ED 345 Calvin College Lesson Planning Form

Teacher:
Ms. Gilliland
Native Americans

Date: 10/14/15

Subject/ Topic/ Theme: Michigan

I. Objectives
What is the main focus of this lesson?
The Three Fires Confederacy
How does this lesson tie in to a unit plan? (If applicable.)
Part of learning about Native Americans is learning about the kind of people that lived here before you
What are your objectives for this lesson? (As many as needed.) Indicate connections to
applicable national or state standards. If an objective applies to only certain students write the
name(s) of the student(s) to whom it applies.
Take adequate notes on the Three Fires (the 3 different tribes, their natural resources, daily life and
common beliefs) and share them with the class
Describe The Three Fires and what it means (three Native tribes that joined together to help each
other)
State where the Three Fires lived (Michigan)
3 - H3.0.4 Draw upon traditional stories of American Indians (e.g., anishinaabeg, Ojibway (Chippewa),
Odawa (Ottawa), Potawatomi; Menominee; Huron Indians) who lived in Michigan in order to make
generalizations about their beliefs
3 - H3.0.5 Use informational text and visual data to compare how American Indians and settlers in the
early history of Michigan adapted to, used, and modified their environment
CCSS.ELALITERACY.W.3.8
Recallinformationfromexperiencesorgatherinformationfromprintanddigitalsources;takebriefnotesonsourcesandsort
evidenceintoprovidedcategories.
II. Before you start
Prerequisite knowledge
and skills.
Assessment
(formative and
summative)

Some Native American tribes lived in Michigan

Note page in packet
KWL chart

Universal Design for Learning Networks/Domains (see UDL Guidelines)

Options for Perception

The Mitten reading
Map

STRATEGIC
Multiple Means of Expression
(Action)
Options for action/interaction
Coloring the map
Partner reading

AFFECTIVE
Multiple Means of
Engagement
Options for recruiting interest
Coloring the map
The Mitten reading

Options for Language/Symbols

The Mitten reading
Taking notes

Options for Expression

Coloring the map
Taking notes

Options for Sustaining Effort &

Persistence
Partner reading

Options for Comprehension

The Mitten reading
Map
Sharing ideas as a class

Options for Executive Function

KWL chart

Options for Self Regulation

KWL chart

RECOGNITION
Multiple Means of Representation

Materials-what materials
(books, handouts, etc) do
you need for this lesson
and do you have them?
Do you need to set up
your classroom in any
special way for this
lesson? If so, describe it.
III. The Plan
Tim
Parts
e
5
Motivatio
n
(Opening/
Introducti
on/
Engageme
nt)
20

Developm
ent

The Mitten: (A production of Michigan History Magazine) The Three Fires; September 2001
Three Fires introduction PowerPoint
Native American packet Three Fires Note page and Michigan Map
ELMO
Projector
Students are able to move to different spots in the room during the partner
reading. The rest of the lesson is spent at their seats

The description of (script for) the lesson, wherein you describe teacher
activities and student activities
Ask students if they can remember any tribes that live in Michigan. Ask them if they
have heard of the Three Fires.
Show students the introduction PowerPoint to the Three Fires. Explain to students
how the three tribes are connected and how they helped each other out.

Put students in partner groups based on reading levels (pair lower with higher). Give
students The Mitten: Three Fires reading pamphlet. Students must read the
information in the packet and take notes on their note sheet provided in their packet
labeled The Three Fires Notepage. Show students how you have underlined the
most important facts that they need. They need to sort those underlined sentences
into the boxes on their sheet. Also, tell students that they dont need to write things
word for word. This is good practice taking notes. They can write bullet point lists
and shorten things.
Let students sit in places around the room to read with their partners. Walk around
to the groups and help them sort out the facts and to find things in their pamphlet.

Students who finish can go back to their seats and work on the activities in the back
of the pamphlet.

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Once all students have finished reading and note taking, send them all back to their
seats. Have students share the notes they too and use the ELMO to write down their
notes and share them with the students. Tell the class to copy down things that they
dont have.
Have students turn to their Michigan Map in their packet. Tell them that we will be
mapping out where the different tribes of the Three Fires lived. Color in each tribe
one at a time using the ELMO to provide example for students, giving the students
time in-between to color theirs.

Closure

Fill out more of the L part of the KWL chart with what they learned today.

Your reflection on the lesson including ideas for improvement for next time: