Welcome World Travelers….

1. Welcome World Travelers…. Why is Social Studies important?

2. Entrance Procedure: • Do Now: What is the purpose of a map and how can it help me understand and explore the world? • Read Essential Question (don’t answer): How does the past relate to the present and why does it matter to me?

3. Essential Question and Learning Map • Essential Question: How does the past relate to the present and why does it matter to me? • Our first unit: The World Traveler’s Suitcase • The basic skills that you will need to know to be successful in Social Studies for the rest of the year.

4. So what is Social Studies?

5. Art

6. War

7. People and Culture

8. The Changing World

9. What is Social Studies? • “Social studies is a term used to describe the study of the different subjects which involve past and current human behavior and interactions. Rather than focus on one topic, social studies is an overview of humans in the past and present. It includes history, geography and other areas of study” • Partner work • Rewrite the definition of Social Studies in your own words on the white board • Group Work Expectations (Remember Collab. Skills)

10. What is Geography? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPGuhJe6Qao&feature=related • On a piece of paper answer the following questions while you watch the video: • What is geography? • Why is it important? • Class Share-Out • “The study of the earth and its features and of the distribution of life on the earth, including human life and the effects of human activity.”

11. Cooperative Learning Skills Focus • How to disagree in an agreeable way: • “I would like to respectfully disagree with NAME because…” • Encouraging others and expressing appreciation • “I like that idea” “Nice job” “Thank you” “We are an awesome team”

12. Group Work • [This is not a real scenario] In a school district somewhere in NC, school officials have decided to get rid of Social Studies classes to help with budget problems. It will be your group’s task to create a poster advocating the importance of Social Studies. • Supplies: Poster, markers, crayons, texts for evidence, white boards & expo markers • Remember to keep in mind the Cooperative Skills • Let’s go through the first article together

13. Teacher Model—Finding Important Information in Text • “Students fail to understand importance of history” • What information in this editorial will help me defend the importance of Social Studies? • Go over expectations for group assignment • Jobs • Rubric

14. Group Presentations • How to Present to the Class… • 1. Speak clearly, loudly, and specifically about your group’s information. • 2. Look at the class and reference props, visuals or materials. • 3. Hold hands to the side or use to point at props or visuals. • How to listen to a Presentation • 1. Give your attention, eyes and respect to the speaker. • 2. Take notes on the information. • 3. Ask questions at the end of the presentation with a raised hand. • 4. Give applause to express appreciation.

15. Exit Ticket • Tear a sheet of paper in half and share with a friend. • Put your name at the top and answer the following questions: • What is the importance of Social Studies in your education? • How would you encourage others in your group? • How would you disagree in an agreeable way? • How would you grade your team members on your group work today? • Name of Member Grade Why? • Class Discussion