Social+Studies+4+-+12

=Virginia Studies = Using MapMaker's Toolkit, students will label the regions of Virginia and locate resources and natural features for each region on a map of Virginia. Template provided:
 * __LESSON PLAN__ [[file:VS Regions of Virginia.pdf]]**

=United States History to 1877 = Students will create a Glog which includes at least four causes of the war along with an explanation of why each issue was so important. All sources must be properly credited, and students will add graphics, videos, podcasts, music, etc that enhance their text.
 * __LESSON PLAN - GLOGSTER__ **Glog - Causes of the American Revolution****

Students will research a variety of Acts and Proclamations which led, in part, to the American Revolution. History Place Revolutionary War
 * __LESSON PLAN__ [[file:US1 Causes of the Revolutionary War.pdf]]**

__**LESSON PLAN**__ [[file:VS US1 LA 5 Civil War Newspaper.pdf]]
This is a combined language arts/social studies project. Each student researches a specific time period in the Civil War and creates a one page newspaper from that time period representing either the northern or the southern viewpoint. The newspapers will include articles, editorials, graphics, and advertisements appropriate for that time period.

===__LESSON PLAN__ [|SS 5 The Civil War.pdf]=== Students will discuss various elements of the Civil War (Geography, transportation, etc.) while creating an Excel spreadsheet detailing the number of battles per state. They will create graphs based on the data.

=United States History 1877 to Present =

=Civics and Economics = Students work in pairs to create PowerPoint shows with Rules for Life for teenagers in America.
 * __LESSON PLAN__** [[file:Civics - Rules for Life.pdf]]

INTERACTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL GAMES iCivics games don't require prior knowledge -- they teach you everything you need to know, and they teach the material in the context of problems and issues that are relevant to students! Each iCivics game is playable in one class period, and has a detailed printable report at the end for grading purposes. Teachers won't have to search for supplementary readings or type up a last-minute worksheet. Just print the materials, follow the Step-By-Step instructions, and teach! Lesson materials are visually appealing and written in a conversational tone to foster students’ interest. //(Recommended by former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.)//

=World History and Geography to 1500 AD =

=World History and Geography 1500 AD to Present =

=World Geography =

=Virginia and United States History =

=Virginia and United States Government = __WEB SITE:__ Track a bill; find voting records of Congressmen; read about hot topics.