Webliography

Designs for Online Learning - Summer 2003

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These are the current online resources. More will be added to this list as they are discovered. The resources are arranged according to Social Studies Standards/Checkpoints. (All resources open into a new window.)

Standard #1: Movement Hawaii The purpose of this lesson is for the students to become knowledgeable about Hawaii the state and Hawaii the island. The children will also work on reading maps of the islands. The children will come to know the customs, climates and other fun little facts. They will also come to know the eight islands. Little House on the Prairie The purpose of this lesson is to directly involve the students of a late 1800’s pioneer family. Through reading, activities and research they will recreate life in the times of covered wagons. Students will understand life on the trail and the hardships they encountered as the crossed the United States territory. The Texas Indians The purpose of this unit is to teach students about basic things of the Texas Indians. They will learn about the distinct geography of certain tribes. They will also learn about specific things that distinguished one tribe from another. We will also learn how to identify where certain tribes lived on the Texas map. This unit is designed to provide your students with information and activities centered around various types of Texas Indian tribes.

Standard #2: Culture A New Life: Coming to America (WebQuest) Write a play about immigration in the 1800's through Ellis Island. Alaska The goal of this lesson is to make children aware of the differences all over the United States. This lesson will give students the opportunity to learn about a different part of the US, and recognize and appreciate the similarities and differences. Students will be introduced to the many aspects of life in Alaska. Arizona The purpose of this series of lessons is to inform the students about Arizona. They will be doing experiments and activities with things that deal with Arizona. Art for Sale A WebQuest that has students looking at art and culture of the Pacific Northwest. Use a spreadsheet to examine pricing trends. “Carefully Taught”: The Effect of Regions on Prejudice Students will learn about and experience prejudice. Colonial American Art (WebQuest) Research 3 paintings from American Colonial times and make a brochure. Dispelling the Myth: A Study of Two Cultures in Arizona (WebQuest) Cultural diversity, specifically focused on Native American culture. Hawaii The purpose of this lesson is for the students to become knowledgeable about Hawaii the state and Hawaii the island. The children will also work on reading maps of the islands. The children will come to know the customs, climates and other fun little facts. They will also come to know the eight islands. Immigration Activity This lesson plan examines the early immigrants who arrived in the Northeastern region of the United States. Students take an electronic field trip to Ellis Island. Little House on the Prairie The purpose of this lesson is to directly involve the students of a late 1800’s pioneer family. Through reading, activities and research they will recreate life in the times of covered wagons. Students will understand life on the trail and the hardships they encountered as the crossed the United States territory. Meet the Immigrants (WebQuest) Students study immigrants from different countries and eras to discern similarities in reasons for coming, and common problems encountered. Sources for Teaching About Native Americans Lesson plans for Native Americans from Alaska to the Southwest. Texas The purpose of this thematic unit encompasses many things. Not only should this unit enrich the students’ knowledge and understanding of Texas, but it will span over many different content areas as well. The Texas Indians The purpose of this unit is to teach students about basic things of the Texas Indians. They will learn about the distinct geography of certain tribes. They will also learn about specific things that distinguished one tribe from another. We will also learn how to identify where certain tribes lived on the Texas map. This unit is designed to provide your students with information and activities centered around various types of Texas Indian tribes.

