Explains differences between Federal Students respond to teacher’s questions. and State judges, gives worksheet and explains student partner Through Miracle on 34th Street movie clip and Students view movie clip and respond to answer question in notebook. two questions. 6 minutes Teacher explains court cases and Students read and complete worksheet 15 minutes worksheet assignment with partner Teacher leads student reporting to the Students summarize their case to the class about their court case and its class and share key questions ramifications to an independent 13 minutes judiciary. Teacher will give instructions for Students will review their case and notes Beyond student essay concerning an and begin essay 5 Minutes independent judiciary Special of students are considered in this lesson: Students are put into flexible partnerships that will benefit learning for all of learners and special needs. Hands-on learning with plenty of visuals, opportunities for movement, verbal, written, and nonverbal expression, and multiple learning modalities are available within the context of this lesson. The opportunity for student choice creates an embedded differentiation opportunity as well as student ownership of learning. Extension Ideas:
Explains differences between Federal and State judges, gives worksheet and explains student partner Students respond to teacher’s questions. Through 6 minutes 15 minutes 13 minutes Miracle on 34th Street movie clip and answer question in notebook. Teacher explains court cases and worksheet assignment with partner Teacher leads student reporting to the class about their court case and its ramifications to an independent judiciary. Students view movie clip and respond to two questions. Students read and complete worksheet Students summarize their case to the class and share key questions Beyond 5 Minutes Teacher will give instructions for student essay concerning an independent judiciary Students will review their case and notes and begin essay Special of students are considered in this lesson: Students are put into flexible partnerships that will benefit learning for all of learners and special needs. Hands-on learning with plenty of visuals, opportunities for movement, verbal, written, and nonverbal expression, and multiple learning modalities are available within the context of this lesson. The opportunity for student choice creates an embedded differentiation opportunity as well as student ownership of learning. Extension Ideas: