Hands-On Social Studies for Manitoba, Grade 3

By Jennifer E. Lawson
Categories: Education, Social Science, Elementary
Series: Hands-On Social Studies for Manitoba
Imprint: Portage & Main Press

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Softcover, coil bound : 9781553790068, 312 pages, January 2003

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

Description

This teacher resource offers a detailed introduction to the program, which includes its guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the social studies skills that grade 3 students use and develop, and a classroom assessment plan complete with record-keeping templates and connections to the Achievement Levels outlined in the WNCP Social Studies Curriculum.

This resource has four instructional units: