Vegetation; e. Weathering; f. Seismic activity.

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Grade Six—The World Unit 2: Early Civilizations in Africa and Asia Chapter 4: Ancient China

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Geography of China pp. 100-103 Chart and Graph Skills: Interpret Climographs pp. 104-105

Geography 4. Identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions. Geography 5. Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:

a. Bodies of water; b. Landforms; c. Climates; d. Vegetation; e. Weathering; f. Seismic activity.

Geography 7. Describe ways humans depend on and modify the environment and the positive and negative consequences of modifications including:

a. Dam building; b. Energy production / usage; c. Agriculture; d. Urban growth.

Lesson 2 China’s Past pp. 106-112 Biography: Qin Shi Huangdi p. 113


People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the

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societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions.

People in Societies 3. Explain factors that foster conflict or cooperation among countries:

a. Language; b. Religion; c. Types of government; d. Historic relationship; e. Economic interests.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Compare the rights and responsibilities of citizens living under various systems of government.

Lesson 3 Legacy of Thought pp. 114-117

People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:

a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Communicate a position on a topic orally or in writing and support the position with evidence.

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Grade Six—The World Unit 2: Early Civilizations in Africa and Asia Chapter 5: Ancient India and Persia

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Geography of South Asia pp. 122-127

Geography 1. Place countries, cities, deserts, mountain ranges and bodies of water on the continents on which they are located. Geography 3. Explain the distribution patterns of economic activities and how changes in technology, transportation, communication and resources affect those patterns including: a. Agriculture; b. Mining; c. Fishing; d. Manufacturing.

Lesson 2 India and Persia pp. 128-134 Biography: Chandragupta Maurya p. 135



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Lesson 3 Hinduism pp. 136-139

People in Societies 2. Compare world religions and belief systems focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teaching including: a. Buddhism; b. Christianity; c. Judaism; d. Hinduism; e. Islam.

Lesson 4 Buddhism pp. 140-143 Research and Writing Skills: Gather and Report Information pp. 144-145

People in Societies 2. Compare world religions and belief systems focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teaching including:

a. Buddhism; b. Christianity; c. Judaism; d. Hinduism; e. Islam.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Use multiple sources to define essential vocabulary and obtain information for a research project including: a. Almanacs; b. Gazetteers; c. Trade books; d. Periodicals; e. Video tapes; f. Electronic sources.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Organize information using outlines and graphic organizers. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5. Complete a research project that includes a bibliography.

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Grade Six—The World Unit 3: Early Civilizations in the Americas Chapter 6: Mesoamerican Civilizations

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Geography of Mesoamerica pp. 162-165 Map and Globe Skills: Use Map Projections pp. 166-167



Lesson 2 The Olmec and the Maya pp. 168-173

History 5. Describe characteristics of Maya, Inca, Aztec, and Mississippian civilizations including:

a. Location; b. Government; c. Religion; d. Agriculture; e. Cultural and scientific contributions.



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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 3 The Aztecs pp. 174-180 Biography: Moctezuma II p. 181





Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, tables and flow charts.

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Grade Six—The World Unit 3: Early Civilizations in the Americas Chapter 7: The Early Peoples of South America

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Geography of South America pp. 186-189





Lesson 2 The Chavín and the Mochica pp. 190-193 Map and Globe Skills: Use Latitude and Longitude pp. 194-195



Geography 2. Use latitude and longitude to locate points on a world map.

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Lesson 3 The Inca pp. 196-201 Citizen Heroes: Caring for Culture p. 202 Biography: Pachacuti p. 203



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Grade Six—The World Unit 3: Early Civilizations in the Americas Chapter 8: Early North American Peoples

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Geography of North America pp. 208-211

Geography 5. Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:


Lesson 2 The Southwestern Peoples pp. 212-215 Thinking Skills: Detect Bias pp. 216-217



Lesson 3 The Mound Builders pp. 218-221



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Lesson 4 Early Canadians pp. 222-224 Biography: Deganawidah p. 225 DK: The Frozen Arctic pp. 226-227 Issues and Viewpoints: The Future of Rain Forests pp. 228-229



Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Work effectively to achieve group goals:

a. Engage in listening; b. Provide feedback in a constructive manner; c. Help establish group goals; d. Take various roles within the group: e. Recognize contributions of others.

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Grade Six—The World Unit 4: Mediterranean Empires Chapter 9: Ancient Greece

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Geography of Greece pp. 246-251



Lesson 2 The Greek City-States pp. 252-256 Biography: Pericles p. 257 Map and Globe Skills: Compare City Maps at Different Scales pp. 258-259

Government 4. Describe the defining characteristics of democracies, monarchies and dictatorships. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Explain how opportunities for citizens to participate in and influence the political process differ under various systems of government. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Compare the rights and responsibilities of citizen living under various systems of government.

