21st Century Learner Standards Collaboration Planning Sheet

Grade Level:

Content area(s): Social Studies

9/18

Teacher/Team: Lucas/Lucas

Planning Date: 8/2/14

Unit(s) of Study: Counties of Nebraska

Timeline: 9/2-

Content Standards/Benchmarks/Indicators: SS 4.3.1 Students will explore where (spatial) and why people,
places and environments are organized in the state. SS 4.3.4 Students will compare and contrast the
characteristics of culture statewide. SS 4.3.6 Students will use geographic skills to make connections to issues
and events. SS 4.4.4 Students will analyze past and current events, issues, and problems. SS 4.4.5 Students
will develop historical research skills. LA 4.2.2 Student will write in multiple modes for a variety of purposes and
audiences across disciplines. LA 4.3 Students will develop and apply appropriate speaking and listening skills
and strategies to communicate for a variety of purposes.
1. Inquire, think
critically, and gain
knowledge.

2. Draw
conclusions, make
informed
decisions, apply
knowledge to new
situations, and
create new
knowledge.

3. Share
knowledge and
participate
ethically and
productively as
members of our
democratic
society.

4. Pursue personal
and aesthetic
growth.

Skills

1.1.5, 1.1.8

2.1.2, 2.1.4

4.1.7, 4.1.8

Dispositions in Action
Responsibilities

1.2.3
1.3.1, 1.3.3,
1.3.5
1.4.3, 1.4.4

3.1.2, 3.1.3,
3.1.4
3.2.2
3.3.5

21st Century Learner Standards

(Type standard, strand, and
indicator in rectangles below, e.g.,
1.1.1)
Strands

Self-Assessment Strategies
Learning Activities/Projects:
1. Introduce Nebraska
2. Discuss video using
backchannels
3. Use internet and books to
begin research 1 Nebraska
county. (Population, location,
physical features,
cultures/heritage, 2 historical
facts and 1 fun fact)

2.4.3

Materials/Resources Needed:
1. Computer, projector, internet,
NET Nebraska Stories
2. Computers/iPads, Todays
Meet
3. Computers/iPads, internet,
library books, website links
4. Computers/iPads, internet,
HaikuDeck
5. Computer, projector

4.3.1

3.4.3
Person(s) Responsible:
1. Classroom teacher
2. Classroom teacher, Media
Specialist
3. Classroom teacher, Media
Specialist
4. Media Specialist
5. Classroom teacher

4. Create presentation using

Haiku Deck
5. Present research on a
projector
How will we assess learning?
Presentation and research will be graded on a rubric made by the teacher. The Information Literacy Skills will be
graded using the Information Literacy Checklist made by the media specialist.

Comments/Evaluation of the Unit:

Created by Sherry R. Crow Courtesy Colorado Springs District 11; adapted 2008

Materials:
Heinrichs, Ann
Zollman, Pam

Nebraska

New York: Childrens Press

Nebraska

New York: Childrens Press

McNally, Hannah Nebraska: a guide to unique places

Gille, Frank H.
Boye, Alan
c1993

c2008

Guilford, Conn.: Globe Pequot Press c2007

Indians of Nebraska: past and present

The complete roadside guide to Nebraska

Websites:
Video.netnebraska.org/video/2365322712
www.westnebraska.com

c2007

Somerset Publishers

c1999

Lincoln, Neb.: University of Nebraska Press

www.nebraskahistory.org/index.shtml
www.nebraskastudies.org