Module 18: The Serrano Nation- Social Studies 3 - Course Guide
Module Overview:
In this module, students will learn to synthesize knowledge of human-environment interaction with new information about the Serrano nation and apply concepts of the beliefs and customs that guided the lives of the Serrano people. They will describe the economy and systems of government of the Serrano people, identify the elements of folklore of the Serrano people, and identify the roles of conflict and cooperation in the interactions between the Serrano people and European settlers.
Module Materials:
- Pencils
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Notebook
- Scissors
- Glue
- Highlighter
- Markers
- Blank paper
Module Objectives:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Objective(s) |
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| 1 | Serrano: Adapting to the Environment |
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| 2 | Serrano: Beliefs and Customs |
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| 3 | Serrano: Government and Economy |
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| 4 | Serrano: Folklore |
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| 5 | Serrano: Relationships with Settlers |
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Module Key Words:
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Serrano nation natural environment Serrano beliefs Serrano customs culture Serrano government economic systems folklore traditions conflict cooperation European settlers |
Module Assignments:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Page # | Assignment Title |
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| 1 | Serrano: Adapting to the Environment | 5 | Serrano People and Their Environment Assignment |
| 2 | Serrano: Beliefs and Customs | 5 | Serrano: Customs and Beliefs Assignment |
| 3 | Serrano: Government and Economy | 5 | Serrano Past and Present Assignment |
Learning Coach Notes:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Notes |
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| 1 | Serrano: Adapting to the Environment | After completing this lesson, ask your student to explain how the Serrano nation adapted to their environment. |
| 2 | Serrano: Beliefs and Customs | After completing this lesson, ask your student to explain the customs and beliefs of the Serrano people. |
| 3 | Serrano: Government and Economy | After completing this lesson, ask your student to describe the government and economy of the Serrano people. |
| 4 | Serrano: Folklore | After completing this lesson, ask your student to describe the folklore of the Serrano people. If possible go to a local library and see if you can find any Serrano stories to read. |
| 5 | Serrano: Relationships with Settlers | After completing this lesson, ask your student to describe the relationship between the Serrano people and European settlers. |
Module Guiding Questions:
When a student starts a lesson ask them questions to check for prior knowledge and understanding and to review concepts being taught. At the end of the lesson ask the questions again to see if their answer changes.
| Lesson Title | Question |
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| Serrano: Adapting to the Environment |
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| Serrano: Beliefs and Customs |
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| Serrano: Government and Economy |
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| Serrano: Folklore |
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| Serrano: Relationships with Settlers |
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Module Video Questions:
When a student watches a video take time to ask them questions about what they watched. Suggested questions for the videos in this module are listed here. Suggestion: Have the student watch the entire video first all the way through. Then have them watch the video a second time, as they watch it pause the video and ask the questions.
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Module Suggested Read Aloud Books:
Take time to read to your student or have them read aloud to you. Read a different book each day. While reading the book point out concepts being taught. You may purchase these books or find them at your local library. Suggested things to discuss while reading the book:
- What is the main idea?
- What are three things new you learned?
- How does this book relate to what you are learning about?
| # | Book | Author | Lexile Level |
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Module Outing:
Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.
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