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Thomas Harefa Geography: Individuals and Societies
Grade 7
Lesson: 10 Drama Final
Unit Overview
Main Idea (Claim)
The mixing of world cultures through different
ethnicities, religions and nationalities has
increased with advanced communication,
transportation and technology. In addition, the
mix of cultures lead not only to societal changes
but also lead to individual changes.
Understanding that culture now are changing
relates back to how the Great Commission are
impacting not only faiths but also the way that
people live. A secondary goal of this unit is to
also train students that the heart of a culture is
not in structures or traditions rather it lies in the
heart of people. This understanding relates to the
Great Commandment as understanding the
depth culture helps one to love their neighbors
more.
Guiding Questions
What is expected of me?
In what aspects did I excel?
What do I need to improve?
According to the rubric, how would I grade
myself?
Time
(45 Instructional Procedures and Strategies
mins)
Beginning the Lesson
10 Give the class a 10-minute practice to prepare for their performances. While doing so,
mins remind the class of their rubrics and that it is a good time to do a last minute review of
2 Weeks
Summative Assessment
A short five-minute skit that shows the spread of
culture that incorporates the aspect of time,
growth and change.
This assessment will help students to carefully
think about the depth of cultures and how it is
affected by another culture. This aspect of
culture will cover two components from the IB
MYP curriculum:
Criterion A: Knowing and
understanding (Secondary)
demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of subject-specific content
and concepts, using descriptions,
explanations and examples.
Criterion C: Presentation (Primary)
communicate information and ideas with
clarity
organize information and ideas
effectively for the task
Objectives (know/understand/do/value)
The student will . . .
Demonstrate understanding of the content and
concepts learned in previous classes through a
drama.
Reflect upon the rubric provided for the unit and
evaluate their performance.
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Thomas Harefa Geography: Individuals and Societies 2 Weeks
Grade 7

their performances.

Developing the Lesson

After 10 minutes, proceed to choose a random of sequence for the presentations. This
could be done by having Mr. Jared pick which group would start first.

15-20 Drama Performance

mins
After their performances, project the reflection questions on the board and have them
10-15 answer on a piece of paper. These questions will be:
mins What did you learn?
How did you form your drama to meet the unit topic?
What are the positive things about your group?
In what areas does your group need to improve?
If you have the chance to do this assessment differently, what would you do?

Students will submit paper before the last 5 minutes of class.

Closing the Lesson / Linking the Lesson

5-10 As the concluding session ask students:

mins What did you enjoy most in this unit?
Did you like the assessment?
What would you like to change about the assessment?
Do you think drama is a good way to communicate culture? Why?

Formative Assessment Differentiation

Reflections on the piece of paper (not available for this class)

Resources
(not available for this class)