Misty Lampshire

Social Studies Communities and Families

Aunt Flossie’s Hats (and Crab Cakes Later) by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard.

Can be found in Jayne Frazelle’s classroom at Kingswood Elementary.

This is a wonderful picture book that helps students understand some of the connections in families and that traditions are a part of a family’s history. 2^nd grade.

Second Grade Curriculum Standards: Social Studies: 2.1: Students differentiate between things that happened long age and things that happened yesterday. 1. Trace the history of a family through the use of primary and secondary sources, including artifacts, photographs, interviews, and documents.

I’m Like You, You’re Like Me by Cindy Gainer. Free Spirit Publishing printed in Hong Kong: 1998 Found in the CSUS Library. Call Number is 372.831 .F87im 1998 Gr. K-3.

This is a neat book. It talks about people- how they are alike and different. Discusses the past and present. The pictures are nice and can be used to introduce some of the structures in a community or neighborhood. 2^nd grade.

C is for Community by Jocelyn Graeme, May Henderson, and Ruth Fahlman. Addison-Wesley. Don Mills, Ontario. ISBN: 0-201-54658-2 Can be found at the CSUS Library. Call Number 372.831. Adgha 1990 G. K-3 v.3

This is a great multicultural book. It is very short only describing the definition of a community. The neat thing is that it is printed in four different languages – English, Spanish, French, and Chinese. 2^nd grade.

Horrible Harry Goes to Sea by Suzy Kline. Scholastic Inc. New York 2003

ISBN 0-439-52000-2 Can be found in Scholastic Book Club orders.

This book is about a group of classroom students discovering who their ancestors were and about their family history through talking with their family and parents then sharing their stories with their class. 4^th grade.

My Grandma's the Mayor : A story for children about community spirit and pride

by Marjorie White Pellegrino, John Lund (Illustrator) Publisher: Magination; (October 1999) ISBN: 1557986088 Can be found at any book store.

Through a touching story about Annie and her Grandma, the mayor, the author actually teaches kids the rewards of community involvement, but she acknowledges that it doesn't come without a cost. As Annie finds out, it can be tough to have your parent, or grandparent, heavily involved in the community. However, when there is a fire at an apartment house, Annie sees her Grandmother's commitment to helping her community through the crisis. Annie begins to understand the importance of her Grandmother's involvement, and she is filled with pride and is inspired to join in the effort to help. 4^th grade.

Mapping Penny's World by Loreen Leedy. Publisher: Owlet Paperbacks; (August 2003)

ISBN: 0606290044 Can be found at Boarders Book Store

Lisa's class is learning how to make maps. The teacher says they can make maps of anyplace, so Lisa starts with her bedroom. She includes all the things that people will need to read the map, such as a scale and a key to the symbols she has used. 4^th grade.

Some Good News (Cobble Street Cousins by Cynthia Rylant, Wendy Anderson Halperin (Illustrator) Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Juv); (June 1999) ISBN: 0689817134 Can be found at www.amazon.com

This is a book about three cousins that get together and create a newspaper in their town. It is about family working together for a common goal. 4^th grade.

The Lighthouse Family: The Storm (Lighthouse Family) by Cynthia Rylant, Preston McDaniels (Illustrator) Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Juv); (September 1, 2002) ISBN: 0689848803. Can be found at www.amazon.com

This is a neat story about a dog and a cat friendship; the two become friends and share the stories of their lives with each other creating a family at the lighthouse. 4^th grade.

What is a Communtiy from A to Z? by Bobbie Kalman. Publisher: Crabtree Pub; (2000) ISBN: 0865054142. Can be found at www.amazon.com

This book discusses the some of the \ common aspects shared by most communities --people, culture, government, economy, buildings, services, and transportation. The book also discusses different kinds of communities and describes how the physical features of their location impact on their way of life. 4^th grade.

A Castle on Viola Street by DyAnne DiSalvo. Publisher: HarperCollins; (August 2001)

ISBN: 0688176909 Can be found at www.amazon.com

This book is about a poor family that believes that one day their life will change. The community works together to turn a broken down home into a beautiful home with a garden. 4^th grade.

Kelley Collins

Second/Third Grade Resources for Social Studies: Themes – Family and Community, Geography and Map Skills

Main Content Standards Addressed in Second grade:

1) 2.3.2. – Students describe ways in which individuals, groups, and communities work together to solve problems.

2) 2.5 – Students understand the importance of individual action and character.

3) 2.2.1 identifying a specific location in their community on a simple letter-number

grid
4) 2.2.2 - labeling a map of the North American continent (including the countries,

oceans, major lakes, major rivers, mountain ranges)
5) 2.2.3 - identifying the essential map elements of title, legend, directional indicator,

scale, and date

Main Content Standards Addressed in Third Grade:

1) 3.1 - Students describe the physical and human geography and use of maps, tables and graphs

2) 3.4 – Students understand the role of rules and laws in our daily lives.

