West Irondequoit Central School District

Technology Rich Lesson Plan

Name:

Kathy McKee

Grade(s)

11^th Grade United States History and Government

Information about the Lesson 

Title:

A Nation Divided

Brief Description:

Students will complete a web search in order to gain an understanding of the causes of the Civil War

Subject(s) 
integration

All	Information literacy	Language arts
Science	Arts	Mathematics
xSocial studies	Educational technology	Health
Vocational education	Foreign languages	Physical education

(time required to complete lesson, e.g. "two 45-minute sessions")

Two 42 minute lessons

Goals:
(curriculum and unit related; National or State standards)

NYS Standards 1,3,4,5

Objectives:
(measurable specific activities conducted by students)

Students will identify and explain the causes of the Civil War and will answer the Essential Question: To What Extent was the Civil War an inevitable conflict?

Teacher Materials/Resources:
(specific materials the teacher must have to conduct the lesson, e.g. Romeo and Juliet (video), American flag, etc.)

None needed
or list necessary materials:
Internet access

Student Materials/Resources:
(specific materials the students must have to complete the lesson, e.g. calculators, construction paper, finger paints, etc.)

None needed
or list necessary materials:
Internet Access, Web search packet (see attached)

Procedures:

Students will conduct a web search and complete the attached packet on the causes of the Civil War

Assessment:

Students will complete a paragraph that responds to the essential question: To what extent was the Civil War an inevitable conflict?

Useful Internet Resources:

Students will identify online sources.

Other References:

Christine Shuttleworth

Attachment: Civil War Webquest Questions