Carrie Crawford: INT 925 Project #2

TITLE OF LESSON: Famous African-Americans

SUBJECT AREA(S): Social Studies/Language Arts

GRADE LEVEL: 2^nd Grade

DATE: 5/10/07

STANDARD: Social Studies History 

Students use materials drawn from the diversity of

human experience to analyze and interpret specific

events patterns and themes in the history of Ohio the

US and the world.

BENCHMARK

Recognize that the actions of individuals make a

difference and relate the stories of people from

diverse backgrounds who have contributed to the

heritage of the United States.

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

Recognize the importance of individual action and

character and explain how they have made a difference

in others lives with emphasis on the importance of:

a. Social and political leaders in the United States

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STANDARD: Writing Application

BENCHMARK:

Write informational reports that include

facts, details, and examples that illustrate an important idea.

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STANDARD: Research

BENCHMARK:

Generate questions for investigation,

and gather information from a variety of sources.

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR:

Acquire information,

with teacher assistance, from multiple sources

(books, magazines, videotapes, CD-ROMS, websites)

Will be using websites primarily for this lesson

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STANDARD: Communication: Oral and Visual

BENCHMARK:

Deliver a variety of presentations that include

relevant information and a clear sense of purpose.

Speak clearly and at an appropriate pace and volume.

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR:

Deliver informational presentations

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE:

During this lesson, students will learn about important, influential African Americans in U.S. history. Students will develop knowledge through reading both books and using online resources. Students, in groups, will use online resources to provide an in-depth look at a particular person and develop a short presentation for the class about this individual.

MATERIALS:

Book: African Americans Who Were First, by Constance Claytor

Craft paper, markers, pencils etc. (for student’s visual aide)

MANAGEMENT: Whole Class discussion, small group activity      

TIME FRAME: 2-3 days

PROCEDURE:

(Day 1)

Set Induction-

-       Teacher will spark discussion by asking students if they can name some famous African Americans

Development-

-       Teacher will then read the book, Americans Who Were First. This book talks about 20 different famous African- Americans.

-       Teacher will facilitate a whole class discussion while reading the story

(Day 2)

-       Teacher will divide students into groups of 5 and assign one famous person to each group.

-        Teacher will provide a website students can go to that lists African American icons (at History.com)

-       Students will choose a person, approval from teacher, then do more research on that individual

-       Teacher will provide a list of websites that the students can you to research their person

-       Students will write a paragraph with at least 10 facts, which include birth and death, major accomplishments, other interesting facts.

-       Students will then create a visual aide: poster/artwork, skit, diagram etc.

(Day 3)

- Each group will do their presentation about assigned person