ED 345 Calvin College Lesson Planning Form

Teacher:
Ms. DeVries Date: October 20, 2015
Effect/Native Americans

Subject/ Topic/ Theme: Social Studies/A Lasting

I. Objectives
What is the main focus of this lesson?
For students to learn about the lasting impact Native Americans have left in Grand Rapids, and for them to
learn a few different places you can find evidence of Native Americans in Grand Rapids.
How does this lesson tie in to a unit plan? (If applicable.)
It is important for our students to understand that Native Americans are still around today, and that they
had an impact on our very own city!
What are your objectives for this lesson? (As many as needed.) Indicate connections to applicable national
or state standards. If an objective applies to only certain students write the name(s) of the student(s) to
whom it applies.
The student will
be able to identify various areas in Michigan where you can find Native American- related things
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.B
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with
care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.C
Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to
the remarks of others.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.D
Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.
II. Before you start
Prerequisite knowledge and
skills.

Students should be familiar with the names of various Native American

tribes (Potawatomi, Odawa, Ojibwa/Chippewa).

Assessment
(formative and summative)

Completion of worksheet (formative)

KWL chart (summative)
Native American Trivia (pre-assessment)

Universal Design for Learning Networks/Domains (see UDL Guidelines)

RECOGNITION
Multiple Means of Representation
Options for Perception
Personal packet
ELMO projection

STRATEGIC
Multiple Means of Expression
(Action)
Options for action/interaction
Personal worksheet
Whole class discussion

Options for Language/Symbols

Images of places/objects
Powerpoint (with interesting facts)
Video clips
Discussion
Written answers

Options for Expression

Written responses
Verbal responses
Identify interesting facts
from video clips
KWL chart

Options for Comprehension

Recall prior knowledge
Images and video clips

Options for Executive Function

Identify interesting facts
from video clips
KWL chart

AFFECTIVE
Multiple Means of Engagement
Options for recruiting interest
Relate to personal life
(Grand Rapids, what youve seen
before)
Trivia questions
Images and video clips
Options for Sustaining Effort &
Persistence
Involvement in discussion
What you can find in Grand
Rapids
Completed worksheet
KWL chart
Options for Self Regulation
Completed worksheet
KWL chart

Materials-what materials
(books, handouts, etc) do you
need for this lesson and do
you have them?

Native American packets (one for each student, one for teacher)
Pencils (one for each student)
Sharpie (for teacher)
ELMO projector (hook up to laptop)
Powerpoint of images/video

Do you need to set up your

classroom in any special way N/A
for this lesson? If so, describe
it.

III. The Plan

Time
Parts
5-10
min

The description of (script for) the lesson, wherein you describe teacher activities and
student activities
Native American trivia questions
Motivation
- give students 2 minutes to do this
(Opening/
Has anyone seen anything about Native Americans in Grand Rapids?
Introduction/ - Allow students time to share examples
Engagement)
- possible responses: Art prize, Halloween costumes, at the museum

20 min Development -

Have students take out their pencils and Native American packets and open
up to A Lasting Affect page
Turn on ELMO powerpoint
Yesterday we learned about The Three Fires. Can anyone name the three
tribes that made up The Three Fires?
- Potawatomi, Ojibwa/Chippewa, Odawa (Ottawa)
Sometimes we think that Native Americans arent around very much
anymore. As a class, weve already talked about how there are a lot of Native
Americans around still today! Not only are there Native Americans who live in Grand
Rapids, but there are also a few places in Grand Rapids that were created to honor
Native American culture and how it affected our city. Today we are going to learn
about some of those places!
Have a student volunteer read the few sentences following #1 (Ah-Nab-Awen
Park)
Go through the pictures and talk about the park a little bit
- Elaborate on the sentences the student read aloud
Ask students to share a time theyve been to that park or if theyve seen it
before
Have students fill in an interesting fact for the park
Follow this procedure for the other places
Once you get to The Traditional Three Fires Powwow show the two video
clips on the powerpoint
Have students point out a few different things they noticed were interesting
from the videos to fill in for their interesting fact

10-15
min

Have students turn to their KWL charts

Have students share some of the new things they learned and write them
down on the big KWL chart in the room
- *each student must write down at least one new thing learned in their charts,
and show the teacher
If there is extra time, allow students to work on the extra activity pages in the
back of the packet
-

Closure

Your reflection on the lesson including ideas for improvement for next time:

Name:_______________________________________
Native American Trivia
1. Have you ever seen anything about Native Americans in Grand Rapids?

2. If you have, what was it?

Name:_______________________________________
Native American Trivia
1. Have you ever seen anything about Native Americans in Grand Rapids?

2. If you have, what was it?

Name:_______________________________________
Native American Trivia
1. Have you ever seen anything about Native Americans in Grand Rapids?

2. If you have, what was it?