Lesson Title: Turning points in History Teacher’s Name/Room: Andrew Wickert Class/Subject: Social Studies 20-1 Date/Time of Class: September 03/2016 Period/Length of Class: 2nd period/80 Minutes Rationale/Purpose: Introduction to Rest of Year Curriculum Topic/Integrated Theme: 1.8 Analyze how the development of nationalism is shaped by historical, geographical, political, economical and social factors (French Revolution and Napoleonic era, cotemporary examples) (ER, PADM, CC TCC, LPP) Materials/Equipment: Risk Board game Curricular Resources/References: A history of the modern world; R.R. Palmer; Joel Colton, http://www.credoreference.com/vol/439 , encyclopedia of modern history Introduction: Anticipatory Set/Mental Set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQLAXqKa-eE start with the classic Animaniacs cartoon “Les Miseranimals,” a spoof of the classic theater show “Les Miserable”
Time Frame: 10 min
Bridging/Review: Review/introduction of concepts: Imperialism, liberalism, Fraternity, Liberty, Equality, Aristocracy
5 min
Objective/Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will have an understanding of the time line for the French revolution 2. Students will get an introduction to Napoleon and the age of imperialism
Body of Lesson: Instructional Input/Modeling/Checking for Understanding (What the teacher will do) – Instructional Strategy: 1. Discuss the events leading up to the French revolution What was the political situation? What were the commoners feeling? Who was in charge? What was the spark that ignited the fire? 2. Discuss the time line of the revolution, compare to what was going on in the rest of Europe What was the change in government like? How did other nations react to the French revolution? What were some of the ideologies that came out of the revolution? How did it shape the future of France and Europe? Learning Activity/Guided Practice/Independent Practice (What the student will do) – Product/Evidence of Learning: 1. Have the Students write a page letter of what it felt like as a free “French Man” to storm the bastille, a major victory against the aristocracy during the French revolution. Make sure they explain the importance of the victory.
20 min
20 min
20 min
Conclusion: Closure: Introduce how did the revolution allow for the emergence of Napoleon? Introduce the long term activity for the year…. RISK! Homework: Finish the letter if not finished in class Anchor/Early Finisher Activities: Begin the formation of the nations and the roles that will be played for the risk
5 min
Formative Assessment /Summative Evaluation/Review: Quick discussion at the end of the class about concepts and time line, rally robin style
5 min
Reflective Comments/Notes: Keep the time line stuff short and brisk Keep discussion up with the students at all times Remember to tie in the concepts with the time line as much as possible Explain why the RISK game is important in the long term lesson as an activity and as a learning possibility
5 min