Lesson

Planning
Arabella Dacunos
EDU 201
April 10, 2022
 Lesson
Our Identity & Culture

Grade Level- 2rd Grade

Subject- Social Studies

Suggested group size- Cooperative group

 Standard
Nevada Academic Content Standards for
Social Studies
Grade 2: Our National Identity & Culture
In second grade, students explore
significant events in the history of the
United States and the diverse
perspectives and experiences of the
people who shaped our national identity.
Students investigate how modern
understandings of American freedom and
democracy were shaped by multiple
perspectives and people from diverse
backgrounds. National holidays and
celebrations are viewed through the lens
of complex historical and cultural
perspectives.
 Standard
Disciplinary Skills Disciplinary Skills Standards Constructing
compelling questions SS.2.1. With prompting and support, generate
compelling questions to explore national identity and culture.
Creating supporting questions SS.2.2. With prompting and support,
generate supporting questions related to compelling questions.
Gathering and evaluating sources SS.2.3. With prompting and support,
analyze multiple primary sources to determine the author and time
period, author’s perspective and main idea. Developing claims and
using evidence SS.2.4. With prompting and support, construct
responses to compelling questions using reasoning, examples, and
relevant details. Communicating and critiquing conclusions SS.2.5.
With prompting and support, construct organized explanations for
various audiences and purposes. SS.2.6. With prompting and support,
participate in a structured academic discussion using evidence and
reasoning. Taking informed action SS.2.7. With prompting and support,
list and discuss group or individual actions to help address local,
regional, and/or national problems. SS.2.8. With prompting and
support, use deliberative and democratic procedures to take action
 Objective

Students will be able to share their

culture and backgrounds. This will
help them understand what shapes
each others identity.
 Materials

Projector

Google slides

Youtube

Pencils

Construction paper

Markers

Color pencils
 Procedures

01 Mini lesson

Students write and

02 organize

Students will create

03 and share

Individual
04 instruction
 Procedures

1. Mini lesson: Lesson about Our National Identity &

Culture. We will first watch this video about different
cultures so the students can better understand what
culture is. Cultures of the World | A fun overview of the world
cultures for kids - YouTube. Then we will discuss what
traditions, food, language, culture, and holidays they
have at home. We will share our differences and similar
traditions. I (the educator) will give them an example of
my traditions. For example: My family celebrates
Christmas for three months.

2. Students will write their traditions in a sheet I will

provide. I have made a sheet so kids can brainstorm
some ideas for their mini in class project. Students will
work individually with this sheet.
 Procedures
3. I (the educator) will provide them 12x18
construction paper. They can also use other
materials such as markers and color pencils.
After they are done with their individual project
they will show and tell. This will give students the
opportunity to show and tell and learn about
different cultures.

4. Individual instruction: The educator will explain

to the students why learning about different
cultures is important. Such as: It is important to
learn about different cultures because it helps us
understand and respect individuals. The
instructure will also provide information about
how our cultures and identity has shaped the
United States. Will use a powerpoint to teach
about U.S. being one of the most culturally
diverse countries.
Assessment

I will grade based on participation and working

efficiently. If students have worked collectively and
follow all lessons properly then they will receive a
high grade. I will observe their engagements in
future lessons about this topic.