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Learning Interchange
Units of Practice

Exploring the Eras of the Emancipation Proclamation
and the Civil Rights Movement

Lesson Details


Subjects: Social Studies, Career/Technology, English/Languages Arts
Learning Level:
Author(s): Terese Bartee, Barbara Beisaisdecki, George Hegie, & Mitch Jacobson
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Abstract

Students will explore the eras of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil Rights Movement

Lesson fundamental understandings:
Essential Questions:

Lesson fundamental understandings and essential questions:
Students will be able to differentiate the various aspects of society, including government and lifestyles between the 2 eras

Standards

National Standards

State standard(s): (help) History 1.5.2 Record events on a graphic organizer. 2.5.1 Ask a historical question and identify resources to be used in research. 2.5.2 Organize historical information from a variety of sources. English Language Arts Writing 6.5.2 Organize ideas through activities such as outlining, listing, webbing, and mapping. Listening and Speaking 10.5.1 Participate in conversations and group discussions as a contributor and leader. Research 11.5.2 Select information from multiple resources to answer questions. 11.5.3 List sources used in research. 11.5.4 Record information using given note taking and organization formats. 11.5.5 Present research findings using charts, maps, or graphs with written text.

State Standards


Lesson

Prerequisite Skills

Use encyclopedia for research. Use computer for research, adept at accessing and manuvering in marked sites. Use non fiction books for research. Use of T-charts to compare and contrast.

Teacher Information/Situations/Setting/Time

50 minutes
Encyclopedias/Reference materials
Non fiction books
Computer resources
Graphic Organizers
Computer research guide
Pencils/pens
Group desks together

Assessment

Observation of participants
Scan graphic organizers

Student Activity/Tasks

Students will use graphic organizers and computer research guide to note information to be used to create a T-chart

Enrichment/Alternate Activity:

Cross-Curricular:

Library research skills Computer research skills

Technology Requirements/Tools/Materials

Computer lab with 1 computer per student

Acknowledgements:

Library of Congress web site.


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