Social+Studies

TEKS 2,17 B.C.E. 2.18 A.B.  Communities “All About Magnolia” __ Objectives: __ · Use a visual to predict content. · Use a variety of sources to gather information · Use a comparison chart to prepare for the unit || Research tools Table of contents Glossary & Index Teacher will discuss how the table of contents, glossary, and index can be a useful tools to find information. Students will investigate these areas of the book and hunt for teacher given instruction. 2. Access Prior Knowledge Invite children to tell what they know about their community. Lead the class in brainstorming a list of details to describe the community and its people. Record their suggestions in a word web. See pg 1 for example || Research tools Google Earth or Map quest Use google earth to find our community. Map of Magnolia [|http://maps.yahoo.com/index.php#mvt=m&lat=30.211607&lon=-95.74922&zoom=16&q1=Magnolia%252C%2520TX%252077355] Students will create a map that shows our country, state, and city. Where is our community? Fill in the blank We live in _______, _______. Which is in the country of the __________. || Visual Learning Students will view a Powerpoint entitled “Our Community” and predict the content. Why are libraries and schools important? || Visual Learning Students will create pictures of their favorite places in Magnolia. Allow students to share their pictures with the classroom. Teacher will gather pictures to create a book entitled, “Our Favorite Places in the Community”. || Compare & Contrast United Streaming “Communities around the world” Students will compare and contrast these communities to Magnolia. Teacher will lead a discussion on how these communities are alike and different. || Type in the content of your page here.
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