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WebQuest Title: From Monarchy to Democracy: The road to the American Revolution
Grade Level: 9-12 grade level
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In this unit students will be able to explore the history of British Monarchy. They will learn the important people who were part of English royalty. They will then take the basic information from the early Monarch and piece together how the road to revolution began looking at how social , political and economic issues caused the colonists to revolt for a new government.
Author: Willie Walker
Date: 04/11/06
Unit Summary:
Goals/Objectives:
Students will be able to understand early forms monarchial government and the history behind it. Then will explore the cause and issues that caused the formation of a new government in America.
Students will be able to discuss some of the different view points of the British and the colonists at the time of the American revolution.
Describe what primary sources reveal about the feelings of American colonist.
Will be able to
understand the differences between using primary and secondary resources
when doing research.
Days: 7 days 50 minute schedules
Content:
The main content will deal with the Early history of Monarchial government and the rise to the road to revolution.
Methods
ß Teacher presentations
ß Student presentations
ß Cooperative Learning
ß Researching
ß Group discussions
ß PowerPoint presentation
ß Webquest
WebQuest Summary:
Goals/Objectives:
Students will explore the different forms of government around the world, taking
a stroll around the world to see what governments exist
Days: 5
Content:
Students will be
given a list of countries and will research the background of the type of
government that exists and the history behind why the government is in place.
Methods:
Unit Information:
Background Resources
Web-based Subject Matter Content
History of Monarchy- http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5.asp
George III-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_III_of_the_United_Kingdom
American Revolution-http://www.mce.k12tn.net/revolutionary_war/american_revolution.htm
American Revolution http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/revolution/
Types of governments- http://www.hobotraveler.com/ge2typesofgovernments.shtml
Oligarchy-http://www.oligarchy.net/
Tyrants in government-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrant
Declaration of independence- http://www.ushistory.org/Declaration/document/
Web Pedagogy Content
Using primary and secondary sources - http://library.uncwil.edu/is/infocycle.htm
How to research for history-http://www.seattlehistory.org/documents/History_Research_Project_HOWTO.doc
Search engine- http://www.google.com/
Other Resources
Handout 1Draft of declaration of Independence http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/index.htm
Unit Lesson Sequence
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Lesson Plan Outline
Method (Attention Getter, Lecture, Callout Group, etc) Content/Key Ideas/Concepts/Facts
Materials
(Transparencies, audio, handouts, etc)Prior Knowledge A KWL lesson to activate prior knowledge KWL worksheet Attention Getter PowerPoint designed as guide to the history of the Monarchy. Discusses early Monarchs and the background behind what led to The American Revolution. The beginning of Monarchy Worksheet/Handout This is a worksheet that will be handed out as a follow up to the PowerPoint Presentation A copy will be placed on transparency for students to see on the board.
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Lesson Plan Outline
Method (Attention Getter, Lecture, Callout Group, etc) Content/Key Ideas/Concepts/Facts
Materials
(Transparencies, audio, handouts, etc)Oral Quiz Used as a review on the information learned from the previous day. A refresher oral quiz students will be asked questions for anyone to answer. Transparency of PowerPoint questions/PowerPoint worksheet Video Presentation Road to Revolution Video (60 mins) (parts of this will be played) 30 mins Dvd player, projection screen, projector Discussion Direct lecture on video and beginning info on the road to revolution. This will introduce students to important figures and the start of key concepts and vocabulary to study for assessment on final day of lesson plan. Vocabulary Worksheet
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Lesson Plan Outline
Method (Attention Getter, Lecture, Callout Group, etc) Content/Key Ideas/Concepts/Facts
Materials
(Transparencies, audio, handouts, etc)Review/Callout group Previous days Vocabulary and discussion recap 20 minutes this is a chance to make sure that students understand the vocabulary words and how to use them in context. Worksheet on transparency from previous day. Video presentation continued 30 minutes
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Lesson Plan Outline
Method (Attention Getter, Lecture, Callout Group, etc) Content/Key Ideas/Concepts/Facts
Materials
(Transparencies, audio, handouts, etc)Research with Webquest: Cooperative learning PowerPoint presentation introduction from Webquest Webquest
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Lesson Plan Outline
Method (Attention Getter, Lecture, Callout Group, etc) Content/Key Ideas/Concepts/Facts
Materials
(Transparencies, audio, handouts, etc)Research with Webquest: Cooperative learning Students will continue to work on Webquest PowerPoint presentations and student timeline that will be presented and graded in class. This will be based on Webquest information Webquest
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Lesson Plan Outline
Method (Attention Getter, Lecture, Callout Group, etc) Content/Key Ideas/Concepts/Facts
Materials
(Transparencies, audio, handouts, etc)Presentations Presentation from assignment on Webquest will be presented to class by each group PowerPoint Review for test Sample review of what the final test will look like. This test is designed to show the format and the type of questions that will be asked on the test. Teacher will go over this at the end of the lesson plan. Sample Review
Lesson Plan Outline
Method (Attention Getter, Lecture, Callout Group, etc) Content/Key Ideas/Concepts/Facts
Materials
(Transparencies, audio, handouts, etc)Assessment Test on the American revolution: This test will be comprised of lecture notes, vocabulary list , and any worksheet from the video and the PowerPoint Final Test for lesson Plan
Students WebQuest :
Conclusion: Students by the end of this lesson plan should have a better understanding of Monarchy and the American Road to Revolution. Students should also have gained skills in computer use (PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and internet) as well as better communication and presentation skills. This lesson plan was designed to add a lesson for a multitude of learning intelligences.
Credits/References:
*If the teacher has any technical problems with the use of the
DVD player for the video contact your Tech specialist at the media
center/Library they will be able to help you.