Unit Plan #4: History Ancient Americans

Submitted By: Denise Crosby

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

UNIT PLANNER#4: History Ancient Americans

Summary of Lesson Plan MONDAY week #1
This social studies lesson is designed for 5 grade students to learn how the first people came to the Americas, where they settled, th and how they lived. The lesson uses the 5 grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook United States History Volume 1 (pg. 38-43).
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Week 1 of 2
Notes
Houghton Mifflin 5 grade Social Studies Book: United States History (pg. 38-43) Vocabulary & Study Guide (Unit Resource pg. 13) for each child see last page of lesson plan Pencils and paper
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NV State Social Studies Objectives

H1.5.1 Identify and describe Native North American life and cultural regions prior to European contact.

TUESDAY week #1

This social studies lesson is designed for 5 H1.5.1 Identify and describe Native North grade students to learn more about the American life and cultural regions prior to Aztecs and life in their ancient home, the city European contact. th of Tenochtitlan. The lesson uses the 5 grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook United States History Volume 1 (pg. 44-45).

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Houghton Mifflin 5 grade Social Studies Book: United States History (pg. 44-45) Colored Pencils, crayons and large paper Pencils and paper

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WEDNESDAY week #1

This social studies lesson is designed for 5 H1.5.1 Identify and describe Native North grade students to learn more how the Native American life and cultural regions prior to Americans of the Pacific Northwest lived and European contact. adapted to their coastal environment. The th lesson uses the 5 grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook United States History Volume 1 (pg. 46-49).

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Houghton Mifflin 5 grade Social Studies Book: United States History (pg. 46-49) Pencils and paper Vocabulary & Study Guide (Unit Resource pg. 15) for each child see last page of lesson plan

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THURSDAY week #1

This social studies lesson is designed for 5 grade students to learn more how the Southwest Indians were able to live successfully in a region with little water. The th lesson uses the 5 grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook United States History Volume 1 (pg. 54-57).

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H1.5.1 Identify and describe Native North American life and cultural regions prior to European contact. H1.5.2 Identify and describe the attributes of Native American nations in the local region and North America.

Houghton Mifflin 5 grade Social Studies Book: United States History (pg. 54-57) Pencils and paper Vocabulary & Study Guide (Unit Resource pg. 17) for each child see last page of lesson plan

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FRIDAY week #1

This social studies lesson is designed for 5 grade students to learn more how the American Indians lived on the Eastern and Western Plains and the different ways they interacted with their environments. The th lesson uses the 5 grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook United States History Volume 1 (pg. 60-63).

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H1.5.1 Identify and describe Native North American life and cultural regions prior to European contact.

Houghton Mifflin 5 grade Social Studies Book: United States History (pg. 60-63) Pencils and paper Vocabulary & Study Guide (Unit Resource pg. 19) for each child see last page of lesson plan Art supplies for making shields (construction paper, crayons, markers, colored pencils)

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EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #4

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UNIT PLANNER#4: Ancient Americans

Summary of Lesson Plan MONDAY week #2
This social studies lesson is designed for 5 grade students to learn more about the life of the American Indians in the Eastern Woodlands, and how some of their nations united and worked together. The lesson th uses the 5 grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook United States History Volume 1 (pg. 68-71).
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Week 2 of 2
Notes
Houghton Mifflin 5 grade Social Studies Book: United States History (pg. 68-71) Pencils and paper Vocabulary & Study Guide (Unit Resource p. 22) copy for each child
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NV State Social Studies Objectives

H1.5.1 Identify and describe Native North American life and cultural regions prior to European contact.

This social studies lesson is designed for th 5 grade students to assess and share their knowledge of the life and culture of Native North Americans. Students will also use critical-thinking skills to organize and create a project focusing on a Native American tribe and is designed for two or th three days. The lesson uses the 5 grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook United States History Volume 1 (pg. 7475). This social studies lesson is designed for 5 grade students to assess and share their knowledge of the life and culture of Native North Americans. Students will also use critical-thinking skills to organize and create a project focusing on a Native American tribe and is designed for two or th three days. The lesson uses the 5 grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook United States History Volume 1 (pg. 7475). This social studies lesson is designed for 5 grade students to assess and share their knowledge of the life and culture of Native North Americans. Students will also use critical-thinking skills to organize and create a project focusing on a Native American tribe and is designed for two or th three days. The lesson uses the 5 grade Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook United States History Volume 1 (pg. 7475). PRESENTATIONS
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TUESDAY week #2

H1.5.1 Identify and describe Native North American life and cultural regions prior to European contact.

Houghton Mifflin 5 grade Social Studies Book: United States History (pg. 74-75) Pencils and paper Art supplies (colored pencils, markers, construction paper) Resource books from the library about different tribes of North American Computer Lab

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WEDNESDAY week #2

H1.5.1 Identify and describe Native North American life and cultural regions prior to European contact.

Houghton Mifflin 5 grade Social Studies Book: United States History (pg. 74-75) Pencils and paper Art supplies (colored pencils, markers, construction paper) Resource books from the library about different tribes of North American Computer Lab

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THURSDAY week #2

H1.5.1 Identify and describe Native North American life and cultural regions prior to European contact.

Houghton Mifflin 5 grade Social Studies Book: United States History (pg. 74-75) Pencils and paper Art supplies (colored pencils, markers, construction paper) Resource books from the library about different tribes of North American Computer Lab

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EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

FRIDAY week #2

Rubric Sheet for each child

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #4

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