Social Studies An Introduction to the Strands BY

Social Studies An Introduction to the Strands BY: Jeanette Campbell Bill Larger

American Heritage • What is it that makes us Americans? • What common experiences, traditions, habits do we share? • How have we been shaped by U. S. geography, political & economic systems? • Influences of other cultures?

American Heritage • http: //www. buckeyenorth. com/underground/ Exploring the “Underground Railroad” movement that helped slaves flee the South. • http: //www. wpafb. af. mil/museum/early_years/ey. htm Visit the USAF Museum Early Years Gallery. • http: //www. ohiohistory. org/monthlysites/index. htm This site presents information on. Serpent Mound.

American Heritage • http: //www. ohiohistory. org/resource/database/fundocs. html This site contains fundamental documents on Ohio history. • Http: //perrynet. stark. k 12. oh. us/webunits/Grade 4/Ohio/hist. html This site offers resources on Ohio settlers, ethnic groups, and tribes.

American Heritage Activities • Students will take a field trip to Carrilon Park. • Students will present an oral presentation on a historical figure in Ohio’s history. • Students will work in small groups researching and creating a time line of state events.

American Heritage Activities • Students will prepare a written book report on an individual or event that was significant to Ohio’s history. • Students will create clay maps to demonstrate geographical influences after reading, Flatboats on the Ohio: Westward Bound. . .

People in Societies • The U. S. encompasses many different racial, ethnic, & religious groups. • How do we appreciate the contributions of each other? • How do we work together for the common good?

People in Societies • http: //www. ohiohistory. org/resource/database/finddocs. html This site offers information on people who have influenced Ohio history. • http: //www. mormons. org/daily/history/social_culture_eom. htm Explore Social and Cultural history of Mormon religion in Ohio regions. • Http: //www. cmnh. org/research/archaeo/whittlesy/timeline. html This site presents a timeline of native occupant of Ohio.

Peoples in Societies Activities • Field trip to see outdoor drama of “Blue Jacket”. • Students will select a culture and present the cultures contributions to Ohio’s history. • Students will create maps revealing the location of various Indian tribes.

People in Societies Activities • Field trip to Amish farm. Students will journal (compare & contrast) this culture to their own culture. • Students will research Booker T. Washington and his contributions to society.

World Interactions • How do we interact with the people of the world? • How do we represent ourselves in this global world? • What activities create or reflect contacts with the rest of the world?

World Interactions • http: //www. 50 states. com/ohio. html This site offers information of Ohio’s characteristics and qualities. • http: //www. ohiokids. org/ohc/nature/geology/rocks-ores/timerockunits. html This site offers information on Ohio’s geological timeline. • http: /perrynet. stark. k 12. oh. us/webunits/Grade 4/Ohio/ This site offers maps, tables and databases on Ohio history.

World Interactions • http: //www. oseda. missouri. edu/graphics/us/agric/index. html Thematic U. S. maps describing agriculture and natural resources. • http: //www. mappings. usgs. gov/mac/isb/pubs/boodlets/symbols/landsur faces. html This site will provide topographic maps: what they are, how to read symbols and more.

World Interactions Activities • Explore the links people make around the world as they attempt to address common problems. • How do activities here create or reflect contacts with the rest of the world? • How do we respond to challenges of acting in an interdependent world?

World Interactions Activities • Students will interact with Electronic Touch Point globe. • Students will locate cities and landmarks on state road maps; utilizing map keys to interpret map symbols.

World Interactions Activities • Students will work in groups to identify factors which influence Ohio’s production. (Rich soil, mineral resources, skilled labor, industrial base, etc. ) • Students will create clay maps to define characteristic landforms and bodies of water.

Decision Making & Resources • The decisions that we make affect everything. • What and where are potential resources? • How do we use our resources? • Do we make good decisions with our resources?

Decision Making & Resources Web Pages • http: //www. dnr. state. oh. us The site provides information about Ohio’s resources and how they are used. • http: //www. usgs. gov/ The site provides access to geo-spatial, topographical and other types of maps. • http: //www. ohiocorn. org The site discusses the importance of corn in all possible aspects.

Decision Making & Resources Web Pages • http: //www. ohiosteel. org The site describes the processes involved in steel making and the issues that surround it. • http: //www. oseda. missouri. edu/graphics/us/agric/index. html The site provides information regarding the use of farming.

Decision Making & Resources Activities • Students will create a chart that details the factors and resources used to produce the electricity we use. • Students will evaluate what would happen if all cars turned from gasoline to electricity. • Students will brainstorm and discuss alternative energy demands for products that use electricity or gasoline.

Decision Making & Resources Activities • Students will chart the advantages and disadvantages of the different energies used. • Students will choose at random a job with salary and then create a detailed monthly budget.

Democratic Processes • Our government and the principles of democracy • What is the purpose of our government? • How does a democratic government work?

Democratic Processes Web Pages • http: //www. oh-tagnet. com/ The site discusses the history, purpose, and current events of the Ohio National Guard. • http: //www. house. state. oh. us/ The site discusses the history and role of the Ohio House of Representatives. • http: //www. senate. state. oh. us/ The site discusses the history and role of the Ohio Senate.

Democratic Processes Web Pages • http: //www. state. oh. us/ohiostatepatrol The site discusses the history, purpose, and information about the Ohio State Patrol. • http: //www. ohiohistory. org/resource/database/funddocs. html The site contains the Ohio constitution, current and past editions.

Democratic Processes Activities • Students will take a field trip to criminal court. The trip will include question and answers with the judge. • Students will research and create a government modeled after the state. • Students will review and discuss the purpose and reasoning behind proficiency tests. A state representative will visit to discuss the issue.

Democratic Processes Activities • Students will be visited by the local National Guard spokesperson to discuss function and purpose. • Students will research, discuss, and write about the current laws and regulations of the state, especially any that seem outdated.

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities • The activities of our lives. • How do we work together to achieve a goal? • Why is it important to be involved in public affairs in a democratic society?

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Web Pages • http: //www. infinet. com/~lstevens/a/civil. htm The civil war in Ohio is discussed. • http: //www. buckeyenorth. com/underground/ Exploring the “Underground Railroad” movement that helped slaves flee the South. • http: //www. dysartwoods. org/ The issues surrounding one of Ohio’s last ancient forests is discussed.

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Web Pages • http: //www. werthpoll. com The various polls of Ohio are discussed. • http: //www. great-lakes. net Information regarding all aspects of the Great Lakes.

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Activities • Students will discuss and evaluate the local levy. • Students will research and discuss the Lake Erie pollution problem. • Students will create a classroom council.

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Activities • Students will review and evaluate local or national election campaigns. • Students will discuss the pros and cons of the local curfew ordinance.