Social StudiesSocial StudiesOhio’s Model Competency-Ohio’s Model Competency-

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Presented By:Presented By:

Andrea GoubeauxAndrea Goubeaux

IntroductionIntroduction

Grade Level: Fourth Grade Grade Level: Fourth Grade

Subject: Social Studies Subject: Social Studies

Contents:Contents:

*American Heritage *American Heritage

* People In Societies* People In Societies

*World Interactions*World Interactions

* Decision Making and Resources* Decision Making and Resources

* Democratic Processes* Democratic Processes

* Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities* Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities

RationaleRationaleThe goal of this presentation is to educate social The goal of this presentation is to educate social

studies students according to the strands studies students according to the strands established by the state of Ohio.established by the state of Ohio.

ObjectivesObjectivesThe learner will:The learner will:

- Develop an understanding of our country’s heritage.- Develop an understanding of our country’s heritage.

- Become familiar with other cultures and societies.- Become familiar with other cultures and societies.

- Realize that actions can have a global effect.- Realize that actions can have a global effect.

- Understand the process of supply and demand.- Understand the process of supply and demand.

- Recognize the need for rules.- Recognize the need for rules.

- Develop behaviors consistent with that of responsible - Develop behaviors consistent with that of responsible

citizens. citizens.

American HeritageAmerican Heritage

This strand refers to those persons and events of the past responsible for

making the American people unique among the peoples of the world

while, at the same time, recognizing what we have in common with

people from other nations.

Web Sites To VisitWeb Sites To VisitArchiving Early AmericaArchiving Early America

http://earlyamerica.com/http://earlyamerica.com/

Historic American HighwaysHistoric American Highways

http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maggieoh/highway.htmlhttp://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maggieoh/highway.html

The Ohio Historical SocietyThe Ohio Historical Society

http://www.ohiokids.org/http://www.ohiokids.org/

Thomas Alva EdisonThomas Alva Edison

http://www.minot.k12.nd.us/mps/edison/edison/edison.htmlhttp://www.minot.k12.nd.us/mps/edison/edison/edison.html

Ohio DefinedOhio Defined

http://oplin.lib.oh.us/products/ohiodefined/symbols.htmlhttp://oplin.lib.oh.us/products/ohiodefined/symbols.html

American Heritage American Heritage ActivitiesActivities

1. Write a report on the life of a famous early 1. Write a report on the life of a famous early American. American.

2. Develop a Bill Of Rights to govern the Social 2. Develop a Bill Of Rights to govern the Social Studies classroom.Studies classroom.

3. Report to the class on one of the migration 3. Report to the class on one of the migration trails through Ohio and the persons who used trails through Ohio and the persons who used that trail.that trail.

4. Illustrate a route that might have been taken 4. Illustrate a route that might have been taken by pioneers attempting to cross the country.by pioneers attempting to cross the country.

5. Compare and contrast the different dwellings 5. Compare and contrast the different dwellings of Ohio’s historic Indians. of Ohio’s historic Indians.

More American More American Heritage ActivitiesHeritage Activities

6. Prepare a travel pamphlet for any of the historical sites mentioned on the web page.

7. Write a report about one of Thomas Edison’s many inventions.

8. Produce a unique invention to share with the class

9. Choose a president from the state of Ohio and prepare a report about that president’s effect on the development of the nation.

10. Research Ohio state symbols and their origins.

People In SocietiesPeople In Societies

This strand recognizes that the world This strand recognizes that the world is comprised of many different is comprised of many different

racial, ethnic, and religious groups racial, ethnic, and religious groups and that factors of gender and and that factors of gender and class will provide people with class will provide people with

different perspectives on issues.different perspectives on issues.