Lesson 3 The Golden Age of Athens pp. 260-264 Biography: Socrates p. 265



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a. Language; b. Religion; c. Types of government; d. Historic relationships; e. Economic interests.

Lesson 4 Alexander the Great pp. 266-271 DK: Greek Architecture p. 270





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Grade Six—The World Unit 4: Mediterranean Empires Chapter 10: Ancient Rome

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Rome’s Beginnings pp. 276-279 Research and Writing Skills: Use Primary and Secondary Sources pp. 280-281

Geography 7. Describe ways humans depend on and modify the environment and the positive and negative consequences of the modifications including:


Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Analyze information from primary and secondary sources in order to summarize, make generalizations and draw conclusions.

Lesson 2 The Roman Republic pp. 282-287





Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Use multiple sources to define essential vocabulary and obtain information for a research project including:

a. Almanacs; b. Gazetteers; c. Trade books;

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) d. Periodicals;

e. Video tapes; f. Electronic sources.

Lesson 3 The Roman Empire pp. 288-292 Citizen Heroes: Warrior and Philosopher p. 293





Government 2. Describe how the world is divided into countries that claim sovereignty over territory, and countries may be further divided into states or provinces that contain cities and towns.

Lesson 4 The Rise of Christianity pp. 294-297

People in Societies 2. Compare world religions and belief systems focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teachings including:



a. Almanacs; b. Gazetteers; c. Trade books; d. Periodicals;

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) e. Video tapes;

f. Electronic sources.

Lesson 5 Rise and Fall pp. 298-304 Biography: Eudocia p. 305




a. Engage in active listening; b. Provide feedback in a constructive manner; c. Help establish group goals; d. Take various roles within the group; e. Recognize contributions of others.

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Unit 5: The Medieval World Chapter 11: Byzantine Empire and Ancient Arabia

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Geography of the Byzantine Empire pp. 322-325







Lesson 2 The Greatness of the Byzantine Empire pp. 326-328 Biography: Justinian and Theodora p. 329




a. Engage in active listening;

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) b. Provide feedback in a constructive manner;

c. Help establish group goals; d. Take various roles within the group; e. Recognize contributions of others.

Lesson 3 Development of Islam pp. 330-333



Lesson 4 The Islamic World pp. 334-338 Citizen Heroes: Respecting Other Cultures p. 339 Chart and Graph Skills: Interpret Line Graphs pp. 340-341





Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, tables and flow charts.

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Grade Six—The World Unit 5: The Medieval World Chapter 12: Asian Empires

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Empire of Asia pp. 346-349



Citizen Rights and Responsibilities 1. Explain how opportunities for citizens to participate in and influence the political process differ under various systems of government.

Lesson 2 Chinese Dynasties pp. 350-355 DK: Paper, Printing, and Books pp. 354






a. Bodies of water;

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) b. Landforms;

c. Climates; d. Vegetation; e. Weathering; f. Seismic activity.

Lesson 3 The Khmer pp. 356-359

Geography 7. Describe ways humans depend on and modify the environment and the positive and negative consequences of the modifications including:


Lesson 4 Japan in Isolation pp. 360-363 Research and Writing Skills: Gather and Report Information pp. 364-365






a. Almanacs; b. Gazetteers; c. Trade books; d. Periodicals; e. Video tapes; f. Electronic sources.

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Grade Six—The World Unit 5: The Medieval World Chapter 13: African Empires

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Geography of Africa pp. 370-373





Lesson 2 West African Kingdoms pp. 374-378 Biography: Sundiata p. 379

Geography 4. Identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions. Government 2. Describe how the world is divided into countries that claim sovereignty over territory, and countries may be further divided into states or provinces that contain cities and towns.

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 3 East, Central, and Southern Africa pp. 380-385 Research and Writing Skills: Use the Internet pp. 386-387

Geography 8. Explain push and pull factors that cause people to migrate from place to place including:

a. Oppression / Freedom; b. Poverty / Economic opportunity; c. Cultural ties; d. Political conflicts; e. Environmental factors.

Economics 4. Identify goods and services that are imported and exported and explain how this trade makes countries interdependent. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Use multiple sources to define essential vocabulary and obtain information for a research project including: a. Almanacs; b. Gazetteers; c. Trade books; d. Periodicals; e. Video tapes; f. Electronic sources.

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Grade Six—The World Unit 5: The Medieval World Chapter 14: Medieval Europe

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Geography of Europe pp. 392-395

Geography 1. Place countries, cities, deserts, mountain ranges and bodies of water on the continents on which they are located. Geography 5. Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:


Geography 6. Describe ways in which human migration has an impact on the physical and human characteristics of places including:

a. Urbanization; b. Desertification; c. Deforestation.

