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Google Earth in the U.S. History Classroo m

Google Earth in the U.S. History Classroo m. MACUL 2011 David Hales and Carol Mayer, Wayne RESA. Objectives. Review U.S. History expectations and high school graduation requirements Introduce Google Earth Provide curriculum examples Share resources.

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Google Earth in the U.S. History Classroo m

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  1. Google Earth in the U.S. History Classroom MACUL 2011 David Hales and Carol Mayer, Wayne RESA

  2. Objectives • Review U.S. History expectations and high school graduation requirements • Introduce Google Earth • Provide curriculum examples • Share resources

  3. United States History & GeographyA Quick Review…

  4. Our Social Studies Content Expectations • Kindergarten: Myself & Others • Grade 1: Families and Schools • Grade 2: The Local Community • Grade 3: Michigan Studies • Grade 4: United States Studies • Grade 5: Integrated United States History • Grade 6: Western Hemisphere • Grade 7: Eastern Hemisphere • Grade 8: Integrated United States History

  5. HS Grad Requirements • 1 Credit of U.S. History & Geography • 1 Credit of World History & Geography • ½ Credit of Economics • ½ Credit of Government

  6. Let’s Review: Grade 4 is now US Studies What does Grade 4 have to do with us? ForGr 5 students to really be successful in US History, they need a firmer foundation in US geography, economics, and civics.

  7. The New Grade 4: American Studies Focusing on… • US Geography • US Civics • US Economics No US History in Grade 4

  8. How does this compare to the old SS benchmarks? It’s still US History? • The old benchmarks separated out US History, US Geography, US Economics, and US Civics/Government. • In the GLCE’s, US History is the lead and everything is integratedwithin that.

  9. Grade 5 US History • There was recognition that Grade 5 builds that foundation of understanding. • They have a much better chance of success in Grade 8 and USHG with a good start in Grade 5.

  10. Grade 5:IntegratedUnited States History • Era 1: Beginnings to 1620 • Era 2: Colonization & Settlement (1585-1763) • Era 3: The American Revolution & The New Nation (1754- 1800)

  11. Grade 8: Foundational Expectations? • What are Foundational Expectations for? (Foundational Expectations are what the students needed to have learned in Grade 5 US History to be successful in Grade 8 US History.)

  12. Foundational Expectations are NOT intended to send a message that the rest of the Grade 5 Social Studies content is unimportant.

  13. Foundational expectations are intended in part to take the guessing out of where to start your class in the fall. And the guesswork out of what you might have to reteach… e.g. (8th Grade does not need to refight the American Revolution for the students to be successful.)

  14. So what if they come to you not knowing ANY of the Foundational Expectations? Tell them what they need to know Provide a graphic organizer an outline notes, etc.

  15. Grade 8:Integrated United States History • Era 3: The American Revolution & The New Nation (1754-1800s) There is some overlap with Era 3 and the 5th grade. • Era 4: Expansion & Reform (1792-1861) • Era 5: The Civil War & Reconstruction (1850-1877)

  16. High School United States History & Geography There are Foundational Expectations in USHG as well. (Foundational Expectations are what the students needed to have learned in Grade 8 US History to be successful in High School US History & Geo.)

  17. Reminder • Foundational Expectations are NOT intended to send a message that the rest of the Grade 8 Social Studies content is unimportant. • They’re just a starting point…

  18. U.S. History & Geography • Era 6: Development of Industrial, Urban and Global United States(1870-1930) • Era 7: The Great Depression and World War II (1920-1945) • Era 8: Post-War United States (1945-1989) • Era 9: United States to the Present (1980-)

  19. In Summary… Unlike with the old SS benchmarks: • US History is the lead and the other SS disciplines are intended to be integrated within it. • Foundational Expectations are intended to help you take your students where they need to go.

  20. Why use Google Earth? • Engage and motivate 21st Century learners • Provide visual connections to content • Show historical information on an interactive globe • Add layers of data to traditional maps • Use as a tool for creating original content

  21. What can I do with Google Earth? • Fly to historic or geographically significant locations • View the globe with selected layers activated • Make placemarks • Create your own tours • Draw lines and paths • Draw polygons on the map • Overlay images on the map • Use already created tours • Integrate history with ELA - Google Lit Trips

  22. http://geresources.wikispaces.com

  23. MACUL 2011 David Hales and Carol Mayer, Wayne RESA

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