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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
Acknowledgements:
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