Floresville ISD LoTi Lesson Plan

 

Character Education - Kimberly Hineman 
 

 

 

Lesson Information
Title of Lesson Character Education - Kimberly Hineman
Grade Levels 2nd
Subject Social Studies
Course No course information associated with this lesson.
Authors and Contributors

khineman 
Lesson Submission Date 2/27/2007 2:02:53 PM
Lesson Approval Date 3/1/2007 3:58:00 PM


 

Learning Objectives
TEKS /
Student Expectations 		2.12 Government. The student understands the role of public officials. A. compare the roles of public officials including mayor, governor, and president; and B. identify ways that public officials are selected, including election and appointment to office.
Targeted TAKS /
Department Objectives 		Objective 4: The students will demonstrate an understanding of political influences on historical issues and events.

 

Lesson Overview

A brief summary of the lesson and the expected outcomes.
Overview n/a

 

Engaging Questions

The task asks students to show their "know how" on something important and challenging, not just their knowledge.

Engaging /
Essential Questions 		What is a political office? What are some offices? How are people chosen? What are some characteristics that elected officials must possess? What office would you like to hold?

 

Authentic Learning

The task reflects what people might actually do in the real-world; including real life issues, themes, and problems.

Activities n/a
Related Character Pillars

 

High Level Thinking Processes

The task requires complex-thinking skills (critical/creative thinking, decision making, problem solving)
Bloom's Taxonomy

Knowledge , Analysis , Comprehension , Synthesis , Application , Evaluation  
Description Pillars of Character to be used: Respect, Responsibility, Citizenship, Caring, Trustworthiness, Fairness All six pillars will be used by pairing each pillar with a political office. Governor of Responsibility; Mayor of Trustworthiness; Senator of Caring; Representative of Respect; Sherriff of Citizenship; Judge of Fairness Knowledge: Students will identify different political offices. Comprehension: Students will distinguish the difference between the political offices. Application: Students will construct a campaign poster to be displayed. Analysis: Students will compare the political offices and compare the candidates. Synthesis: Students compose a speech that tells why they should be elected to the particular political office. Evaluation: Students will demonstrate their understanding of the election process by participating in a mock election.

 

Differentiated Instruction

Instruction is tailored to the learning readiness, cultural background, interests, talents, and learning profiles of the students.

Differentiation Activities Anchor Activities , Learning Centers , Exit Cards , Personal Agendas , Graphic Organizers ,
Description Anchor Activities: Students will watch a clip of a campaign commercial. Learning Centers: Centers will be set up showing examples of campaign posters, commercials, and speeches. Personal Agendas: Students will have agendas detailing what their assignment is for each day. Graphic Organizers: Students will use graphic organizers to assist them in creating their poster, commercial, and speech. Exit Card: Students must turn in a slogan for their campaign.

 

Technology Applications

Technology (computers, handhelds, software applications, Internet) is used in a seamless fashion to promote student learning.

Technology Applications video camera, projector, laptop, internet
Web Resources

 

Assessment
Assessments

rubric (uploaded), teacher observation, informal assessment, 2nd rubric available at rubistar ID#1349184 
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Concepts/Topicselection process six pillars of character

EBAMStudents will create campaign posters for their office. Students will create Venn Diagrams to compare/contrast different offices. Students will participate in a mock election.

Performance TaskStudents will be divided into groups of 4. Each group will pick an office out of a hat. The group will choose a candidate and a campaign manager. The group will be required to create a campaign poster that will be displayed in the hallway. Each group will also create a campaign video to be shown the day of the election. Each candidate will need to prepare a speech telling why they should be elected.

Resourcesteacher, internet, magazines, television, newspaper, news broadcast