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Social Studies Social Studies Activities Using StrandsActivities Using Strands

Todd SullivanTodd Sullivan

1010thth grade American History grade American History

ED639 Dr. HelmsED639 Dr. Helms

American Heritage & PeopleAmerican Heritage & People

1) 1) AmericanHeritage.comAmericanHeritage.com Read “1964: How the Sixties Began” ArticleRead “1964: How the Sixties Began” Article

Respond: A) Why was 1964 a pivotal year in US Respond: A) Why was 1964 a pivotal year in US History? B) Who was elected in the 1964 History? B) Who was elected in the 1964 Presidential Election? C) What famous musical Presidential Election? C) What famous musical group arrived in the US in 1964?group arrived in the US in 1964?


2) Pilgrim Project2) Pilgrim Project Students are to design their own vessel for Students are to design their own vessel for

crossing the Atlantic Ocean like the crossing the Atlantic Ocean like the MayflowerMayflower did in 1620. did in 1620.

3) Video: “I have a Dream”3) Video: “I have a Dream” What does Dr. King’s speech mean to you?What does Dr. King’s speech mean to you?

2 pages maximum double-spaced2 pages maximum double-spaced


4) Trip to Washington DC4) Trip to Washington DC Visit US Capitol, Meet with Rep/SenatorVisit US Capitol, Meet with Rep/Senator SmithsonianSmithsonian Arlington National CemeteryArlington National Cemetery Mount VernonMount Vernon


5) Oregon Trail Computer Game5) Oregon Trail Computer Game Why did many pioneers die on their way to Why did many pioneers die on their way to

the west coast?the west coast? What were their hardships?What were their hardships? Why is the computer game a good Why is the computer game a good

representation of what pioneers faced?representation of what pioneers faced?

People In SocietiesPeople In Societies

1) Native American Writing Project1) Native American Writing Project Go to Go to Native American-Internet ResourcesNative American-Internet Resources Research a tribeResearch a tribe 4-6 pages Double Spaced4-6 pages Double Spaced

Rough Draft due________Rough Draft due________ Final Paper due _________Final Paper due _________


2) Culture of the Confederacy2) Culture of the Confederacy Virtual Tour to Charleston SCVirtual Tour to Charleston SC

Mr. Sullivan’s Powerpoint slideshowMr. Sullivan’s Powerpoint slideshow Why after 161 years, does the Confederacy and Why after 161 years, does the Confederacy and

its values live on?its values live on? Should the “Stars and Bars” be allowed to fly Should the “Stars and Bars” be allowed to fly

above Southern statehouses?above Southern statehouses?


3) Video: Ethnic Notions3) Video: Ethnic Notions A cogent and intellectual exploration of how A cogent and intellectual exploration of how

African American stereotypes molded and African American stereotypes molded and reflected the reality of racial tension in the reflected the reality of racial tension in the U.S. for over 100 years. U.S. for over 100 years.

Do you think these still exist in American Do you think these still exist in American schools today? Why? Why not?schools today? Why? Why not?

People in SocietiesPeople in Societies

4) Sunwatch Field Trip4) Sunwatch Field Trip How did early American Indians live in the How did early American Indians live in the

Ohio Valley?Ohio Valley? What village design did they use?What village design did they use? How long did they stay at Sunwatch?How long did they stay at Sunwatch?

5) Ohio Village Field Trip5) Ohio Village Field Trip How did early Ohioans live? What were their trades?How did early Ohioans live? What were their trades? If you lived back during the Ohio Village era what If you lived back during the Ohio Village era what

would you want your career to be?would you want your career to be?

World InteractionsWorld Interactions

1) Model 1) Model United NationsUnited Nations Select a member-stateSelect a member-state Form committees (Security Council, IAEA)Form committees (Security Council, IAEA) Mock General AssemblyMock General Assembly

Choose Secretary-GeneralChoose Secretary-General


2) Video: The United Nations2) Video: The United Nations 3) Movie: The Diary of Anne Frank3) Movie: The Diary of Anne Frank

Why did the Allies ignore the Holocaust until Why did the Allies ignore the Holocaust until after the fall of Nazi Germany?after the fall of Nazi Germany?

What values stand out to you from the story What values stand out to you from the story of Anne Frank and her family?of Anne Frank and her family?


4) 9/11 and The War on Terror4) 9/11 and The War on Terror How did 9/11 and its aftermath change US How did 9/11 and its aftermath change US

Foreign Policy?Foreign Policy? Was Iraq an appropriate front?Was Iraq an appropriate front? How has the World reacted to The War on How has the World reacted to The War on

Terror? Pro? Con?Terror? Pro? Con?


