SOCIAL STUDIES Mini-Lessons
Intermediate (6-8)

  1. mini-lesson on history for at-risk kids (7-12)
  2. mini-lesson on personal impact on gov't (4-12)
  3. mini-lesson on writing the Constitution (8-12)
  4. mini lesson-student rights/search and seizure (7-12)
  5. mini lesson-history of local communities (6-12)
  6. mini lesson on how a bill becomes a law (7-8)
  7. mini lesson-opinions on political issues (8-12)
  8. mini lesson-tracing immigrant ancestors (5,8,11)
  9. mini lesson on forming a government (gr 7-12)
  10. mini lesson on oral history for Hist/Eng (8-10)
  11. mini lesson-interviewing last 5 presidents (8)
  12. mini lesson-gathering data on an issue (8-12)
  13. mini lesson-1st day classroom organiz. (6-12)
  14. mini lesson on family ties with history (7-12)
  15. Using coins to discover cultures (6)
  16. Current events - quick check of geographic themes (4-12)
  17. Experience racial discrimination (K-12)
  18. Creating concepts on developed and under- developed countries (5-12)
  19. Using a shoe box for archaeology (4-8)
  20. Analyzing artifacts in archaeology "Archaeological Dig" (5-7)
  21. Studying 'Division of Labor' via balloon manufacturing (4-12)
  22. Current Event Jeopardy (4-12)
  23. Chapter review using magazine pictures (2-8)
  24. Cultural Awareness Activity (4-9)
  25. Government, How an Idea becomes a Law (6-9)
  26. Government, Government vocabulary by Webbing (6-12)
  27. Government, Constitutional Convention; role playing w/ 26 amendments (8)
  28. Government, Voting simulation (4-12)
  29. Government, Applying the 'Bill of Rights' to our daily lives (7-9)
  30. Government, Fourth Amendment; role playing (4-12)
  31. Government, Constitution Human Bingo (8)
  32. Government, Cooperative learning for local government (3-12)
  33. Government, Inviting candidates to class (5-12)
  34. Government, Magazines and Newspapers to illustrate U.S. Constitution (4-12)
  35. Geography, Make a travel schedule and travel brochure (5-12)
  36. Geography, Map location skills (4-12)
  37. Geography, Finding your location in the world and outer space (4-8)
  38. Geography, Cartograms: Geographic locations with statistical information (4-12)
  39. Geography, Electronic map making to locate countries, oceans, etc. (7-12)
  40. Geography, Study of Alaska (9-12)
  41. Geography, Selecting pictures for five themes of geography (5-8)
  42. Geography, Your state and climate (6-12)
  43. Geography, World trade using "Your Closet" (7-9)
  44. U.S. History; Looking at historical events from different perspectives (5-12)
  45. Government; Creating classroom constitutions (5-12)
  46. Economics; Consumer borrowing and saving; the use of credit (7-12)
  47. History; Timeline and concept of B.C. numeration (5-8)
  48. U.S. History; Graphic organizer to stimulate thinking skills (8-12)
  49. Geography; Using current events to research countries (7-12)
  50. History; Learning the thirteen original states in order (7-8)
  51. History; Distinguishing between Fact and Opinion (7-12)
  52. Geography; Current events using map locating skills (6-8)
  53. Government; Defining constitution and Branches of Government (8-9)
  54. Cultural tolerance and acceptance activity. (7-12)
  55. Developing Decision Making Skills using "The Oregon Trail" (5-8)
  56. Interviewing Historical Figures (5-8)
  57. Understanding people of different cultures through cultural differences (4-8)
  58. "Promote A City" Poster; great activity to learn about your state (5-7)
  59. Comparing Democracy and Republic (6-8)
  60. American History; U.S. Constitution "We The People" (5-8)
  61. Nevada Trilogy; activity to 'experience' the westward movement (7-9)
  62. Geography, Using current events to study geography and economics (6-12)
  63. "Archaeological Inquiry", problem solving activity (6-8)
  64. "The Card System", hands-on technique for learning names, dates, etc. (7-12)
  65. Bingo activity to learn the states and capitals of the United States (7-9)
  66. "The Pioneer T-Shirt", study of Manifest Destiny and the Oregon Trail (7-12)
  67. "Research via Multi Media Resource Stations", research activity using Africa (7-9)
  68. "Choosing the Best Candidate"; thought provoking activity on choosing candidates using historical figures (7-12)
  69. Geography, "5 Themes Awareness of Current Event Issues"; developing a global perspective when viewing local, national & global events (7-9)
  70. Government, "Sentencing Game", hands-on activity understanding variables a judge considers in sentencing (8-11)
  71. World Trade Import activity (6-8)
  72. Geography, "Where in the World Clues", activity using atlas, almanac, and encyclopedias (6-9)
  73. "Living History", hands-on activity for making history come alive (6-12)
  74. Government, "Majority Rules", activity for understanding the Electoral College (5-12)
  75. "The World On A String", interdependence simulation (5-6)
  76. Government, "Actions and Laws", understanding that laws impact every aspect of life (6-12)
  77. "The Police", activity to promote respect for law (6-12)
  78. Government, "Creating A Bill of Rights" (7- 12)
  79. Government, understanding different forms of government and how different people might vary in their choice of government (7-12)
  80. "Getting To Know Your Textbook"; activities to familiarize students with their textbook for more efficient learning (8)
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