Where were they Allied and Central Powers located?

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1 Lesson # Overview Title /Standards Big Question for lesson (from teaching thesis) Specific lesson Objectives (transfer from above). Content focused/action verbs Assessment of Objective(s) (you do not need to formally assess all objectives individually can do them as a group if appropriate) Brief explanation of scope of lesson (explanation of tasks, and assessments) How are you trying to motivate students in your opener? What is your closure? World War I: Lesson #2 Mapping WWI: Allied and Central Powers SOL US11.5c: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the changing role of the United States from the late nineteenth century through World War I by explaining the reasons for the United States involvement in World War I and its international leadership role at the conclusion of the war. Where were they Allied and Central Powers located? 1. Students will be able to identify which countries were categorized under the Allied Powers and Central Powers. 2. Students will be able to create and label a European map based on WWI alliances. 3. Students will be able to explain how the Allied Powers had a geographical advantage at the beginning of the war. Obj. 1 = Just Do It activity to introduce the lesson to the class and to cover the separate alliances. Obj. 2 = Mapping activity (that will be turned in and graded) Obj. 3 = Exit Slip to end the lesson with a discussion about the Allies advantage over the Central Powers. When the students arrive, they will see the SmartBoard schedule for the day as well as instructions for their Just Do It. After they complete their Just Do It!, I will go over the correct countries with them. I will transition into a discussion about the Map Before WWI to talk repeat information about the causes of WWI.. Then, students will be directed to color and label their own maps based on alliances. They can use the map at the front of the class, or refer to the textbook. After they finish their maps, I will transition into the Exit Slip. This will help them think about why the Allies were so confident they were going to win the war and why. The Just Do It! opener will motivate students to apply their prior knowledge of WWI alliances to put them in the right mindset for the lesson. It will motivate students because there it is short and sweet. The closure will assess what they learned during class by applying what they learned about the major alliances and their locations to the aspect of war.

2 Detailed Lesson Plan Title: Mapping World War I: Allied and Central Powers Grade and Subject: 7 th Grade U.S. History 1865 to Present Time Allotted: 42 Minutes SOL #: US11.5c NCSS Theme: Theme III: People, Places, and Environment What is the guiding question for this lesson? Must be presented in the lesson to students How will student understanding be assessed? -include assessments. Key Concepts (no definition necessary): Allied Powers Central Powers Alliances SWBAT (as many as required by lesson): #1 Students will be able to identify which countries were categorized under the Allied Powers and Central Powers. #2 Students will be able to create and label a European map based on WWI alliances. #3 Students will be able to explain how the Allied Powers had a geographical advantage at the beginning of the war. Materials: SmartBoards (Handout for person use) Just Do It Opening Activity Mapping Activity Worksheets Exit Slip Extra coloring utensils Why We Remember Textbook, pg. 72 Where were the Allied Powers and Central Powers located during World War I? Just Do It, Mapping Activity, Discussions, Observations, Exit Slip Just Do It (hook): Use your prior knowledge to come up with a list of countries for both alliances! Don t worry, this is not graded! Just put down as many countries you can think of. I just want to measure how much you knowj (Pass out Just Do It worksheet for the to complete)

3 Obj # Description of Lesson Procedure Check for Evidence of Understanding 1 Quickly introduce the Big Question of the Day, along with the schedule. Pass out the Just Do It! Worksheets and put directions on SmartBoard. Then have students share their thoughts and fill in missing information (7 Minutes) Completion of Just Do It! Observation as well as listening to their responses. Transition: Now that we know which countries belonged to which alliances, I want you to start thinking about where they are located throughout Europe. (Pass out Mapping Activity Worksheets) 2 Go over SmartBoard Map showing Europe before 1914 and discuss. Then introduce the mapping activity. Place directions on the SmartBoard, and pass out textbooks if needed. Give students enough time to complete maps. (28 Minutes) Students will complete and turn in their Mapping Activity Worksheets. I will check to make sure they labeled and colored the countries correctly. Transition: To close today s lesson, I want to discuss why the locations of these countries and alliances are important. (Pass out Exit Slip) 3 Students will complete their Exit Slips by listing 3 reasons why the Allied Powers had a geographical advantage over the Central Powers. If time allows, have them share their responses and discuss it as a class. (7 Minutes) Exit Slips Discussion Observation Closure (How does this come back to the guiding question): At the beginning of the war, the Allies were pretty confident that they were going to win the war. Looking at your maps, why do you think this is so? Try to come up with 3 reasons why the Allies had a geographical advantage before war breaks out. This relates back to the original questions be having them think about which countries belong to which alliances, while also having them apply that knowledge to geographical locations and war strategies. Modifications/Differentiation: Give handouts of the SmartBoards to students who have trouble viewing the boards. Language is simplified throughout presentation. Give finished maps to students with disabilities at the end of class.

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