Unit Plan #3: Exploring the Midwest/ Exploring the West

Submitted By: Sandra Carrillo-Pinedo

EDEL 453: Teaching Elementary School Social Science Nevada State College Spring 2013 Instructor: Karen Powell

UNIT PLANNER#3: Exploring the Midwest

Summary of Lesson Plan This social studies lesson is designed for 4th grade students to learn about the first Americans to live in our community. This lesson uses the 4th grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook States and Regions. (Pg. 190-193) NV State Social Studies Objectives

Week 1 of 2
Notes

G8.4.4A Identify natural hazards in Nevada and their impact on the population, i.e., heat, wind, water.

Vocabulary & Study Guide (Unit Resources pg. 54)- 24 copies Skill and Strategy (Unit Resources pg. 53) Houghton Mifflin 4th grade social studies book: States and Regions (p. 190-193) Paper and pencils

MONDAY week #1

This social studies lesson is designed for 4th grade students to learn about the first Americans to live in our community. This lesson uses the 4th grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook States and Regions. (Pg. 204-209)

TUESDAY week #1

G6.4.4A Compare and contrast how the regional change in technology in Nevada from decade to decade has affected characteristics of a place, i.e., plows allow farmers to prepare the land for planting, pick axes assist in mining operations.

Study Guide (Unit Resources pg. 59)- 24 copies Skill and Strategy (Unit Resources pg. 58) Houghton Mifflin 4th grade social studies book: States and Regions (p. 204-209) Paper and pencils

This social studies lesson is designed for 4th grade students to learn about the first Americans to live in our G7.4.3A Compare and contrast rural, community. This lesson uses suburban, and urban settlement in Nevada. the 4th grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook States and Regions. (Pg. 218-221)

Study Guide (Unit Resources pg. 62)- 24 copies Skill and Strategy (Unit Resources pg. 61) Houghton Mifflin 4th grade social studies book: States and Regions (p. 218-221) Paper and pencils

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

WEDNESDAY week #1

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #3

Submitted By: Sandra Carrillo-Pinedo

UNIT PLANNER#3: Exploring the Midwest

Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives

Week 1 of 2
Notes

This social studies lesson is designed for 4th grade students to learn about the first Americans to live in our G7.4.3 Describe differences among community. This lesson uses rural, suburban, and urban settlement in Nevada. the 4th grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook States and Regions. (Pg. 228-231)

Study Guide (Unit Resources pg. 65)- 24 copies Skill and Strategy (Unit Resources pg. 64) Re-teach Mini Lesson -24 copies Houghton Mifflin 4th grade social studies book: States and Regions (p. 228-231) Paper and pencils

THURSDAY week #1

This social studies lesson is designed for 4th grade students to learn about the first Americans to live in our G8.4.4A Identify natural hazards in community. This lesson uses Nevada and their impact on the the 4th grade Houghton population, i.e., heat, wind, water. Mifflin Social Studies textbook States and Regions. (Pg. 246-249)

Study Guide (Unit Resources pg. 70)- 24 copies Skill and Strategy (Unit Resources pg. 69) Re-teach Mini Lesson -24 copies Houghton Mifflin 4th grade social studies book: States and Regions (p. 246-249) Paper and pencils

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

FRIDAY week #1

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #3

Submitted By: Sandra Carrillo-Pinedo

UNIT PLANNER#3: Exploring the Midwest/Exploring the West Week 2 of 2

Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives Notes

This social studies lesson is designed for 4th grade students to learn about the first Americans to live in our community. This lesson uses the 4th grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook States and Regions.(Pg. 256-259)

G7.4.2 List examples of movements of people, goods, and ideas into and across Nevada.

Study Guide (Unit Resources pg. 73)- 24 copies Skill and Strategy (Unit Resources pg. 72) Re-teach Mini Lesson pg. 259 -24 copies Houghton Mifflin 4th grade social studies book: States and Regions (p. 256-259) Paper and pencils

MONDAY week #2

This social studies lesson is designed for 4th grade students to learn about the first Americans to live in our community. This lesson uses the 4th grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook States and Regions. (Pg. 190259)

TUESDAY week #2

G8.4.3 Explore the impact of human modification of Nevadas physical environment on the people who live there. G7.4.2 List examples of movements of people, goods, and ideas into and across Nevada. G8.4.4A Identify natural hazards in Nevada and their impact on the population, i.e., heat, wind, water.

Students Study Guides from the previous lessons total of 6 Students Skill and Strategy from previous lessons total of 6 Re-teach Mini Lesson from previous lessons Houghton Mifflin 4th grade social studies book: States and Regions (p. 190-259) Paper and pencils

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

WEDNESDAY week #2

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #3

Submitted By: Sandra Carrillo-Pinedo

UNIT PLANNER#3: Exploring the Midwest/Exploring the West Week 2 of 2

Summary of Lesson Plan THURSDAY week #2 NV State Social Studies Objectives Notes

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

FRIDAY week #2

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #3

Submitted By: Sandra Carrillo-Pinedo