3) 3.4.2 – Discuss the importance of public virtue and the role of citizens, including how to participate in a classroom in the community and in civic life.

Ready-to-Use Conflict-Resolution Activities For Elementary Students. Written By Beth Teolis. West Nyack, New York. The Center For Applied Research in Education. 1998. Teacher handbook.

This book gives multiple strategies to build children’s conflict-strategy skills. It has role-playing activities, anti-bullying activities, empathy activities, conflict-resolution celebration ideas and much more. It enforces teaching good values to children as well as building their self-esteem and learning about teamwork. Appropriate for grades 1-5.

Standard: 2.3.2., 3.4.2.

Teaching Conflict Resolution Through Children’s Literature. Written By William J. Kreidler. New York: Scholastic Professional Books. 1994. Teacher handbook.

This book has many lessons to go along with children’s books that teach about Conflict Resolution. It relates conflict to friendships and gives great ideas to resolve conflicts in any classroom. Some of the stories that are included in the lessons are: Three Wishes, The Pig War, Island of the Skog, Six Crows and Chicken Sunday. Appropriate for grades K-2.

Standard: 2.3.2., 3.4.2.

Whoever You Are. Written By Mem Fox. Illustrated by Leslie Staub. New York: Scholastic Inc. 1997. Picture Book.

This is a wonderful book that teaches children no matter what color we are, where we live in the world or how much money we have, we are all human. We all have a heart and live, laugh and cry just like everyone else in the world. It is also beautifully illustrated. Appropriate for grades 1-2.

Standard: 2.3.2., 2.5, 3.4.2

Baby Honu Saves the Day. Written and Illustrated by Tammy Lee. Aiea, Hawaii: Island Heritage Publishing. 2001. Picture Book.

This story teaches that no matter how small you are, you can make a difference and help people. A baby turtle discovers that his dolphin friend is beached and realizes he’s too little to help him. But he finally finds a way and saves his friend. It proves to children that no obstacle is too big to overcome. Appropriate for grades 1-3.

Standard: 2.3.2, 2.5, 3.4.2

Maps: Getting From Here To There. Written By Harvey Weiss. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. 1991. Informational.

This is a great map skills book for children. It teaches children all about maps including but not limited to: how a map shows direction, finding your way and using a compass. It also teaches about showing distance, scales, symbols, how maps are made, and making your own map. Appropriate for grades 3-6.

Standard: 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 3.1

Coping With Conflict: An Elementary Approach. Authors: Diane S. Senn and Gwen M. Sitsch. Illustrated by Merita D. Derrick. Chapin, South Carolina. Youthlight, Inc. 1996. Teacher handbook.

This book has many lessons about communicating with care, body talk, teaching feelings vocabulary, role laying, reinforcement of “I” messages and it also teaches about anger management. Appropriate for grades 1-5.

Standard: 2.3.2, 2.5, 3.4.2

California State Capitol Your Connection. (CD for computer) Produced by: Design Media and Red Hill Studios in Conjunction with California State Assembly, California State Parks, California State Capitol Museum. Quicktime For Windows and Macintosh. 2002. An informational CD.

This CD gives a plethora of information about the State Capitol, it gives a virtual tour of the State Capitol Museum. It shows the major attractions of the park, talks about how the park has changed. There is historical information about past governors. It teaches students how to use interactive maps, timelines and tables. It teaches about the California legislature in a way students can understand. There is also a citizen’s guide and students can learn what California students can do to become involved in their state government.

Appropriate for grades 2-8.

Standard: 3.4

Rose, Where Did You Get That Red: Teaching Great Poetry to Children. Written Koch. New York: Vintage Books. 1990. Poetry book.

This book has beautiful poems that can teach valuable lessons to children. There are many poems that teach about values and community, especially “Two People Together” on page 58. There are also ideas on how teachers can use these wonderful poems in the classroom. Appropriate for grades 2-6.

Standard: 2.3.2, 2.5, 3.4.2

A Viewbook of the Beautiful Island of Oahu. Compiled by Kenny Williams. Waipahu, Hawaii. Hawaiian Service, INC. 1997. Photography.

This book has beautiful pictures that allow children the chance to see a community in another part of the world, Hawaii. It also gives a brief explanation of each picture, or historical monument. Appropriate for any age.

Standard: 2.3.2, 3.1

Goode’s World Atlas 20^th edition. By John C. Hudson. New York: Rand McNally. 1995. Resource book.

This thorough atlas gives children the chance to develop their map skills using maps of all over the world. It has physical maps, political maps, local and international maps.

Appropriate for 3^rd –6^th grades.

