WEEKLY LESSON PLAN
Teacher’s Name: Mrs. Ramsey Week of: 5/21/12
Subject: Social Studies Unit: V Grade/ Class: 6
| ESSENTIAL LEARNING | OUTCOMES What will the students know or be able to do at the end of the lesson? | ASSESSMENT How will the students demonstrate that they have accomplished the desired outcome? | STRATEGIES In what activities will the students be engaged to accomplish the desired outcome? | 3 HOTS QUESTIONS e.g. one should be on knowledge, one on application, and one on synthesis or evaluation. |
Mon 5/21
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176 | Students will learn about leaders around the world. | Students will read about cultural leaders around the world. | Students will discuss the concept of "cultural icon" | 1. What does “cultural icon” mean? 2. Who decides who is considered a cultural icon? 3. Describe a “cultural icon. |
Tues 5/22 | Page
176 | Students will learn how leaders influence the world. | Students will study in depth one cultural leader, locate the areas he or she influenced on a world map | Students will discuss whether or not he or she should be considered an icon. | 1. What do you know about Nelson Mandela? 2. Why is he so important for South Africa and to all of Africa? 3. Is Mandela a cultural icon? How is he able to use his status to help his country? |
Wed 5/23 | Page
176 | Students will be able to use a graphic organizer for brainstorming. | Students will to list what they would like to know about the presidents and record this information on the KWL chart | Students will use a KWL chart to show what they know about the first three presidents of the United States. | 1. What makes a leader? 2. Explain a figurehead? 3. How does the president influenced the New Nation. |
Thurs 5/24 | Page
176 | | 12:00 Dismissal |
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Fri 5/24 | Page |
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| | Bloom’s Taxonomy (HOTS Questions) -Knowledge -Comprehension -Application -Analysis -Synthesis -Evaluation | School Grade Weighting Scale:
Tests and Quizzes (50%): Classwork/ Participation (20%): Homework (15%): Projects/ Portfolios (15%): | Multiple Intelligences/ Differentiated Instruction: | Use of Technology:
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____ Student Response System
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