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Culture Standards
Recognize most cultures preserve important personal and public items from the past.
2.1.1 a
  1. Modern Culture - Students will examine their own modern culture and compare it to other cultures around the world. They will focus on the items, such as computers and soda cans, that are prominent parts of their culture.
Recognize communities have customs and cultures that differ.
2.1.1 b
  1. Culture Quest World Tour - "Culture is the customs, beliefs, arts and institutions of a group of people." Click on the region you wish to learn about.
Recognize patterns of cultural traits such as language, religion, and family structure.
2.1.1 c
  1. Millennium Dreams - children from around the world talk to BBC World Service about the opportunities they hope the future holds for them.
  2. Family Structure - Students will create family pictures and write about them
Identify diverse cultural groups within the communities of Tennessee.
2.1.2 a
  1. Famous People in TN - short articles and pictures of each person.
  2. Tennessee Fun Facts - Population statistics of TN
  3. Tennessee State Report - many types of information about TN such as population, agriculture, climate, songs of TN and much more.
Compare and contrast the cultures of Tennessee’s three grand divisions.
2.1.2 b
  1. Elementary Geography: Tennessee's Three Grand Divisions - from TN History for Kids
  2. Geography of TN - compares the land areas which can help explain the cultures.
  3. Grand Divisions of Tennessee - from Wikipedia
  4. Tennessee - a WebQuest about Tennessee's three grand divisions for 2nd-4th Graders, designed by Stephanie Petrovich
  5. Map of Tennessee showing the county seats in the three grand divisions This is an Adobe Acrobat document
Understand that Tennessee’s culture has ties to other cultures in the world.
2.1.2 c
  1. How many systems do I belong to? - Lesson plan A lesson plan can be found at this site
  2. Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture - images, media and more.
Recognize that cultures have strong traditions of loyalty to their region or country.
2.1.2 d
Compare the regional cultures of Tennessee to those of other states.
2.1.2 e
 
Identify and explain the significance of selected stories, poems, statues, paintings, and other examples of local and state cultural heritage.
2.1.3 a
 
Examine the effects of changing technologies on the local community and state.
2.1.3 b
 
Recognize diverse cultural neighborhoods within Tennessee and America.
2.1.3 c
  1. Different Tribes - Compare daily life of Native American tribes from different regions and times. (Author - Laurie Ayers)

Economics Standards
Explain how work provides income to purchase goods and services.
2.2.1 a
  1. Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, Have You Any Goods? - introduction to goods and services A lesson plan can be found at this site
  2. Goods and Services - distinguish between people who produce goods and people who provide services to a community A lesson plan can be found at this site
Describe how society depends upon workers with specialized jobs and the ways in which they contribute to the production and exchange of goods and services.
2.2.1 b
  1. Business Buddies - Students learn the differences between goods and services and producers and consumers (Author - Laurie Ayers)
  2. Lets Find a Deal - drag each person to the right column; producer or consumer Interactive
  3. A resource for the teacher to use in planning their lessonsLittle Bill the Producer - This lesson (from EconEd Link) teaches the most basic vocabulary about production. People who make goods and provide services are called producers.
  4. Match producers and the products they make by dragging images from one row to another A video is available through this link
  5. Norman Rockwell's Curiosity Shop - match the good or service.
  6. Mystery Workers - review the concepts of goods, services, and producers using the Internet to locate examples of each in a teacher's classroom
  7. Simple Simon Met a Pie-Man - a flash video of the classic rhyme, Simple Simon and the Pie-Man, introduces students to the concepts of consumer and producer. A video is available through this link
  8. Simple Simon Meets a Producer - lesson plan using the classic rhyme, Simple Simon and the Pie-Man, which introduces students to the concepts of consumer and producer. A lesson plan can be found at this site
  9. We are Consumers and Producers - In this lesson students learn how they and family members fulfill these roles at home and in their community. A lesson plan can be found at this site
Give examples of the various institutions that make up economic systems such as families, workers, banks, labor unions, government agencies, small businesses, and large corporations.
2.2.2 a
  1. Lean on Me - We depend on each other! A lesson plan can be found at this site
  2. Kids Bank - "a fun place for children to learn about money and banking" Interactive
Recognize that communities around the state and world are economically interdependent.
2.2.2 b
  1. On the Road again - This lesson investigates ways in which global interdependence is altering traditional trade patterns, and encourages students to speculate on future world economic development. A lesson plan can be found at this site
  2. Made in the U.S.A. - discuss regional interdependence and identify goods the U.S. produces and trades A lesson plan can be found at this site
Know the major products of Tennessee.
2.2.2 c
  1. The Economy of Tennessee - from Fact Monster
  2. A look at TN agriculture - PDF file with information on TN agriculture; climate, soil, crops, animals. This is an Adobe Acrobat document
Categorize resources needed to operate industries.
2.2.3 a
 
