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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