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World History Lesson Plan: Uncovering Essential Questions Lesson PlanWorld History Lesson Plan: Uncovering Essential Questions Lesson Plan
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3rd - 12th
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English Language Arts
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2 hrs
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World History Lesson Plan: Uncovering Essential Questions

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Have you ever noticed a news story revolves around an essential question? Scholars research methods of reporting historical events. Working in groups, they use an interactive module to gather information on a historical topic, uncovering the main issues surrounding events in time. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

historical analysis, historical research, historical context

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Limit group sizes to three to facilitate collaboration
  • Watch a CNN report to gain insight into the essential question of the event

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a subscription to BrainPop

Pros

  • Lesson is hands-on and interactive
  • Resource allows for collaborative, self-paced learning with video and Internet resources 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.3.4 SL.3.5 SL.3.6 SL.4.4 SL.4.5 SL.4.6 SL.5.4 SL.5.5 SL.5.6 SL.6.4 SL.6.5 SL.6.6 SL.7.4 SL.7.5 SL.7.6 SL.8.4 SL.8.5 SL.8.6 SL.9-10.4 SL.9-10.5 SL.9-10.6 SL.11-12.4 SL.11-12.5 SL.11-12.6 RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.6 RH.6-8.7 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.6 RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.6 RH.11-12.7

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