Discipline-specific Project
EDUC 2332
Anna Amy
Fall 2013
Professor Ruelas
My Discipline: EC-6 General Education
Objectives
• Objective(s): “The learner will actively be able to compare customs of America to
that of a choice country they wish to study”
TEKS:
§113.12. Social Studies, Grade 1.
(1) History. The student understands the origins of customs, holidays, and
celebrations. The student is expected to:
(A) Describe the origins of customs, holidays, and celebrations of the
community, state, and nation such as San Jacinto Day, Independence
Day, and Veterans Day; and
(B) Compare the observance of holidays and celebrations, past and
present.
(2) History. The student understands how historical figures, patriots, and good
citizens helped shape the community, state, and nation. The student is expected
to:
(A) Identify contributions of historical figures, including Sam Houston,
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr., who have
influenced the community, state, and nation.
Purpose
The purpose of this project is for the student’s to understand the customs and holidays of
America. The student’s should also be able to identify historical figures of America and how
they have influenced the nation. Likewise, the student’s will use technology to incorporate
what they have learned about America by comparing a choice country’s customs, holidays,
and historical figures.
Materials
List all materials that are necessary, even those that may seem repetitive.
For the students
Notes made by Teacher to help guide.
iPad’s with Internet and ShowMe app.
For the teacher
Notes made for student’s to help guide.
iPad with Internet and ShowMe app.
A way to project the products
Discipline-specific Project
EDUC 2332
Anna Amy
Fall 2013
Professor Ruelas
Procedures/Activities
This is a schedule of what I plan on teaching and on what days…. I will teach on a power
point or the board at first. After I have lectured on the topic I plan on going to SHOWME
and making my presentation on America of what we learned that day. After that the
student’s will go research and make their presentation based on similar topics of their own
choice countries. If they do not finish it will be homework.
The Week theme will be: Holidays in America Compared to Other Countries!
Monday: Discuss the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Who was there? (Thomas
Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams). What holiday do we celebrate for it? (Fourth of
July) What are some of the customs of the holiday? (Fire Works, BBQ, Apple Pie)
After class discussion turn in to a show me presentation of America.
Explain assignment and have each student pick a country they want to study.
Have them research that countries independence day and compare the traditions of
that country to America’s customs.
Tuesday: Discuss Veterans Day how it came to be in 1919 by President Wilson and other
names for the holiday like Armistice Day. Explain that it is on November 11th and that it
celebrates all men and women who have fought for America’s freedom in the past and the
present.
Add on to previous presentation from Monday. Add veterans day and different
symbols that represent the holiday.
Have student’s research a possible holiday that their country celebrates their
soldiers. If there is not one have them present on their countries soldiers or a
holiday in which they remember people.
Wednesday: Discuss Memorial Day and the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans
Day. Explain that Memorial Day honors all men and women who have died serving the
country.
Add on to previous presentation. Include symbols of this holiday as well.
Students can use this day as a make-up day to catch up on presentations.
Additionally I will ask student’s to make a slide here that includes a notes section….
They will fill in this note section on what they think is the difference between
Veterans Day and Memorial Day in America. I will use this as an assessment of what
they have learned so far.
Thursday: This day will be spent learning about George Washington and how he was the
first president of the United States. This presentation will include the definition of
president what the job of president includes and any additional information.
Add on to previous presentation. Include picture of George Washington the
definition of president and what he is famous for. In the presentation also include
current president.
Discipline-specific Project
EDUC 2332
Anna Amy
Fall 2013
Professor Ruelas
Students will research their choice country and find the leader of their country. They
will put a picture as well as their name and what their job title is: King, Queen,
President, Prime Minister ETC….
Friday: On this day the lesson will be about a fun topic! This is a way to end the unit as well
as make the project more engaging! For America I will show different symbols including
the flag, the money, the eagle, and the Statue of Liberty. I will incorporate these into my
presentation. Once the entire presentation is done. I will play it for the students so
that they realize what is expected of their final projects.
Students will add symbols of their countries to the end of their presentation. They
will be able to take this project home for homework over the weekend. The following
Monday they will present their SHOWME presentations!
2nd Monday: Presentations!
Assessment of Student Learning:
The assessment for this project will be the finished product of their presentations.
Throughout the week I will be walking around as they are doing their research to make
sure they understand. Wednesday since it is a catch-up day I will be able to tell what I
should go back over or what they don’t understand. On the second Monday, after the
presentations I will ask a series of questions to make sure they grasp the ideas of my
presentation.
Additional notes:
Some students will not want to present because they are shy. In this case I would ask for
them to come to my desk later on to show me what they have made. If that is not an ideal
situation I will then go ahead and show the presentation for them asking questions as I go
through to engage their participation.
This activity involves multiple different learning styles including kinesthetic, linguistic, and
logical.
Resources:
 http://www.showme.com/
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter113/ch113a.html