Unit Plan

One Land, Many Trails: Challenge Activities (Theme 5)

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Bring history to life through literature. The first in a series of three challenge activities designed to accompany Theme 5: One Land, Many Trails does just that through unique projects connected to historical fiction and nonfiction texts. Scholar-friendly expected outcomes help keep learners on task.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Take an online tour of a museum to help provide ideas and inspiration for the museum exhibit activity
  • Offer choices to determine the format of the research project
Classroom Considerations
  • Require some at-home work time for projects to free up time for other activities in class
Pros
  • Incorporates creative projects such as plays and museum exhibits
  • Makes connections to key events and ideas in American history
Cons
  • Lacks specific details on how to complete some projects, such as museum exhibits
Common Core