Web Sites To VisitWeb Sites To VisitAfrican American Experiences in OhioAfrican American Experiences in Ohio

http://dbs.ohiohistory.org/africanam/http://dbs.ohiohistory.org/africanam/

Ohio VillageOhio Village

http://www.ohiokids.org/games/ohv/index.htmlhttp://www.ohiokids.org/games/ohv/index.html

Ohio In The Civil WarOhio In The Civil War

http://www.infinet.com/~lstevens/a/civil.htmlhttp://www.infinet.com/~lstevens/a/civil.html

George Washington’s Ohio MissionGeorge Washington’s Ohio Mission

http://www.mountvernon.org/text/biomission.htmlhttp://www.mountvernon.org/text/biomission.html

Time TravelersTime Travelers

http://www.ohiokids.org/http://www.ohiokids.org/

People In Societies People In Societies ActivitiesActivities

1. Write a report on a famous African 1. Write a report on a famous African American from Ohio.American from Ohio.

2. Map the path that the Underground 2. Map the path that the Underground Railroad followed through the state of Ohio.Railroad followed through the state of Ohio.

3. Go on an interactive tour of an Ohio village 3. Go on an interactive tour of an Ohio village during the 1860s and witness the during the 1860s and witness the interactions among people in society.interactions among people in society.

4. Compare and contrast the Ohio village with 4. Compare and contrast the Ohio village with your hometown.your hometown.

5. Report on one of the Civil War battles 5. Report on one of the Civil War battles fought in Ohio and the people involved. fought in Ohio and the people involved.

More People In More People In Societies ActivitiesSocieties Activities

6. Compare and contrast the responsibilities 6. Compare and contrast the responsibilities of the different military units in Ohio during of the different military units in Ohio during the Civil War.the Civil War.

7. Debate the interests of both the French and 7. Debate the interests of both the French and English concerning the Ohio River Valley.English concerning the Ohio River Valley.

8. Map George Washington’s mission to Ohio.8. Map George Washington’s mission to Ohio.

9. Write a report about the confrontation 9. Write a report about the confrontation between Americans and Indians on the between Americans and Indians on the American Frontier.American Frontier.

10. Report to the class on an occupation that 10. Report to the class on an occupation that was critical to the development of society.was critical to the development of society.

World InteractionsWorld Interactions

This strand studies the associations This strand studies the associations made by people around the world made by people around the world

as they attempt to address as they attempt to address common problems. Interactions common problems. Interactions among nations include economic, among nations include economic, cultural and intellectual contacts.cultural and intellectual contacts.

Web Sites To VisitWeb Sites To VisitThe Civil Rights MovementThe Civil Rights Movement

http://www.academicinfo.net/usmod.html#civilhttp://www.academicinfo.net/usmod.html#civil

National AtlasNational Atlas

http://www-atlas.usgs.gov/mapit.htmlhttp://www-atlas.usgs.gov/mapit.html

GeoNet Interactive GameGeoNet Interactive Game

http://eduplace.com/geo/indexhi.htmlhttp://eduplace.com/geo/indexhi.html

Encarta SchoolhouseEncarta Schoolhouse

http://encarta.msn.com/schoolhouse/default.asphttp://encarta.msn.com/schoolhouse/default.asp

The Mining CompanyThe Mining Company

http://geography.miningco.com/education/geography/http://geography.miningco.com/education/geography/

World Interactions World Interactions ActivitiesActivities

1. Compare and contrast the struggle for civil 1. Compare and contrast the struggle for civil rights among various nations.rights among various nations.

2. List actions that have been taken by people 2. List actions that have been taken by people in other nations to ensure civil liberties.in other nations to ensure civil liberties.

3. Identify similarities and differences between 3. Identify similarities and differences between nations located at the sa me latitude.nations located at the sa me latitude.

4. Write a report about the natural resources 4. Write a report about the natural resources of the United States and how they impact our of the United States and how they impact our trade with other nations.trade with other nations.

5. Identify land masses located in various 5. Identify land masses located in various regions of the world. regions of the world.

More World More World Interactions ActivitiesInteractions Activities 6. Use the internet to locate a foreign city 6. Use the internet to locate a foreign city

which produces crops similar to those which produces crops similar to those produced in your hometown.produced in your hometown.

7. Compare and contrast the different forms of 7. Compare and contrast the different forms of government in existence.government in existence.

