Quarter Content Corresponding Lessons 1 Events, Trends, and Movements that shaped the history of Illinois, the United States, and other nations- State Goal 16 1 Government- State Goal 14 1 Historical Skills/Local History-State Goal 16 Ch.3, Lesson 4 and Ch. 4, Lesson 3 Ch. 8 Alton History Packet and Materials Performance Skills for Student Achievement Standards Addressed 16B Development of laws and the rights of citizens during the formation of the United States 14.A., 14.B., 14.C., 14.D., & 14.E. Local government - taxes & local services - types (mayor, city council, city manager) - duties & names of local officials - town meetings State government - state capital - state officials & names National Government - three branches of national government - President & Vice President - election process Special interest groups & their relation to the results of elections. (schools, Boys & Girls Club, PITA, Humane Society, Nature Institute) U.S. foreign policy as it relates to other nations & international issues (United Nations) 16.A,C,D, E Draw a general conclusion about life during the development of Alton using a combination of historical sources. Construct a time line. (e.g. Robert Essential Skills, Essential Question & Quarterly s Why is it important to have laws? Chapter 3, Lesson 4 Chapter 4, Lesson 3 E.Q..-What are the three branches of national government? What job is each branch responsible for? A- Ch.8 or other teacher created materials E.Q..- Can you identify one historical landmark in Alton and its importance to our community? A- Alton History Materials
2 World Geography and its Effects on Society in Illinois- State Goal 17 2 Earth s Physical Systems, Geographic Factors, and our society- State Goal 17 Ongoing through curriculum Map Skill packets Ch. 1, Lesson 2 Ch. 2, Lessons 1,2, & 3 Alton History Wadlow s life) Compare how people living in Alton in an earlier period made a living with how people make a living today. Relate stories and folk tales that describe various customs practiced in America and/or local communities. (e.g., Illini and Osage legends) Investigate places in the community where important events took place. (Alton Tour) 17.A. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of maps, globes, and atlases. Determine the four main compass points. Develop an understanding of map reading skills. 17.B., C., D Analyze characteristics and interactions of the earth s physical systems. List areas affected by storms, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, or human activities and how the changes occurred. Discuss the relationship between a community s location/physical features and the lifestyle of its residents. Understand the historical significance of geography in Alton. - Alton s location - Proximity of Alton to Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri Rivers E.Q..- Where are you in the world, and how does the geography around you effect how you live? A- Teacher created materials or various materials from Social Studies text E.Q..- Can you identify one activity that you can enjoy due to a geological feature?. A- Chapter 1, Lesson 2 - Chapter 2, Lesson 1 - Chapter 2, Lesson 2 - Chapter 2, Lesson 3
-The 1993 Flood Compare and contrast Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities. 2 United States Values & Traditions- State Goal 14 Ch. 12 Lessons 2-3 14.F. Research people whose lives exemplify the values that formed the foundation of our American democratic system. E.Q..- Can you identify an important person that we have learned about in class that helped shape our nation s history, and what was his/ her contribution? How did it help the nation? 2 Understanding Economic Systems- State Goal 15 Ch. 9 Ch. 10, Lesson 1 & 2 15.A., B.,C.,D., E. List and categorize goods and services families consume and their producers. Understand that scarcity necessitates choices by consumers. Collect examples of consumer choices and justify the choice. Classify examples of human, natural and capital resources. Understand trade as an exchange of goods and services. List examples of exchanges families make with and without money. Illustrate how money makes exchange easier. Understand the impact of government policies and decisions on production and consumption. A- Chapter 12, Lesson 2 - Chapter 12, Lesson 3 - Other teacher created materials E.Q..- Why is it important for a family to keep to a budget when purchasing what they need and want? A- Chapter 9, Lesson 1 - Chapter 9, Lesson 2 -Chapter 9 - Chapter 10, Lesson 1 - Chapter 10, Lesson 2
Differentiate between public goods and services and private goods and services. List at least two taxes students and adults pay. 2 Social Systems in the United States- State Goal 18 Ch. 12 Lesson 1 & 2 18.A,B, C Research customs/holidays/culture. Experience Team building activities. Role-Play appropriate and inappropriate manners. Read different genres portraying various geographical cultures from different regions of the United States. Develop an appreciation for diversity- self, family, peers, and community. E.Q..-How can different individuals cooperate while respecting their diversity? A- Chapter 12, Lesson 1 -Chapter 12, Lesson 2
Vocabulary Election Democracy Tax Mayor Council County Capitol Governor Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch United Nations Treaty Students role play to understand elections and voting process. Students role play to understand responsibilities of the branches of government at local, state, and national levels. Visit or drive by Alton City Hall. Students form treaties to resolve hypothetical problems or classroom issues. Goods Services Income Budget Interest Competition Scarcity Opportunity Cost Producer Consumer Supply Demand Human Resources Capital Resources Factory Assembly Line Public Goods and Services Private Goods and Services Social Studies Text- Chapter 9 and Chapter 10, Lessons 1-2 Students role play differences between needs and wants. Students role play being smart consumers. Students plan how to start a small business. (TM259G) Students make a budget. (example on pg. 268) Government Social Studies Text- Ch. 3 Lesson 4, Ch. 4 Lesson 3
Constitution Independence Democracy Time Line Mississippi River Robert Wadlow Lewis and Clark Piasa Bird Underground Railroad Elijah P. Lovejoy Lucy Haskell Alton Penitentiary Civil War Lincoln-Douglas Con Agra Map Globe Atlas Compass Rose Legend Latitude Longitude Major Climates Seven Continents North America Oceans Diversity Self- Esteem Cooperation Customs Culture Manners Rules/Laws Human Needs Human Wants Students research historical figures important to the Declaration of Independence and Constitution and present information to the class. Robert Wadlow Time Line Tour of Alton/Landmarks/ Alton History Museum Field Trip to the Lock and Dam Museum Alton History Web Quest (On District web site) Alton History Activity/Reading packet Ellen Ochoa- Storytown Babe Ruth- Time-Line- Storytown Ongoing map skills practice throughout the social studies curriculum Map Skills practice packets or other teacher created materials Social Studies Text- Chapter 12 activities Paths Curriculum Manners Lessons 39-44 Study of different holiday cultures from around the world
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