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