Understand the necessity of importing resources needed for industry.
2.2.3 b

Geography Standards
Describe how the globe is a model of earth locating hemispheres, poles, and equator.
2.3.1 a
  1. Create a Tennis Ball Globe - students create a Tennis Ball Globe, in order to see how a spherical Earth can be shown as one type of flat map This is an Adobe Acrobat document
Recognize that natural regions are represented on different types of maps by showing physical features, climate, vegetation, and natural resources.
2.3.1 b
  1. Temperate Zone maps - North America - South America - Europe - Asia
Subdivide the world by positioning the equator, continents, oceans, and hemispheres on a map and globe.
2.3.1 c

 

Recognize that a map contains elements such as title, scale, symbols, legends, grids, and cardinal and intermediate directions.
2.3.1 d
  1. Can You Read a Map? - Use a map to answer questions
  2. Cardinal Directions and the Compass Rose - from World Atlas
  3. Cardinal Directions Quiz - [this link opens on a new page] a multiple choice quiz from Quia
  4. Where is Japan - [this link opens on a new page] Students use the four cardinal directions to find real places on a map. (Author - Sandi King)
Analyze how individuals and populations depend upon land resources.
2.3.2 a

 

Describe the importance of physical geographic features on defining communities.
2.3.2 b

Understand the Earth-sun relationship such as the varying length of day.
2.3.2 c
 
Understand the rudimentary elements to the hydrologic cycle.
2.3.2 d
  1. A resource for the teacher to use in planning their lessonsCreate a model of the water cycle - lesson plan from Oceans Alive A lesson plan can be found at this site
  2. A resource for the teacher to use in planning their lessonsHow You Can Make a Model of the Water Cycle - print this to give to your students This is an Adobe Acrobat document This link includes something for the teacher to print
  3. Introduction to the water cycle - by 2nd graders
  4. Introduction to the Water Cycle - scientific concepts involved
  5. Study Jams: Water Cycle Video - a video from Scholastic.com does a good job of explaining the cycle [the quiz does not work properly] A video is available through this link
  6. Water Cycle - can be used for class discussion on the water cycle.
  7. Water Cycle Animation - from BBC
  8. Water Cycle Animation - make changes to the image by selecting buttons on the left - from EarthGuide
  9. Water Cycle Animation - Observe a raindrop traveling through various paths of the water cycle. In this visualization, the blue raindrop shows where water is. The red arrows show the processes that could move it to another place.
  10. The Water Cycle - US Geological Survey's Water Cycle - one of the most complete explanation of the cycle
  11. The Water Cycle Lesson Plan - five activities in one A lesson plan can be found at this site
  12. The Water Cycle - lesson online and then activities, posters and color sheets.
  13. Water Cycle - Enchanted Learning - lesson and activities.
  14. To the Mountains and Back with Drippy the raindrop- a story book about the water cycle (many ads on this page, but it is a good story)Be sure to click on the hand to turn the page instead of the page which will take you to an ad section!
  15. Water Cycle Quiz
  16. Water Wizard - provides games and quizzes that kids can use to build their skills and knowledge about the watershed
  17. The Watershed Game - Many things happen in a watershed that affect the quality of the water we rely upon . Examine the issues in each area of the watershed, then see the impacts of your choices.
List earth’s natural resources such as minerals, air, water, and land.
2.3.2 e
 
