Social Studies Lesson Plan Christianity in the World

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1 Social Studies Lesson Plan GRADE LEVEL/COURSE: TITLE: High School Social Studies OVERALL OBJECTIVES: At the end of this lesson, students should be able: To introduce students to the history of Christianity. To analyze the time period when Christianity forms other forms of worshiping To analyze the influence of Christianity in History LANGUAGE ARTS/READING BENCHMARKS: LA.A Analyzes the validity and reliability of primary source information and uses the information appropriately LA.A Determines the main idea and identifies relevant details, methods of development, and their effectiveness in a variety of types of written materials. WORLD HISTORY CBC COMPONENT: (Standards from the National Council for the Social Studies) V. Individuals, Groups, and Institutions VI. Power, Authority, and Governance IX. Global Connections SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS: for Social Studies for Grade Levels 9-12 COMPETENCY: Standard: The student understands historical chronology and the historical perspective. OBJECTIVE(S): SS.A understands how ideas and beliefs, decisions, and chance events have been used in the process of writing and interpreting history. SS.A identifies and understands themes in history that cross scientific, economic, and cultural boundaries. SS.A evaluates conflicting sources and materials in the interpretation of a historical event or episode. SS.A uses chronology, sequencing, patterns, and periodization to examine interpretations of an event. COMPETENCY: Standard: The student understands the world in spatial terms. OBJECTIVE(S): SS.B understands how cultural and technological characteristics can link or divide regions.

2 SUGGESTED TIME: 50 minutes DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES: 1. KWL Chart: As students are coming into the class, distribute KWL Chart asking the students what they know, what they would like to know, and what they learned. (1 minute) 2. Inform the students that the subject of the class will consist of defining Christianity. Ask the students to specifically fill out only the first two columns of the KWL Chart (2 minutes). 3. Begin by asking the students what differentiates Christianity from other religions. Have a mini-discussion with them where you exchange ideas about the subject. Guide the discussion towards the fact that History plays an important role in the religion. Ask students to name a few examples from history where there is an association with Christianity. Ask students to identify the criterion of Christianity. (7minutes). 4. Distribute Proceed to the lesson. (20 minutes). After the lecture, distribute the reading and writing activity handout for homework. Ask the students to form groups of 3-5 (or proper amount for the size of the class). Ask students to read the article provide, and inform them to answer a few multiple choice and short answer questions. (10 minutes) 5. First, correct the multiple-choice questions, and discuss any errors. Second, discuss the short answer questions in an open class discussion forum. (7 minutes) 6. End the lesson by asking the students to fill out the last column of the KWL chart at home, and have them bring it back for the next lesson. Also, inform students of their research assignment as a five-paragraph essay (no more than 2 pages) on that they will find in the activity handout (3 minutes). ASSESSMENT STRATEGY: MATERIALS/AIDS NEEDED: Multiple Choice Questions and Short Answers. Writing Assignments. KWL Chart, FCAT Reading and Writing Activity, EXTENSION ACTIVITES: Have students write a 5 paragraph essay (no more than 2 pages) on the topic of Christianity and what they learned in class. Have students fill out the last column of the KWL Chart to point out what they have learned.

3 FCAT READING & WRITING ACTIVITY READING: MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS: 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C WRITING ACTIVITY RUBRICS: Explained how Christianity has grown in number of followers throughout time. Explained how Christianity has grown in geographic dispersion throughout time. Explained how Christianity has grown in denominations throughout time. Explained how Christianity has grown in power throughout time. Explained how the Christian religion overcame difficulties throughout time. A B C D F Gets all 5 correct. Gets 4 correct. Gets 3 correct Gets 2 correct. Gets 1 or none correct.

4 FCAT READING & WRITING ACTIVITY Directions: Read the Christianity Newsletter and answer the following questions. Circle your response. READING AND WRITING QUESTIONS 1. What percentage of the world s population is Christian? (A) 33% (B) 52% (C) 23% 2. Who was ruler when Jesus was born? (A) Pontius Pilate (B) Herod the Great (C) John the Baptist 3. What replaced the covenant made between God and the Jewish patriarchs? (A) Christians were given a chance to repent and make an offer to a Roman God. (B) God forgives the sins of those who follow Jesus and offers them eternal life with God (C) Christ s suffering, death, and resurrection 4. During what time period did the European religious expeditions occur with the stated intent of liberating the Christian holy sites in Jerusalem from Muslim control? (A) During the Dark Ages (B) During the institutionalization of the church (C) During the Crusades

5 FCAT READING & WRITING ACTIVITY 1. Explain how Christianity has grown in number of followers, geographic dispersion, denominations, and power throughout time, and which difficulties did the religion overcome (Use details and information from the material, to support your response). Use extra paper as necessary

6 INTERNET RESOURCES FOR TEACHING ABOUT JUDAISM BBC- Religion & Ethics This page provides information on history, holidays, churches and famous Christians. Website address: Christianity The history of Christianity and links to more sites. Website address: Christianity.com Information about the foundation of religion and a guide to every day living. Website address: History of Christianity for Kids A simplified version with fun facts. Website Address: PBS From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians This site provides detailed information about Jesus and the spread of Christianity. "From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians" explores the life and death of Jesus, and how the religion we now know as Christianity was created. Website: Religious Tolerance This website provides all the essential information about Christianity. Website address:

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