Standard #3: Location and Place Acadia National Park Students will learn about the history, features, activities, and economy of this national park. The students will also learn about the importance of the park to the state of Maine. Students will also be taught about the state of Maine and they will learn about cities surrounding Acadia, ex. Bar Harbor. Alaska The goal of this lesson is to make children aware of the differences all over the United States. This lesson will give students the opportunity to learn about a different part of the US, and recognize and appreciate the similarities and differences. Students will be introduced to the many aspects of life in Alaska. Arizona The purpose of this series of lessons is to inform the students about Arizona. They will be doing experiments and activities with things that deal with Arizona. Color Landform Atlas of the United States Great online maps for every state. Some states contain historic links as well. Crusin’ to the Southeast (WebQuest) Design a tour of the Southeast United States. Geography of the United States In this unit, the students will demonstrate knowledge of the basic geographical features of each state such as its location, capital, rivers, mountains, the region it lies within, major cities, and nickname. Humans, the Environment, and the Great Plains These lesson plans should provide you with some good starting places for using this web site or for teaching other lessons to your students about the interrelationship of people and the environment on the northern Great Plains. Little House on the Prairie The purpose of this lesson is to directly involve the students of a late 1800’s pioneer family. Through reading, activities and research they will recreate life in the times of covered wagons. Students will understand life on the trail and the hardships they encountered as the crossed the United States territory. State Geography This lesson plan teaches students to recognize the different regions of a particular state. Take a Trip!…to the North Central Region (WebQuest) Research people, culture, historical significance, interesting places, and climate of a NCR state. Making a Relief Map of the United States Students will use materials such as rocks, sand and twigs to make a physical/relief map of the United States. Wall Mural of Land Features In this culminating activity students are to work in small cooperative groups to create a wall mural which represents one of the following regions: mountains, deserts, grasslands, and forests. The Texas Indians The purpose of this unit is to teach students about basic things of the Texas Indians. They will learn about the distinct geography of certain tribes. They will also learn about specific things that distinguished one tribe from another. We will also learn how to identify where certain tribes lived on the Texas map. This unit is designed to provide your students with information and activities centered around various types of Texas Indian tribes.

Standard #4: Interaction The Adventures of the Alamo The purpose in studying the War of the Alamo is to better educate the students about Texas History. What took place at the Alamo so many years ago is what formed Texas into what it is today. By studying this war, students will gain knowledge of the past while exploring the Internet and having dress-up and Pinata day. Arizona The purpose of this series of lessons is to inform the students about Arizona. They will be doing experiments and activities with things that deal with Arizona. Regions of the United States This integrated lesson helps students understand the complex physical and human characteristics of places and regions.

Standard #5: Change The Adventures of the Alamo The purpose in studying the War of the Alamo is to better educate the students about Texas History. What took place at the Alamo so many years ago is what formed Texas into what it is today. By studying this war, students will gain knowledge of the past while exploring the Internet and having dress-up and Pinata day. Boundaries of the United States and the Several States Watch the United States grow! State Reports- Can you convince? The student understands and examines major ideas, eras, themes, developments, turning points, chronology, and the cause-and-effect relationships in U.S., world, and Washington state history.

Standard #7: Resources Alaska The goal of this lesson is to make children aware of the differences all over the United States. This lesson will give students the opportunity to learn about a different part of the US, and recognize and appreciate the similarities and differences. Students will be introduced to the many aspects of life in Alaska. Economic Spotter: Resources During World War II You are an economic spotter! You can spot economic concepts in history. This lesson will take you back in time when the world was at war! During World War II, the United States was forced to make changes. There was a huge problem with scarcity! Scarcity is whenever there are limited resources and unlimited wants. Scarcity exists whenever the wants for a good or service exceed the resources needed to make that good or service. Can you spot the scarce resources needed to help the US win WWII? Oh, Scarcity A fun song to help students learn about this concept.

Standard #8: Systems Acadia National Park Students will learn about the history, features, activities, and economy of this national park. The students will also learn about the importance of the park to the state of Maine. Students will also be taught about the state of Maine and they will learn about cities surrounding Acadia, ex. Bar Harbor.

General Resources 50 States in 50 Hours After completing their research, students will transfer the new knowledge to a Hyper Studio presentation. Curriculum Center Suggestions & Activities An Apple Learning Interchange resource that offers ideas and online resources. Fifty States Reproducible worksheets that can be printed for a variety of uses. Learning Resources Apple Learning Interchange offers a number of online resources for teachers of grades 4-6. Learning the 50 States The idea behind this project is to get the students to learn from the teacher, each other, and themselves using different sources about the 50 states. The facts that will be learned are where they are located on the map, their capitals, their large cities, population, flags, state flowers, mottoes, and anything else they find interesting. The internet will be used to find out much information over the states. Nifty Fifty States This is a hands-on study of the fifty states. Students will research and create projects based on their research. Stately Knowledge A great online database for the 50 states. State Unit Studies State Unit Studies created by your About Home Schooling Guide to help students learn the geography of the United States and learn factual information about every state. Complete the units and create a United States notebook. United States Geography A great collection of online games, lessons, and links. Vacation Anyone? (WebQuest) The students use the Internet to take an imaginary vacation somewhere in the US and then present it.