Floresville ISD LoTi Lesson Plan

 

Moments in History create Lessons in Life - Character Ed Grant - Connie O'Brien 
 

 

 

Lesson Information
Title of Lesson Moments in History create Lessons in Life - Character Ed Grant - Connie O'Brien
Grade Levels 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Subject Career and Technology Education
Course No course information associated with this lesson.
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Lesson Submission Date 12/12/2006 4:05:50 PM
Lesson Approval Date 2/2/2007 8:02:00 AM


 

Learning Objectives
TEKS /
Student Expectations 		120.44 Business Image Management and Multimedia (120.44: C1A, Bii; 2c; 3B, C, D, F, G; 4A, c; 5 Bi, iv, Ci) ยง120.44. Business Image Management and Multimedia (One-Half to One Credit). c) Knowledge and skills. (1) The student demonstrates proficiency in developing professional oral and visual communication skills. The student is expected to: (A) translate and interpret audio and visual materials such as charts, graphs, pictures, and maps for use in production development; and (B) design and make audio-visual business presentations, including: (ii) reports; 2) The student researches and develops a presentation addressing a changing business environment. The student is expected to: (C) develop a factual multimedia presentation based on research data. (3) The student demonstrates use of a presentation system. The student is expected to: (B) analyze the effectiveness of layout, color, special effects, and media objects in text documents and multimedia presentations; (C) import graphics, sound, and video objects into text documents and presentations, using CD-ROM, World Wide Web, and other on-line services with appropriate supervision; (D) apply the appropriate medium for documents and presentations; (F) integrate media devices into document and presentation preparation; and (G) research a topic and produces a multimedia presentation. (4) The student demonstrates image management procedures. The student is expected to: (A) identify and demonstrate image management procedures; (C) manipulate text, graphics, and other electronic images for business document production. (5) The student applies a publishing system. The student is expected to: (A) adhere to workplace standard technology for publishing; and (B) produce documents using advanced standards and styles of publishing, including: (i) watermarks; (iv) special effects; and (C) demonstrate the use of various electronic publishing systems, including: (i) web publishing; and
Targeted TAKS /
Department Objectives 		English grade 10 & Exit level Social Studies 10 & Exit level

 

Lesson Overview

A brief summary of the lesson and the expected outcomes.
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Engaging Questions

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

Engaging /
Essential Questions 		1. What are the six pillars of character and how do they affect your lives? 2. How does history create character lessons? 3. Can Character lessons only be learned from individuals with excellent character? 4. What character traits can you find in leaders in history? 5. What character traits can you find in unpopular or dictators leaders in history, such as Adolf Hitler, Genghis Kahn, Alexander the Great, Joseph Stalin, Fidel Castro, Saddam Hussein, etc ? 6. How do moments in history create lessons in life?

 

Authentic Learning

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

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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 1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of events in history. 2. Students will demonstrate comprehension of lesson by creating a report on their chosen topic. 3. Students will demonstrate application by acquiring research information on their chosen topic, which will help them answer the critical thinking questions on character. 4. Students will analyze how those events create character lessons. 5. Students will demonstrate synthesis, by collecting appropriate facts on their subject to support their findings. 6. Students will evaluate their final projects, defend their stand, and justify their findings.

 

Differentiated Instruction

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

Differentiation Activities Adjusted Questions , Flexible Grouping , Tiered Instruction , Interest Based Investigations , Graphic Organizers ,
Description 1. Students will be placed in teams and assigned tasks according to their abilities. 2. Graphic organizers will be used in order to help students stay on task. 3. Students will be given step by step instructions to aid in their progress. 4. Questions will be adjusted for students who need additional help.

 

Technology Applications

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

Technology Applications Students will use the following technology to help them create their production: 1. Internet for research 2. Ms Word to produce script 3. Ms PowerPoint to create a storyboard of production 4. Digital Video recorder 5. Audio equiptment 6. Lighting equiptment 7. Light meter 8. Ms Movie Maker to edit production 9. Overhead project and laptop to view video production
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Assessment
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Video Production: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=1355747& Storyboard: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=1355760& Script: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=1355744& 
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Concepts/TopicsStudents will work in teams to research treacherous leaders in history, such as Adolf Hitler, Genghis Kahn, Alexander the Great, Joseph Stalin, Fidel Castro, Saddam Hussein, etc. in order to create a video production titled, "Moments in History Creates Lessons in Life". The students will create a script to be used in the production, a storyboard to lay out the production and actually shoot the production to create a final video product that demonstrates how even tyrannical leaders in history demonstrated good character traits. They will explain how these leaders influenced the way we think today and how their rein in history creates lessons in life.

EBAMThe student generated video production titled, "Moments in History Creates Lessons in Life", will be created and used in a cross curriculm setting. The production can be used to document and educate students about character performance and how good character traits can influence a nation, regardless of the moral or ethical implecations. The students will need to use the internet for research, interview history teachers or other historians, and find articles in the library to use as documentation of their findings. All works must be cited.

Performance Task1. Research an assigned tyrannical leader in history. 2. Create a script to be used in video production titled, "Moments in History Creates Lessons in Life" 3. Create a storyboard to be used in the video production that outlines the introduction, body and conclusion of the script. 4. Create a video production that can be used cross curriculum.

ResourcesInternet site: http://www.history.com http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com Book: Great Leaders, Great Tyrants by Arnold Blumberg