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Reducing Risks: Clifford and the Big Storm
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In this lesson, students are read a series of two options and are asked to decide which options are more dangerous. They then learn about risk and how to prevent or reduce risk by taking precautions. Next they listen to a story about risk, where Clifford, the big red dog, helps reduce the risk of danger by taking precautions. After the story, the students complete a story sequencing activity based on Clifford's actions. Finally, they recognize that Clifford does not exist in the real world and talk about people in their families and communities that help protect them from risk.

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Social Studies
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Federal Reserve Banks of St. Louis and Philadelphia
Date Added:
03/06/2017
Treasure Map: A lesson on map reading skills using a thematic Map
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In this lesson, students gain experience in geographic thinking using different types of maps to locate information. They begin by reviewing a current population map of the United States and answering questions about the map and its features. Next, they listen to the book Treasure Map, a story about a group of students who go on a treasure hunt. The students then practice mapping by creating a floor plan of their classroom. Next, they use this map to hunt for clues in the classroom. Finally, they practice their map-reading.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and Philadelphia
Date Added:
05/17/2017