Smyth County Schools Curriculum Map. Subject:Social Studies

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1 Standards 2 1st 6 Weeks 2nd 6 Weeks 3rd 6 Weeks 2.2 The student will compare the lives and contributions of three American Indians cultures of the past and present with emphasis on the Powhatan of the Eastern Woodlands, the Lakota of the Plains, and the Pueblo of the Southwest. 2.3 The student will identify and compare changes in community life over time in terms of buildings, jobs, transportation, and population The student will explain the responsibilities of a good citizen, with emphasis on a) respecting and protecting the rights and property of others; b) taking part in the voting process when making classroom decisions; c) describing actions that can improve the school and community; d) demonstrating self-discipline and selfreliance; e) practicing honesty and trustworthiness 2.4 The student will develop map skills by c) locating the regions of the Powhatan, Lakota and Pueblo Indians on United States maps; d) understanding the relationship between the environment and the culture of the Powhatan, Lakota,and Pueblo Indians. 2.5 The student will develop map skills by a) locating the equator, the seven continents, and the five oceans on maps and globes b) locating selected rivers (James River, Mississippi River, Rio Grande, Huang He, Nile River), mountain ranges (Appalachian Mountains and Rocky Mountains), and lakes (Great Lakes) in the United States and other countries 2.6 The student will demonstrate map skills by constructing simple maps, using title, map legend, and compass rose. Content Good citizen Community changes over time United States as a land of diverse ethnic, origins, customs, and traditions Respecting and protecting the rights and property of others Taking part in the voting process Describing actions that can improve the school community Demonstrating self-discipline and selfreliance Practicing honesty and trustworthiness Identify and compare changes in Terms to know Culture: The beliefs, customs, and way of life of a group of people Regions: Places that have common (the same) characteristics Environment: Surroundings, Region, Indians Homes, Occupations Transportation Eastern Woodlands (Powhatan) Wood frame houses with bark/reed covering Fishermen, Hunters, Farmers Map Skills Constructing simple maps Maps include the following: Title The name or kind of map Map legend A list of shapes and symbols used on a map and an explanation of what each stands for Compass rose A symbol that shows direction (north, east, south, and west) on a map Terms to know: Dev. 03/2008 1

2 community over time in terms of buildings, jobs, transportation, and population Terms to know Community: A place where people live, work, and play Population: The number of people living in a community Transportation: A way of moving people and things from one place to another The way people live today is different from the way people lived long ago. New inventions have led to changes in buildings, jobs, transportation, and populations of communities over time. Walked, Paddled canoes Mild Winters Hot, humid summers Rivers, Hills Mountains, Coastland Plains (Lakota) Teepees Hunters, Horsemen Walked, Used horses Hot summers Harsh, cold witners Plains, Prairies, Rolling hills Southwest (Peublo) Multi-story terraced buildings Farmers, Hunters Walked Hot days Cold nights Little rainfall High flatlands Contributions of American Indians Arts (pottery, weaving, carving) Knowledge of the environment Respect for nature Farming of corn and tobacco Changes in American Indian culture American Indian cultures have changed over time. Today, American Indians live and work in Virginia and the United States. Equator: An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth Continent: A large body of land on the Earth The seven continents: Locate North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica on maps and globes. The five oceans: Locate the Arctic Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and the Southern Ocean on maps and globes. Selected rivers, mountain ranges, and lakes in the United States: Locate the James River, the Mississippi River, the Rio Grande, the Appalachian Mountains, the Rocky Mountains, and the general area of the Great Lakes on a United States map. Selected world rivers: Locate the Huang He in China and the Nile River in Egypt. Dev. 03/2008 2

3 Skills 121 Bagley Circle, Suite 300 Assessment Respecting and protecting the rights and property of others Taking part in the voting process Describing actions that can improve the school community Demonstrating self-discipline and selfreliance Practicing honesty and trustworthiness Identify and compare changes in community over time in terms of buildings, jobs, transportation, and population Teacher Observation Compare the lives and contributions of American Indians with emphasis on the Powhatan of the Eastern Woodlands, the Lakota of the Plains, and the Pueblo people of the Southwest Locating the regions of the Powhatan, Lakota, and Pueblo Indians on the United States maps Comparing the climate, land, and plant life of these regions Describing how people in these regions adapt to their environment Develop map skills Demonstrate map skills by locating equator, continents, oceans on map and globe Locating selected rivers (James River, Mississippi River, Rio Grande), mountain ranges (Appalachian Mountains and Rocky Mountains), lakes (Great Lakes) in the United States, Huang He River in China, and Nile River in Egypt Demonstrate map skills by construction simple maps using title, map legend, and compass rose Related Literature Following the Rules Rainbow Crow Legend of the Indian Paintbrush VA SOL Booklet - Powhatan, Pueblo, Sioux (Barbara Lawson) Atlantic The Great Kapok Tree Percy to the Rescue Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain Koala Lou The Boy Who Cried Wolf Rules Manners can Be Fun Honesty Dev. 03/2008 3

