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Curriculum Map 2006-2007 |
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Gesu Catholic School |
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Geography - Maps and Globes Part
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Oceans and Continents Hemispheres and Equators on a Map or a Globe Map keys Types of Maps (political, physical, landform, transportation, historical) Lines of longitude and latitude |
Students will review names of the
oceans of the world and locate them on map/globe Students will review names of the continents of world and locate them on map/globe Students will identify the equator and hemispheric regions on map/globe Students will identify and use a compass rose and map key Students will distinguish between various types of maps including political, physical, landform, transportation, and historical maps Students will distinguish between lines of longitude and latitude Students will find locations on a map/globe using lines of longitude and latitude |
Test Test |
Smartboard activity to introduce
Longitude and Latitude Make a relief map of Ohio |
PowerPoint Presentation Map
Skills Map Transparencies |
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| Study Skills Taught Throughout the
Year (Week 1, 38 Weeks) |
Cause and Effect (March) Note Taking (February) Organizing an outline (February) Facts and Opinion (May) Making generalizations (May) Parts of a Newspaper (October) How to Read a Newspaper Effectively (October) |
Students will learn to identify
causes and effects in historical information. Students will learn how to take notes while reading textbooks, researching on the Internet, or reading from other source materials. Students will develop habits of organizing an outline to maximize results. Students will distinguish facts from opinions in written material. Students will determine similarities among apparently different ideas and make generalizations based on these observations. Students will identify basic parts of a newspaper. Students will practice skills which promote effective reading of the newspaper. |
Test Test |
Students will bring in Newspaper
Articles to discuss. Students will fill in given outline. Students will take notes and make an outline for an "Ohio Heroes" report. |
Newspaper Unit taught by Mrs.
Nemeth |
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| Natural Resources (Week 7, 3 Weeks) |
See Economic Mini-Mini Unit
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| Ohio Government and You (Week 10, 3 Weeks) |
Democratic election of government
leaders Three branches of the federal government Checks and balances in the governmental process State, County, and Local government Services provided by state and federal government Voting rights and responsibilities Taxes Conservation of Natural Resources Ways to Protect the Environment |
Students will understand that we
have a democratic government where leaders are elected by the people and
responsible to them. Students will define and distinguish among the three branches of the state and federal government. Students will develop an appreciation for the way checks and balances operate in our government. Students will identify services provided by state and federal governments. Students will identify local governments and describe municipal and county governments. Students will understand that it is our right and responsibility to vote. Students will understand that it is the responsibility of citizens to pay taxes to provide services. Students will develop an understanding of the need to conserve natural resources. Students will understand that recycling and limiting pollution are key ways to take care of our environment for the future. Students will understand why we celebrate and what happened on Constitution Day. (September) Students will understand how delegates from states received representation. (September) |
Test |
Students will take a field trip to
the Cuyahoga County Domestic Court. Students will participate in a mock trial Students will make Freedom Posters and participate in a Constitutional Day Parade. Students will make a Presidential PowerPoint Presentation |
Smart Board activities on
Government Activities from Marco Polo Web Site Kidspiration Government presentation |
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| Geography - Maps and Globes Part
Two (Week 10, 11 Weeks) |
Rivers and Lakes Ohio Divide Elevation Maps Map Scales Road Maps Circle and Line Graphs |
Students will understand the
importance of rivers and lakes as a form of transportation and important
natural resource. Students will identify the source, mouth, and tributaries of a river. Students will be able to identify the Ohio Divide on a map and also the rivers north and south of the Divide. Students will experience various types of elevation maps. Students will use a map scale strip to accurately measure distances on various types of maps. Students will learn key symbols found on a road map. Students will practice getting from one place to another by employing symbols found on road map. Students will create circle and line graphs using appropriate types of information. |
Test Quiz |
Students will practice map skills
using map scales. Students will practice using different graphs. |
Relief map of Ohio Smart Board Map Scale activity created by Mrs. Pokorny Graph Unit taught in Math Class by Mrs. Uzzo |
