Unit Plan #2: Civics

Submitted By: Denise Crosby Partner: Rachel Lowery

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

UNIT PLANNER#2: Civics

Summary of Lesson Plan
This social studies lesson is designed to introduce 2nd graders to the concept of American symbols, monuments, and landmarks and explains their importance. This lesson uses the 2nd Grade Houghten Mifflin Social Studies textbook Neighborhoods (p. 136141) This social studies lesson is designed for 2nd grade students to develop an understanding of the meaning of the U.S. Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance and how they represent our American beliefs. This lesson is adapted from http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/t he_pledge_of_allegiance.html.

Week 1 of 2
Notes
Dont forget to bring 30 copies Reading Skill (Unit Resource p.39) 30 copies Study Guide (Unit Resource p.40) 30 pieces Blank Paper Pencils and colored pencils.

NV State Social Studies Objectives

C13.2.5 Describe traditional patriotic activities, holidays, or symbols from around the world.

MONDAY week #1

TUESDAY week #1

C13.2.4 Recognize the Pledge of Allegiance C13.2.5 Describe traditional patriotic activities, holidays, or symbols from around the world

Dont forget to bring The Flag We Love A Flag for our Country by Eve Spencer Red, White and Blue: the Story of the American Flag by John Herman F Is for Flag by Wendy Lewison 30 printed copies of the American Flag A variety of small flags: race flags, state flags, flags from other countries, church flag, team flags, school flags etc. Dont forget to go to these websites http://www.freekidscrafts.com/paper_chai n_flag-e393.html for Paper Chain instructions http://www.apples4theteacher.com/colori ng-pages/usa-flags/ for Printable American Flags Dont forget to bring I Pledge Allegiance by June Swanson Dont forget to go to this Website http://www.texasire.org/downloads/083003 _lp_k-2.pdf for sets of definition cards, chart of what the Pledge of Allegiance Means, and sets of the Pledge of Allegiance Rubs Cards. Dont forget to bring 30 copies Reading Skill (Unit Resource p.41) 30 copies blank Paper and pencils

WEDNESDAY week #1

This social studies lesson is designed for 2nd grade students to develop an understanding of the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and the U.S. Flag and how they represent our American beliefs. This lesson is adapted from http://www.texaslre.org/downloads/0 82003_lp_k-2.pdf by Kathy Aldridge.

C13.2.4 Recognize the Pledge of Allegiance

This social studies lesson is designed for 2nd grade students to learn the difference among national, state, and religious holidays. This lesson uses the 2nd Grade Houghton Mifflin textbook Neighborhoods (p. 144-147) This social studies lesson is designed for 2ng grade students to learn about different national holidays and why people celebrate them. This lesson uses the 2nd Grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Textbook Neighborhoods (p. 332-338)

THURSDAY week #1

C13.2.5 Describe traditional patriotic activities, holidays, or symbols from around the world

FRIDAY week #1

C13.2.5 Describe traditional patriotic activities, holidays, or symbols from around the world

Dont forget to bring Large yearly calendar Chart 30 copies of blank paper Pencils Art supplies (crayons, poster paper, construction paper)

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #2

Submitted By: Denise Crosby & Rachel Lowery

UNIT PLANNER#2: Civics

Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives

Week 2 of 2
Notes

MONDAY week #2

This social studies lesson is designed for 2nd grade students to learn key words that explain citizens rights and responsibilities. This lesson uses Houghton Mifflin 2nd Grade Social Studies Book: Neighborhoods for each child (p.292- 295).

C13.1.1 Identify and follow classroom and school rules that guide behavior and resolve conflicts. C13.1.2 Identify an individuals rights within the classroom

Dont forget to bring 30 copies Vocabulary & Study Guide (Unit Resource p.87)

TUESDAY week #2

This social studies lesson is designed for 2nd grade students to learn about laws, their importance, and who helps make them. This lesson uses the Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Textbook Neighborhoods (p. 300-303)

C13.1.1 Identify and follow classroom and school rules that guide behavior and resolve conflicts.

Dont forget to bring 30 copies Vocabulary & Study Guide (Unit Resource p.89)

WEDNESDAY week #2

This social studies lesson is designed for 2nd grade students to learn about fair, nonviolent ways to resolve conflict. This lesson uses the Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Textbook Neighborhoods (p. 313314)

Dont forget to bring C13.1.1 Identify and follow classroom and school rules that guide behavior and resolve conflicts. 30 copies Skill Practice (Unit Resource p.94) Resolve a Conflict Chart (Prepared from Skill Transparency 18)

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

FRIDAY week #2

THURSDAY week #2

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #2

Submitted By: Denise Crosby & Rachel Lowery