Social Studies Project

Hello! We had a blast today at the museum, we visited an old pioneer house and school house. We made our own butter, pioneer decoration, and played some fun pioneer games. Do you remember what the families last name was who owned the house we were in?? write the name in your planner for a prize tomorrow!

Below is a copy of our social studies project (grade 3 first, and grade 4 below that). Ask your child which topic they chose and how they wish to present their information. I am so excited to see all of the creativity! On May 20/21 we will present our projects to the grade 2s, and then on the 22nd you are all invited into the classroom at 5:30 to view our projects and to enjoy some snacks.

Research Project – Pioneer Life in Upper Canada

Grade 3

 SUBJECT OPTIONS

1.      Identify the first nation peoples in Upper Canada around 1800, say where they lived and describe their lifestyles.
2.      Describe the major features of an early settlement town.
3.      Describe the different roles of male and female settlers
4.      Compare and contrast daily life for early settler children and children today.

Ways of Showing our Learning
1.      Make a diorama out of plasticine and any other props you bring in (sticks, stones, fabric, mini people)
2.      Draw and label maps
3.      Create a slideshow (power point) on the computer
4.      Make a poster

I will be successful when I …
-         use appropriate vocabulary
-         use various sources to get information and write down where I get my information from (books, internet, etc.)
-         present my information in an organized and neat way
-       complete a written page along with your Diorama, Poster, or Map on your topic 

Research Project – Medieval Times

Grade 4

 SUBJECT OPTIONS

1.      describe aspects of daily life for men, women, and children in medieval societies
2.      describe characteristics of castles and aspects of castle life
3.      describe some of the ways in which religions shaped medieval society (Catholicism, Judaism, Islam)
4.      describe medieval agricultural methods and innovations and explain why the innovations were important

Ways of Showing our Learning
1.      Make a diorama out of plasticine and any other materials you bring in
2.      Draw and label maps
3.      Create a slideshow (power point) on the computer
4.      Make a poster

I will be successful when I …
-         formulate questions to guide my research
-         use appropriate vocabulary
-         compare and contrast my topic, to our society today
-         use various sources to get information and make a Bibliography
-         present my information in an organized and neat way