Unit Planner: Understanding Symbolism in Social Studies

Submitted By: Patty Medeiros

EDEL 453: Teaching Elementary School Social Science Nevada State College Spring 2014 Instructor: Karen Powell

UNIT PLANNER: Understanding Symbolism in Social Studies

Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives

Submitted By: Patty Medeiros

Notes

This lesson is designed to introduce students to symbolism and to recognize how American symbols represent patriotism. This lesson uses the PowerPoint embedded in the materials section.

C13.1.5- Name a traditional *This Unit could be taught in late October U.S. patriotic activity, and connected to Nevada Day. holiday, or symbol. Lesson requires computer, projector, C13.1.5A- Develop an and PowerPoint. Make student awareness of traditional U.S. copies of American Symbols G.O. and Nevada patriotic activities, holidays, and symbols. C13.1.5- Name a traditional Prepare index cards of desired states U.S. patriotic activity, to use in lesson. Print state flag holiday, or symbol. symbols and meanings for desired C13.1.5A- Develop an states from awareness of traditional U.S. www.enchantedlearning.com. and Nevada patriotic Create example flag page using activities, holidays, and Nevada. symbols. C13.1.5A- Develop an Lesson requires projector and copy of awareness of traditional U.S. the Pledge of Allegiance for overand Nevada patriotic head display. Make student copies of activities, holidays, and Pledge of Allegiance cut-and-paste symbols. assessment worksheets. Check C13.1.4- Recite the Pledge of classroom supply of scissors and glue. Allegiance
C13.1.5A- Develop an awareness of traditional U.S. and Nevada patriotic activities, holidays, and symbols. H1.1.3- Listen to histories of important local landmark that create a sense of community among citizens. H1.1.5- Identify landmarks around the world.

MONDAY

This lesson is designed for students to understand the flag is a symbol of a nations people and its ideals. This lesson uses strategies from Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies (p. 171-178).
TUESDAY

This lesson teaches students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, the meaning of this promise, and how it is a national symbol. This lesson uses a cut-and-paste activity to reinforce the meaning behind the words to the Pledge of Allegiance. This lesson is designed to help students understand the symbolism of a local monument and the important historical events that are connected to the monument. This lesson uses strategies from Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies (p. 143-147). This is a field trip lesson designed to engage students in the active learning of local, historical sites/monuments through hands-on exploration. This lesson uses strategies from Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies (p. 55- 62).

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Lesson requires projector and photos of Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, USS Arizona Memorial, Mount Rushmore, and local monument(s). *Find Literature on local monument(s). *Field trip! Check that all permission slips have been signed.

FRIDAY

H1.1.3- Listen to histories of important local landmarks that create a sense of community among citizens.

Gather supplies for students to carry: clipboards, blank paper, pens or pencils Make student copies of Field Trip Date Sheets for assessment.

EDEL 453 - Spring 2014

Karen Powell- Instructor