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This curriculum web will provide elementary school children with a realistic understanding of the continent Africa through the city of Nigeria.
Students will:
1. travel to Africa by way of the internet.
2. identify the continent of Africa.
3. locate the city of Nigeria.
4. explore the people through their:
a. culture
b. food
c. dress
d. celebrations
e. languages
5. explore the places of Nigeria
a. capital
b. National symbols (flag, Anthem)
c. Cultural centers
d. Educational Institutions
6. explore their resources
a. natural resources
b. wildlife
c.Government & Economy
* Basic reading skills for grade level.
* Basic math skills for grade level.
* Basic computer skills.
* Be able to work cooperatively in teams to complete shared tasks.
STATE GOAL 14:
UNDERSTAND, ANALYZE, AND COMPARE POLITICAL SYSTEMS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE NIGERIA.
CAS E
Understand the political relationship of the Nigeria
and its citizens to other nations.
CFS 1
Describe elements that unify a family and that make a
family part of a community.
STATE GOAL 16:
UNDERSTAND AND ANALYZE EVENTS, TRENDS, INDIVIDUALS, AND MOVEMENTS SHAPING THE HISTORY OF NIGERIA AND AFRICA.
CAS C
Explain and demonstrate the use of tools of social science inquiry (e.g., documents, letters, textbooks, and photos) used to investigate the past and locate events in time.
CFS 1
Identify and describe information obtained from photographs
and pictures.
STATE GOAL 18:
UNDERSTAND, ANALYZE, AND COMPARE SOCIAL SYSTEMS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON NIGERIA.
CAS A
Compare and contrast how customs and traditions have shaped their culture.
CFS 2
Describe the customs and traditions of the local community.
CAS B
Define the roles of individual and groups, such as family
and community, who affect everyday life.
CFS 1
Describe ways in which individuals function within a group family, school.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
UNDERSTAND AND ANALYZE EVENTS, TRENDS, INDIVIDUALS, AND MOVEMENTS SHAPING THE
HISTORY OF NIGERIA AND AFRICA.
Explain and demonstrate the use of tools of social science all inquiry (e.g.,
documents, letters, textbook, and photos) used to investigate the past and locate
events in time.
Identify various reference sources (e.g., dictionary, encyclopedia, atlas) that
can be used to access information.
UNDERSTAND, ANALYZE, AND COMPARE SOCIAL SYSTEMS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON
NIGERIA.
STATE GOAL 3
CAS A
Compare and contrast how customs and traditions have their culture
.
CFS 1
Describe the significance of customs and traditions, including important religious and secular holidays of the local community (e.g., neighborhood festivals, celebrations, secular and religious holidays).
CAS B
Define the roles of individuals and groups, such as family and community, who affect everyday life.
CFS 1
identify and explain some of the ways families function
within the neighborhood and the local community.
Computer
Internet access
* Ongoing
* Quiz on student page.
* Revisit the various web sites to answer questions.
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