History of Me: Day Five

Grade/Class/Subject: Seventh and Eighth Grade Social Studies

Unit: History of Me

Lesson Topic: Introduction to Social Studies

Essential Question: What is truth? How do you know something is true? What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?

Content Objectives:

• Evaluate whether it is possible to know truth
• Distinguish between a primary and secondary source
• Apply the concepts of primary and secondary sources to real-world examples in a classroom

Language Objectives:
Examine primary and secondary sources

Standard:
American / World History: Concept 1 – PO 5

Key Vocabulary:
Primary Source – a source that existed at the time of the event
Secondary Source - a source that is based upon primary sources

Lesson Sequence:
1-10
Individual:
How do you know what if something is true? What sources would you use?
10-25
Whole Discussion – what is truth? How do you know something happened?
Stand up if it’s true – show the lies teachers have told (Columbus first American, George Washington first president, etc.) – Why did teachers lie?
Primary vs. Secondary sources – on board, online
25-40
Whole / Individual
-Interactive – an event – how would we prove it’s true?
-Students create a primary source, another creates a secondary
*Which one is more reliable?
30-55
Partners: Primary or secondary and why
-Walk around the class and add to the list

SIOP
Preparation:
Adaptation of Content
Links to Background
Links to Past Learning

Scaffolding
Modeling
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Comprehensible Input

Grouping Options
Whole Group
Small Group
Partners
Independent

Integration of Processes
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Listening

Applications
Hands-on
Meaningful
Linked to Objectives
Promotes Engagement

Assessment
Individual
Group
Written
Oral