Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Brandon Smark
Introduction:
This lesson is designed to incorporate the students knowledge of:
Geographic boundaries
American history
Landscape of North America
Computer skills
Historical analysis
A: Analyze Learners
7th Grade (12-13 y.o.)
Geography Students
Potential ESL/SLD/ADD/ADHD students
Wide variety of learning styles (Linguistic/Verbal, Visual, Kinesthetic)
S: State Objectives
Students will be able to read and use geographic maps, charts, and other
tools to analyze, conclude, and predict statements about the American continent and
its inhabitants. After completing this lesson, students should have gained a
comprehensive understanding of a geographic environment and how its people
interact with the landscape. Their knowledge will be tested by collaborative work
with other students, as well as an individual compare/contrast assessment.
Standards:
Seventh Grade Social Science (Geography)
- SS.7.G.1. Understand how to use maps and other geographic
representations, tools, and technology to report information.
- SS.7.G.6. Understand how to apply geography to interpret the past and
present and plan for the future.
S: Select Instructional Methods, Media and Materials
Method In groups of four, students will use the Internet to do research,
Microsoft Word to develop their information, Microsoft PowerPoint to
present their findings, and Microsoft Excel to
Media Computer (with Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Materials Overhead projector, whiteboard
U: Utilize Media and Matierals
Prepare One computer per group
Examples of different types of boundaries
Ensure All computers are on and working properly
All computers have Internet, Word/PowerPoint/Excel
3. The chart contains at least two reasons that argues for or against why
the boundary is appropriate