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EXPLORING SOCIAL STUDIES
FLIP FOR FACTS
This activity results in a handy reference about the seven continents. Have each
student fold a 12" x 18" sheet of construction paper in half lengthwise.
Then have him make six evenly spaced cuts through the top flap to the fold,
resulting in seven small flaps. Next, direct each student to use reference materials
to find and record on a separate flap an interesting fact about each continent.
Under each flap, instruct him to draw and label the corresponding continent. As an
alternative, provide the student with a copy of the continent patterns from
themallboxcompanion.com and have him cut out the patterns, glue each one under the
corresponding flap, and write the continent's name. Invite students to trade
fact flip books with each other to test their knowledge about the continents.
FROM PRODUCER TO CONSUMER
Economics
Reinforce economic vocabulary with this simple idea! Divide the class into groups
of four. Name a product and then assign each student in each group one of the
following terms: producer, goods, distribution, or consumer. Have each student write
his term on one side of a large sheet of paper as shown. Next, have each group
member write a brief description of his term and draw a small picture. Provide time
for each group to share its resulting poster, with each child holding and reading
his part before turning the poster 90° for the next group member.
THE CONTINENT SONG
Naming the continents
Lead students in singing this song to help them remember the names of all seven
continents.
Let's name the seven continents,
Let's name the seven continents.
Let's name the seven continents
Before we end this song.
Asia, Europe, and Africa;
North and South America;
Austrailia and Antarctica;
And now we've named them all!
A CLASS OF CITIZENS
Local Government
| To model how citizens play an important part in local government, transform your classroom into its own city or town. To begin, have students name their city and then hold a mock election to select a mayor. Next, write a student-generated list of committees or departments that will work for the class government. Invite student volunteers to join the different groups. Have each group work with the mayor to keep the classroom organized and make decisions. For example, the members of the Sanitation Department may set standards for the cleanliness of the classroom and "charge fines" as needed. Or the Department of Public Records may keep track of daily attendance. Periodically have students switch roles to experience each section of its local government. |
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