Curated OER
Census 2000: Future focus
Students recognize the importance of the census. They identify specific concerns of different population groups. They design an advertisement for Census 2000.
Curated OER
Picture Tomorrow
Students discuss their plans for the future. they draw pictures of something from their future that they plan to do or be. They display their art work in the classroom.
Curated OER
Where You Belong
Students identify different groups to which they belong, and use counting techniques to take a census of their family and class.
Curated OER
Hiding and Seeking Lesson Plan
Learners watch a film in order to broaden their view of tolerance after the Holocaust.
Curated OER
Edison National Historic Site
Students use maps, readings and photos to research and describe how Thomas Edison created the first modern laboratory complex. They simulate the process of invention and consider how technological advances have affected their own...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Adventures in Math: Lesson 3: Money in Our Community
Lesson focuses on how and why money circulated within our community. Being able to discern the difference between things we need and things we want is one of the foundational concepts for using money wisely. Goods and services are things...
Organization for Community Networks
Organization for Community Networks: Community Helpers
The purpose of this online lesson is to help the children realize that it takes many, varied jobs for a city or town to work as a community. Indicated for K-2nd grade.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Service in Our Community Bingo
Lesson in which students play a community-themed bingo game to help them understand roles people play in the local community.
Other
Stories of American Community
What does it take to make an American community? View the twelve different communities that are profiled through narrative, pictures, and audio.
Other
Amnesty International Kids
Delve into the world of Amnesty International Kids in English or Spanish. This site introduces you to "the basics" of Amnesty International. It gives you a letter writing guide and some other activities to hook into.
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Exploring Community Through Local History
Guidelines for exploring local history and culture through examining a collection of written and spoken stories, landmarks, and traditions, such as food, festivals, and events. Students will research a variety of primary resources and...
Read Works
Read Works: Friendly Faces
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about adult helpers in our community including: a police officer, a doctor, a firefighter, a teacher, and a construction worker. A question sheet is available to help students...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Adventures in Math: Lesson 5: Make a Difference
How can sharing with others improve our community and the lives of people throughout the world? In this lesson, learners will attempt to entice others to support a charity of their choice.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Listen and Read: Pediatrician
Listen to and read about pediatricians and the services they provide our communities.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Listen and Read: Veterinarian
Listen to and read about veterinarians and the roles they fulfill in our communities.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Prominent Person Award
Students will review the scenario and resources to select a person or group from the state, community, building, etc. to nominate for the Prominent Person Award and create a multi-media presentation of the nominee.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Boston Public Schools Capstone Project
The (Boston Public Schools) Capstone Project is an opportunity for students to engage in rigorous project-based learning. It is an opportunity for our students to develop skills to be life, career, and college-ready in a culturally...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Analyze a Community Map
Understand the map of a community and recognize the strategies developers have in placing public services in specific locations throughout the town.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: Lego Block Center (Activity)
This lesson assists in developing teamwork in kindergarten age children and encourages them to take a look at their local community and its institutions.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Counterfeit Protection
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis presents a page that looks at ways the Bureau of Engraving and Printing protects against the production of counterfeit money.
University of Nebraska Omaha
Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion
The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....