Unit Plan #4: The Basics of Civics

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EDEL 453: Teaching Elementary School Social Science Nevada State College Spring 2013 Instructor: Karen Powell

UNIT PLANNER#4: The Basics of Civics

Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives

Week 1 of 2
Notes

TUESDAY week #1

MONDAY week #1

This lesson is the beginning of a unit of the basic things that go along with civics. C13.3.2 Discuss that democracy involves voting, majority rule, and Today, students will learn setting rules. about a democracy and learn what makes up a democracy.

Check D is for Democracy out the library (book) Copies: 40 handoutpackets based off the book D is for Democracy

This is the second lesson in this unit. Today, students will continue to learn about a democracy and learn what makes up a democracy.

C13.3.2 Discuss that democracy involves voting, majority rule, and setting rules.

Set up PowerPoint

Copies: 40 Roots of Democracy Handouts

WEDNESDAY week #1

In this lesson, students will learn about why rules and laws are created. They will learn about why it is important to follow these rules and laws.

C13.3.1 Identify and discuss examples of rules, laws, and authorities that keep people safe and property secure.

Check out Book: Rules and Laws Make copies: Venn Diagram handouts Make copies: Laws and Rules handout/worksh eet

THURSDAY week #1

This is the fourth lesson; it focuses on the Pledge of Allegiance. Students C13.3.4 Recognize the Pledge of Allegiance and discuss its will understand the purpose. pledge, what it means, and its purpose.

Copies: Pledge of Allegiance handout Check out Book: F is for Flag

FRIDAY week #1

This is the fourth lesson of this unit; we now focus on what makes a good leader. Students will be able to identify qualities a good leader has.

C15.3.1 List the qualities of a leader.

Reserve library computers Make copies of handout

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #4

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UNIT PLANNER#4: The Basics of Civics

Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives

Week 2 of 2
Notes
-Check out kindles from library

MONDAY week #2

This lesson will allow students to discover who their President is. This lesson will also have students identify their mayor.

C14.3.1 Name the current President of the United States. C14.3.2 Name the current mayor of the town.

Check out book: Yes We Can!: A Salute to Children from President Obama's Victory Speech Copies: President mini bio handout Copies: Mayor mini bio handout

In this lesson, students will put all that they have learned in this unit to use by visiting a website. Students will use prior knowledge to complete the lesson.

C13.3.1 Identify and discuss examples of rules, laws, and authorities that keep people safe and property secure. C13.3.2 Discuss that democracy involves voting, majority rule, and setting rules. C14.3.1 Name the current President of the United States. C14.3.2 Name the current mayor of the town.

TUESDAY week #2

-Have PowerPoint ready -Reserve library computers

FRIDAY week #2
EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

THURSDAY week #2

WEDNESDAY week #2

Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #4

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