Introduction
Over the next five days, students will be put to the test in which they have to rely on their personal knowledge and skills in order to complete the following subjects: American History, World History, Civics/Government, Geography, and Economics. The intention of this assignment is to help students learn how to use varies of resources such as textbooks and websites in order to answer the assigned questions in each day.
By the end of the week, students will possessed the knowledge of:
- The significances of the American Civil War and what occurred (American History)
- Marco Polo’s Trade Routes (World History)
- Which roles of government was present in the 19th and 20th century (Civic/Government)
- The differences between the regions of the world such as climate and vegetation (Geography)
- How trade was regulated with other countries (Economics)
Each day will provide the students with something new for them to learn while at the same time present a challenge in order to stimulate their mind and thought process.
Task
Day 1 (American History)
This lesson plan of the day is devise to help students learn about the American Civil War, why it was fought, and key terms that was significant during that time frame. Students be given a list of vocabulary words for them to review and study, a map of the United States in which the students will label and color the Union and Confederate States, and an overview of the American Civil War for them to read and take notes over.
Day 2 (World History)
For this lesson plan, students will be shown a map of Macro Polo’s traveling expeditions and assign to research any particular item that Macro Polo has encounter or traded in his travel. From this, students will learn which countries Macro Polo has travelled to while at the same time understand how difficult it was to travel in those conditions and period of time.
- Students will have to identify and label the continents Marco Polo has venture to.
Day 3 (Civic/Government)
Students will be shown the three branches of government and then have to create flashcards about each branch of government discussing the importance of each branch. Student will then have to use online resources and research what kind of government ruled the United States during the Civil War. In the end of the lesson plan, students will be assign a one-page research paper summarizing what they have learn for the day and then discuss what they believe is to be the best branch of government.
Day 4 (Geography)
Given a world map, students will have to research different kinds of climates/conditions each continents contain and then creates a chart comparing them side by side. Educators will assist the students by placing them into teams and assigning them to locate and record the conditions of the given country/location.
Day 5 (Economics)
This last lesson plan is created to show students how the Triangle Trade operated and which countries participated. Students will also be given a list of vocabulary words in which they will review and make flashcards in which they can use to help them study. At the end of the lesson plan, students will be required to write a paragraph on how the triangle trade works and how the countries benefit from one another.
Process
Through-out the lesson plans, students will be given notes and handouts for each day in order to help the student focus all their attention on reading the material and process what these handouts are trying to convey. Before starting the lesson plan of each day, the educator will give the class some kind of warm-up/pre-assessment in order for the educator to gauge how much knowledge the student knows about the particular subject/period. For the warm-up assignment shouldn’t take up much time at the beginning of class for it is design to get the students to stimulate their minds before moving on to the main objective of the day.
Day 1 Warm-up (American History)
In your own words, what was the American Civil War? (Any answer is suitable for this question)
Day 2 Warm-up (World History)
Which countries was the Silk Road on?
Day 3 Warm-up (Civics/Government)
Which branch of government contains the senate? Can you name the other 2 branches of government?
Day 4 Warm-up (Geography)
If you can travel to any place in the world, where will it be and why?
Day 5 Warm-up (Economics)
What is an imported good? What is an exported good? What is the difference?
Evaluation
At the end of each lesson plan, students are required to complete a writing assignment in which they use the material that they have learned throughout the day. Depending on the lesson plan, the length of the writing assignment can range from 1 paragraph to a full page of writing. For the students, are to review what they have learn and write something significant that they have learn or provide a summary about a certain event or object.
- Students will use solid and proper academic writing to complete this writing assignment.
- Students will be graded in classroom participation and interactions.
- Worksheets handed to the students will not be taken up for they will be used to help the students study.
Conclusion
By the end of the week, students should have a vast amount of knowledge whether it be in American/World History, Government, Geography, or Economics. Student will be given a chance to provide feedback in order to tell the educator which lesson plan they liked/dislike and how the educator can improve the lesson in order to satisfy their specific needs.