8. Research United States trade relations with 8. Research United States trade relations with other countries.other countries.

9. Discover the date and time of day in various 9. Discover the date and time of day in various locations around the world.locations around the world.

10. Identify countries that currently have trade 10. Identify countries that currently have trade agreements with the United States and bring agreements with the United States and bring in samples of items we import from them.in samples of items we import from them.

Decision Making and Decision Making and ResourcesResources

This strand focuses on the decisions This strand focuses on the decisions individuals and societies make in individuals and societies make in addressing wants. The utilization addressing wants. The utilization and transformation of resources is and transformation of resources is a major component of this processa major component of this process..

Web Sites To VisitWeb Sites To VisitThe Lemonade StandThe Lemonade Stand

http://www.littlejason.com/lemonade/http://www.littlejason.com/lemonade/

Landmark For SchoolsLandmark For Schools

http://landmark-project.com/eco-market/http://landmark-project.com/eco-market/

Schoolhouse: Social Studies: EconomicsSchoolhouse: Social Studies: Economics

http://teacherpathfinder.org/School/Subjects/SocStud/http://teacherpathfinder.org/School/Subjects/SocStud/econ.htmlecon.html

Cookie CaperCookie Caper

http://www.infinet.com/~legoe/cookie.htm#Cookie Caperhttp://www.infinet.com/~legoe/cookie.htm#Cookie Caper

The Ice Cream StoreThe Ice Cream Store

http://www.infinet.com/~legoe/icecream.htmhttp://www.infinet.com/~legoe/icecream.htm

Decision Making and Decision Making and Resources ActivitiesResources Activities

1. Develop an idea for a new business and list 1. Develop an idea for a new business and list possible resources for acquiring capital.possible resources for acquiring capital.

2. Compare and contrast companies that 2. Compare and contrast companies that produce goods and those that offer services.produce goods and those that offer services.

3. Write a report on a successful entrepreneur.3. Write a report on a successful entrepreneur.

4. Develop a product that will be purchased by 4. Develop a product that will be purchased by students in the classroom and determine a students in the classroom and determine a competitive price for the product.competitive price for the product.

5. Compare both supply and demand graphs for 5. Compare both supply and demand graphs for selected products currently being marketed.selected products currently being marketed.

More Decision Making More Decision Making and Resources and Resources

ActivitiesActivities 6. Research and report your findings on two of 6. Research and report your findings on two of

the most famous cookie companies in America the most famous cookie companies in America and determine which company’s cookie is the and determine which company’s cookie is the better value. better value.

7. Tour the production facilities of a local 7. Tour the production facilities of a local business.business.

8. Interview a local entrepreneur.8. Interview a local entrepreneur.

9. Develop our own classroom Ice Cream Store9. Develop our own classroom Ice Cream Store

10. Research the competitors of our Ice Cream 10. Research the competitors of our Ice Cream Store to determine unfulfilled markets and Store to determine unfulfilled markets and possible new products. possible new products.

Democratic ProcessesDemocratic Processes

This strand studies the principles of This strand studies the principles of democratic societies and explores democratic societies and explores the extent to which governments the extent to which governments

reflect these principles in their reflect these principles in their daily operations.daily operations.

Web Sites To VisitWeb Sites To VisitDemocracies In Emerging CountriesDemocracies In Emerging Countries

http://www.ifes.org/http://www.ifes.org/

The Electronic EmbassyThe Electronic Embassy

http://www.embassy.org/http://www.embassy.org/

League of Women VotersLeague of Women Voters

http://www.lwvcincinnati.org/http://www.lwvcincinnati.org/

State Government LinksState Government Links

http://www.prairienet.org/~scruffy/f.htmhttp://www.prairienet.org/~scruffy/f.htm

FBI Kids PageFBI Kids Page

http://www.fbi.gov/kids/kids.htmhttp://www.fbi.gov/kids/kids.htm

Democratic Processes Democratic Processes ActivitiesActivities

1. Write a letter to the leader of a foreign 1. Write a letter to the leader of a foreign nation persuading him or her to institute nation persuading him or her to institute democracy as their form of government.democracy as their form of government.

