| Lesson Plan ID: |
16757 |
| Title: |
Our Summer Vacation |
| Overview/Annotation: |
This lesson will be used after a study of Alabama. It will incorporate the theme of vacationing into information learned about state parks in Alabama. Students will make a book about favorite state parks in Alabama and favorite things to do in them. |
| Content Standard(s): |
| SS(K) Self and Family | 7. Identify representations of Earth using technology, maps, and globes. | | SS(1) Exploring Our Community and State | 6. Identify land masses, bodies of water, and other physical features of Earth on maps and globes. | | SS(2) Exploring Our Nation and World: People and Places | 8. Identify continents, oceans, and the equator using technology, maps, and globes. | | ELA(1) | 12. Collect information from print and nonprint resources to investigate a teacher- or
student-selected topic. | | ELA(2) | 9. Demonstrate correct use of question marks and capitalization of names, months, days of the week, and holidays in written expression. | | TC2(K-2) | 7. Use digital tools to access and retrieve information. | | TC2(K-2) | 8. Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups. |
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| Primary Learning Objective(s): |
Students will demonstrate a knowledge of map symbols. Students will work with the teacher to create a page for a class book featuring a state park of Alabama. |
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| Approximate Duration of the Lesson: |
91 to 120 Minutes |
| Materials and Equipment: |
Alabama state map, map symbol flash cards, Arthur's Family Vacation by Marc Brown, markers, construction paper, small sticky notes |
| Technology Resources Needed: |
Computer with Internet access |
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| Procedures/Activities: |
1.)The teacher will read Arthur's Family Vacation by Marc Brown.
2.)After reading this book, review vacation spots discussed during a social studies unit on the state of Alabama. State parks will be the focus of the discussion.
3.)As a class, view the Alabama State Parks web site, paying special attention to the map symbols used for each park. The teacher can review map symbols by using map symbol flash cards. ( Alabama State Parks)
5.)Students will work with the teacher to make a book containing favorite spots. Each student will "write" (teacher will assist as needed) a page for the book, naming his/her favorite park and his/her favorite thing to do at a state park. Students will illustrate their pages, drawing appropriate map symbols to correspond with their favorite things to do (swimming, camping, boating, etc.).
6.)When students have completed their book, use a large road map of Alabama to plot together the locations of the favorite state parks. On each spot, place a small sticky note with the appropriate symbol for the favorite activity.
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| Assessment Strategies: |
The teacher will assess through observation each student's ability to name map symbols. |
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