Lesson 2 Rulers and Invaders pp. 396-398 Biography: Charlemagne p. 399

Government 1. Explain reasons for the creation of governments such as: a. Protecting lives, liberty, and property; b. Providing services that individuals cannot provide for themselves.

Government 4. Describe the defining characteristics of democracies, monarchies and dictatorships.

Lesson 3 Life in the Middle Ages pp. 400-405



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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) People in Societies 2. Compare world religions and belief systems

focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teachings including: a. Buddhism; b. Christianity; c. Judaism; d. Hinduism; e. Islam.

Lesson 3 Crusades, Trade and the Plague pp. 406-411 Map and Globe Skills: Use a Time Zone Map pp. 412-413





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Grade Six—The World Unit 6: Discovery, Expansion, and Revolutions Chapter 15: New Beginnings

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Renaissance pp. 430-437





Lesson 2 Trade Routes and Conquests pp. 438-442 Biography: Elizabeth I p. 443



Economics 1. Explain how the availability of productive resources and entrepreneurship affects the production of goods and services in different world regions. Economics 4. Identify goods and services that are imported and exported and explain how this trade makes countries interdependent.

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 3 European Colonization pp. 444-449 Research and Writing skills: Interpret Political Cartoons pp. 450-451

Economics 2. Explain that most decisions involve trade-offs and give examples. Economics 4. Identify goods and services that are imported and exported and explain how this trade makes countries interdependent. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Use multiple sources to define essential vocabulary and obtain information for a research project including:


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Grade Six—The World Unit 6: Discovery, Expansion, and Revolutions Chapter 16: Ideas and Movements

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Revolutions in the Americas pp. 456-462 Biography: Simón Bolívar p. 463 DK: Peace and the Birth of a Nation pp. 464-465



Government 2. Describe how the world is divided into countries that claim sovereignty over territory, and countries may be further divided into states or provinces that contain cities and towns. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Explain how opportunities for citizens to participate in and influence the political process differ under various systems of government.

Lesson 2 The French Revolution pp. 466-470 Citizen Heroes: A Pioneer for Women’s Rights p. 471 Research and Writing Skills: Compare Primary Sources pp. 472-473

Government 4. Describe the defining characteristics of democracies, monarchies and dictatorships. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Explain how opportunities for citizens to participate in and influence the political process differ under various systems of government. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Compare the rights and responsibilities of citizens living under various systems of government. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Analyze information from primary and secondary sources in order to summarize, make generalizations and draw conclusions.

Lesson 3 The Industrial Revolution pp. 474-477

Geography 3. Explain the distribution patterns of economic activities and how changes in technology, transportation, communication and resources affect those patterns including:

a. Agriculture; b. Mining;

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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) c. Fishing;

d. Manufacturing. Geography 8. Explain push and pull factors that cause people to migrate from place to place including:


Economics 1. Explain how the availability of productive resources and entrepreneurship affects the production of goods and services in different world regions.

Lesson 4 The Second Industrial Revolution pp. 478-481

Geography 3. Explain the distribution patterns of economic activities and how changes in technology, transportation, communication and resources affect those patterns including:

a. Agriculture; b. Mining; c. Fishing; d. Manufacturing.



Economics 6. Distinguish between goods and services typically produced by the private sector and the public sector.

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Grade Six—The World Unit 6: Discovery, Expansion, and Revolutions Chapter 17: Imperialism, Nationalism, and Unification

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Expanding Empires pp. 486-489 Chart and Graph Skills: Interpret Circle Graphs pp. 490-491



Government 2. Describe how the world is divided into countries that claim sovereignty over territory, and countries may be further divided into states or provinces that contain cities and towns. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, circle graphs, tables and flow charts.

Lesson 2 Imperialism in East Asia pp. 492-496 Biography: Meiji p. 497




Lesson 3 New Nations pp. 498-503




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Grade Six—The World Unit 7: A World in Opposition Chapter 18: The World at War

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Headed Toward War pp. 520-523 Chart and Graph Skills: Compare Parallel Time Lines pp. 524-525

History 1. Construct a multiple-tier time line from a list of events and interpret the relationships between the events. People in Societies 3. Explain factors that foster conflict or cooperation among countries: a. Language; b. Religion; c. Types of government; d. Historic relationships; e. Economic interests.

Government 3. Explain the ways that countries interact with each other including:

a. Diplomacy; b. Treaties; c. International meetings and exchanges (e.g., United Nations); d. Military conflict.

