Unit Planner: Civil Rights Submitted By: Deavon Hinebauch

EDEL 453: Teaching Elementary School Social ScienceNevada State College – Spring 2014Instructor: Karen Powell

UNIT PLANNER: Civil Rights Submitted By: Deavon Hinebauch

Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives Notes

MO

ND

AY

This social studies lesson is designed for 1st grade

students to learn about Martin Luther King Jr; it is the first lesson in a five-day unit on civil rights. This lesson incorporates two literature

books, “Martin’s Big Words” & “My Brother Martin.”

I can describe life before the civil rights movement,

including school, communication,

transportation, and recreation.

Be sure to check out or buy both books for the lesson: “My Brother Martin” & “Martin’s Big Words.”

Make copies of KWL Chart for each student.

White boards and dry erase markers needed for each student.

TUES

DAY

This social studies lesson is designed for 1st grade

students to learn about segregation; it is the second lesson in a five-day unit on

Civil Rights. This lesson incorporates a literature

reading of the story “Child of the Civil Rights Movement.”

I can describe life before the civil rights movement,

including school, communication,

transportation, and recreation.

Be sure to check out or retrieve copy of “Child of the Civil Rights

Movement.”Colored construction paper and Popsicle sticks for each student.

Be sure to download video to usb or from YouTube so it can be shown in

the classroom.

WED

NES

DAY

This social studies lesson is designed for first grade students to learn about symbolism; it is the 3rd lesson in a five-day unit on civil rights. This lesson uses the text “Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies” (pp.

143-147).

I can listen to histories of important local landmarks

that create a sense of community among citizens.

Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies Text: Symbolism and

Social Studies (Strategy 20)Coloring utensils and construction

paper neededBe sure to download video to usb or from YouTube so it can be shown in

the classroom.

THU

RSD

AY

This lesson is designed for first grade students to learn about

individual rights in the classroom; it is the fourth lesson in a five-day unit on civil rights. This lesson uses the Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook “School and Family” (pp. 244-

247).

I can identify an individual’s rights within the classroom.

Houghton Mifflin 1st Grade Social Studies Book: School and Family

text for each studentStudy Guide/Vocabulary Sheet for

each student

FRID

AY

This social studies lesson is designed for 1st grade students to learn about the importance of classroom and school rules; it is the last lesson in a five-day unit on Civil Rights. This lesson uses

the Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook “School and

Family” (p. 230-231).

I can create and follow classroom and school rules

(laws) that guide my behavior and resolve

conflicts.

Houghton Mifflin 1st Grade Social Studies Book: School and Family

Text for each studentIntegrating Language Arts and

Social Studies Text: Incorporating Service Learning (strategy 10)Be sure to hold a meaningful

discussion to wrap up the unit. Why is it important to learn about Civil

Rights

EDEL 453 - Spring 2014 Karen Powell- Instructor