Social Studies Ohios Model CompetencyBased Program

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• Presented By
• Andrea Goubeaux

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Introduction

• Grade Level Fourth Grade
• Subject Social Studies
• Contents
• American Heritage
• People In Societies
• World Interactions
• Decision Making and Resources
• Democratic Processes
• Citizenship Rights and
  Responsibilities

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Rationale

• The goal of this presentation is to educate
  social studies students according to the strands
  established by the state of Ohio.
• Objectives
• The learner will
• - Develop an understanding of our countrys
  heritage.
• - Become familiar with other cultures and
  societies.
• - Realize that actions can have a global
  effect.
• - Understand the process of supply and demand.
• - Recognize the need for rules.
• - Develop behaviors consistent with that of
  responsible
• citizens.

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American Heritage

• This strand refers to those persons and events of
  the past responsible for making the American
  people unique among the peoples of the world
  while, at the same time, recognizing what we have
  in common with people from other nations.

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Web Sites To Visit

• Archiving Early America
• http//earlyamerica.com/
• Historic American Highways
• http//homepages.rootsweb.com/maggieoh/highway.ht
  ml
• The Ohio Historical Society
• http//www.ohiokids.org/
• Thomas Alva Edison
• http//www.minot.k12.nd.us/mps/edison/edison/ediso
  n.html
• Ohio Defined
• http//oplin.lib.oh.us/products/ohiodefined/symbol
  s.html

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American Heritage Activities

• 1. Write a report on the life of a famous early
  American.
• 2. Develop a Bill Of Rights to govern the
  Social Studies classroom.
• 3. Report to the class on one of the migration
  trails through Ohio and the persons who used that
  trail.
• 4. Illustrate a route that might have been
  taken by pioneers attempting to cross the
  country.
• 5. Compare and contrast the different dwellings
  of Ohios historic Indians.

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More American Heritage Activities

• 6. Prepare a travel pamphlet for any of the
  historical sites mentioned on the web page.
• 7. Write a report about one of Thomas Edisons
  many inventions.
• 8. Produce a unique invention to share with the
  class
• 9. Choose a president from the state of Ohio
  and prepare a report about that presidents
  effect on the development of the nation.
• 10. Research Ohio state symbols and their
  origins.

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People In Societies

• This strand recognizes that the world is
  comprised of many different racial, ethnic, and
  religious groups and that factors of gender and
  class will provide people with different
  perspectives on issues.

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Web Sites To Visit

• African American Experiences in Ohio
• http//dbs.ohiohistory.org/africanam/
• Ohio Village
• http//www.ohiokids.org/games/ohv/index.html
• Ohio In The Civil War
• http//www.infinet.com/lstevens/a/civil.html
• George Washingtons Ohio Mission
• http//www.mountvernon.org/text/biomission.html
• Time Travelers
• http//www.ohiokids.org/

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People In Societies Activities

• 1. Write a report on a famous African American
  from Ohio.
• 2. Map the path that the Underground Railroad
  followed through the state of Ohio.
• 3. Go on an interactive tour of an Ohio village
  during the 1860s and witness the interactions
  among people in society.
• 4. Compare and contrast the Ohio village with
  your hometown.
• 5. Report on one of the Civil War battles
  fought in Ohio and the people involved.

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More People In Societies Activities

• 6. Compare and contrast the responsibilities of
  the different military units in Ohio during the
  Civil War.
• 7. Debate the interests of both the French and
  English concerning the Ohio River Valley.
• 8. Map George Washingtons mission to Ohio.
• 9. Write a report about the confrontation
  between Americans and Indians on the American
  Frontier.
• 10. Report to the class on an occupation that
  was critical to the development of society.

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World Interactions

• This strand studies the associations made by
  people around the world as they attempt to
  address common problems. Interactions among
  nations include economic, cultural and
  intellectual contacts.

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Web Sites To Visit

• The Civil Rights Movement
• http//www.academicinfo.net/usmod.htmlcivil
• National Atlas
• http//www-atlas.usgs.gov/mapit.html
• GeoNet Interactive Game
• http//eduplace.com/geo/indexhi.html
• Encarta Schoolhouse
• http//encarta.msn.com/schoolhouse/default.asp
• The Mining Company
• http//geography.miningco.com/education/geography/
  

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World Interactions Activities

• 1. Compare and contrast the struggle for civil
  rights among various nations.
• 2. List actions that have been taken by people
  in other nations to ensure civil liberties.
• 3. Identify similarities and differences
  between nations located at the sa me latitude.
• 4. Write a report about the natural resources
  of the United States and how they impact our
  trade with other nations.
• 5. Identify land masses located in various
  regions of the world.