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| Prehistoric People in the Ohio
Area (Week 12, 3 Weeks) |
Names of the Prehistoric people of
Ohio Way of life of Ohio's Prehistoric people Era of the Mound Builders Glacial formation of the two main landforms in Ohio |
Students will become familiar with
the animals, artifacts, and people of Ohio's Prehistoric Period. Students will learn locations of different Ohio mounds, past and present. Students will understand the religious significance of the mounds built by prehistoric Ohioans. Students will develop an understanding of how the landforms were created by glaciers in the Ice Age. Students will identify the two main landforms of Ohio. |
Technology
Project Written Assessment Test Test |
Students will interact with rangers
from the Hopewell Mounds. Students will engage in hands on activities related to artifacts, animals, etc. Students will create two time lines: First: One of their own life Second: Prehistoric Ohioans to present day Ohioans. Students will make relief map to depict the two main landforms found in Ohio. |
Students will experience a model of
a glacier through a PowerPoint presentation. |
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| Ohio settlers of the early
1700's (Week 14, 3 Weeks) |
Tribes of the Ohio area in
1700's Cultural characteristics of Ohio Native Americans in 1700's History of the game of Lacrosse French and British inhabitants in Ohio in 1700's |
Students will employ map skills to
locate the regions in Ohio where various Native American tribes lived Students will employ research skills to discover information about Ohio's tribes: religious practices, shelters, ways of gathering food, and famous historical figures Students will discover accomplishments of famous European settlers in the Ohio region |
Research
Project Test |
Students will develop a web page to
share information found in researching Native American tribes of Ohio Students will participate in a lesson about lacrosse in their physical education class |
PowerPoint Presentation "Ohio
Native Americans From the 1700's" Refer to previous student Native American Projects Video - "Early Native Americans" Lacrosse Unit in Gym Class with Mr. Anello |
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| Ohio: 1750-1850 (Week 16, 13 Weeks) |
Life in Ohio during the Colonial
Period Conflict between the colonists and the Native Americans during the American Revolution Role of the circuit rider in early Ohio Northwest Ordinance Settlements of Cleveland, Cincinnati and Marietta Battle Over Ohio Ohio takes steps to statehood Battle over Ohio in late 1700's Steps to Statehood Census of 1798 War of 1812 |
Students will explore the life of
Ohio colonists: culture, religion, schooling, libraries, etc. Students will develop an understanding of the role of the circuit rider in early Ohio Students will learn about the impact of the Revolutionary War on Ohio Students will use map skills to locate the region defined as the Northwest Territory Students will learn the freedoms guaranteed to Ohioans by the Northwest Ordinance Students will explain the economic and geographic reasons why Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Marietta developed as Ohio's first large settlements Students will learn about the impact of various battles and treaties on the development of Ohio Students will discover why settlers desired statehood and how it was accomplished Students will discover the significance of the 1798 census of the Northwest Territory Students will discover how friction between Native Americans and the European settlers led to the War of 1812 Students will understand the impact of the War of 1812 on the Native Americans of Ohio |
Test |
Visit Hale Farm and Village for
hands-on experiences with Ohio life in colonial times The students will make colonial bread The students will celebrate Ohio's Birthday. |
PowerPoint Presentation "Conflict
and Settlement" created by Mrs. Pokorny Ohio Bingo Game PowerPoint Presentation "From Territory to State" created by Mrs. Pokorny |
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| Economics Mini-Unit (Week 19, 3 Weeks) |
Natural Resources of Ohio Impact of Natural Resources on Economy of Ohio Conservation of Natural Resources Importance of Agriculture to the Economy of Ohio Soybeans As Part of Ohio's Economy Primary and Secondary Reference Sources Factors of Production |
Students will learn some of Ohio's
key natural resources. Students will categorize Ohio's resources as renewable, nonrenewable, fuel, or minerals. Students will understand the importance of conservation of our Ohio Natural Resources. Students will explore the impact of agriculture and food processing on Ohio's economy. Students will learn the factors of production and how this helps to develop the economy of Ohio. In the Soybean project, students will explain and demonstrate how to use reference sources. Students will distinguish between primary and secondary sources. Students will identify causes and effects in historical information. In the Business project, students will demonstrate decision making process by setting a goal and by identifying and evaluating choices. |
Research
Project |
Students will research the role of
soybeans in the success of Ohio's economy. Students will bring in products made from soybeans. Students will taste soymilk and other soy products. Students will develop an idea to produce and sell a product. Customers will be third graders. Students will come up with advertisements for product to sell. |
