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Unit Plan #3: Resources and Economy

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

Nevada State College

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

Karen Powell- Instructor

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Title of Unit: Our Economy Title of Lesson: Resources and Economy Submitted By: Greg Winiewicz

A. Summary of the Lesson Plan: This is a 4th grade social studies lesson using Houghton Mifflin States Regions page 142145. It introduces basic economic concepts and discusses how people use the resources in the South. B. Target Population: Grade Level: 4th Grade Skill Level: Students at all learning levels Grouping: whole group reading & discussions, independent for activity and assessment

C. Materials: D. Copy of the Studyguide/Homework pg 41(for all students-30) Reteach Minilesson Graphic Organizer#11(30 copies) Houghton Mifflin 4th grade social studies book: States and Regions E. Paper and pencils F. Objectives: NV State Social Studies Standard E9.4.1Give examples of incentives and determine whether they are positive or negative. E9.4.2 Give reasons why consumers choose to buy more of a good or service, i.e., when prices are low, and when they choose to buy less, and when prices are high. E9.4.2A Identify reasons why consumers choose to buy more or less of a good or service, based on prices or current economic situations. Student-Friendly Standards E9.4.1 List some of the things that were traded with Natives and tell if you think it was a fair trade.

G. Procedure:
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Title of Unit: Our Economy Title of Lesson: Resources and Economy Submitted By: Greg Winiewicz

Refer to notes on TE45, Draw attention to the last paragraph and ask the students to explain why they think a large number Southerners work for the U,S, Government. Think Aloud- I know that people tend to live where they work. Virginia is very close to Washington D.C. the capital of the United States. It is the place where the countrys central government is located. I also know that many of the space programs located in Texas and Florida. Thats why so many Southerners work for the U.S. Government. Introduce vocabulary, (dam, scarcity, opportunity cost, producer, consumer) Ask questions listed in the margins of the TE as an ongoing check for understanding. (TE143)) What are some ways that people use natural resources of the south to earn a living? (TE143) What three kinds of resources work together at TVA to produce electricity? (TE144) How has the Souths economy changed over time? (TE144) What industries are important in the Souths economy? (TE144) In what way does scarcity affect prices? (TE93) What were the results between the American colonist and the British? (TE93) Which groups of people were not included in the new constitution? (TE93) What were some important businesses in the East?

H. CLOSURE: Use (T145) Review /Assess to discuss closure. Students may also provide questions during this time. I. .Assessment: What will you use to measure student understanding? Students will write a one page summary of the lesson. Share with their group members and then they can complete their final copies to turn in. Explain how you will know students understand the concepts from the lesson? Have students complete Lesson 2 quiz J. Reflection: 1. Which part of the lesson do you think will be the easiest for you to teach? The easiest part of the lesson will be is to read and discuss the lesson and completing the study guides. 2. Which part will be most challenging for you to teach? Teaching about conflicts with the Native Americans and slavery is a hard concept to understand for most children. 3. How will you follow up or extend this lesson?
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Title of Unit: Our Economy Title of Lesson: Resources and Economy Submitted By: Greg Winiewicz

I would like to extend Lesson three An Algonquian Year page 96-99. 4. What will you do for students who dont grasp the concepts? I will meet with a small group to reteach the lesson. 5. Which part of the lesson, if any, do you think might need to change? I wouldnt change anything at this time. 6. When you were writing this lesson plan, what was the most difficult part? It takes a long time to write a unit but I understand that once I am a teacher I will want to put a lot of time into my planning to make sure things run smoothly and I cover all that is required of me.

Nevada State College

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

Karen Powell- Instructor

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