Essential Question:
*What are some qualities that make a famous American?
Skills:
*Describe the important role a famous American has
played in
history
*Give examples that show the meaning of politeness,
achievement,
courage, honesty, and reliability
Goods & Services
Essential Question:
*How do we use goods and services in our community?
Key Concepts:
*A good is an object that people want that they can
touch
or hold
*Goods are things that can be bought or sold
*A service is an action that someone does for someone
else
*Services are work given by others that have been
specially
trained
Skills:
*Identify goods and services of local businesses
Mapping
Essential Question:
*What is a map?
*What do all maps have in common?
Key Concepts:
*Maps are used in many ways
*Maps use symbols
*Maps are a view from above
Skills:
*Read simple maps
*List purposes for maps
*Create simple maps using symbols and a key
American Symbols
Essential Question:
*What are symbols?
*Why do we have symbols in America?
Key Concepts:
*Symbols tell us a story of America and its struggle
to become a
nation
*The American Flag, the White House, the Bald Eagle,
the Liberty
Bell and the Statue of Liberty are
examples of American Symbols
Skills:
*Research facts about American symbols
*Explain why specific symbols are important to America
*Present facts to others about American Symbols
*Create a personal symbol