Standard: 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3

Jennifer Williamson

Neighborhood and Community Text Set for the Second Grade

1. Little Nino’s Pizzeria. 1990. Written Karen Barbour. New York: Harcourt Brace. Picture book/Fiction.

Easy to read story about a family and their business, that has beautiful illustrations that young children will enjoy. A great book for beginning readers. Most appropriate for K-2. Available at Amazon.com and Greer Library.

Ca Standard: Social Studies: Grade 2

2.1.1 Students compare and contrast their daily lives with those of their parents and others.

2.4.1 Describe food production and consumption long ago and today.

2. People in our Neighborhood. Artist Ronno. 1998 Kimbo CD & Tapes. Compact Disc with Lyrics.

Cute songs and lyrics about people who live and work our neighborhoods. Appropriate for grades K-2 and would appeal to students who have a strong musical intelligence. Available at Borders.

Ca Standard: Social Studies: Grade 2

2.2.2 Students will compare and contrast their daily lives with hose of their parents and others.

Music: Grade 2

Creative Expression: 2.1 Students will sing age appropriate songs from memory.

3. The Ancestor Tree. Written by Obinkram Echewa. Illustrated by Christy Hale. 1994. New York: Lodestar. Picture book.

A multicultural tale about the children in an African village who have a close relationship with an elderly blind man. Beautiful tale with lovely illustrations that will appeal to students with a visual spatial intelligences. Most appropriate for as a read aloud for grades K-2. Available at Barnes and Noble.

Ca Standards: Social Studies: Grade 2

2.1.3 Students differentiate between things that happened long ago and things that happened yesterday.

4. 20 Sing-Along Mini-Books for Emergent Readers (Grades PreK-1). Written by Maria Fleming. 2003. New York: Scholastic. Pp. 32-33. Activity book.

Reprintable mini books for emergent readers on a variety of subjects. Good for students with musical intelligences. Most appropriate for grades K-1. Available at Barnes and Noble.

Ca Standard: Social Studies: Grade 2

2.1.2 Compare and contrast their daily lives with those of parents.

5. The Village of Round and Square Houses. Written by Ann Grifalconi. 1986. Boston: Little, Brown. Multicultural picture book.

Story of the village of Tos. Told by a grandmother to her granddaughter why their village is on the side of a volcano and why the men live in square houses and the women in round houses. Beautiful color pictures. Most appropriate as a read aloud for grades 1-3. Available at Barnes and Noble and Greer Library.

Ca Standards: Social Studies: Grade 2

2.1.1 Trace history of a family though the use of primary and secondary sources.

2.2.2 Compare and contrast daily lives with those of their parents, and grandparents.

6. Delivery. Written by Anastasia Suen. 1999. New York: Viking. Informational/photographs

Trucks, bikes, and other vehicles deliver all kinds of things to stores. Most appropriate for grades K-1. Available at Greer Library.

Ca Standard: Social Studies: Grade 2

2.2.4 Students understand basic economic concepts and their individual roles in the economy.

7. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest. Written by Barbara Douglass. Illustrated by Eric Jon Nones. 1985. New York: William Morrow. Picture book.

Story about two boys who want to enter a chocolate chip cookie contest to win tickets to the circus. The only problem is that they have to bake the cookies by 4pm. The boys go all through the neighborhood to find help and end up winning the contest. A good book about neighborhood relationships. Accompanied by realistic illustrations. Most appropriate as a read aloud for grades K-2. Available in the Greer Library and at Amazon.com.

Ca Standard: Social Science: Grade 2

2.2.4 Students understand basic economic concepts and their individual roles in the economy and demonstrate basic economic reasoning skills.

8. Communities. Written by Gail Saunders-Smith. 1998. Mankato: Pebble. Informational/photographs.

Photographs with very simple text describe community helpers, from police officers to mail carriers. Most appropriate for grades K-1. Available at Greer Library and Amazon.com.

Ca Standard: Social Studies

2.5 Students understand the importance of individual action and character.

9. The New Kid on the Block. Written by Jack Prelutsky. Illustrated by James Stevensons. 1994. New York: Greenwillow. Poetry. Pg.7

A great book overall that has lots of funny poems that students will really enjoy. The title poem on page 7 is a great poem about “the new kid on the block” who is a bully. Most appropriate for as a read aloud for grades K-1, older readers will be able to handle the text. Available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com.

Ca Standard: Language Arts: Grade 2

Literary Response: 3.0 Identify the use of rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in poetry.

10. Market Day: A Story Told in Folk Art. Written by Lois Ehlert. 2000. San Diego: Harcourt. Multicultural, Photograph/story book.

A family brings their produce to the market in a story illustrated with folk art. Good for students with a visual intelligence. Appropriate for grades K-1. Available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com

Ca Standard: Social Studies: Grade 2

2.4.2 Understand the role and interdependence of buyers and sellers of goods and services.