Show how landmasses and bodies of water are represented on maps and globes.
2.3.3 a
  1. Puzzle Maps from iKnowThat.com - From the Physical Features section select; Gulf Region, Bay Area, Plains Region, Canyon Region, or Continents and Ocean. After selecting one you will be asked to register. Click on "Maybe Later," to go to the game. Each game has a "Read it to Me" button. Interactive
    1. You can find similar activities at Label Maps or Clue Maps
Locate the state of Tennessee and its major cities on a map.
2.3.3 b

 

Name the physical and human characteristics of the neighborhood and the community.
2.3.3 c
 

Governance and Civics Standards
Recognize how groups and organizations encourage unity and work with diversity to maintain order and security.
2.4.1 a
 
Identify functions of governments.
2.4.1 b
  1. Our Government at Ben's Guide to U. S. Government asks, "Why do we need a Government?" five pages provide an answer (K-2)
Be aware that every community has some form of governance.
2.4.1 c
  1. Your Neighborhood at Ben's Guide to Government features the many people who are there to help you. (click on a building to learn about the people) (K-2)
Describe how governments establish order, provide security, and manage conflict.
2.4.1 d
 
Know that communities have different laws depending on the needs and problems of their community.
2.4.2 a
 
Recognize people who make laws and people who enforce them in Tennessee.
2.4.2 b
 
Identify ways that public officials are selected, including election and appointment.
2.4.2 c
 
Distinguish among local, state, and national government and identify representative leaders at these levels such as mayor, governor, and president.
2.4.2 d
 
Identify characteristics of good citizenship such as establishing beliefs in justice, truth, equality, and responsibility for the common good.
2.4.3 a
 
Identify qualities of good citizenship.
2.4.3 b
 
Identify ordinary people who exemplify good citizenship.
2.4.3 c
 
Identify some governmental services in the community such as the libraries, schools, and parks, and explain their value to the community.
2.4.4 a
  1. Your Neighborhood at Ben's Guide to Government features the many people who are there to help you. (click on a building to learn about the people) (K-2)
Explain how citizens fund various community services.
2.4.4 b
 
Explain the meaning of selected patriotic symbols and landmarks of Tennessee.
2.4.4 c
 

History Standards
Explain the significance of various community, state, and national celebrations such as Memorial Day and Independence Day.
2.5.1 a
 
Explain how local people and events have influenced local community history.
2.5.1 b
 
Describe the order of events by using designation of time periods such as ancient times and modern times.
2.5.2 a

 

Use vocabulary related to chronology, including past, present and future.
2.5.2 b
 
Describe and measure calendar time by days, weeks, months, and years.
2.5.2 c
 
Comprehend those physical and human characteristics of communities change over time.
2.5.2 d
 
Identify and explain the significance of various community landmarks.
2.5.3 a
 
Create and interpret timelines.
2.5.3 b
  1. Customize your own timeline - This free service is offered by OurTimeLines.com. They request that webmasters not link to the timeline generator. Therefore you must go to the bottom of their page where you see the phrase, Ready to check it out? Interactive
  2. Make your own Timeline, thanks to Teachnology - (scroll past the membership information) Their generator can be used to make time lines of up to 9 events of your choice. Select either a horizontal or vertical timeline. Interactive
Compare various interpretations of the same time period using evidence such as photographs and interviews.
2.5.3 c
 

Individuals, Groups, and Interactions Standards
Describe how groups work independently and cooperatively to accomplish goals within a community.
2.6.1 a
 
Recognize individuals can belong to groups but still have their own identity.
2.6.1 b
 
Know how to share and give opinions in a group.
2.6.1 c
 
Identify and describe ways family, groups, and community influence an individual’s daily life and personal choices.
2.6.2 a
  1. Child's Play - Life in the early days was harsh and unforgiving. The games children played were influenced by the society they lived in.
Recognize individuals have a role in each group in which they participate.
2.6.2 b
 
Recognize that each individual must make decisions about the work groups and play groups in which they participate.
2.6.2 c
 

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