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

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