Introduction to Hands-On Social Studies 1
- Program Introduction 1
- What Is Social Studies? 1
- Topics of Study in the Hands-On Social Studies Program 1
- Program Principles 2
- Program Implementation 2
- Classroom Environment 3
- Planning Units (Time Lines) 3
- Classroom Management 3
- Social Studies Skills: Guidelines for Teachers 4
- Assessment Plan 7
- The Hands-On Social Studies Assessment Plan 7
- Assessment Sheets 9
Unit 1: Connecting With Canadians 19
- Books for Children 20
- Web Sites 21
- Introduction 22
- 1 Ongoing Activities 23
- 2 Rights and Responsibilities 26
- 3 Canada’s National Anthem 31
- 4 Personal Identity 40
- 5 Citizenship 43
- 6 Welcome Home 49
- 7 Protecting the Environment 52
- 8 Bullying 54
- 9 Dealing With Bullying 59
- 10 Conflict Resolution 62
- 11 Promoting Peace 69
- 12 Culminating Activity 72
- References for Teachers 75
Unit 2: Exploring the World 77
- Books for Children 78
- Web Sites 80
- Introduction 81
- 1 Images of Earth’s Surface 82
- 2 Earth’s Hemispheres 85
- 3 Identifying Continents and Oceans 89
- 4 Countries Defined by Borders 93
- 5 Learning About Other Countries 96
- 6 Basic Human Rights 106
- 7 Common Community Concerns 112
- 8 The Importance of Fairness and Sharing 116
- 9 Organizations That Support Communities 121
- 10 Making a Difference in the Local and Global Community 129
- References for Teachers 132
Unit 3: Communities of the World 133
- Books for Children 134
- Web Sites 136
Introduction 138
- 1 Introducing Mérida, Mexico 139
- 2 Climate in Mexico 144
- 3 Land and Plants in Mexico 150
- 4 Animals in Mexico 155
- 5 The History of the Maya 166
- 6 Today’s People 172
- 7 Homes in Mexico 177
- 8 Food in Mexico 182
- 9 Work, Goods, and Services 186
- 10 Recreation in Mexico 192
- 11 Transportation in Mexico 195
- 12 Cultural Expression in Mexico 201
- 13 Creating a Travel Brochure 204
- 14 Creating a Diorama of Mexico 207
- 15 Introducing Zimbabwe 208
- 16 Climate in Zimbabwe 213
- 17 Land and Plants in Zimbabwe 216
- 18 Animals in Zimbabwe 220
- 19 The People of Zimbabwe 229
- 20 Clothing in Zimbabwe 234
- 21 Homes in Zimbabwe 240
- 22 Food in Zimbabwe 244
- 23 Jobs and Recreation in Zimbabwe 252
- 24 Transportation in Zimbabwe 255
- 25 Creating a Diorama of Zimbabwe 257
- 26 Studying Other World Communities 260
- References for Teachers 261
Unit 4: Exploring an Ancient Society: The Vikings 263
- Books for Children 264
- Web Sites 265
- Introduction 267
- 1 Introducing Vikings 269
- 2 Viking Homes 272
- 3 Daily Life of Vikings 277
- 4 Viking Clothing 283
- 5 Viking Runes 288
- 6 Viking Ships 293
- 7 Leaving Home 298
- 8 Viking Sagas 304
- References for Teachers 308