DEL 453 - Making a Plan

Unit Planner: Government in AmericaSubmitted By: Katheryn Brown

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

EDEL 453 - Spring 2014 Karen Powell- Instructor UNIT PLANNER: Government in America Submitted By: Katheryn Brown

Summary of Lesson PlanNV State Social Studies ObjectivesNotes

MONDAYThis social studies lesson is designed for 1st grade students; to teach students what the Pledge of Allegiance is and why we say it while focusing on the American Flag.

C13.1.4

Recognize the Pledge of Allegiance

*Make 22 worksheet copies

*Order more blue construction paper and glue sticks

TUESDAYThis social studies lesson is designed for 1st grade students; to teach students what a patriotic holiday is, what symbols represent that holiday, and what American symbols are.

C13.1.5

Name a traditional U.S. patriotic activity, holiday, or symbol

*Make 22 worksheet copies

*Make 22 mobile worksheet copies

*Make an example mobile

WEDNESDAYThis social studies lesson is designed for 1st grade students; to identify the president of the United States and describe the work he does.C14.1.1

Name the current President of the United States

*Bring president poster from home

*Worksheet copies are in filing cabinet

THURSDAYThis social studies lesson is designed for 1st grade students; to teach students to recognize the sources of information available in the school libraryC15.1.1

Identify sources of information

*Reserve library for 10:00am 10:30am

*Borrow 12 clipboards from school office

FRIDAYThis social studies lesson is designed for 1st grade students; to teach students the name of their present school (John C. Fremont) and why the school was named after a hero.

C16.1.1

Name their school

*Worksheet copies are in filing cabinet

*Cut 11 poster boards in 1/2