4 SOL Practice for Students Harcourt Horizons About My Community Technology Dev. 03/2008 4

5 Standards 4th 6 Weeks 5th 6 Weeks 6th 6 Weeks 2.1 The student will explain how the contributions of ancient China and Egypt have influenced the present world in terms of architecture, inventions, the calendar, and written language The student will identify George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Jackie Robinson, and Martin Luther King, Jr. as Americans whose contributions improved the lives of other Americans The student will understand that the people of Virginia a. have state and local government officials who are elected by voters b. have diverse ethnic origins, customs, and traditions, who make contributions to their communities, and who are united as Americans by common principles. 2.4 The student will develop map skills by a. locating the United States, China, and Egypt on world maps; b. understanding the relationship between the environment and the culture of ancient China and Egypt 2.7 The student will describe natural resources (water, soil, wood, and coal), human resources (people at work), and capital resources (machines, tools, and buildings). 2.8b The student will distinguish between the use of barter and the use of money in the exchange for goods and services. 2.9 The student will explain that scarcity (limited resources) requires people to make choices about producing and consuming goods and services. Content Famous Americans and their contributions George Washington: He led the fight for freedom from England and helped establish a new country. Abraham Lincoln: He was the President of the United States who helped free African American slaves. Susan B. Anthony: She led the struggle to give women equal rights, including the Dev. 03/ Terms to know Ancient: Long, long ago Architecture: The design of buildings Contribution: The act of giving or doing something Contributions of Ancient China: Written Language Characters and symbols Inventions: Kite, Paper, Silk cloth, Compass, Bronze, Fireworks Architecture: Great Wall Contributions of Egypt: Hieroglyphics Paper made from Papyrus 365-day calendar Money: Coins, paper bills, and checks used in exchange for goods and services Scarcity: Not being able to meet all wants at the same time because resources are limited Consumer: A person who uses goods and services Producer: A person who uses resources to make goods and/or provide services People must make economic choices because resources and goods and services are scarce (limited).

6 right to vote. Clock Architecture: Pyramids Helen Keller: She overcame disabilities and worked to help others who were blind and deaf. Many inventions of ancient China and Egypt are still used today. Jackie Robinson: He was the first African American player in the major leagues of baseball. His actions helped to bring about other opportunities for African Americans. Martin Luther King, Jr.: He was an African American minister who worked so that all people would be treated fairly. He led peaceful marches and gave speeches. Skills Assessment Dev. 03/2008 6

7 Related Literature SOL Practice for Students Harcourt Horizons About My Community George Washington: Virginia S.O.L. Famous Americans George Washington: a Life of Self- Discipline Mummies in the Morning (Mary Pope Osborne) Day of the Dragon King (Mary Pope Osborne) Mummies (Edith Kunhardt) Ancient Egyptians (Jane Shuter) The Five Chinese Brothers The Story of Ping Ms. Frizzle's Adventures: Imperial China George Takes a Road Trip: China Count your Way Through China Sol Practice for Students Harcourt Horizons About My Community Alexander Who used to be Rich Last Saturday How to Make Apple Pie & See the World A Goat in the Rug The Relatives Came The Oxcart Man Scarcity From Beads to Bank Notes: the Story of Money The Go-Around Dollar Jelly Beans For Sale A Money Adventure: Earning, Saving, Spending... Round and Round the Money Goes Money and Me 2 Virginia SOL Economics Young George Washington A Picture Book of George Washington SOL Practice for Students Harcourt Horizons About My Community President George Washington Young George Washington George Washington: Country Boy, Country Gentleman George Washington Soldier, Hero, Dev. 03/2008 7

8 President George Washington and the General s Dog George Washington s Mother George Washington s Teeth George Washington s Breakfast George Washington: Our First President A Girl Named Helen Keller by Margo Lundell Helen Keller and the Big Storm by Patricia Lakin Helen Keller Courage in the Dark by Johanna Hurwitz Young Helen Keller: Woman of Courage by Anne Benjamin Dev. 03/2008 8

9 Jackie Robinson and the Big Game by Dan Gutman Young Jackie Robinson: Baseball Hero by Edward Farrell Teammates by Peter Golenbock Susan B. Anthony: Fighter for Women's Rights by Deborah Hopkinson Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig by Stephen Krensky Let's Read About Abraham Lincoln by Sonia Black Abe Lincoln Remembers by Ann Turner Technology Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Big Bird Goes to China Other: William King s Van Gogh Program Dev. 03/2008 9

Date Standards/Essential Questions Essential Knowledge/Skills/Understanding Resources/Assessment & Activities September to October

Date Standards/Essential Questions Essential Knowledge/Skills/Understanding Resources/Assessment & Activities September Ocber 2.5 The student will develop map skills by a) locating the equar, the seven