Lesson Plan Edu221 1 1 1
Lesson Plan Edu221 1 1 1
Lesson Plan Edu221 1 1 1
HS.H2.1
Gather evidence from resources available and construct a small project in which it shows
knowledgeable growth during that time period.
● The first two days will include a powerpoint lecture where the students will
actively participate with their preferred choice of note taking.
● Going over the United States in the mid-19th century, including regional
differences and tensions.
● Provide an overview of significant battles like Gettysburg and Antietam. Discuss
their impact on the outcome of the war.
● Start to go over assignment/project expectation
● Set the guidelines of the project and allow creative freedom within the project.
● Explain standards and discuss what is expected with individual/group projects.
Procedure
● Discuss different options in which the class can partake in small individual
projects(whether it being an essay, slideshow presentation, skit, diorama or
whatever original idea a student comes up with and is reviewed by me).
Example: Writing an essay about the Emancipation Proclamation and its impact on
enslaved individuals.
Materials
● Facilitate a discussion about the causes and tensions that eventually led to the
Civil War.
● Students will have another two day opportunity in class to work on so-called
projects.
● On the 5th day students will orally present their projects/findings and the class
along with the teacher will ask additional questions about their
knowledge/findings.
● Students will be assessed based on class participation, their overall effort, and a
brief quiz covering key concepts and events from the Civil War.
Differentiated Instruction:
● Giving the students an opportunity for creative freedom with the small project,
having diverse options.
Accommodations:
● For a student with Autism: Allow them to pair up with another student and have