West Irondequoit Central School District

Technology Rich Lesson Plan

Name:

Lara Schuler

Grade(s)

9th Global History I Advanced


Information about the Lesson 

Title:

“Why Civilizations Fall”

Brief Description:

Daily lesson where students explore various reasons for the collapse of civilizations across time and history.

Subject(s) 
integration

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

 

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

 One (1) 42 minute lesson

 

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

NYS Standard 2,3,4,5

 

Objectives:
(measurable specific activities conducted by students)

Students will: 1Explore recurrent curriculum themes regarding the collapse of civilizations. 2Compare and Contrast various civilizations across time and geography in order to identify and synthesize patterns/cause-effect relationships 3Develop and support predictions concerning America’s future based on their analysis of past civilizations.

 

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:

See attached packet

Internet access

 

 

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

 See attached packet

 

Procedures:

Thoroughly complete the steps identified in the attached packet

 

Assessment:

Students will be assessed through the following modes: 1Presentation 2PowerPoint 3Standard multiple choice test 4In-ClassThematic Essay 5Seminar 6A variety of homework 7Various Checks for Understanding i.e.dip sticking, 3,2,1…

 

Useful Internet Resources:

See attached packet

 

Other References:

Anna Harris

 

Special Comments:

Both of these GHIA lessons (“Maya, Incas and Aztecs”)were developed for the same unit. As a result the assessments are congruent to each other and due to backwards planning reflect a building of the student’s content and skill-based knowledge and resulting application.

 

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