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More World Interactions Activities

• 6. Use the internet to locate a foreign city
  which produces crops similar to those produced in
  your hometown.
• 7. Compare and contrast the different forms of
  government in existence.
• 8. Research United States trade relations with
  other countries.
• 9. Discover the date and time of day in various
  locations around the world.
• 10. Identify countries that currently have trade
  agreements with the United States and bring in
  samples of items we import from them.

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Decision Making and Resources

• This strand focuses on the decisions individuals
  and societies make in addressing wants. The
  utilization and transformation of resources is a
  major component of this process.

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Web Sites To Visit

• The Lemonade Stand
• http//www.littlejason.com/lemonade/
• Landmark For Schools
• http//landmark-project.com/eco-market/
• Schoolhouse Social Studies Economics
• http//teacherpathfinder.org/School/Subjects/SocSt
  ud/econ.html
• Cookie Caper
• http//www.infinet.com/legoe/cookie.htmCookie
  Caper
• The Ice Cream Store
• http//www.infinet.com/legoe/icecream.htm

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Decision Making and Resources Activities

• 1. Develop an idea for a new business and list
  possible resources for acquiring capital.
• 2. Compare and contrast companies that produce
  goods and those that offer services.
• 3. Write a report on a successful entrepreneur.
• 4. Develop a product that will be purchased by
  students in the classroom and determine a
  competitive price for the product.
• 5. Compare both supply and demand graphs for
  selected products currently being marketed.

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More Decision Making and Resources Activities

• 6. Research and report your findings on two of
  the most famous cookie companies in America and
  determine which companys cookie is the better
  value.
• 7. Tour the production facilities of a local
  business.
• 8. Interview a local entrepreneur.
• 9. Develop our own classroom Ice Cream Store
• 10. Research the competitors of our Ice Cream
  Store to determine unfulfilled markets and
  possible new products.

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Democratic Processes

• This strand studies the principles of democratic
  societies and explores the extent to which
  governments reflect these principles in their
  daily operations.

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Web Sites To Visit

• Democracies In Emerging Countries
• http//www.ifes.org/
• The Electronic Embassy
• http//www.embassy.org/
• League of Women Voters
• http//www.lwvcincinnati.org/
• State Government Links
• http//www.prairienet.org/scruffy/f.htm
• FBI Kids Page
• http//www.fbi.gov/kids/kids.htm

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Democratic Processes Activities

• 1. Write a letter to the leader of a foreign
  nation persuading him or her to institute
  democracy as their form of government.
• 2. Write a report on one of the emerging
  countries in which a democratic government is
  being considered.
• 3. Compile a list of those countries which have
  embassies in the United States.
• 4. Visit Embassy Row in Washington D.C.
• 5. Hold classroom elections in order to
  simulate the voting process.

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More Democratic Processes Activities

• 6. Write a report about suffrage in the United
  States.
• 7. Visit the State House in Columbus.
• 8. Compare and contrast the responsibilities of
  the different branches of government.
• 9. Research the impact that crime has on
  society in the United States.
• 10. Hold a mock trial in the classroom to
  illustrate the elements of the judicial system in
  a democratic society.

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Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities

• This strand provides a point of reference for
  examining and participating in those activities
  that are part of an adults public life. These
  activities promote the ideal of being productive
  citizens through working cooperatively with
  others in society and being involved in public
  affairs.

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Web Sites To Visit

• The White House for Kids
• http//www.whitehouse.gov/WH/kids/html/kidshome.ht
  ml
• Living Ohio Government Series
• http//www.logs.org/index.html
• The 122nd Ohio General Assembly
• http//www.legislature.state.oh.us/process/index.h
  tml
• Project Vote Smart
• http//www.vote-smart.org/other/participate.html
• Global Youth Action Network
• http//208.56.96.251/

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Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities Activities

• 1. Write a letter to the president about an
  issue of national interest.
• 2. Promote the interests of the class through
  the strategy of lobbying.
• 3. Prepare a flow chart showing how a bill
  becomes a law.
• 4. Hold a debate in class focusing on current
  issues.
• 5. Take a virtual fieldtrip of the Capitol
  Building in Columbus.

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More Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities
Activities

• 6. Interview a local elected official.
• 7. Prepare a plan that will attempt to balance
  the federal budget.
• 8. Have a bake sale to raise funds for those
  less fortunate in the community.
• 9. Write a proposal on a citizenship issue you
  feel strongly about.
• 10. Contact a local official and ask for their
  support of your proposal.

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Conclusion

• It is hoped that this presentation will provide
  fourth grade social studies students with a
  better understanding of each of the social
  studies strands. The web sites provided should
  be adequate references from which the students
  can obtain information to complete the
  accompanying activities.
• HAVE FUN!!!