Families are Important - October
The essential question is: Why are families important, and how do they influence who we are?
We will also focus on the following topics:
* Identifying similar/different characteristics of people
Word List: similar, different
*Belonging
Word List: belonging, responsibility
*Identify similar/different characteristics of families
Word List: families, role
* Family rules and conflict
Word List: conflict, rule
* Columbus Day
Word List: Christopher Columbus, explore
WEBSITE RESOURCES:
Columbus Day: www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/holidays/columbusday/preview.weml
Christopher Columbus: http://breeze.ahisd.net:8080/p68817771/
Build a Family Tree: http://kids.familytreemagazine.com/kids/default.asp
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Families Have a History - November
We will continue talking about how important families are to us.
We will also talk about how family traditions are similar and different. Your children will have some activities to complete focused on this topic. Please take the time to sit and discuss with them.
Please also practice the following with your child this month. I have asked each student if they know their address, phone number and birthday. Some children are still a little confused, if you could refresh their memory that would be great! It is so important for them to know this information because if they are ever in a situation where this information is needed they will be prepared!
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Homes We Live In - December
The essential question is: Why is a home a basic need of all families?
We will also focus on the following topic:
* Compare and contrast different types of homes
Word List: home, shelter, need, family
WEBSITE RESOURCES:
Homes: www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/communities/homes/preview.weml
Winter change: www.brainpopjr.com/science/weather/winter/preview.weml
Types of House Quiz: www.educatorskonnect.com/CurriculumPortals/Communities/Houses/Houses.html
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Families in Communities - January
The essential question is: What is a community?
We will also focus on the following topics:
* Reasons why people need each other
Word List: community, need
* Define community and it's helpers
Word List: service, rules, laws
* Talk about different types of communities
Word List: Farm, city, town
* Discuss what Martin Luther King, Jr. did for us!
Word List: prejudice, equality, dream
WEBSITE RESOURCES:
Different Types of Communities: www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/ruralsuburbanandurban/
Dr. King Timeline Page: www.ppps.k12.or.us/district/depts/itss/buckman/timeline/kingframe.html
Martin Luther King Jr. Fact Monster: www.factmonster.com/spot/mlkjrday1.html
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Communities Goods and Services - February
The essential question is: Why do people have to work?
We will also focus on the following topics:
* Needs and wants
Word List: need, want
* People need others to meet their needs
Word List: job, good, services
* Career Portfolio
Word List: career
* President's Day
Word List: President, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama
WEBSITE RESOURCES:
Community Club: http://teacher.scholastic.com/commclub
Abe Lincoln: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/biographies/abrahamlincoln
Community Jobs: http://www.netrover.com/~mary3384/community/indexjob.html
Community Map: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/neiborhood/index.html