Social Studies Lesson Plans
Social - STUDIES Elementary (K-5)
sst03.txt mini-lesson on Amer. History (gr. 4-8)
sst06.txt mini-lesson on classroom courtroom (5-12)
sst10.txt mini-lesson on justice/resolving conflict
sst14.txt mini-lesson, "My State," on U.S. states
sst16.txt mini-lesson on applications of rule/law in our daily lives (gr. 7-10)
sst17.txt mini-less on pioneers and Oregon Trail (5-11)
sst20.txt mini-lesson on role play Civil War (5-8)
sst21.txt mini lesson on making a paper on issues (5-12)
sst22.txt mini lesson on a game for social studies review (5-12)
sst23.txt mini lesson on writing fables (elem)
sst24.txt mini lesson on decision making in bomb shelter
sst25.txt mini lesson-researching local/family history
sst36.txt mini lesson-political candidate debate (3-8)
sst37.txt mini lesson-critical thinking skills (K-12)
sst39.txt mini lesson-famous people in history (4-9)
sst41.txt mini lesson: The World on a String
sst48.txt mini lesson - Tea at the White House (5)
sst49.txt mini lesson on current events (5-12)
sst53.txt mini lesson on conflict situations (5)
sst56.txt American Revolution; people/event by interactive product (5)
sst58.txt Thinking Skills, Cooperative Learning, cultures, via "Cinderella" (1-5)
sst59.txt Traits needed for group process (4)
sst60.txt Where do you live? Community awareness (3-4)
sst61.txt Importance of Mississippi River (3-6)
sst63.txt Awareness to culture by self-esteem activity (K-4)
sst64.txt Learning a new environment (K-2)
sst65.txt Do research on design and function of White House (4-6)
sst67.txt Exploring a new environment via the "Gingerbread Man" (K-2)
sst74.txt Good Apples - individual differences (3-6)
sst78.txt Community Helpers Involving Parents (K)
sst79.txt Relationship with older people, an interview (3)
sst81.txt Reports on Presidents using 'Personality Bags' to illustrate traits (4-6)
sst82.txt Native American study; different tribes and culture (2-4)
sst91.txt Government, Constitution study using Polaroid cameras (4)
sst113.txt Government, Conflict Management/Decision Making (4-6)
sst115.txt Geography, How to read and use a map (K-4)
sst116.txt Geography, Map making (4-6)
sst120.txt Geography, Making an illustrated dictionary of geographic terms (5-8)
sst121.txt Geography, Game for locating countries and continents (3-4)
sst123.txt Geography, Learning map mileage through a game (4-6)
sst125.txt Geography, A continent game (4-12)
sst129.txt Geography, Whole Language approach to map making (5)
sst133.txt Geography, "You Can Find It"...working with longitude and latitude (3-12)
sst134.txt Geography, Making globes (5)
sst138.txt American History; Sequencing of events timeline (5-12)
sst150.txt Land Bridge Migration; crossing the Bering Strait (4)
sst165.txt "Game Without Gadgets"; learning the Indian Culture "Rain" game (2-4)
sst167.txt Social Studies & Language Arts; researching different nations (3-5)
sst180.txt Economics, activity to experience 'assembly line' vs. 'individual assembly' (2-3)
sst184.txt Excellent activity to understand 'Supply and Demand' (4-7)
sst221.txt Geography, "Play Doh Map of Your State" (4- 8)
Social - STUDIES Intermediate (6-8)
sst07.txt mini-lesson on history for at-risk kids (7-12)
sst08.txt mini-lesson on personal impact on gov't (4-12)
sst11.txt mini-lesson on writing the Constitution (8-12)
sst26.txt mini lesson-student rights/search and seizure (7-12)
sst27.txt mini lesson-history of local communities 6-12
sst29.txt mini lesson on how a bill becomes a law (7-8)
sst31.txt mini lesson-opinions on political issues (8-12)
sst32.txt mini lesson-tracing immigrant ancestors (5,8,11)
sst34.txt mini lesson on forming a government (gr 7-12)
sst45.txt mini lesson on oral history for Hist/Eng (8-10)
sst46.txt mini lesson-interviewing last 5 presidents (8)
sst47.txt mini lesson-gathering data on an issue (8-12)
sst50.txt mini lesson-1st day classroom organiz. (6-12)
sst55.txt mini lesson on family ties with history (7-12)
sst57.txt Using coins to discover cultures (6)
sst62.txt Current events - quick check of geographic themes (4-12)
sst66.txt Experience racial discrimination (K-12)
sst68.txt Creating concepts on developed and under- developed countries (5-12)
sst71.txt Using a shoe box for archaeology (4-8)
sst72.txt Analyzing artifacts in archaeology "Archaeological Dig" (5-7)
sst73.txt Studying 'Division of Labor' via balloon manufacturing (4-12)
sst75.txt Current Event Jeopardy (4-12)
sst77.txt Chapter review using magazine pictures (2-8)
sst83.txt Cultural Awareness Activity (4-9)
sst87.txt Government, How an Idea becomes a Law (6-9)
sst88.txt Government, Government vocabulary by Webbing (6-12)
sst89.txt Government, Constitutional Convention; role playing w/ 26 amendments (8)
sst90.txt Government, Voting simulation (4-12)
sst93.txt Government, Applying the 'Bill of Rights' to our daily lives (7-9)
sst94.txt Government, Fourth Amendment; role playing (4-12)
sst97.txt Government, Constitution Human Bingo (8)
sst99.txt Government, Cooperative learning for local government (3-12)
