Download Grade 1/2 1st Nine Weeks

Gifted and Talented AIM Learning Outcomes Framework
Grade: 1st and 2ND
Nine Weeks: 1st
Subject: Ancient China
Big Ideas: (Topics/Concepts) The systems of Ancient China and the geography
Enduring Understanding (What we want students to come to understand about the “big ideas.”)
Ancient China and Geography: Geography of Ancient and Modern China, Time period of Ancient China’s existence, China’s operation as a closed system
Math: Equivalences and Equations
Essential Questions (Open ended to guide student inquiry and focus on “uncovering” “big ideas.”)
What geographical features make China unique?
When did the Ancient Chinese culture exist?
What does a closed system look like?
Students will know…
Students will be able to…
What key knowledge and skills will students acquire as a result of this unit?
Six Facets of Understanding: Explanation, Interpretation, Application, Perspective, Empathy, Self-Knowledge
Bloom’s: Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, Creating
Learning Outcomes:
Comprehend China’s location and its geography.
Understand the time period of when Ancient China existed.
Identify the closed system that operated in Ancient China.
Priority TEK Support:
1.1 C
1.2 B
1.5 A
2.17 D
Compare the similarities and differences
among the lives and activities of
historical figures
Compare the observance of holidays and
celebrations past and present
Create and use maps to identify the
location of places in the community and
beyond
1.14 B
Compare similarities and differences in
ways families meet basic human needs.
2.4 A
Compare the similarities and differences among the
lives and activities of historical figures
1.17 B
Obtain information about a topic using
a variety of sources
2.8 C
Identify consequences of human modifications of
the physical environment such as the use of
irrigation to improve crop yields.
1.17 C
2.2 A
Sequence and categorize information
Describe the order of events by using
designations of time periods such as
ancient times and modern times
2.16 B
Explain how science and technology have changed
the ways in which people meet basic needs
2.17 A
2.2 C
Create and interpret timelines
Obtain information about a topic using a variety of
sources
Sequence and categorize information
Plan for Learning ~ Learning Options/Activities:
Subject
SOCIAL
STUDIES/
ELA
MATH
CONTENT “What”
PROCESS “How”
PERFORMANCE “Do”
Introduction to Systems
pages 63-69 lesson #4
Aquarium System, parts of aquarium, vocabulary, create own
system using diagram p. 69. Focus on understanding the concepts
of a system.
Make aquarium (p. 67) or use construction paper and index cards
to represent each part of a system (input, output, etc.) or use an
example of a system that relates to Ancient China (Political,
Economic, or Social)
Introduction to Unit
pages 19-35 lesson #1
Read Yeh Shen Cinderella as an introduction to Ancient Chinese.
Through a Venn Diagram comparing characters, discuss what was
learned about Ancient China from the story, compare to life today
Create Venn Diagram to compare/contrast stories
Where in the World and When?
pages 37-51 lesson #2
(p.37) Look at globe, map, locate China, review vocabulary, compare
U.S. timeline to China timeline
Use string to measure life span and create a metric-based time line
going back to Ancient China.
Introduction to Civilizations pages
53-57.
How Old is Old lesson from internet: www.dia.org/education/egyptteachers/socstud/herman/activity.htm
Have students reflect on the problems they encountered and how
they solved them.
Do “Shipwrecked” scenario on pg. 58-61
Relate the scenario to the development of a community or
civilization
Mathematical concepts
Logical thinking, equation awareness/ building, and problem solving
activities
Make salt map - Create a miniature Ancient China