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AIM: Fifth
grade students will gather, interpret, and analyze information on the important
events and people in the areas of art, science and social science during
the 60's using an interdisciplinary module designed to enhance knowledge
base in social sciences by integrating disciplines, tools, and delivery.
(Information will be added for the
entire 20th century on an on-going basis)
GOALS:
State Goal 16: Understand
and analyze events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history
of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
CAS, C: Define and use key
historical concepts (e.g. chronology, cause and effect, change ,conflict)
and the tools of social science inquiry to explain and analyze events in
state, national and world history.
CFS, 1: Distinguish among
various perspectives relating to the same event. GO
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OBJECTIVES:
Students will:
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Organize ideas sequentially or around
major points of information
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Provide support in an informal debate
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Construct questions to guide research
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Organize and record information using
appropriate visual organizers
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Develop narrative writings, centered
around a controlling theme or purpose
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Construct questions to guide research
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Describe scientific advances brought
about by the space program
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Identify fundamental democratic principles
and values within a constitutional democracy
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Identify and relate rights and responsibilities
of a citizen to the rules and laws of U.S.
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Distinguish among various perspectives
relating to the sam event GO
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AUDIENCE:
This module is targeted for regular/advanced 5th grade
students. The students need to have access to a computer and a working
knowledge of the basics of operating a computer. GO
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MATERIALS:
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Social Studies Center
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Student Portfolio Container
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Decade folder containing copies of
individual lessons to be completed by each student.
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Our United States, Silver Burdett
Ginn (or your own U.S. History book) GO
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INSTRUCTIONAL
PLAN:
The students will explore U. S.
History 1900-1990 using this interdisciplinary module designed to enhance
their knowledge base in social sciences by integrating disciplines
(social
studies, science and fine arts), tools (technology,
text, peers/teacher), and delivery. Advantages
of using this web-based module:
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allows students to work at their own
pace
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affords the parents the opportunity
to be actively involved
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enhances student's comfort level with
computers
Teacher's role:
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Introduce the module and expectations
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Collaborate with Fine Arts teacher
and Technology Coordinator
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Set up the project center and resources
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Monitor progress
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Facilitate individual and group projects
Student's role:
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Take responsibility for own learning
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Work in cooperative groups
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Complete work in a timely fashion
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Maintain module portfolio
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Confer with teacher on progress GO
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LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES:
INTRODUCTION TO THE DECADE (Duration
2-3 days)
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Introduce students to social science
center and hold question/answer session
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Discuss expanding knowledge base through
technology
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Random read Chapter 22, OUR UNITED
STATES
INTRODUCTION TO MODULE (Duration
1 class session)
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Students will work in pairs
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Teacher will guide students through module
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Students will explore module with partners
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Return to class to hold discussion "What You Found"
and record on K-W-L chart
INDIVIDUAL
LESSONS/ACTIVITIES (click on individual lessons for details)
ASSESSMENT:
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Performance based
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Objective
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Portfolios
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