History Lesson (Presidents) |
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PreK-K
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Significance of the Topic
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Rationale:
This unit lesson will teach children the history of our past leaders, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. There will be a comparison and contrast between the way people lived in Washington's era and Lincoln's era, and the way people live today. This unit also teaches the children to be aware and to recognize what Washington and Lincoln had contributed to America.
Historical Context:Â
George Washington was the first president of the United States (1789-1797). There will be a discussion about Washington's personal life as well as his educational background. Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States (1861-1865). He could not go to school because school was too far. He read books by the fire unlike how it is today that people read under the light. Lincoln's life ended early after he was shot by a gunman.
Student Outcome(s):
1. The students will be able to describe some of the lifestyles of people from Washington's and Lincoln's times and compare them to the lifestyles of people today.
2. The students will be able to compare and contrast the unique characteristics of Washington and Lincoln through a Venn diagram.
3. The students will be able to recognize the important contributions that both Washington and Lincoln had made for their country (America).
4. At the end of the lesson, students will be able to list at least three facts about George Washington.
5. The students will be able to point on the map where George Washington was born.
6. At the end of the lesson, students will be able to list at least three facts about Abraham Lincoln.
7. The students will be able to point on the map where Abraham Lincoln was born.
Essential Question(s):
1. Who is George Washington? Make a list about his personal and educational background (including his birthplace).
 2. Who is Abraham Lincoln? Make a list about his personal and educational background (including his birthplace).
3. What are some of the differences and similarities between the way people from the past (Washington's and Lincoln's times) lived and the way people live today?
4. What are some of the differences and similarities between Washington and Lincoln?
5. What contributions did Washington and Lincoln make for their country?
6. Will the students be able to point on the map the locations of George Washington’s birthplace and Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace?
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GRADES 9-12
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Students create tri-fold brochures about themselves and present them to the class. Students review and share tips and strategies for success in high school.
OBJECTIVE
Students will:
- Brainstorm ideas about the column topics of the brochure: their past, present, future, and the type of person they will always be.
- Use the computer lab to create brochures enhanced with clip art or photos.
- Share their brochures with the class as a getting-to-know-you activity.
- Choose cooperative work groups to review a selected school success strategy.
- Make an overhead transparency of their advice for success.
- Share the tips for success with the class.
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Hey Teachers! Get to Know Me! |
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GRADES 9-12
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Hey Teachers! Get to Know Me!
Students get to know each other and the teacher by sharing their favorite things with one another. The Bio Poem provides you with your first writing sample and gives you an idea of each student's vocabulary level.
OBJECTIVE
Students will:
- Develop collegial relationships with classmates
- Create a poem about their personal values, wishes, and dreams
- Introduce two classmates to the rest of the class
MATERIALS
- Classmate Inventory (PDF)
- Bio Poem (PDF)
- Notebook paper
- Crayons, colored pencils, or markers (optional)
REPRODUCIBLES
- Classmate Inventory (PDF)
- Bio Poem (PDF)
DIRECTIONS
Part 1:
- Distribute Classmate Inventories to every student.
- Go over the directions:
–Write answers in the answer column.
–After filling in your answers, move around the room and find classmates with answers that match yours.
–Switch papers with classmates who have a matching answer, then sign each other's papers in the signature column.
–Each person can only sign your paper ONE time.
- After about 20 minutes, or when everyone has gathered as many signatures as possible, ask students to be seated.
- Invite students to take turns standing and introducing two classmates to the class, making sure to mention at least one fact they learned about them during the activity.
Part 2:
- Distribute the sample Bio Poem to each student.
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Pre-write: Creating a Life Map |
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GRADES 6-8
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This activity serves as both an ice-breaker for the beginning of school and a good pre-writing tool that gives students confidence when approaching small writing tasks.
OBJECTIVE
Students Will:Â
- Create a Life Map to use as a graphic organizer when writing any autobiographical assignment.
- Use a Life Map Checklist to stay on task while creating a Life Map.
- Understand and use pictograms to represent personal events and goals in their lives.
- Display their Life Maps on a classroom bulletin board.
MATERIALS
Colored pencils
8 ½ x 11 white unlined paper
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GRADES 6-8
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In this lesson, students will start the year by getting to know each other and reflecting on their summer vacation. Students will discuss and establish classroom rules.
OBJECTIVE
Students will:
- Develop a peer relationship within the classroom. Become comfortable with their surroundings and each other
- Construct a friendship lei
- Brainstorm and discuss classroom rules
- Establish classroom rules
MATERIALS
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