sst100.txt Government, Inviting candidates to class (5-12)
sst101.txt Government, Magazines and Newspapers to illustrate U.S. Constitution (4-12)
sst114.txt Geography, Make a travel schedule and travel brochure (5-12)
sst117.txt Geography, Map location skills (4-12)
sst118.txt Geography, Finding your location in the world and outer space (4-8)
sst122.txt Geography, Cartograms: Geographic locations with statistical information (4-12)
sst124.txt Geography, Electronic map making to locate countries, oceans, etc. (7-12)
sst126.txt Geography, Study of Alaska (9-12)
sst128.txt Geography, Selecting pictures for five themes of geography (5-8)
sst130.txt Geography, Your state and climate (6-12)
sst131.txt Geography, World trade using "Your Closet" (7-9)
sst141.txt U.S. History; Looking at historical events from different perspectives (5-12)
sst148.txt Government; Creating classroom constitutions (5-12)
sst149.txt Economics; Consumer borrowing and saving; the use of credit (7-12)
sst151.txt History; Timeline and concept of B.C. numeration (5-8)
sst152.txt U.S. History; Graphic organizer to stimulate thinking skills (8-12)
sst158.txt Geography; Using current events to research countries (7-12)
sst160.txt History; Learning the thirteen original states in order (7-8)
sst161.txt History; Distinguishing between Fact and Opinion (7-12)
sst168.txt Geography; Current events using map locating skills (6-8)
sst172.txt Government; Defining constitution and Branches of Government (8-9)
sst175.txt Cultural tolerance and acceptance activity. (7-12)
sst176.txt Developing Decision Making Skills using "The Oregon Trail" (5-8)
sst177.txt Interviewing Historical Figures (5-8)
sst178.txt Understanding people of different cultures through cultural differences (4-8)
sst179.txt "Promote A City" Poster; great activity to learn about your state (5-7)
sst181.txt Comparing Democracy and Republic (6-8)
sst182.txt American History; U.S. Constitution "We The People" (5-8)
sst183.txt Nevada Trilogy; activity to 'experience' the westward movement (7-9)
sst185.txt Geography, Using current events to study geography and economics (6-12)
sst188.txt "Archaeological Inquiry", problem solving activity (6-8)
sst193.txt "The Card System", hands-on technique for learning names, dates, etc. (7-12)
sst194.txt Bingo activity to learn the states and capitals of the United States (7-9)
sst196.txt "The Pioneer T-Shirt", study of Manifest Destiny and the Oregon Trail (7-12)
sst198.txt "Research via Multi Media Resource Stations", research activity using Africa (7-9)
sst199.txt "Choosing the Best Candidate"; thought provoking activity on choosing candidates using historical figures (7-12)
sst200.txt Geography, "5 Themes Awareness of Current Event Issues"; developing a global perspective when viewing local, national & global events (7-9)
sst201.txt Government, "Sentencing Game", hands-on activity understanding variables a judge considers in sentencing (8-11)
sst202.txt World Trade Import activity (6-8)
sst207.txt Geography, "Where in the World Clues", activity using atlas, almanac, and encyclopedias (6-9)
sst208.txt "Living History", hands-on activity for making history come alive (6-12)
sst209.txt Government, "Majority Rules", activity for understanding the Electoral College (5-12)
sst210.txt "The World On A String", interdependence simulation (5-6)
sst211.txt Government, "Actions and Laws", understanding that laws impact every aspect of life (6-12)
sst212.txt "The Police", activity to promote respect for law (6-12)
sst214.txt Government, "Creating A Bill of Rights" (7- 12)
sst216.txt Government, understanding different forms of government and how different people might vary in their choice of government (7-12)
sst217.txt "Getting To Know Your Textbook"; activities to familiarize students with their textbook for more efficient learning (8)
sst232.txt Geography, fun learning activity for using atlas and maps, (4-8)
sst234.txt Government, "Bureaucracy and the Executive Departments", fun activity to study the Executive B ranch of government, (7-12)
sst240.txt A Day at the Courthouse", courtroom observation, (5-12)
sst242.txt U.S. History, planning a transcontinental trip across the U.S. during the westward wxpansion movement, (8)
sst243.txt Geography, "Where Is It?", current event activity, (5-12)
sst244.txt Geography, Map Skills, "Summer Vacation Journal", (7-12)
sst248.txt Current Events Listening Activity", great activity to sharpen listening skills, (5-12)
sst253.txt Paper Warriors", hands-on activity to see tactics of various war as well as how warfare "progressed" through U.S. History, (5-12)
sst254.txt U.S. History, activity to compare the experiences of recent immigrants to those of the first colonists in North American, (8)
sst257.txt The ABC's of an Election", activity for students to become familiar with political vocabulary, (5-12)
Social - STUDIES High School (9-12)
sst01.txt mini-lesson on search & seizure laws.(HS)
sst02.txt mini-lesson on Civil War & Emancipation. (HS)
sst04.txt mini-lesson on role of government (HS).
