Using Maps to Understand Local Social Studies Activities and Lessons Across the Standards for Third Grade Mandy Fenlon ED 417 19 October 2004.

Using Maps to Understand Local Social Studies

Activities and LessonsAcross the Standards

for Third Grade

Mandy FenlonED 417

19 October 2004

Table of Contents

1 History

2 People in Societies

3 Geography

4 Economics

5 Government

6 Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities

7 Social Studies Skills and Methods

History: Activities

● Compare two or three different local maps to see how the region has changed over time.

● With an old map and a new map, determine how many schools, churches, and buildings were/are present.

● Compare the amount of open farmland in the local region on an old and new map.

● Count the number of big roads and little roads in your area on the old and new maps.

● Look at an old map and a new map. Are any local historical events (such as a fire or flood) reflected in the maps?

History: Web Sites

● Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps of the United States. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/histus.html

● Ohio History Central: Map Index. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/ohc/history/h_indian/maps/index.shtml

● Maptech: Historical Maps; Quad List for Ohio. http://historical.maptech.com/quadlist.cfm?stateabr=OH#W

● Warren County Historical Society. http://www.wchsmuseum.com/

● Community Page: Mary L. Cook Library. http://www.mlcook.lib.oh.us/Community/community_web_site_linksmary_l.htm

History: Children's Literature

● Dayton/Miami Valley History Coloring Book for Kids edited by Brian Reid. Homebased Arts, 2000.

● Where the Rivers Meet: A children's history of Dayton and the Miami Valley by Virginia and Bruce Ronald. Celebration Dayton '96, 1995.

● Ohio History by Marcia Schonberg. Heinemann Library, 2003.

● Along the Ohio Trail: A short history of Ohio lands by Tanya Dean. Auditor of State, 2004.

● Ohio: Yesterday & Today by Robert T. Howe. Roblen Pub. Co., 1995.

People in Societies: Activities

● What does a local map tell you about religion in your area?

● Use a world map to choose a different country to study. How is the culture there similar to or different from the culture in your own area?

● Study the place names on a local map. Find out what their origins are and what culture they came from.

● Find out what kinds of food are grown in your area. Make a map of this information.

● Map the journey that one group of immigrants to your area took to get here.

People in Societies: Web Sites

● Ohio Department of Agriculture. http://www.ohioagriculture.gov/

● Pioneer Migration Routes Through Ohio. http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maggieoh/pioneer.html

● Origin of Ohio Place Names. http://dbs.ohiohistory.org/teachers/page.cfm?ID=92&Current=000001

● National Geographic: Map Machine. http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/index.html

● Warren County Geneological Society. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/genealogy/

People in Societies: Children's Literature

● Ohio Place Names by Larry L. Miller. Indiana University Press, 1996.

● Thee, Hannah! by Marguerite De Angeli. Herald Press, 2000.

● Simple Gifts: A Shaker Hymn by Chris Raschka. Henry Holt and Company, 1998.

● People of Ohio by Marcia Schonberg. Heinemann Library, 2003.

Geography: Activities

● Study a local map. What does it show you about areas of high- and low-population areas in your region?

● Use a topographical local map to find out what landforms and bodies of water are in your area.

● How many different transportation systems are shown on your local map? Make a graph of this information.

● Compare an aerial photograph of your area and a local map. How are they the same and different?

● Use the number/letter grid system on a local map to find the street you live on and the street your school is on.

Geography: Web Sites

● USGS: Topograpic Map Symbols. http://erg.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/booklets/symbols/

● Warren County, Ohio: Geographic Information Systems. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/warrengis/

● Ohio Department of Transportation. http://www.dot.state.oh.us/

● USGS Map Adventures: Introduction and Lessons. http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/teachers/mapadv.htm

● U.S. Census Bureau: Warren County, Ohio. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39165lk.html

Geography: Children's Literature

● Mapping Penny's World by Loreen Leedy. Henry Holt, 2000.

● As the Roadrunner Runs: A first book of maps by Gail Hartman. Bradbury Press, 1994.

● All About Maps by Catherine Chambers. Franklin Watts, 1998.

● Maps and Symbols by Angela Royston. Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 1999.

● Map Mania: Discovering where you are and getting where you aren't by Michael A. Dispezio. Sterling, 2002.

Economics: Activities

● Make a map of your neighborhood. Indicate where stores are located and what they sell.

● Using your map, make a graph of each type of business (grocery, bank, clothing, etc).

● Using the map, determine how close each type is to itself (how near is one grocery to another?)

● Make another map of your neighboorhood. This time, show where businesses that make something are located (such as factories).

● Using both maps, make a list of the goods and services available in your area.

Economics: Web Sites

● Waynesville Merchants. http://www.waynesvilleohio.com/members/index.htm

● Warren County: Local Economy. http://www.ohioworkforce.com/Local%20economy/local.html

● Warren County Ohio Office of Economic Development. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/wcoed/

● James Madison University: Online Elementary Economics Lessons. http://cob.jmu.edu/econed/Elementary.htm

● United States Department of Commerce. http://www.commerce.gov/

Economics: Children's Literature

● The Economy by Terence O'Hara. Chelsea House Publishers, 2002.

