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DAILY LESSON PLAN

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Teacher: Mr. Thomas (Mr. Loomis)

Name of Course: United States/Pennsylvania History II
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TOPIC FOR THE LESSON: Racial and Ethnic Awareness Day Number: 9 (4/22/15)
Time in Minutes:

49 min.

Grade Level/Course: 11 th/12th Grades

Standards
Pennsylvania
8.3.12.D: Evaluate how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations in
the U.S. have influenced the growth and development of the world.
Ethnicity and race
Working conditions
Immigration
Military conflict
Economic stability
8.4.12.D: Evaluate how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have
impacted the development of the world today, including its effects on Pennsylvania.
Content Objectives
Assessment of Content
C.1 Instructor Version: The student will be
able to evaluate the effectiveness of
movements in changing the root of
racism in America.

Student Version: You will be able to

evaluate the effectiveness of movements
in changing the root of racism in
America.
C.2 Instructor Version: The student will be
able to describe important people,
places, and events as it pertains to the
Civil Rights Movement.

C.1 Objective will be assessed through

informal observations and questioning
strategies.

C.2 Objective will be assessed through

observations and informal questioning
strategies.

Student Version: You will be able to

describe important people, places, and events
as it pertains to the Civil Rights Movement.

Key Vocabulary for Today

Pre-Planning
Instructional Strategies to be Used:
Discovery Learning
Cooperative Learning

Simulations

Debate
Questioning
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Discussion
Lecture
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Concept Foundation
Inquiry
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Multiple Intelligences
Verbal/Linguistic
Logical/Mathematical
Naturalist

Musical/Rhythmic
Intrapersonal
Visual/Spatial

Interpersonal
Body/Kinesthetic

Delivery
Traditional

On-Line

Simulations

Characteristics of Students
Period 1:
18 students, average cross-section of student population. Limited number of IEPs. All IEPs
only require minor modifications for extra time, alternative testing location arrangements,
mandatory study guides, etc.
Period 4:
28 students. Limited number of IEPs. Most IEPs only require minor modifications for extra
time, alternative testing location arrangements, mandatory study guides, etc. One student has
severe speech language delays, with a learning support specialist.
Modifications & Adaptations
Text Adaptations Completed study guide to be given to learning support specialist to assist
student with learning delays.
Materials/Resources
Camcorder VCR/DVD Worksheets Handouts Computer Notes
Internet
Approved Readings
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Activities
Advanced Organizer
The teacher will have the students think about how it would have felt to
live through the Civil Rights Movement. The teacher will relate their
thoughts and feelings to the failure of America to cure the curse of racial
injustice.

Time

Teachers Activities

Students Activities

Time

1. The teacher will have the students

examine their idea of how to create
increased awareness of racial and
ethnic differences in the school,
community, and country. The teacher
will identify key aspects for the
benefit of the students.

1. The student will reflect on the

thoughts of others and make
observations for personal support
or for the purpose of asking a
question.

1. 42 min.

Closure

(in minutes)

3 min.

Time

(in minutes)

(in minutes)

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The teacher will review the material from the day with some review
questions and set the stage for the following day that will cover the end of
unit review.

2 min.

Post Analysis
Reflections/Notes:
What would I do different next time?