sst05.txt mini-lesson on Americans living abroad (HS)
sst09.txt mini-lesson on voting/political movements/ social change.(HS)
sst12.txt mini-lesson on arrest and legal system (HS)
sst13.txt mini-lesson on micro-econ/personal budgets (HS)
sst15.txt mini-lesson on economics & government (HS)
sst18.txt mini-lesson on society and aging (HS)
sst19.txt mini-lesson on Oregon cities & towns (HS)
sst28.txt mini lesson on women's suffrage (9-12)
sst30.txt mini lesson on Middle East geography (HS)
sst33.txt mini lesson on evaluating crimes (HS).
sst35.txt mini lesson-making a newscast about family (HS)
sst38.txt mini lesson on civil rights in wartime (HS)
sst40.txt mini lesson-teaching religious tolerance (HS)
sst42.txt mini lesson on presidential campaigns (11-12)
sst43.txt mini lesson on Presidential elections (12)
sst44.txt mini lesson on playing the stock market (9-12)
sst51.txt mini lesson on home-made political parties (9-12)
sst52.txt mini lesson on US Const./checks-balances (10-12)
sst54.txt mini lesson on porn and the 1st amendment (12)
sst69.txt Civil Rights; Does our society accept minorities? (9-12)
sst70.txt Genealogical research activity (11)
sst76.txt Future plans, goal making, a class reunion (9-12)
sst80.txt Intolerance and inequality using literature; 'Three Little Pigs' and 'Cinderella' (7-12)
sst84.txt Government, Group works with meaningful government dialogue (12)
sst85.txt Government, Freedom of Speech; role playing activity (10-12)
sst86.txt Government, Foreign Policy simulation (10-12)
sst92.txt Government, Becoming an Informed Citizen (7-12)
sst95.txt Government, Report: "Washington Politics; Iron Triangles" (11-12)
sst96.txt Government, Becoming an expert in binding agreements (11-12)
sst98.txt Government, Relating laws to local newspaper (9-12)
sst102.txt Government, Developing 'Checks and Balances' (10-12)
sst103.txt Government, Student Congress in class (9-12)
sst104.txt Government, Attitudinal survey on Justice (7-12)
sst105.txt Government, Conduct poll of student election (9-12)
sst106.txt Government, Class discussion on controversial topics (8-12)
sst107.txt Government, Mock Trial information (11-12)
sst108.txt Government, Develop skill to resolve issues in government (11-12)
sst109.txt Government, Evaluating 'Jack and the Beanstalk' via our present legal system (6-12)
sst110.txt Government, 17 Supreme Court Decision on 1st Amendment Right (11)
sst111.txt Government, Become an entrepreneur; establish a business (10-12)
sst112.txt Government, Federal bureaucracy, how it works (9-12)
sst119.txt Geography, Plotting a hurricane using longitude and latitude (9-12)
sst127.txt Geography, Class cooperation to build puzzle of U.S. (9)
sst132.txt Geography, International Trade: read clothing labels (9)
sst135.txt Economics, Making an opinion poll (9-12)
sst136.txt Economics, Basic banking principles using "Recollections of Pine Gulch" (10-12)
sst137.txt American Revolution Simulation (8-9)
sst139.txt American History; Sectionalism in early U.S. (10-11)
sst140.txt Essay ideas for Civil War study, resources listed (11-12)
sst142.txt World History; identification, mapping & personification of countries involved in WWII (10-12)
sst143.txt U.S. History; How man negotiates his natural freedoms (11-12)
sst144.txt American History; a practical experiment in colonization (8-12)
sst145.txt U.S. History; writing journals using the Oregon Trail (8-12)
sst146.txt Government; Organizing class for political debates, a means of informing voters (9-12)
sst147.txt Government; discovering value of rules through 'Paper Clip' game (11-12)
sst153.txt Government; Defining government by using cooperative groups (9-12)
sst154.txt Government; Researching State and Supreme Court decisions (11-12)
sst155.txt U.S. History; Freedom of the Press using videotape "All the President's Men" (10-12)
sst156.txt Economics; learning about the stock market (11-12)
sst157.txt History & Geography; Inca Expansion (10-12)
sst159.txt U.S. History; How the Supreme Court affects our freedoms (9)
sst162.txt Government; activity involving the Declaration of Independence vs. the Communist Manifesto (9-12)
sst163.txt Government; Writing legal arguments for law in the future (11-12)
sst164.txt Law; Juvenile Justice, Simulation on Shoplifting (7-12)
sst166.txt Culture as it relates to foreign language (9-12)
