Unit 5 Change and History Course Description: In this unit of study, students will be presented with the following project: Change our classroom rules - As the year has gone on, our class has grown and changed, now that we are older, know more about our class. We have rules from the first day of school that still work, and others that we don't really need anymore. As a class, we can change our classroom rules to better meet the needs of our classroom! Big Ideas: We are part of a community that is a democracy so we can help to make positive change. Essential Questions Enduring Understandings Who can make change? Citizens can make change in their community by sharing ideas and voting. How can we make change? Areas of Focus: Examples, Outcomes, Assessments (see below about the content of this section) 6.1.4.D.14 Trace how the American identity evolved over time. Instructional Focus: 6.1.4.A.11 Explain how the fundamental rights of the individual The role of the President and the common good of the country depend upon all citizens Famous presidents exercising the civil responsibilities at the community, state, Rules and how to change them national, and global levels. Sample Assessments: 6.1.4.A.12 Explain the process of creating change at the local, Exit tickets Journal activities state, or national level. Discussion answers Draw pictures 6.1.4.D.17 Explain the role of historical symbols, monuments, and Answer essential questions holidays and how they affect the American identity. 6.1.4.A.1 Explain how rules and laws created by community, Instructional Strategies: state, and national governments protect the rights of people, help Discussions resolve conflicts, and promote the common good. Drawing Role play
Unit 5 Change and History Course Description: In this unit of study, students will be presented with the following project: Change our classroom rules - As the year has gone on, our class has grown and changed, now that we are older, know more about our class. We have rules from the first day of school that still work, and others that we don't really need anymore. As a class, we can change our classroom rules to better meet the needs of our classroom! Big Ideas: We are part of a community that is a democracy so we can help to make positive change. Essential Questions Who can make change? How can we make change? Enduring Understandings Citizens can make change in their community by sharing ideas and voting. Areas of Focus: 6.1.4.D.14 Trace how the American identity evolved over time. 6.1.4.A.11 Explain how the fundamental rights of the individual and the common good of the country depend upon all citizens exercising the civil responsibilities at the community, state, national, and global levels. 6.1.4.A.12 Explain the process of creating change at the local, state, or national level. 6.1.4.D.17 Explain the role of historical symbols, monuments, and holidays and how they affect the American identity. 6.1.4.A.1 Explain how rules and laws created by community, state, and national governments protect the rights of people, help resolve conflicts, and promote the common good. Examples, Outcomes, Assessments (see below about the content of this section) Instructional Focus: The role of the President Famous presidents Rules and how to change them Sample Assessments: Exit tickets Journal activities Discussion answers Draw pictures Answer essential questions Instructional Strategies: Discussions Drawing Role play