● The Young Zillionaire's Guide to Producing Goods and Services by

Juliana O. Tillema. Rosen Publishing Group's Rosen Central, c2000.

● Here's the Scoop!: Follow an ice-cream cone around the world by Neale S. Godfrey. Silver Press, c1996.

● Prices Go Up, Prices Go Down: The laws of supply and demand by David A. Adler. F. Watts, 1984.

Government: Activities

● Label the local government buildings in your area on a map. Make a note of their function.

● Define the jurisdictions in your area based on a map (town, township, county, etc.). Which ones overlap, and which ones don't?

● What government agencies make maps for us? (county engineer, USGS, state department of transportation)

● Take a field trip to the county engineer's office to see where the maps are made and meet the people who make them.

● Using a map, what places in the area are run by the government? (state/national parks, military bases, etc.)

Government: Web Sites

● Warren County Ohio Engineer. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/engineer/index.htm

● Warren County Municipalities and Townships. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/geninfo/muntwps.htm

● USGS. http://www.usgs.gov/

● Ohio Department of Transportation. http://www.dot.state.oh.us/

● Welcome to the Warren County Parks Department. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/parks/

Government: Children's Resources

● The Ohio Citizen: Achieving proficiency in citizenship by Stewart, J. Mark. Amsco School Publications, 1994.

● How Maps are Made by Martyn Bramwell. Lerner Publications, 1998.

● Around Town by Chris K. Soentpiet. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, 1994.

● State & Local Government by Laurence Santrey. Troll Associates,1985.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities: Activities

● Look at or make a map of the voting precincts in your area. How many are there?

● Where do your parents vote? Make a graph of each location and mark its location on the precinct map.

● Find out what the sales and property taxes are in surrounding counties and districts. Mark the results on a local and surrounding area map to compare them.

● Using a local map, make a list of 5-10 places that community meetings could be held.

● Read the local newspaper. On a local map, stick a pin into the location mentioned in each article.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities: Web Sites

● Warren County Board of Elections. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/bdelec/index.htm

● Ohio Department of Taxation: Ohio Taxes. http://tax.ohio.gov/channels/other/ohio_taxes.stm

● The Western Star. http://www.western-star.com/hp/content/homepage/index.html;COXnetJSessionID=BpkCl4YMpBdbFSV1BoutPD8OUnMTpgMzNVPKdtrSshF1Pm1LAIGm!-609937167?urac=n&urvf=10974587545690.06346108530255778

● Dayton Daily News. http://www.daytondailynews.com/

● Welcome to the Village of Waynesville. http://www.waynesville-ohio.org/

Citizenship: Children's Literature

● Granddaddy's Gift by Margaree King. BridgeWater Books, 1997.

● Election Connection: The official Nick guide to electing the President by Susan Ring. Chronicle Books, 2004.

● Paying Taxes by Sarah De Capua. Children's Press, 2002.

● The Young Zillionaire's Guide to Taxation and Government Spending by Marie Bussing-Burks. Rosen Publishing Group's Rosen Central, 2000.

● Citizenship by Robin S. Doak. Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers, 2002.

● Elections in the United States by David Heath. Capstone High/Low Books, 1999.

Social Studies Skills and Methods: Activities

● Compare the amount of open farmland in the local region on an old and new map. How does this affect your community today?

● Using a map of local businesses, determine how close each type is to itself (how near is one grocery to another?)

● Where do your parents vote? Make a graph of each location and mark its location on the precinct map.

● Read the local newspaper. On a local map, stick a pin into the location mentioned in each article.

● Using a map, what places in the area are run by the government? (state/national parks, military bases, etc.)

Social Studies Skills and Methods: Web Sites

● Warren County Board of Elections. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/bdelec/index.htm

● Waynesville Merchants. http://www.waynesvilleohio.com/members/index.htm

● The Western Star. http://www.western-star.com/hp/content/homepage/index.html;COXnetJSessionID=BpkCl4YMpBdbFSV1BoutPD8OUnMTpgMzNVPKdtrSshF1Pm1LAIGm!-609937167?urac=n&urvf=10974587545690.06346108530255778

● Welcome to the Warren County Parks Department. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/parks/

● Ohio Department of Agriculture. http://www.ohioagriculture.gov/

Social Studies Skills and Methods: Children's Literature

● Ohio: Yesterday & Today by Robert T. Howe. Roblen Pub. Co., 1995.

● The Young Zillionaire's Guide to Producing Goods and Services by Juliana O. Tillema. Rosen Publishing Group's Rosen Central, c2000.

● Granddaddy's Gift by Margaree King. BridgeWater Books, 1997.

● State & Local Government by Laurence Santrey. Troll Associates,1985.

● People of Ohio by Marcia Schonberg. Heinemann Library, 2003.