Smart Board "Natural Resources"
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| Ohio: 1850-1900 (Week 28, 6 Weeks) |
Slavery Civil War Abolition Movement and the Underground Railroad City life develops in late 1800's Waves of Immigration in late 1800's Reform mayors Ohio As a Political Powerhouse Development of Big Business Changes in the Workplace (1852-1905) Formation of Labor Unions in Ohio Changes in Transportation during the 1800's |
Students will learn the impact of
slavery to the state of Ohio Students will learn the impact of the Civil War on the state of Ohio Students will understand that the Civil War resulted in an end to the practice of slavery. Students will understand the role of Abolitionists and how locations in Ohio formed part of the Underground Railroad Students will discuss the changes in transportation that developed in Ohio: Keelboat, stagecoach, steamboat, steam engine train Students will develop an understanding of the problems that were created by the arrival of large numbers of immigrants in Ohio's cities Students will explore the improvements that resulted in Ohio due to the reform mayors. Students will explore the impact of Ohio in the realm of national politics Students will understand that advances in technology led to a shift from cottage industries to factories in late 1800's. Students will develop understanding of impact of Big Business on Ohio from 1850-1920. Students will analyze steps taken to limit child labor in Ohio. Students will learn why labor unions were formed and how they achieved their goals. |
Test |
Students will visit Oberlin College
to see remains of underground railroad stations Students will visit the African American Museum Students may attend a play relating to slavery and the Underground Railroad Students will explore Internet sites that depict Ohio's Underground Railroad stops Students will make a diorama of the basic forms of transportation found in Ohio in the 1800's Students will conduct an interview of someone who can share stories of family immigrants Students will roll play the interaction of labor unions in Ohio during the 1800's |
Ohio Hero Reports completed by
students. PowerPoint Presentations "Ohio Changes" created by Mrs. Pokorny Video - "Immigration to the United States" |
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| Ohio: 1900-1950 Impact of WW I and
II (Week 33, 4 Weeks) |
Ohio's contributions to war effort
during First World War Women's roles during early 1900's Movement of African Americans and Appalachians to Ohio during early 1900's Technology in the early 1900's Nineteenth Amendment |
Students will identify ways that
Ohio's industries contributed to the war effort. Students will analyze the movement of African Americans and Appalachians to Ohio. Students will identify the role of women during World War I. Students will analyze how inventions, movies, and the automobile changed life in Ohio. Students will identify the importance of the Nineteenth Amendment. Students will understand the effects of the Great Depression on Ohio's businesses. Students will learn how the government took actions during the Depression and how World War II helped to end the Depression. |
Test |
Make a Roaring 20's license plate
to depict life during the 1920's |
Book: Great Depression Book: Pearl Harbor Refer to Ohio Heroes Projects completed be students PowerPoint Presentation "Roaring 20's" created by Mrs. Pokorny |
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| Ohio : 1950-Present: The Postwar
Years (Week 34, 4 Weeks) |
Booming 50's Unrest of the 60's Racial Struggles for Equal Rights in Ohio Ohio's Economy 1970-1990 Recent times in Ohio Ohio's Heroes Ohio: Mother of Presidents |
Students will discuss why people
began to move to the suburbs in the 1950's. Students will experience how Ohioans had fun in the 1950's. Students will identify and examine three areas of unrest in Ohio during the 1960's. Students will identify the Aftican Americans who played an important role in the struggle for equal rights in Ohio. Students will describe Ohio's economy during the 1970's and 1980's and explore the role that services play in Ohio's modern economy. Students will explore the impact that economic growth has had on the environment of Ohio. Students will explain the cultural origins of some of Ohio's many festivals and celebrations by exploring origins of people who originally lived in these areas. Students will describe many kinds of recreation and sporting events held in Ohio and also the famous people involved in these activities. Students will identify key heroes, past and present, from Ohio. Students will identify Ohioans who have become Presidents of the United States. |
Project Research Project |
50's Day Celebration Students will research Ohio's famous sports figures and possibly invite them to speak to the class. Students will participate in a research project on Ohio Heroes, devise a costume to represent this figure, and answer audience questions about the life of the hero they choose to portray. Make a travel brochure for a place to visit in Ohio today |
Book: Heroes of Ohio, by Rich
Sowash PowerPoint Presentations "1950's" and "A Time of Unrest 1960's" Created by Mrs. Pokorny |
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