Local+Geography,+Local+History

Learning Unit #1 completed for EDU 514 Fifth Grade Social Studies Topic: Local Geography, Local History
 * Lesson**

By the end of the unit students should be able to (A) Use map elements or coordinates to locate physical and human features of North America; (B) Explain how citizens take part in civic life in order to promote the common good; (C) Use coordinates of latitude and longitude to determine the absolute location of points in North America; (D) Obtain information from avariety of primary andsecondary sources using thecomponent parts of thesource; (E) Use a variety of sources toorganize information anddraw inferences.

We are exploring local social studies. In order to better understand and appreciate your hometown you will use a variety of technology to explore and report on your hometown. Specifically, you will (1) use Bubbl.us to create a Mind Map, (2) Glogster to create a poster, (3) Google Maps/Earth to create a map, and (4) Edmodo to take a quiz. Details below. Strongsville is used as an example hometown in the instructions.

The complete learning unit can be found here
 * Links**

Sample bubbl: http://bubbl.us/view/d61c2/1bc57f/87XT.4hcRkCPA/ Unit rubric: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=2178623& Screencast on how to place a Google Earth Placemark: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm-iZhfM6is Sample Glogster: http://www.glogster.com/jlhabart/strongsville/g-6lkiu9962p4k0euvsfauaa0
 * Files**