Lesson 2 The Great War pp. 526-532 Biography: Vera Brittain p. 533

People in Societies 3. Explain factors that foster conflict or cooperation among countries: a. Language; b. Religion; c. Types of government; d. Historic relationships; e. Economic interests.



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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 3 After the War pp. 534-537

Geography 1. Place countries, cities, deserts, mountain ranges and bodies of water on the continents on which they are located. Government 3. Explain the ways that countries interact with each other including:


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Grade Six—The World Unit 7: A World in Opposition Chapter 19: From Peace to War

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Good to Bad Times pp. 542-547

Economics 5. Describe how supply and demand help to set the market clearing price for goods and services and how prices reflect the relative scarcity of goods and services. Economics 6. Distinguish between goods and services typically produced by the private sector and the public sector. Government 4. Describe the defining characteristics of democracies, monarchies and dictatorships.

Lesson 2 World War II pp. 548-554 Biography: Winston Churchill pp. 555 Victory! pp. 556-557




Government 4. Describe the defining characteristics of democracies, monarchies and dictatorships.

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Lesson 3 The Aftermath pp. 558-561 Chart and Graph Skills: Interpret Bar Graphs pp. 562-563



Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, circle graphs, tables and flow charts.

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Grade Six—The World Unit 7: A World in Opposition Chapter 20: The Cold War

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 The Soviets Advance pp. 568-572 Citizen Heroes: Reaching the Roof of the World p. 573 Thinking Skills: Solve Complex Problems pp. 574-575


Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Communicate a position on a topic orally or in writing and support the position with evidence. Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Work effectively to achieve group goals:


Lesson 2 Communism in China pp. 576-580 Biography: Mao Zedong p. 581


Lesson 3 The Cold War Heats Up pp. 582-587 Issues and Viewpoints: The Public Speaks Out pp. 588-589


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Grade Six—The World Unit 8: New Nations and a New Century Chapter 21: New Nations

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Independence pp. 606-612 Biography: Julius Nyerere p. 613


Government 2. Describe how the world is divided into countries that claim sovereignty over territory, and countries may be further divided into states or provinces that contain cities and towns. Government 3. Explain the ways that countries interact with each other including:


Lesson 2 The Middle East pp. 614-618 Biography: Menachem Begin and Anwar el-Sadat p. 619




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Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Explain how opportunities for citizens to participate in and influence the political process differ under various systems of government.

Lesson 3 Eastern Europe pp. 620-623 Thinking Skills: Determine Accuracy of Information pp. 624-625




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Grade Six—The World Unit 8: New Nations and a New Century Chapter 22: Cooperation, Conflict, and Challenges

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Economic Cooperation pp. 630-633 Chart and Graph Skills: Interpret Cartograms pp. 634-635

Economics 1. Explain how the availability of productive resources and entrepreneurship affects the production of goods and services in different world regions. Economics 3. Explain why trade occurs when individuals, regions and countries specialize in what they can produce at the lowest opportunity cost and how this causes both production and consumption to increase. Economics 4. Identify goods and services that are imported or exported and explain how this trade makes countries interdependent. Economics 5. Describe how supply and demand help to set the market clearing price for goods and services and how price reflect the relative scarcity of goods and services.

Lesson 2 Conflicts of Identity pp. 636-641 Biography: Aung San Suu Kyi p. 642 Citizen Heroes: The Struggle for Peace p. 643


Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Explain how opportunities for citizens to participate in and influence the political process differ under various systems of government.

Lesson 3 Political Conflicts and Challenges pp. 644-649


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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards (continued) Government 3. Explain the ways that countries interact with each other

including: a. Diplomacy; b. Treaties; c. International meetings and exchanges (e.g., United Nations); d. Military conflict.



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Grade Six—The World Unit 8: New Nations and a New Century Chapter 23: Living in the 21st Century

Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 1 Population Growth and Change pp. 654-657 Map and Globe Skills: Compare Distribution Maps pp. 658-659

Geography 4. Identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions. Geography 6: Describe ways in which human migration has an impact on the physical and human characteristics of places including:




Lesson 2 Earth’s Environment pp. 660-663

Geography 6: Describe ways in which human migration has an impact on the physical and human characteristics of places including:




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Lesson Titles Ohio Academic Content Standards Lesson 3 Energy pp. 664-667

Geography 7: Describe ways humans depend on and modify the environment and the positive and negative consequences of the modifications including:


Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Organize information using outlines and graphic organizers. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4: Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, tables and flow charts.

Lesson 4 Technology pp. 668-671

Geography 3: Explain the distribution patterns of economic activities and how changes in technology, transportation, communication and resources affect those patterns including:

a. Agriculture; b. Mining; c. Fishing; d. Manufacturing.