3. Student Learning Map

  • Topic:American Folktales
  • Subject(s):Social Studies
  • Days:10
  • Grade(s):1
Key Learning: American Folktales help us to learn positive character traits from our American Heritage
Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 
How do American Folktales characterize our National Heritage?
   
Concept: John Henry
Concept: Johnny Appleseed
Concept: Davy Crockett
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How did the charteristics of John Henry show values of our culture? In what ways did John Henry show perseverance? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

In what ways did Paul Bunyan use his strength to influence our world today? In what ways can you use your strength in a positive way to help your everyday life? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

What impact did Johnny Appleseed have on the environment in the United States? What can we do to help our environment? (A)
Concept: Paul Bunyan
Concept: Annie Oakley
Concept:
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How does the charcter of bravery shown by Davy Crockett influence our world today? How can you show bravery in your everyday life? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How did Annie Oakley\'s determination help her to succeed in the early days of American History? In what ways can your determination help you to complete a task? (A)
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Vocabulary:

strength, oxen, ox, lumber, river

Vocabulary:

Additional Information:

journals learning centers compare and contrast summary graphic organizer

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Vocabulary Report

  • folktale -
  • mountaineer -
  • strength -
  • aim -
  • recycle -
  • Arbor Day -
  • task -
  • oxen -
  • railroad -
  • Alamo -
  • ox -
  • determination -
  • coonskin -
  • perseverance -
  • planting -
  • bravery -
  • target -
  • construction -
  • orchard -
  • lumber -
  • river -
  • travel -
  • patriot -
  • entertainer -
  • pouch -