The social studies curriculum has may opportunities for enrichment. A large portion of the 2nd grade curriculum is based on American Indians. The students study several tribes, focusing on specific information about the Pueblo, Sioux, and Powhatan tribes. There is much information to cover. A wiki would nicely organize student work.
Native Ammericans Wiki
Target Age: Grade 2
Objectives:
The student will develop map skills by
a) locating the regions of the Powhatan, Sioux, and Pueblo Indians on United States maps;
b)comparing the climate, land, and plant life of these regions;
c) describing how people in these regions adapt to their environment. (SOL 2.4)
Wiki Descriprion/Overview:
The wiki will be designed so that the three tribes/groups of Indians eah have their own link on the wiki main page. Once the link is clicked, each tribe will be organized into categories.
1. geography- students will add maps, with highlighted regions
2. Food
3. Climate and plant life
4. Transportation
5. Homes
6. Jobs
7. Interesting facts
8. Literature connections
Students will be responible for one of those pages. Additions and edits to pages can be made by students/teachers.
Example: One student will be responsible for describing and representing the homes of Sioux Indians. They would describe the teepees, use gaphics/illustrations, and describe why teepees were effective homes.
Students will be assessed on their ability to us the wiki and accuracy of information.
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