Lesson Theme:
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The New World
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Topic, Grades, & Time:
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Topic: Unit 2.1 - Native Americans, Prehistory-1500; Unit 2.2 - Europe in the Fifteenth Century; Unit 2.3 - Africa; & Unit 2.4 - Voyages of Discovery Prior 1492
Grades: 7th and 8th Time: 5 to 7 classroom days (depends on school activities.) |
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Rationale:
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We need to understand the our beginnings, such as the development of our planet and early human developments (historically). Understanding the world and the Americas prior to the 1500s is important; allowing for the appreciate of American history. American history prior to the 1500s is important; due to the fact, indigenous people thrived for millennia in the Americas.
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Assessment(s):
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Formative:
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Differentiation:
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Multiple Levels of Questions: Primary use: readiness & learning profiles. All questions presented will advance problem-solving skills and responses. This strategy will ensure that all students will be accountable for information and thinking at a high level and that all students will be challenged. In addition, all text will have the ability to utilize text-to-speech technology.
Activity: Assignments |