Topics: Introduction to Monroe County
Suggested Grade Level: 4K – 1
Required Time: 30-45 minutes
Description:
An introduction to the history and geography of Monroe County. Through the reading of an interactive story, students will learn to associate an important person, place, thing, or concept from Monroe County to each letter of the alphabet. Students will also participate in hands-on activities to better connect with ideas and concepts about history and communities.
Goals:
- Introduce important Monroe County people, places, and things
- Broaden understanding of Monroe County geography and communities
- Compare and contrast life today to life in the past
- Develop a personal connection to Monroe County
Wisconsin Standards for Social Studies related to the program:
- SS.BH2: Wisconsin students will investigate and interpret interactions between individuals and groups.
- SS.BH4: Wisconsin students will examine the progression of specific forms of technology and their influence within various societies.
- SS.Geog2: Wisconsin students will analyze human movement and population patterns.
- SS.Geog4: Wisconsin students will evaluate the relationship between identity and place.
- SS.Geog5: Wisconsin students will evaluate the relationship between humans and the environment.
- SS.Hist2: Wisconsin students will analyze, recognize, and evaluate patterns of continuity and change over time and contextualization of historical events.
- SS.Hist3: Wisconsin students will connect past events, people, and ideas to the present; use different perspectives to draw conclusions; and suggest current implications.
- SS.PS1: Wisconsin students will identify and analyze democratic principles and ideals.
- SS.PS3: Wisconsin students will analyze and evaluate the powers and processes of political and civic institutions.
