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Primary Subject Area: Social Studies |
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Grade Level: 3 - 4
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Overview:
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The students will explore regions of the United States and identify the crops grown in each region. This lesson can be used to teach health, nutrition, or food - related topics. |
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Approximate Duration: 3 – 4 class periods (50 minutes each) |
Content Standards:
- Geography: Physical and Cultural Systems
Students develop a spatial understanding of Earth's surface and the processes that shape it, the connections between people and places, and the relationship between man and his environment. - Economics: Interdependence and Decision Making
Students develop an understanding of fundamental economic concepts as they apply to the interdependence and decision making of individuals, households, businesses, and governments in the United States and the World.
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Benchmarks:
- G-1A-E3
constructing maps, graphs, charts, and diagrams to describe geographical information and to solve problems; (1,4)- G-1B-E1
describing and comparing the physical characteristics of places, including land forms, bodies of water, soils, vegetation, and climate; (1,3,4)- G-1D-E4
describing the use, distribution, and importance of natural resources. (1,3,4)- E-1A-E5
explaining the relationships among producers and consumers; (1,3,4)- E-1A-E6
describing how natural resources, human resources, and capital (human-made) resources have been used and are combined in the production of goods and services; (1,2,3,4,5)
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Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs):
- Grade 3
8.
Show the location of a specified place by entering it on a labeled grid (e.g., the library is located at [grid point] E-3)
(G-1A-E3)
9.
Describe and compare the physical characteristics of various regions of Louisiana
(G-1B-E1)
21.
Identify natural resources in Louisiana and describe their uses and importance
(G-1D-E4)
36.
Identify examples of natural, human, and capital resources used to produce goods and services
(E-1A-E6) - Grade 4
5.
Draw, complete, and add features to a map (including such map elements as a title, compass rose, legend, and scale), based on given information
(G-1A-E3)
38.
Identify the four basic questions all producers must answer (i.e., What will be produced? How will it be produced? For whom will it be produced? How much will be produced?)
(E-1A-E5)
39.
Describe the combination of natural, human, and capital resources needed to produce a given good (e.g., a candy bar) or given service (e.g., recycling paper)
(E-1A-E6)
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Interdisciplinary Connections:
- Science : Life Science
The students will become aware of the characteristics and life cycles of organisms and understand their relationships to each other and to their environment. - Health Education : Standard 1
Students will comprehend concepts and strategies related to health
promotion and disease prevention.
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Educational Technology Standards:
- Use a variety of developmentally appropriate resources and productivity tools (e.g., logical thinking programs, writing and graphic tools,digital cameras,graphing software) for communication,presentation,and illustration of thoughts, ideas,and stories.
( 1, 3, 4 )- Use technology tools (e.g., publishing, multimedia tools, and word processing software) for individual and for simple collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities for a variety of audiences.
( 1, 3 )
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Objectives:
The students will:identify where crops are grown in the United States, classify crops into regions,identify food groups in MyPyramid, andcreate a cookbook |
Lesson Materials and Resources:
- Cookbooks
- U.S. Crop Shop Map located in the reproducible section
- Presentation Rubric located in the reproducible section
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Technology Tools and Materials:
Hardware:
computer with Internet access
Software:
desktop publishing program
clip art
Websites:
•National Agriculture in the Classroom (Kids Zone found in the Student Center)
www.agclassroom.org
•Cotton, catfish, and corn web site
franklinschools.nls.k12.la.us/~fpccunit/photo.htm
•MyPyramid
www.mypyramid.gov
Other:
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Background Information:
Students should be familiar with the map of the United States and MyPyramid. Students should have a basic knowledge of using the computer for research, obtaining clip art, and publishing programs. |
Lesson Procedures:
- The teacher will ask the students if they know where foods are grown that they buy in the grocery store.
- Discuss with students the regions of the United States, divide the map by regions, and ask students to identify crops grown in those areas. Label the crops on the "United States Crop Shop Map."
- Divide students into groups by regions.
- Using the Internet web sites or cookbooks, each group will brainstorm dishes or recipes using a particular crop from that region of the United States.
- As each group decides on one dish, the team members will use the Internet to research the recipe and to list the MyPyramid food group for each ingredient.
- Instruct each group of students to design two test questions from their research.
- Each group will make a presentation to the entire class to share findings and to discuss the test questions.
- Combine the recipes into a class cookbook using a desktop publishing program and clip art. If no computer is available, students will organize their recipes in a consistent format and illustrate them, make copies and combine them into booklets.
- Lead students in a discussion about how various regions in the United States are dependent upon particular crops.
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Assessment Procedures:
- The class can adapt the "Presentation Rubric" to evaluate their group presentations relating to MyPyramid.
- Test (questions from each group)
- Class Cookbook
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Accommodations/Modifications:
Consider different learning styles and abilities when planning this lesson.
----- written by Division of Nutrition Assistance
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Reproducible Materials:
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Explorations and Extensions:
- For each group, make a transparency of the U.S. Crop Shop Map and tape it on the monitor above the computer screen. Using Microsoft accessories, students trace and paint their region, adding clip art to represent the crops that are grown there.
- Ask students to identify one food served in a school lunch menu from each region.
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Lesson Development Resources:
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Reflections:
Students may use the Internet or Social Studies textbooks to identify specific crops grown in various regions of the U.S.
Students may not be aware of the health benefits of certain crops and how they can prevent certain diseases. |
Contact Information:
Division of Nutrition Assistance
http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/nutrition/1667.html
Louisiana Department of Education
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Additional Contacts:
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Group: Division of Nutrition Assistance |
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MarcoPolo Lesson: No
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