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Andi Cooper 10/28/2013 Social Studies Planning Project 40 Ideas: 1. Geography and Geology of the United States: This is important to teach so that students will be able to understand the different regions of our country. Also how the regions are set up influenced how the country was settled. Students need to learn about the countries natural resources and how some things need to be imported and why. 2. Geography and Geology of North Carolina: Our home state. Students should learn about the regions of our state and what important geographical features our state holds. For example, the reason it was so hard to settle on the outer banks is because of the way the islands are and how they created a ship graveyard. 3. Native Americans: The first inhabitants of the US. It is important to teach students the history of the Native Americans and how their land was stolen from them and how they were treated. 4. Colonization: The beginning of our country. It is important to teach students how we came to live in this nation. 5.Settlement of North Carolina: It is important to teach how settlers came to North Carolina and the struggles they faced who trying to settle here. It is because of those settlers that we are able to call this great state home. 6. Columbian Exchange: A key part in history to show how items exchanged during the settlers times. Students can learn what items were exchanged and how. 7. Lord’s Proprietors: North Carolina and the other colonies were proprietary colonies. They were governed by English leaders. Students need to learn how this way of governing lead to the Revolution of the American people. 8.Causes of the war(Taxation without representation, important Acts): The many causes of the American Revolution is an essential part of North Carolina and US history. These causes fueled the American Revolution and lead to a war between the US and Great Britain. 9. American Revolution and North Carolina’s involvement (ie. Mecklenburg Resolves): The Mecklenburg Resolves was the first written document by Americans that they no longer wanted to be a part of England. Students need to learn how the war went and how America gained its freedom. 10. US Constitution and the Bill of Rights: The first documents of the free world. These are the set of rules our country lives by. 11. Branches of Government-Early Political Parties- After America gained its free from England a new government was formed. Students will learn how the government was formed and early political parties of the time and why those parties failed. 12.Different types of Government, Monarchy, Dictatorship, Democracy, etc...: A important aspect when discussing history. Students will learn the different forms of government and which are more successful than other. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">13. Trail of Tears: A key event in the history of the Native Americans. Thousands were forced from their homes by order of Andrew Jackson across the country. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">14. Education in North Carolina (Rip Van Winkle State): North Carolinians were looked down upon in colonial times because education was not a top priority. Students will learn the evolution of education in our state about how we have become a leader since then. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">15.North Carolina secession from the union in 1861: One of the key events that started the Civil War. Students will learn why North Carolina choose to succeed from the union and what happened afterwards. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">16. Slavery (abolition): It is important for students to learn about the enslavement of innocent people and what that has done to our country and its people. Also students will learn how not only did Americans enslave people but so did the Native Americans. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">17. Civil War: War between the states, a key event in our countries history. Students will learn why it happened and what has changed since. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">18. Reconstruction: Students will learn how this time period helped shaped how our country is run today. This is the time period after the Civil War when our country was picking up the pieces and beginning again. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">19. Pirates (Blackbeard): A fun topic I believe that students will enjoy learning about. Our state is known as the home of Blackbeard the pirate. A notorious pirate who ravaged the seas even though he only lead for about 18 months. Students will find it interesting to learn this part of our state’s history. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">20. Gold Rush- Cabarrus County 1799: This created a frenzy during its time. Students will learn about the discovery of gold in North Carolina and what it did for the people. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">21. Industrialization: A period of time in which industry became dominant in our country. Students will learn how this affected our country and how the country changed because of it. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">22. WWI: There were so many differences from this war and previous ones. The technological advances we made are something students will enjoy learning about. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">23. WWII: Another very important war. Students will learn how our country was affected by the war. How Pearl Harbor plays a role, how the detention of Asian Americans ruined our country, how our involvement overseas helped save a people, etc... <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">24. Great Depression: This will allow students to see that even a seemingly thriving economy can fail. Students will be able to see how much of our country depended on things and what happens when we lose all of that. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">25. First in Flight: North Carolina is home to the first airplane flight. Students will learn when this happened and how it has shaped transportation of today. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">26. Civil Rights Movement: African American rights is an important event in history for students to learn. Students will learn the struggles African Americans went through and how we changed our world.