Contributors/Editors

Dr. Lee-Anne T. Spalding; Kendra Hazen

Keywords

Elementary Education; Elementary Education Commons; Social Studies Education; Social Studies; Curriculum; Literacy; Lesson Plans; Unit Plans; Universal Design for Learning; English Learners; Florida Social Studies Standards; Geography; School of Teacher Education; College of Community Innovation and Education; First Grade

Abstract

Designed by pre-service teachers, this fifteen-day Social Studies unit covers first-grade Florida Social Studies Sunshine State Standards and Florida B.E.S.T. Standards while incorporating Universal Design for Learning strategies, English Language strategies, and opportunities for students to engage with educational technology in various capacities. This unit is complete with a daily Instructional Guide for teachers, turnkey student-facing materials, lists of or links to any necessary resources not created by the authors and a post-assessment. During this unit, students will explore and create various maps and globes through multimedia resources, Hands-on activities, and assessments. The daily lessons cover topics such as a compass rose, cardinal directions, map titles, and physical features on maps and globes. By the end of this unit, students will be able to identify key elements and locate physical features of maps and globes. Through the use of songs, hands-on activities, games, books, and class discussions, students will be engaged throughout the unit.

Date Created

1-15-2025

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