LINKAGESPHYLLIS MURANAKA
LINKAGES
GRADES 3 - 4
LOCATION; MOVEMENT; SOCIAL STUDIES;
LANGUAGE ARTS; ART
INTRODUCTION:
We say that the world is shrinking, but what we really mean is that we are more aware of other places and peoples, because communication and transportation that link us together are much easier and faster than ever before.
OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to:
1. Identify examples of linkages between places.
2. Understand that communication and transportation are forms of movement.
3. Know that most of the goods and products in our daily lives are produced and manufactured in places distant from us.
TIME REQUIRED: Two class sessions.
MATERIALS:
Magazines.
12 x 18.-.inch construction or manila drawing paper (2 sheets per group)
Pictures of cars, animals, products of all kinds.
Labels of products
Products: canned goods, toys, clothing and the like
World Map
Paper and pencil
Glue
Scissors
Markers
PROCEDURE:
FIRST ACTIVITY:
1. Define "LINKAGES'" and have students give examples of linkages. Without labeling the columns, the teacher writes the suggestions into two columns, one for communication and another for transportation. Ask the students if they are able to find the similarities in each column. Then label the columns COMMUNICATION and TRANSPORTATION.
2. Divide the class into groups of four students. Pass out the magazines and two sheets of 12 x 18 - inch paper to each group. Students should label one sheet with the heading: COMMUNICATION , and the other: TRANSPORTATION.
3. Students glue pictures of examples from each category onto the appropriate sheet.
4. Students share their findings and display their work.
SECOND ACTIVITY:
1. Pass out a plastic bag of products and pictures to each group. Students are to discuss what the items may have in common. Items that are selected should clearly show where they were manufactured or produced.
2. The students make a list of the places where their products were produced or manufactured.
3. In a class activity, each group will locate the places on the world map. Colored dots and yarn may be used to link the places to Hawaii.
4. In class discussion, students are to give reasons why Hawaii imports so many products, and what products we export to other places.
EXTENSIONS:
LANGUAGE ARTS: In a writing log, students record their reasons why Hawaii imports many products. Labels from the products may be used to enhance the writings.
SOCIAL STUDIES: The students may trace the production and final destinations of a particular product.
ART: Make a collage from product labels.
RESOURCE:
Donoho, Annette. Made in America. P.O. Box 3322, Waikoloa, HI 96738. $7.00 + $2.00 postage and handling. Excellent source for determining where products come from.