Suggested guideline for lesson plan format (taken from the Massachusetts DESE website)
Lesson plan
INSTRUCTOR(S)
LESSON DURATION
Christine Boulette / Sue Soares / Lori Allen
Five 60 minute blocks and
homework each night too
COURSE TITLE AND GRADE LEVELS
6th grade Teambuilding and SS
UNIT
SPECIFIC TOPIC
Introduction to our team and world cultures
Introductions and connections to one another and
heritage of student
Introduction to edu.glogster.com as a tool
ESSENTAIL QUESTIONS/KEY CONCEPTS
Who am I and how do I fit in here?
Where did my ancestors come from and how does that impact me today?
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL (S) (outcome that students should be able to demonstrate upon completion of the entire unit)
Students will be able to: Introduce themselves to classmates and make connections with other students in the class as they share and
discuss their heritage.
Identify what countries his/her ancestors are from and what customs and parts of those cultures they embrace and follow today.
.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE (S) (use an action verb in a description of a measurable outcome)
-discuss family history with parents and grandparents and create a family tree to represent digitally
-write family stories, traditions, and holidays down to share
-conduct research using technology (Internet) on the cultures that represent student and share relevant pieces, being able to locate, evaluate
and synthesize information
-locate maps and flags and save them to use in glog with
-Create text boxes and use graphics to display all of the information required on the rubric
-Use the camera on the laptop and a scanner to take a self portrait and/or upload family pictures and documents
-import relevant video clips into the project
- Successfully cite all information from the internet and pictures used in the glog
RATIONALE (brief justification – why you feel the students need to learn this topic)
It is important for students to know their culture and history, to make connections with others, and to have a better
understanding of the people and places we will study this year.
LESSON CONTENT (what is to be taught)
-Students will learn about themselves and where their family came from
-Students will learn how to interview family members and record anecdotal information
-Students will learn how to evaluate, locate and synthesize information
-Students will learn how to use a camera and scanner to upload information
-Students will learn how to use technology –edu.glogster.com- to create a poster representing their personal heritage
STANDARDS:
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards:
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.6, RI.6.7,RI.6.8,
W.6.4, W.6.6, W.6.8
SL.6.1b, SL.6.1c, SL.6.2,
L.6.1e, L.6.2b,
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
1.
Look up and discuss the definitions of heritage, culture, and family –come to an agreement on which we will use for this project
2.
Ask students to interview their parents and find out their ancestry to create a family tree on the poster
3.
Use the internet and look up the countries of origin for their ancestors –specifically looking at cultures and customs of people from
these places –make a list of questions to ask parents and grandparents (if available) about traditions, celebrations, history of family,
foods eaten and why
4.
After interviewing family members, put the information found onto the Glogster poster adding immediate families customs and
traditions too
5.
Look up country flags and maps to add to the glog with details about relevance to family
6.
Add pictures, memorabilia, links to websites, and videos to personalize the poster
7.
Share Heritage projects with classmates and teachers, answer questions, and make connections to others
ASSESSMENTS
The heritage posters created on www.edu.glogster.com will be evaluated based on the rubric given to students at the start of the project
MATERIALS AND AIDS/WEBSITES/REFERENCES (what you will need in order to teach this lesson)
Mobile lab with Word, Internet, and access to students P drives to save data
www.edu.glogster.com Glogster poster site
http://www.atlapedia.com/ Countries, Maps and additional resources
http://www.worldatlas.com/ Find maps, flags, currency, cities, oceans, etc. here
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html Countries of the World with tons of data about each
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/st/?ar_a=4 National Geographic education site