sst169.txt Government; activity to learn about colonial government (10-12)
sst170.txt Government; Town Meeting simulation (9-12)
sst171.txt Government; Student body voter registration activity (11-12)
sst173.txt Government; analyze "Public Trust / Private Interests" via video (12)
sst174.txt World History; Using chess game to understand class system (7-12)
sst186.txt 'One Person's Garbage, Another Person's...?', waste recycling alternatives (5-12)
sst187.txt Government, hands-on study the Constitution (11)
sst189.txt A Question of Ethics", understanding the meaning (10-12)
sst190.txt "Negotiating Treaties" studying why and what treaties were made during westward expansion (11)
sst191.txt "History Bingo", excellent review activity (any grade level)
sst192.txt "Articles of Confederation Game"; activity demonstrating the philosophical & practical problems that cased the failure of the Articles of Confederation (10-12)
sst195.txt "World War II", studying various causes of WW- II (10-12)
sst197.txt Government, "Civics Jeopardy" - review activity (9-12)
sst203.txt Forming A Government", students develop their own government, laws and penalties (7-12)
sst204.txt Government, "Moot Court", hands-on activity studying civil and due process rights using court cases (11- 12)
sst205.txt Government, "Concentration/ Constitution and Bill of Rights", activity to identify phrases and information (any level)
sst206.txt Government, "Password", activity to identify vocabulary words re: Constitution/Bill of Rights (any level)
sst213.txt "Constitution Scavenger Hunt" (9)
sst215.txt American History, "Supreme Court Rulings", good research activity (10)
sst218.txt World History, "Alliance Game", activity to understanding alliances made before WWI (9)
sst219.txt "Colonial Rules" activity to understand the strife and turmoil which led to the American Revolution (9- 12)
sst220.txt U.S. History, create newspaper presentations for understanding WWI (HS)
sst222.txt Activity to heighten awareness of lifestyles, stereotyping and cultural diversity. (10-12)
sst223.txt Government, American Political Culture, a values debate (12)
sst224.txt Radio's effect on consumer society, cultural views and unity (10-12)
sst225.txt Economics, utilizing business magazines and imagination to understand economic concepts (12)
sst226.txt Economics, studying personal investment options (11-12)
sst227.txt Law Enforcement Activity (9-12)
sst228.txt Understanding the meaning of "Propaganda" through pamphlet project (11)
sst229.txt Government, "First Ten Amendment" research and poster activity (7-12)
sst230.txt Economics, Checkbook Balancing activity, (11)
sst231.txt Civics, Criminal Law; "Actions Speak Louder Than Words", basic legal reasoning activity, (8-12)
sst233.txt Geography, "Music From Around the World", With the use of music, students will identify the geographic theme of location and its major characteristic, (9-12)
sst235.txt Economics,-Scarcity, "Island Simulation" activity to illustrate the overall topic of scarcity, (11-12)
sst236.txt U.S. History, "Putting Some Spark in Black History Month", (6-12)
sst237.txt Free-writing Exercise", fun activity for advanced history, (9-12)
sst238.txt Law/U.S. History, debate activity involving court cases, (9-12)
sst239.txt Law, "Doing Crime=Doing Time: Juvenile Consequences for Breaking the Law", (7-12)
sst241.txt Geography/World Studies, "Island Survival", (7-10)
sst245.txt American History, "Jazz Age vs. Great Depression", hands-on oacivity for reviewing the twenties and introducing the thirties, (11)
sst246.txt BIKO & WOOD'S: What Does Freedom Really Mean?", (11-12)
sst247.txt Business Law, "Arraignment Court", students attend court and witness how the constitutional rights of a defendant are administered, (11-12)
sst249.txt World History, developing "Diplomatic Information Brochure", (9-12)
sst250.txt Historical Scavenger Hunt", 'baseball card' activity used to study significant historical groups of the past, (7-12)
sst251.txt Law; "From Arrest to Appeal: A Simplified Presentation of the Criminal Justice System", (9-12)
sst252.txt Small Town", Creative follow-up activity after "Bill of Rights" study, (9-12)
sst255.txt Gunfighters of the Old West", interesting activity to understand the Old West, (7-12)
sst256.txt Ten O'clock News", creative research activity, (9-12)
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