2. You did a great job learning about Maryland ! Now it is time to learn about other states in the United States of America. states 1.Watch the video about the different states in the United States of America. (click the picture to begin the video). After watching the video, turn to your neighbor and share your answers to these questions: 2.How many states besides Maryland have you visited? 3.How were the states similar or different to Maryland? Now you and your classmates will research other states to discover: 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Video Source: TeacherTube

3. Key Geography = Economy = Society /Culture = Political Science = You will choose one of the states shown below. You will gather information about the state by clicking/tapping on the icons next to the state. You will need to use this information to complete the state chart on Slide 3. You will look for things that are similar to and different from Maryland. 6666 Next 1111 2222 3333 5555 4444

4. You will use the resources on Slide 2 to find out how the state you chose is similar to and different from Maryland. Click on the button below to open your state chart. On your worksheet, follow these directions: 1. Circle (O) the characteristics that are similar to Maryland. 2. Cross out (X) the characteristics that are different from Maryland. 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next

5. 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 GeographyEconomySociety and CulturePolitical Science To record your answers to the assessment, exit out of the PowerPoint slide show by using the esc button on the top left of your keypad and click the down arrow button on your keypad to move to the next slide.

6. The state I researched is.. It is similar to Maryland’s Geography in many ways. For example, Place the speaker symbol in the green starburst once your recording is complete. The state I researched is. It is different from Maryland’s Geography in many ways. For example, Place the speaker symbol in the green starburst once your recording is complete. 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Part A Part B Need help recording your answer? Click the speaker

7. The state I researched is. It is similar to Maryland’s Economy in many ways. For example, Place the speaker symbol in the green starburst once your recording is complete. The state I researched is. It is different from Maryland’s Economy in many ways. For example, Place the speaker symbol in the green starburst once your recording is complete. 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Part A Part B Need help recording your answer? Click the speaker

8. The state I researched is. It is similar to Maryland’s Society and Culture in many ways. For example, Place the speaker symbol in the green starburst once your recording is complete. The state I researched is. It is different from Maryland’s Society and Culture in many ways. For example, Place the speaker symbol in the green starburst once your recording is complete. 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Part A Part B Need help recording your answer? Click the speaker

9. The state I researched is. It is similar to Maryland’s Political Science in many ways. For example, Place the speaker symbol in the green starburst once your recording is complete. The state I researched is. It is different from Maryland’s Political Science in many ways. For example, Place the speaker symbol in the green starburst once your recording is complete. 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Part A Part B Need help recording your answer? Click the speaker

10. Now you get to play a game based on the states in the United States of America. Click on the game you would like to play. 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next *Make sure that you save your PowerPoint! Ask your teacher for directions.

11. Grade 1 Social Studies BCPS Curriculum / Maryland State CurriculumMaryland State Curriculum Revising Grade 1 Social Studies: Unit 3 My Nation is a Community Common Core State Standards Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Standards for the 21 st Century Learner Standards for the 21 st Century Learner 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. 2.1.3 Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real- world situations, and further investigations. ISTE NETS - National Educational Technology Standards for Students 3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. Time Frame: 2 class sessions Differentiation strategies for this lesson: Each slide has audio directions in addition to typed directions Each text resource has a read-aloud feature that students can use. Notes to the teacher: This lesson is to be used at the end of Unit 3 to assess students and to assist teachers in meeting their SLO goals. Students must save the PowerPoint so teacher can check for accuracy. See your Library Media Specialist or STAT teacher for assistance. Alternative videos to use for Slide 1 can be found here::  Safari Montage: 50 States Safari Montage: 50 States  Marbles: Brain Beats Tour the States Music Video, LyricsTour the States Music VideoLyrics Last updated: July 2014 Created by Andrew Murray,Social Studies Teacher and School Library Media Cohort intern and Jamie Higgins Shaull, Social Studies Department Chair BCPS Slam Dunk Research Model, Copyright 2014, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. The models may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. This lesson is based on Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module.Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444