WOODLAND HILLS SECONDARY LESSON PLAN
Name: Mr. Ralston
Date:
01/12/2015
Length of Lesson: 1 weeks
Content Area: Econ/Gov
STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
LESSON TOPIC (Module, if applicable):
Preparing and reviewing for the midterm. We will be doing
activities and reviews on the topics of freedom of religion,
freedom of speech, rights of the accused, and rights of
privacy. We will have a final lesson on the responsibilities as
a citizen. Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay adjustment.
BIG IDEAS:
UNDERSTANDING GOALS (CONCEPTS):
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: What are the principles behind
the idea of religion freedom? What are the principles behind
the idea of freedom of speech? What are the laws concerning
the right to privacy? What are the rights of accused persons
during the arrest process? What are the important
responsibilities as a citizen and why is it so important to be
active as a citizen?
Students will understand: Students will understand the basic rights that are
guaranteed in the Constitution regarding religion, speech, privacy, and being
accused. Students will understand the vocabulary relating to these topics and
how to apply them to current day situations. Students will be exposed to the
responsibilities as a citizen for a wrap-up of Government.
VOCABULARY: Accused, Defend, Commit, Felony, Confess,
Privacy, Warrant, Welfare, Slander, Libel, Obscene, Protest,
Criticize, Prior Restraint, Religious Persecution, Persecute,
Voluntary, Official, Responsibility, Census, Tax, Income
(Content standards, assessment anchors, eligible content) objectives, and skill
focus)
Assessment Anchors - R11A.1.1 Apply voc.
R11A1.4 Identify and explain main ideas
Standards/Eligible content: 5.3.12C, 5.3C.C
STUDENT OBJECTIVES (COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES):
Students will be able to: SWBAT explain the principles behind the
idea of religious freedom. SWBAT describe the protections and
limits of freedom of speech. SWBAT identify some of the laws
concerning the right to privacy. SWBAT describe the rights of
accused persons during the arrest process. SWBAT understand
and apply their responsibilities as citizens to their everyday
lives.
STAGE II – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
PERFORMANCE TASK: Students will be assessed on the
completion of the old vocabulary. Students will write short
answer responses to the material and questions discussed and
read in class. Notes completed in their composition books will
be awarded points. Review participation assessed.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:
Thumbs Up
Summarizing Main Ideas
Graphic Organizers
STAGE III: LEARNING PLAN
INSTRUCTIONAL
PROCEDURES:
Do Now;
Mini Lesson:
Guided Practice:
Independent Practice:
Summations/Formative Assessments:
Reflections:
-Do Now
-Review jeopardy game for
midterm vocabulary
-Blue and Red cup activity
for formative assessment
with the vocabulary.
-Midterm Exam and Retakes
-Chapter 25, Responsibilities
as a Citizen reading. Check
for understanding.
-Government class wrap up
writing activity.
-Keystone Testing
MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES:
-lectures
-handouts,
-composition books
-textbook, mid-term review,
Internet access, word wall
vocabulary
INTERVENTIONS:
-1-on-1 instruction
-small group
-repetition
-reminders to stay on task
-extended time for activities
when needed
ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments not completed
in class will be done for
homework.