Lesson | educating-our-youth

Summary

While growing up I hated both Science and History. It was neither fun nor interesting. As i grew the thought never changed. Both of these subects remained dull.

However, while attending college i had a pofessor who dictated to her class that over the past years Science and History became dead and dull; and that it was our job as educators to make these subject areas fun and exciting. She said, "If you have to stand on a desk and do the hokey pokey do it."

From that point in my life I made up my mind that I was going to do whatever it took to make these subject areas facinating. It was that day that I put on my dancing shoes.

This lesson that I am sharing with you is entitled "Building a New World." The students stayed focused and were captivated from begining to end. I entreat you to start the preszi and see why.

Te information on the Prezi Presentation was provided from the Abeka Curriculum.

Prezi Presentation

Lesson Plan

History

Heading

Mr. Charles McPhee

The Building of a New World

Grade 4th

March 3rd, 2014

Lesson Objectives

Upon completion of this lesson, the student will be able to…

Explain why we needed a new nation with 78% accuracy
Explain what is the Article of the Confederation (no power) with 80% accuracy
Explain what is the constitution with 85% accuracy
Understand what the following terms and its main components with 85% accuracy
- President
- Congress
- Senate
- Representatives
- Supreme courts

Prerequisite Knowledge

Should know that they live in America
Should know that America fought for their freedom

Lesson Support Materials

Teacher
- Smart board
- Prezi
Student
- Paper
- Pencils
- History book

Introduction/Anticipatory Set

Today we are going back in time to answer some questions. So I need u to pay secial attention.

Transition

Inform students that our prezi is going to be interesting and we can laugh but if we get out of control we are going back to read the book. Let them know they are expected to make notes during the lesson.(hint to students: the words in red are important)

Body of the Lesson

Introduce topic
Transition
Go through lesson on prezi.
- http://prezi.com/xw8ajbv4nmfr/building-a-new-nation/

Conclusion

At the conclusion of the lesson students will complete a small quiz, and complete comprehension check 11A in their textbooks for homework.

Assessment

Grade quiz to check for understanding.

Adaptations/Modifications

Asking a lot of questions. Keep ALL students involved throughout this lesson.
Make sentence simple.
A lot of repetition.
Challenge acheving Students with difficult questions.

Analysis

Excellent lesson, the kids loved it….. I was so happy that they loved it. Tommy said “that was a great history lesson” made me smile