-1900’s was something every party of our country went through. It is important for students to learn the obstacles our country has overcome. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">27. Segregation and Racism: These are some of the things that our country has put African Americans though. Segregation during the mid <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">28. Women: From learning about women’s rights to important women in our countries history, this is what this theme is about. From the Queen who helped the colonization America, to important women who lead tea party revolts, to important women during slavery, and the civil rights movement. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">29. Religion: The reason settlers first came to America is because of the oppression of their religion. We will discuss how religion has transformed how we live and how it is ever changing. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">30.Transportation: From railroads to horse rides to airplanes, our state has a long history of transportation. Students will learn how the need to export goods fueled the need for reliable transportation. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">31. Business and Industry: What are the booming businesses we have in our state? These are the things students will learn in this theme of the class. Students will learn what our state is known for and how businesses have grown in the last couple hundred years. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">32. Agriculture (First NC State Fair): Something our state is known for is the agriculture it has. Students will learn about the first NC State fair and how it didn’t used to be all about the delicious food and fun rides. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">33. Progressivism: A time period of reform for the US brought on because of modernism. Students will learn how this shaped how people view the leadership of the government and how Progressive leaders believed that in order for our country to survive education needed to be a high priority. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">34. Elections: Students will learn the election process, not only for federal but for state government positions as well. Students will be able to see how the people make a difference in how our country is run. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">35. Cold War: Teaching about the Cold War will help students learn that even though the name of it is “Cold War” there wasn’t actually a war but really just tension. Students will learn the different parties involved in this and how it affected the US and world. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">36. Vietnam War: This is a war that many student may already know about. They may have family members who fought in the war and may have heard stories. Students will learn about the nature of this war and war tactics used during it. Along with the dangers individuals faced during the war, including Agent Orange. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">37. Economics: An essential lesson for students to learn to become global citizens. Students will learn how economics affect our country, how the economic system is in America and how we can apply this to their everyday lives. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">38. French and Indian War: AKA the Seven Year’s War, Students will learn about how Native Americans allied with the French again the English. Students will learn what war tactics were used and how an end came about. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">39. Korean War: Because of the US’s part in the United Nations, many members of our military fought during this time period. Students will learn why the US got involved and the outcome of what happened. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">40. Famous people and places in and from our state: Another fun topic I feel students will enjoy learning. Andrew Jackson and James Polk are presidents born in our state. We have the Vanderbilt Family and the Biltmore. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">10 People: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1. Queen Elizabeth I/ Sir Walter Raleigh and John White: It is important to study these key characters in the colonization of America. Students will be able to follow the timeline of events with key people and how they contributed to life in the New World. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3. George Washington and the founding fathers are key figures for students to learn about when studying the American Revolution. Students will learn who did what and when. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4. Abraham Lincoln: One of the key people in the American Civil War. Lincoln’s stance on ending slavery helped fuel the causes of the war. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">5. Andrew Jackson: A key figure to learn about when studying the Native Americans. It was because of Jackson that the Natives had to walk the Trail of Tears. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">6. Ronald Reagan: One of America’s best presidents. It is important for students to student Reagan when discussing economics in our country. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">7. Richard Nixon: Obviously a key figure when learning about the Watergate scandal and Nixon’s involvement in that. I believe this will be a key item to learn when learning about the types of government our country has. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">8. Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.: The key individual to study while students are learning about the Civil Rights Movement. What he did for our country will always be remembered. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">9. Wright Brothers: North Carolina is known for being first in flight. It is necessary to learn about the Wright brothers and how they achieved this on NC soil. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">10.Barack Obama: Our country’s first African American president. It is necessary for students to learn about his election and how important is was for our country.