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Freedom Summer
Civics
Deborah Wiles
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Economics
Sarah Stewart
Geography
Norma Simon
This story shows that while there are many differences among people and cultures, all children have the same needs and desires. They all require food and clothing, they all like to play and listen to stories, and they all want to be loved. I think students will enjoy this book because it is both engaging and positive,
Spring 2012
EDEL 453 - Making a Connection: Literacy & Technology in the Social Studies Classroom
This book is filled with the actual journal entries kept by a third grade class in 1943 which provide a daily account of life in the internment camp through the eyes and voices of children. This is something that students would be able to relate to because it is written by students around their same age, telling of their experiences in these camps.
History
Barack Obama
This book celebrates the characteristics that unite all Americans, from our nations founders to generations to come. It is about the potential within each of us to pursue our dreams and forge our own paths. Children will love this book as they will be able to identify a few of the historic characters in this story. It will also serve as a great segue into teaching about other famous characters mentioned in this book that they may not be familiar with.
This story contains interesting facts, great moneymaking ideas and hands-on activities for students to make money. It includes information such as, where money started, what it represents, how it is spent, and how to earn it. This book is written from a kids point of view and I think that is something that students will enjoy because they will be able to relate more to it. I also think students will enjoy learning about this topic because, lets be honest, who doesnt love money?!
This is a unique "atlas" that presents geographic facts visually on quilt squares. Each square focuses on a different country. I think this book will appeal to students because of its beautiful illustrations and interesting information given about each country on the squares of this beautiful quilt.
Spring 2012
EDEL 453 - Making a Connection: Literacy & Technology in the Social Studies Classroom
BrainPOP
Primary (K-2)
While this website can be used for each social studies strand, I chose to go into the economics section to see what activities were there. One of my favorite things was Draw About It section where students had to draw their answer for the following question: What is one way you can earn money. There are all kinds of fun activities for students to explore on this website.
Kids.gov
Primary (K-2)
http://www.kids.gov/k_5/k_ 5_social.shtml
This is a great educational resource for students to get great information about all different aspects of history. They just have to choose a topic and then it takes them to all different activities for them to do (word searches, videos, games etc..).
PBS Teachers
Intermediate (3-5)
Civics
http://www.pbs.org/teach ers
This is another website that could be used for all strands of Social Studies. I chose to look at the Civics section and found some really fun, interactive activities. The one that I thought would be especially great for students is called Build a Neighborhood. Students get to investigate the characteristics of a community while creating a neighborhood. Very fun and engaging website!
GoogleEarth
Intermediate (3-5)
Geography
http://www.google.com/e arth/index.html
This site is especially appealing for intermediate students as they get to not only learn about different places on our planet but also SEE them in real images. I think this website is highly engaging and it would be a great learning tool for any kind of geography lesson.
Spring 2012