Unit Plan #2: Holidays and Symbols from Around the World

Submitted By: Julia Villanueva Partner: Gina Bogden

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

UNIT PLANNER#2: Holidays and Symbols From Around the World Week 1 of 2
Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives Notes

This social studies lesson is designed for 2nd grade students to learn the differences about national, state, and religious holidays. This lesson uses the 2nd grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook Neighborhoods (p. 144147).

MONDAY week #1

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Print vocabulary and study guide for each student.

TUESDAY week #1

This social studies lesson is designed for 2nd grade students to learn about the first Thanksgiving and to compare and contrast it to modern celebrations of Thanksgiving.

Get chart paper from teachers lounge. Print Thanksgiving Then and Now reproducible for each student. Get book Oh, What a Thanksgiving! by Steven Kroll from library.

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This social studies lesson is designed for second grade students to learn how and why we celebrate Veterans Day. This lesson uses the 2nd grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook Neighborhood (p. 332332A)

WEDNESDAY week #1

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Make sure I have index cards for Ticket Out.

THURSDAY week #1

This social studies lesson is designed for 2nd grade students to learn about the Hindu celebration Diwali. This lesson uses the book Diwali by Trudy Strain Trueit

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Get Diwali by Trudy Strain Trueit from the library, get butcher paper from teachers lounge

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #2

Submitted By: Julia Villanueva

UNIT PLANNER#2: Holidays and Symbols From Around the World Week 1 of 2
Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives Notes

This social studies lesson introduces students to the concept of American symbols, monuments, and landmarks and explains their importance. This lesson uses the 2nd grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook Neighborhoods (p.136-141).

FRIDAY week #1

C13.2.5

Print vocabulary and study guide for each student.

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #2

Submitted By: Julia Villanueva

UNIT PLANNER#2: Holidays and Symbols from Around the World Week 2 of 2
Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives Notes

MONDAY week #2

This social studies lesson is designed for 2nd grade students to learn about the four presidents on Mount Rushmore and some contributions of each president. This social studies lesson is designed for 2nd grade students to learn about a landmark in India, the Taj Mahal. The lesson uses the books Taj Mahal by Elizabeth Mann and Learn to Draw Structural Wonders edited by Heather Kissock.

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Make copies of coloring sheets for each student. Bookmark videos so they are ready to play for class.

Get Taj Mahal by Elizabeth

TUESDAY week #2

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Mann and Learn to Draw Structural Wonders edited by Heather Kissock from the library, have website for virtual tour ready: tajmahal.net/augEng/main_s creen.htm

WEDNESDAY week #2

This social studies lesson is designed for 2nd grade students to learn about the Great Wall of China. This lesson uses the book Great Wall of China by Christine Webster.

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Get Great Wall of China by Christine Webster from the library, make copies of handout and worksheet, get construction paper from teachers lounge, have website for video ready to go: whc.unesco.org/en/list /438/video

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

THURSDAY week #2

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #2

Submitted By: Julia Villanueva

UNIT PLANNER#2: Holidays and Symbols from Around the World Week 2 of 2
Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives Notes

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

FRIDAY week #2

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #2

Submitted By: Julia Villanueva