2. Write a report on one of the emerging 2. Write a report on one of the emerging countries in which a democratic countries in which a democratic government is being considered.government is being considered.

3. Compile a list of those countries which 3. Compile a list of those countries which have embassies in the United States.have embassies in the United States.

4. Visit Embassy Row in Washington D.C.4. Visit Embassy Row in Washington D.C.

5. Hold classroom elections in order to 5. Hold classroom elections in order to simulate the voting process. simulate the voting process.

More Democratic More Democratic Processes ActivitiesProcesses Activities

6. Write a report about suffrage in the 6. Write a report about suffrage in the United States.United States.

7. Visit the State House in Columbus.7. Visit the State House in Columbus.

8. Compare and contrast the 8. Compare and contrast the responsibilities of the different branches of responsibilities of the different branches of government.government.

9. Research the impact that crime has on 9. Research the impact that crime has on society in the United States.society in the United States.

10. Hold a mock trial in the classroom to 10. Hold a mock trial in the classroom to illustrate the elements of the judicial illustrate the elements of the judicial system in a democratic society. system in a democratic society.

Citizenship Rights Citizenship Rights and Responsibilitiesand Responsibilities

This strand provides a point of reference This strand provides a point of reference for examining and participating in for examining and participating in those activities that are part of an those activities that are part of an adult’s public life. These activities adult’s public life. These activities

promote the ideal of being productive promote the ideal of being productive citizens through working cooperatively citizens through working cooperatively

with others in society and being with others in society and being involved in public affairs.involved in public affairs.

Web Sites To VisitWeb Sites To VisitThe White House for KidsThe White House for Kids

http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/kids/html/kidshome.htmlhttp://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/kids/html/kidshome.html

Living Ohio Government SeriesLiving Ohio Government Series

http://www.logs.org/index.htmlhttp://www.logs.org/index.html

The 122nd Ohio General AssemblyThe 122nd Ohio General Assembly

http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/process/index.htmlhttp://www.legislature.state.oh.us/process/index.html

Project Vote SmartProject Vote Smart

http://www.vote-smart.org/other/participate.htmlhttp://www.vote-smart.org/other/participate.html

Global Youth Action NetworkGlobal Youth Action Network

http://208.56.96.251/http://208.56.96.251/

Citizenship Rights Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities and Responsibilities

ActivitiesActivities 1. Write a letter to the president about an 1. Write a letter to the president about an

issue of national interest.issue of national interest.

2. Promote the interests of the class 2. Promote the interests of the class through the strategy of lobbying.through the strategy of lobbying.

3. Prepare a flow chart showing how a bill 3. Prepare a flow chart showing how a bill becomes a law.becomes a law.

4. Hold a debate in class focusing on 4. Hold a debate in class focusing on current issues.current issues.

5. Take a virtual fieldtrip of the Capitol 5. Take a virtual fieldtrip of the Capitol Building in Columbus. Building in Columbus.

More Citizenship Rights More Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities and Responsibilities

ActivitiesActivities

6. Interview a local elected official.6. Interview a local elected official.

7. Prepare a plan that will attempt to 7. Prepare a plan that will attempt to balance the federal budget.balance the federal budget.

8. Have a bake sale to raise funds for 8. Have a bake sale to raise funds for those less fortunate in the community.those less fortunate in the community.

9. Write a proposal on a citizenship issue 9. Write a proposal on a citizenship issue you feel strongly about.you feel strongly about.

10. Contact a local official and ask for their 10. Contact a local official and ask for their support of your proposal.support of your proposal.

ConclusionConclusionIt is hoped that this presentation will It is hoped that this presentation will

provide fourth grade social studies provide fourth grade social studies students with a better understanding of students with a better understanding of each of the social studies strands. The each of the social studies strands. The web sites provided should be adequate web sites provided should be adequate references from which the students can references from which the students can

obtain information to complete the obtain information to complete the accompanying activities.accompanying activities.

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