Search: Social studies, Text (books, letters, poems, newspapers, etc.), 1.4.4 Seek appropriate help when it is needed.
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| Title | Overview | Grade | Average Rating |
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| Three-Ring Government | In social studies class, third grade students identify the structure of the federal government and describe the roles and responsibilities of government officials. The essential question framing the unit is: How is our government organized? | 3 | |
| Children in Japan and Hawaii: How Are We Alike and Different | The essential questions for this unit are: How are children in Japan like us in Hawaii? How are children in Japan different from us in Hawaii? | 1 | |
| Explorers Project | Students will apply the research process for this multiple class unit. They will read about a particular explorer, learn about their aims, challenges and accomplishments, and will trace the routes they followed on maps. As a group, they will generate questions to use during the "Interview with an Explorer" section. Students will gain practice in writing skills to communicate effectively as they create a journal from the Explorer's point of view. | 5 | |
| Famous African American Research | Students will apply the research process in a major project that involves several lessons. The students will read about and describe the lives of historical figures and their place in history. The student can use knowledge of the conventions of language and texts to construct meaning for a range of literary and informational texts for a variety or purposes. The students will use the writing process to construct meaning and communicate effectively. | 2 | |
| It's all Greek to me! | Students will apply the research process in 3-4 class periods while in the library. They will have a choice of a variety of Ancient Greek related topics (as identified by their teacher and listed in the attachments). They will come to the library already having formulated questions of interest on their chosen topic and then seeking out answers using a variety of sources. | 6 | |
| Research on Nevada History | Using information skills previously taught in the library, students will use online databases and print resources to investigate the history of Nevada. This research will support the classroom social studies lessons as students learn about the state they live in and why we celebrate Nevada Day. Students will be able to make connections to the events and people that led to Nevada's statehood. | 2 |