WISELearn Grant Lesson Plan Template
| Title: Native American Truths | Author: Tara Grignon |
| Subject(s): Social Studies | |
| Grade Level(s): 3, 4, 5 | Total Time: 65 minutes |
Overview / Description: There are so many misconceptions and false representations of Native American people in the world today. It is important to study the truths of Native Americans, history, and the present day.
Learning goals/objectives:
After completing this activity, students should be able to . . .
Define key terms related to Native American history.
Create and present a short slide show (1-3 slides) on a Native American topic.
Workplace Readiness Skill:
| x | Social Skills | x | Communication |
| Teamwork | x | Critical Thinking | |
| x | Attitude and Initiative | x | Planning and Organization |
| Professionalism | x | Media Etiquette |
Content Standards:
SS.Hist2.c.i Analyze individuals, groups, and events to understand why their contributions are important to historical change or continuity.
SS.Hist3.c.i Explain how historical events have possible implications on the present.
Materials:
Book- We Are Still Here! by Traci Sorell
Computers/Internet access
Google Slides
Learning Activities:
Read Aloud- We Are Still Here! Discuss the impact the topics have on the present day for the country as well as Native Americans while reading.
After the read-aloud teacher will lead a discussion to help students brainstorm possible research topics related to Native Americans. The teacher can start by listing topics from the story on chart paper for the class to reference. Each student will choose a topic.
Students will work independently to create a slide defining their chosen topic and how it affects the present day.
Students will share their research with the class.
WHO (T=Teacher Focus Lesson; WG=Whole Group\; SM=Small Group; I=Independent)
| Learning Activity Task | WHO is responsible for this step? | Approximate time for task |
| Read Aloud | Teacher | 10 minutes |
| Discussion and create a list of possible topics | Teacher/WG | 10 minutes |
| Create Slides | Independent | 30 minutes |
| Share slides with class | Independent/WG | 15 minutes |
Assessment: Completed slide will be evidence of learning.
Wrap-Up: Share finished products with the class.
Extension Activity Create a classroom book with all slides. Print them out, create a book, and place them in the library area.
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