Overview of the lessons, including procedures...
	Disciplines: Social Studies, Math and Language Arts Grade Levels: 4-8 Time Frame: 3 Class Periods
Materials Needed:
	1814 Geoff and Spencer Worksheet
	Student Observation Worksheet
	Geoff and Spencer Map
	Map of 1814 De Kalb Survey -selected area-
	1814 Geoff & Spencer Survey Booklet pages printed on 8.5" X 11" paper. - Booklet Cover, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 11, Page 66, Page 71, Page 80, Page 81
	Transcripts of the original booklet - Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 11, Page 66
Learning Objectives: The students will:
1. Gather, label, categorize, and analyze information from a survey document. 2. Define pertinent vocabulary including survey, dwelling and premises. 3. Create a model of an 1814 pioneer neighborhood. 4. Identify archaic usage of the English language. 5. Gather information on a presettlement ecosystem.
NYS Social Studies Standards Correlation:
Standard 1: Key Idea 4 -Consider different interpretations of key events and /or issues in history and understand the differences in these accounts. -Explore different experiences, beliefs, motives, and traditions of people living in their neighborhoods, communities, and State. -View historic events through the eyes of those who were there, as shown in their art, writings, music and artifacts. -Consider the sources of historic documents, narratives, or artifacts and evaluate their reliability. -Describe historic events through the eyes and experiences of those who were there. Standard 5: Key Idea 4 -Explain the role that civility plays in promoting effective citizenship in preserving democracy. 1807 Town Meeting 1814 Survey 1892 Census The Great Depression Quarantine! Civil War 1806 Juror World War II Return to the top of the page.