5) Where in the World Is Carmen 5) Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego, Computer GameSandiego, Computer Game How has flight changed World Travel?How has flight changed World Travel? If you were to go abroad, where would you If you were to go abroad, where would you

like to go? Why?like to go? Why? Effects of Globalization on the US EconomyEffects of Globalization on the US Economy

Citizenship, Rights & Citizenship, Rights & ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

1) 1) The US ConstitutionThe US Constitution ““We The People”We The People” Why were checks and balances created in Why were checks and balances created in

the tricameral system of governmentthe tricameral system of government What was a major compromise of the What was a major compromise of the

Constitutional Convention? (Hint: our Constitutional Convention? (Hint: our nation’s _____)nation’s _____)


2) GOTV2) GOTV Register Seniors to voteRegister Seniors to vote Why is Get Out the Vote important?Why is Get Out the Vote important? Do you believe it is a necessary right to be Do you believe it is a necessary right to be

able to vote?able to vote? Or is it a privledge? DiscussOr is it a privledge? Discuss


3) Mock Congress3) Mock Congress Choose a district you would like to representChoose a district you would like to represent Select Leadership (Majority and Minority)Select Leadership (Majority and Minority) You will be given an issue to support/rejectYou will be given an issue to support/reject

AbortionAbortion Voting RightsVoting Rights War SpendingWar Spending BudgetBudget


4) Movie: The American President4) Movie: The American President How did President Shepard react when How did President Shepard react when

criticized in regards to his adult relationship?criticized in regards to his adult relationship? Why was the President’s staff so important Why was the President’s staff so important

in regards to how the White House in regards to how the White House functioned?functioned?

Would you want to be President someday?Would you want to be President someday? DiscussDiscuss


5) 20 Plays for American History Classes5) 20 Plays for American History Classes The reproducible scripts dramatize such important The reproducible scripts dramatize such important

events and personalities as the settlement of events and personalities as the settlement of Jamestown, Ben Franklin, the Boston Tea Party, Jamestown, Ben Franklin, the Boston Tea Party, Junipero Serra, writing the Constitution, Harriet Junipero Serra, writing the Constitution, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Clara Barton, John Muir, the Dust Beecher Stowe, Clara Barton, John Muir, the Dust Bowl, and the Little Rock school crisis. Formatted Bowl, and the Little Rock school crisis. Formatted for production, the plays also work well for Readers for production, the plays also work well for Readers Theatre. The book includes staging suggestions and Theatre. The book includes staging suggestions and many speaking parts in addition to the main many speaking parts in addition to the main characters so everyone may participate characters so everyone may participate

Democratic ProcessesDemocratic Processes

1) 1) The History of Labor UnionsThe History of Labor Unions Why were unions important to the American Why were unions important to the American

worker?worker? How did the power of Unions erode after How did the power of Unions erode after

1970?1970? Why do you think this took place?Why do you think this took place?


2) The Civil Rights Movement2) The Civil Rights Movement Montgomery Bus Boycott to Memphis 1968Montgomery Bus Boycott to Memphis 1968

How did Martin Luther King Jr. change America?How did Martin Luther King Jr. change America? Had King not been assassinated do you believe Had King not been assassinated do you believe

today’s nation would have been different?today’s nation would have been different? How did Malcolm X, The Nation of Islam and the How did Malcolm X, The Nation of Islam and the

Black Panthers change the Civil Rights Black Panthers change the Civil Rights Movement?Movement?


3) US Supreme Court3) US Supreme Court How does the judicial system fit into a How does the judicial system fit into a

democracy?democracy? Read: The BrethrenRead: The Brethren

How did the Burger Court operate?How did the Burger Court operate? Who were swing votes on the Court?Who were swing votes on the Court? What landmark decisions were made during What landmark decisions were made during

Burger’s term as Chief Justice?Burger’s term as Chief Justice?


4) Political Interest Groups4) Political Interest Groups How are PACs important to decision making How are PACs important to decision making

in Washington and Columbus?in Washington and Columbus? Do you believe groups should peddle its Do you believe groups should peddle its

interests to Politicians?interests to Politicians? Why or Why not?Why or Why not?


5) Movie: Remember the Titans5) Movie: Remember the Titans How did sports help the country How did sports help the country

desegregate?desegregate? What morals did you find from the film?What morals did you find from the film? Do you think desegregation of schools Do you think desegregation of schools

helped solve racism?helped solve racism?

Decision Making & Decision Making & ResourcesResources

1) 1) The Industrial RevolutionThe Industrial Revolution How did the Industrial Revolution change How did the Industrial Revolution change

America from an agrarian society into an America from an agrarian society into an industrial one?industrial one?

Who were the key men in the US Industrial Who were the key men in the US Industrial Revolution?Revolution? How did their corporations fuel the growth of How did their corporations fuel the growth of

cities?cities?


2) Video: The Age of the City2) Video: The Age of the City 3) Video: Andrew Carnegie: The Gospel 3) Video: Andrew Carnegie: The Gospel

of Wealthof Wealth 4) Law of Supply and Demand4) Law of Supply and Demand

How does this economic law effect everyday How does this economic law effect everyday American life?American life?

Example: wine & eggsExample: wine & eggs


The NY Stock ExchangeThe NY Stock Exchange How do stocks work?How do stocks work? Mock stock purchasesMock stock purchases

Follow purchases for 1 weekFollow purchases for 1 week Did you make $$? Lose? Why?Did you make $$? Lose? Why?

Discuss your company profilesDiscuss your company profiles

Science, Technology & Science, Technology & SocietySociety

1) The Rise of the Tech Age1) The Rise of the Tech Age How has technology changed society and How has technology changed society and

our economy?our economy?

Sites UsedSites Used

www.americanheritage.orgwww.americanheritage.org www.un.orgwww.un.org www.socialstudies.comwww.socialstudies.com www.archives.govwww.archives.gov www.whitehouse.govwww.whitehouse.gov

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