Title of Unit: 2nd Grade History Title of Lesson: First Americans

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1. Summary of the Lesson Plan: This social studies lesson is designed for 2nd grade students to learn about the first people that came to America. This lesson uses the Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook Americas Past(p. 212-215. 2. Target Population: 2nd Grade This lesson is designed for learners at all types of levels Whole group reading & discussions, independent notes and assessment. 3. Objectives:

H.1.0 - People, Cultures, and Civilizations - Students understand the development, characteristics, and interaction of people, cultures, societies, religion, and ideas. 4. Procedure:
1. Refer to notes on TE page 212, Get Set to Read. Ask students to preview the headings and tell what they think the word local means and how it pertains to government. Look at the draw conclusions chart students will complete as we read. Details may include discussing issues, listening to others, and asking questions Have students discuss people they know who provide community services, what they do, and who pays them. Introduce vocabulary (history)

2. As a class, read, The first People in America on page 213 and Compare Groups on pages 214-215. 3. Ask questions like, Who was already living in America 500 years ago? What does the map on page 213 show? What is a way that we can learn about history and relate it to our own lives? 4. Record information on study guide/reading skill. (Unit resource p. 64)

5. Assessment: Language Arts on page 215. I would have students go through the stories that we read and pick out important words. Students would then make a picture dictionary and that is how I would assess what they have learned from the day. 6. Reflection:

What skills do students need in order to be successful with this lesson?

Karen Powell- Instructor Submitted by: Christen Campbell

EDEL 453 Spring 2012

Title of Unit: 2nd Grade History Title of Lesson: First Americans

Lesson Plan #1 out of 5

They need to have some background knowledge on our country and how old it is. How will you follow up or extend this lesson? I would do a think aloud and have students make a chart comparing and contrasting what we learned in this lesson with a different history lesson. What can you do for students who dont grasp the concepts? I would have students make a KWL chart to help them write down things that they already know about the subject and what questions they have for me. Where do you anticipate having problems with this lesson? I think the only problem is that students might need more time than is allotted to make a picture dictionary, so I might have to adjust my time.
7. Materials: Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook Americas Past(p. 212-215.) Unit resources 64 Paper, colored pencils/markers

EDEL 453 Spring 2012

Karen Powell- Instructor

Submitted by: Christen Campbell