Global Studies Unit Lesson Plan
Ashley Purgason
My Communities and How they are Governed
Common Core/ Essential Standards
(K)
K.C&G.1 Understand the roles of a citizen.
K.C&G.1.1 Exemplify positive relationships through fair play and friendship.
K.C&G.1.2 Explain why citizens obey rules in the classroom, school, home and neighborhood.
(2nd)
2.C&G.2 Understand the roles and
responsibilities of citizens.
2.C&G.2.1 Exemplify characteristics of good citizenship through historical figures and everyday
citizens.
2.C&G.2.2 Explain why it is important for citizens to participate in their community.
NCSCOS
SCOS: (4th)
Competency
Goal 4
The learner will analyze social and political institutions in North Carolina such as government,
education, religion, and family and how they structure society, influence behavior, and respond
to human needs.
4.03 Explain the importance of responsible citizenship and identify ways North Carolinians can participate in civic affairs.
SCOS: (5th)
Competency
Goal 2
The learner will analyze political and social institutions in North America and examine how
these institutions respond to human needs, structure society, and influence behavior.
2.08 Describe the different types of families and compare and contrast the role the family plays in the societal structures of the United
States, Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America.
Extended Standard: There are currently no extended content standards for Global Studies.
Objective: (As student response modes vary greatly, you must refer to individual IEPs/student
information for how they will respond. Typical responses include, but are not limited to: eye-gaze,
touching objects/picture-symbols, body movement, vocalizations, pointing, use of switches or other
AT devices, etc.)
Vocabulary: community, citizens, rule, family, school
Symbolic: The student will identify words, identify picture-symbols, and answer questions
with verbal cues and written words/picture symbols. Choices given will number 4-8 with
distractors. Students will complete the assignments with minimal assistance only as needed,
mainly with reminders of sequence/directions.
Early Symbolic: The student will identify picture symbols and answer questions with minimal to
maximum assistance and picture symbols. Choices given will number 2-4 with or without
distracters. Students will complete the assignments with minimal to maximum assistance.
Assistance with completing the assignments will be given based on student need.
Pre-Symbolic: The student will identify picture symbols and answer questions using total
communication and maximum to full assistance. Maximum to full assistance with completing the
assignments will be given based on student need.
Links to Prior Knowledge/Relevance:
Prior lessons related to family, back to school, community.
Materials/Technology Needed:
Adapted worksheets, smartboard, pic. Syms., word wall
Lesson Procedures:
Sequence1. Anticipatory Set: Show pictures of each students family. This is a “community”. Let’s find
out more about communities.
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“My Communities and How they are Governed” powerpoint
Comprehension questions
Worksheet – Find the Class Rules
Worksheet - Students will place class schedule on timeline: breakfast, work, lunch, work,
specials, home
2. Anticipatory Set: Take a look at teacher’s family tree
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“My Communities and How they are Governed” powerpoint
Comprehension questions
Worksheet- Students will make family tree (send note home the week before to learn about
each student’s family)
3. Anticipatory Set: Skits with TA’s on How to be a Good Citizen.
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“I Can be a Good Citizen” powerpoint
Comprehension questions
Worksheet – Find the ways to be a Good Citizen!
4. Anticipatory Set: Video on Discovery Education about Communities and Citizenship
--type in search: “What Is a Community?”
 Review “My Communities and How they are Governed” comp. questions
 Review “I Can be a Good Citizen” comp. questions
 Students will collect old clothing from home to donate to Goodwill. Students will bring to
school and place in Goodwill box for donation. This is a good citizen! (send notes home
during the weeks before)
Independent Practice: The student will complete assignments to his/her level of independence
following teacher demonstrations. Students will be encouraged to discuss what they’ve learned
during this unit of study. *See bold items for student activities and independent practice.