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Global Village

Research for Grades 3-5

Author: Mary Gertsch-Cochran, Sarah McCarty

Grade Level: Intermediate, Grades 3-5

Overview:This is a research-based project which engages students in learning about geography, history, and cultures of the world. The lessons are sequenced for continents (gr. 3), states (gr. 4), and countries (gr. 5). They are intended to facilitate individual research projects as well as cover skills and concepts mandated by the state and local standards. Students will research and read for information using constructed responses.

Connection to NYS Learning Standards: ELA: Standard 1 Language for Information and Understanding, Standard 2 Literary Response and Expression, Standard 3 Critical Analysis and Evaluation; Social Studies: Standard 2 World History, Standard 3 Geography of the World, MST Standard 4 Living Environment, Arts: Standard 1 Creating, Performing, and Participating in the Arts, Standard 4 Understanding the Cultural Contributions of the Arts.