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The Nature of a State

Lesson Details


Subject: Social Studies
Learning Levels: Intermediate, Middle School, High School
Author(s): Karen Nielsen
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Abstract

This activity is designed to introduce students to the term "nation-state." It is vital for further understanding that the students are aware of the four essential features of a nation-state and why each is important to the survival of that state

Lesson fundamental understandings:
Essential Questions:


Standards

National Standards

Students should be able to explain the meaning of the terms civic life, politics, and government.

State Standards


Lesson

Prerequisite Skills

Students should have examined the following vocabulary terms prior to discussion: Territory, Population, Government and Sovereignty.

Teacher Information/Situations/Setting/Time

The teacher should have assigned a reading on this particular subject matter prior to class discussion. In addition, the teacher should have projection device to be used to present an effective PowerPoint presentation to stimulate class discussion.

Assessment

A supplemental worksheet analyzing the four essential features of a state should be available for student use. In the past, I have used a worksheet which lists the features and several examples, allowing the student to match them accurately. A short quiz should follow to further assess comprehension.

Student Activity/Tasks

The student will participate in class discussion on the Four Essential Features of a Nation-State prompted by a PowerPoint presentation.

Enrichment/Alternate Activity:

Cross-Curricular:

Technology Requirements/Tools/Materials

Teacher Computer/CD-ROM Materials
Computer Projection Device
TV
PowerPoint Capabilities

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