Community Leaders
Interactive timeline activities help students connect historical events with present-day life.
Description : Through interactive timeline projects and creative discussions, learners connect historical events with current community life. This course emphasizes the continuity between past and present.
Category : SocialStudies
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Our Community
Section 1: What is a Community?
- Lesson 1: Defining Community
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Defining Community
- Lesson 2: Characteristics of Our Neighborhoods
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Characteristics of Our Neighborhoods
Section 2: Key People in a Community
- Lesson 1: Identifying Community Helpers
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Identifying Community Helpers
- Lesson 2: Roles and Responsibilities
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Roles and Responsibilities
Section 3: Community Landmarks and Places
- Lesson 1: Important Local Places
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Important Local Places
- Lesson 2: How Places Bring Us Together
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 How Places Bring Us Together
Section 4: Symbols and Traditions
- Lesson 1: Community Symbols
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Community Symbols
- Lesson 2: Traditions That Unite Us
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Traditions That Unite Us
Section 5: Introduction to Timelines
- Lesson 1: Beginning Our Timeline Project
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Beginning Our Timeline Project
- Lesson 2: Connecting Past and Present
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Connecting Past and Present
Module 2: Historical Community Leaders
Section 1: Leaders from the Past
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Historical Leaders
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Historical Leaders
- Lesson 2: Stories of Early Community Guides
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Stories of Early Community Guides
Section 2: Impactful Decisions
- Lesson 1: Decisions That Shaped Communities
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Decisions That Shaped Communities
- Lesson 2: Learning from the Past
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Learning from the Past
Section 3: Community Values Over Time
- Lesson 1: Values Then and Now
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Values Then and Now
- Lesson 2: Traditions Passed Through Generations
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Traditions Passed Through Generations
Section 4: Local Heroes and Their Stories
- Lesson 1: Notable Community Figures
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Notable Community Figures
- Lesson 2: Lessons From Their Lives
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Lessons From Their Lives
Section 5: Creating a Historical Timeline
- Lesson 1: Timeline Basics for Historical Events
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Timeline Basics for Historical Events
- Lesson 2: Placing Leaders on the Timeline
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Placing Leaders on the Timeline
Module 3: Understanding Community Roles Today
Section 1: Community Helpers in Daily Life
- Lesson 1: Who Helps Us Every Day?
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Who Helps Us Every Day?
- Lesson 2: Appreciating Community Work
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Appreciating Community Work
Section 2: Government and Local Services
- Lesson 1: How Local Government Works
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 How Local Government Works
- Lesson 2: Community Services and Support
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Community Services and Support
Section 3: Schools and Community Learning
- Lesson 1: The Role of Schools
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 The Role of Schools
- Lesson 2: Learning from Community Leaders
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Learning from Community Leaders
Section 4: Nonprofit Organizations and Clubs
- Lesson 1: Local Clubs Making a Difference
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Local Clubs Making a Difference
- Lesson 2: How Nonprofits Serve the Community
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 How Nonprofits Serve the Community
Section 5: Family and Neighborhood Roles
- Lesson 1: The Family as a Community Unit
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 The Family as a Community Unit
- Lesson 2: How Neighbors Support One Another
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 How Neighbors Support One Another
Module 4: Engaging with the Community
Section 1: Getting Involved Locally
- Lesson 1: Ways to Help in Your Community
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Ways to Help in Your Community
- Lesson 2: Simple Acts of Leadership
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Simple Acts of Leadership
Section 2: Interactive Timeline Projects
- Lesson 1: Planning Your Timeline Project
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Planning Your Timeline Project
- Lesson 2: Adding Events and Leaders
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Adding Events and Leaders
Section 3: Community Interviews
- Lesson 1: How to Interview Community Leaders
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 How to Interview Community Leaders
- Lesson 2: Sharing Their Stories
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Sharing Their Stories
Section 4: Creative Discussions
- Lesson 1: Group Talks About Community History
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Group Talks About Community History
- Lesson 2: Sharing Ideas for a Better Community
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Sharing Ideas for a Better Community
Section 5: Mapping Our Local World
- Lesson 1: Creating a Map of Our Community
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Creating a Map of Our Community
- Lesson 2: Understanding Community Connections
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Understanding Community Connections
Module 5: Becoming Future Community Leaders
Section 1: Leadership at a Young Age
- Lesson 1: What Makes a Good Leader?
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Makes a Good Leader?
- Lesson 2: Everyday Leadership Examples
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Everyday Leadership Examples
Section 2: Learning from the Past for the Future
- Lesson 1: Lessons From Historical Leaders
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Lessons From Historical Leaders
- Lesson 2: Applying Old Wisdom Today
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Applying Old Wisdom Today
Section 3: Vision and Goals
- Lesson 1: Imagining a Better Community
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Imagining a Better Community
- Lesson 2: Setting Simple Goals
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Setting Simple Goals
Section 4: Creative Problem-Solving
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming Community Solutions
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Brainstorming Community Solutions
- Lesson 2: Working Together on Projects
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Working Together on Projects
Section 5: Personal Leadership Plans
- Lesson 1: Making Your Own Leadership Plan
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Making Your Own Leadership Plan
- Lesson 2: Sharing and Celebrating Ideas
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Sharing and Celebrating Ideas