1. November Unit Kristi Veitenheimer EDIM 508 This presentation will give 2 nd grade students many insights into what themes, celebrations, and holidays make up the month of November. I will use some of the video clips as introductions to lessons during the month. The presentation will also be used as a learning center for students to explore on their own during the month.

2. Standards Alignment Science TEKS: 7d-observe changes in weather and seasons 9a-identify the external characteristics of different kinds of plants that allow their needs to be met 9b-compare and give examples of the ways living organisms depend on each other and on their environments Social Studies TEKS: 1a-explain the significance of various community, state, and national celebrations 3a-name several sources of information about a given period or event 4a-identify contributions of historical figures who have influenced the community, state, or nation 15a-identify selected stories, poems, and other examples of the local cultural heritage 17a-obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as interviews and music 17b-obtain information about a topic using a variety of visual sources such as pictures, graphics, computer software, literature, reference sources, and videos Language Arts TEKS: 7c-read to accomplish various purposes, both assigned and self-selected 8b-develop vocabulary by listening to both familiar and conceptually challenging selections read aloud 13a-connect life experiences with the life experiences, language, customs, and culture of others

4. Autumn Menu

5. Veterans Day Menu

6. Native Americans Menu

7. Day of the Dead Menu

8. Thanksgiving Menu

9. Citations Corn ears. Paul Fuqua. (2004). Retrieved November 3, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Discovery Educationhttp://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Fall leaves (1). Paul Fuqua. (2003). Retrieved November 3, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Discovery Education Trees in Autumn. Jupiterimages Corporation. (2006). Retrieved November 3, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Discovery Education Washington's Triumphant Entry into New York. IRC. (2005). Retrieved November 3, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Discovery Education Indian boy in costume at festival. Paul Fuqua. (2004). Retrieved November 3, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Skull of chimpanzee. Discovery Communications, Inc.. (2009). Retrieved November 3, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Turkeys in barnyard. Paul Fuqua. (2003). Retrieved November 3, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >Fall. 100% Educational Videos. (1992). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Discovery Educationhttp://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >Fall. 100% Educational Videos. (2003). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Discovery Educationhttp://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >Autumn (Fall). Cochran. (2004). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Discovery Education >Pumpkins. EduVideo. (2004). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Discovery Education Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Adagio Molto: Autumn. Music for Little People. (2009). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Menu Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Allegro: Autumn. Music for Little People. (2009). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >Veteran's Day. 100% Educational Videos. (1998). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >Holiday Facts and Fun: Veterans Day. Colman Communications. (2006). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >People of the Long House: The Iroquois. Discovery Education. (2006). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >Native Americans. 100% Educational Videos. (2002). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >Children Discuss Totem Poles as Cultural Artifacts. Discovery Education. (1997). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >The Legend of Scarface: An Indian Folktale. Aims Multimedia. (1990). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >An Oral Tradition: Iroquois Storytelling. Discovery Education. (2006). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message. Weston Woods. (2009). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

10. Citations American Indian Fairy Tales: Iagoo, The Story-Teller. Librivox. (2009). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >Mexican Holiday: El Dia de los Muertos. NAU. (1998). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >Mexico's Day of the Dead. NAU. (1998). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >Video Presentation of El Día de los Muertos. NAU. (1998). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >Day of the Dead Altar. NAU. (1998). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >Thanksgiving Day: America Celebrates. 100% Educational Videos. (2003). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >Animated Hero Classics: William Bradford: The First Thanksgiving. NEST. (1992). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Start Each Day With a Song: Tommy Turkey.. (2009). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ >Holiday Facts and Fun: Thanksgiving. Colman Communications. (1992). Retrieved November 5, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ http://www.primarygames.com/seasons/fall/games.htm http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/youth/sub.cfm?source=activities http://www.theholidayzone.com/veterans/interactive.html http://www.theholidayzone.com/veterans/songs.html http://www.butlerwebs.com/holidays/veterans.htm#TheU.S.FlagCod e Menu http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/veterans-day/tomb-of- unknown-soldier.html http://mrsdell.org/nativeamericans/interactive.html http://www.nativetech.org/games/index.php http://www.plimoth.org/education/olc/wampanoag.html http://www.picadome.fcps.net/lab/fun/thanks/thanksgiving_games. htm#Primary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86_Z0Nscs9g&feature=player_e mbedded