Children of Indian Folklore
Students will discuss how legends about Native American children helped these people transmit their values and culture to their children.

How Strawberries Came Into The World
Students will listen to a Cherokee tale and discuss the lesson of respect of people and nature in this legend.

Lewis and Clark and the Language of Discovery
In this lesson, students use their visualizing and interpreting skills to produce original writings and artwork.

Not 'Indians' , Many Tribes
Native American Diversity-Students study the interaction between environment and culture as they learn about three vastly different Native groups.

The Rancho Period
Using historical resources, students will describe how the Rancho period of settlement left its mark on the development of the local community.

Where Do You Live?
The student will increase his/her awareness of the make-up of the immediate community.

Environmental Explorer
In this lesson, students will use observation skills to analyze changes that people have made to the natural environment.

The Great Kapok Tree
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of animals, people and plants in the rainforest by participating in an ecosystem simulation.

Labor Day Newspaper
Students learn about the history of the Labor Day holiday and write a newspaper about the various people and organizations involved.

Growth and Development of a Community
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to draw from historical and community resources to demonstrate an understanding of the growth and development of their local community.

Eureka!
Students will explore how inventions, such as plastic, have changed our life and are changing our future.

Trapping and the Fur Trade:  Erin Parnham tackles the controversial issue of the fur trade by going to the source: she spends a day with trapper Ben Dalton. The importance of becoming informed on environmental issues is stressed, and sources of information are suggested.  United Streaming.

American Geography Close-ups: Maps, Regions, Resources, and Climates:  Discover how the landforms, waterways, farms, natural resources, and people of each region of the United States differ - and the trends that are causing the regions to become more alike.  United Streaming.

North America: Land and Resources:  Viewing the North American continent as one vast region, this visually outstanding program takes students on a panoramic journey that recognizes geographic rather than national boundaries.  United Streaming.

U. S. Geography: The Northeast:  Students tour the region whose abundant resources helped the United States become an industrial power.  Explore Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia to learn why so many big cities lie along the eastern seaboard.  United Streaming.

Canada: Land of Diversity:  Part One, "Canada: The Land and Its People" tells of Canada's location and geography, its natural resources and industries. Viewers will learn that some of Canada's problems are due in part to its land area, which is greater than that of the U.S., but with a population equal to that of California.  United Streaming.

Geography Basics: Landforms and Living Patterns:  The earth’s surface constantly changes by natural and human causes. Landforms affect the concentration of population, as well as agricultural and recreational activities. Natural resources often influence the economy of a region.  United Streaming.

Basics of Geography II:  The program looks at how these various aspects of physical geography affect the lifestyles of people living in different regions of the world.  The different types of natural resources found on the Earth and the ways in which they are used, as well as how climate and natural resources affect population distribution and the patterns of living of people in various regions of the world, are examined.  United Streaming.

Mexico: Our Neighbor to the South:  This film teaches viewers about the location and geography of Mexico, its natural resources, industries, and form of government. We'll hear about the country's problems and the causes-an expanding population and limited employment opportunities-as well as the hopes and aspirations for Mexico's future.  United Streaming.

Suggestions for English Language Learners: 
(E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding)

(E/B, D, E) Students study a map where Native Americans lived and identify the natural resources   located in the area.
(E/B, D, E) Students use a picture map of how the different groups of Native Americans lived to answer questions asked by teacher.
(E/B, D, E) Students list areas of early settlement and natural resources located in each area.
(E/B, D, E) Students look at pictures of elements of geography in Communities, Adventures in Time and Place to learn about early Native Americans. Students make a picture collage to show their understanding.
(E/B, D, E) Students listen to stories to describe land use by Native American and European Settlements.
(E/B, D, E) Students find out where they originated and then tell why they came to America.
(E/B, D, E) Students copy Venn Diagram that compares Europeans and Africans during the exploration and settlement of America.
(E/B, D, E) Students draw pictures to represent their understanding of natural resources.
(E/B, D, E) Students use above examples of literature to find out how land use affects the land and its inhabitants.

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