Matthew Frutchey

Field II
University of Scranton
May 13th, 2016
Title

Revolution in Russia: From Nicolas II to Stalin

Subject Area(s)
Grade Level
Summary of the Lesson

World History
11th Grade
Students will be learning about the causes of
the Russian Revolutions (1905 & 1917), the
rise of socialism, and the civil war.

Standards: (as applicable)

8.4.W.A.
Evaluate the role groups and individuals
played in the social, political, cultural,
and economic development throughout
world history.
8.4.W.C.
Evaluate how continuity and change have
impacted
thethe
world
today.
1.
What was
source
of unrest in Russia

International Standards
National Standards
Professional Organization
Standards
PA Academic Standards
PA Core Standards
Essential Questions

during Czar Nicolas II's reign?

2. What effects did revolutions have on Russia
politically, culturally, and economically?

Estimated Time

1. Students will be able to identify causes

of both revolutions and the civil war in
Russia.
2. Students will be able to distinguish the
differences between key political groups in
Russia during this time period.
3. Students will be able to demonstrate
the cause and effect relationship of key
events in early twentieth century Russia.
* No conditions included, presumably
assessed
through homework
Czar
Duma and/or a unit
Proletariat
Communism
Soviet
Bolshevik
Menshevik
Marxism
Approximately 30 minutes.

Materials Required

PowerPoint, White/Blackboard

Objectives

Vocabulary:

Procedure
Each professor may
choose to align this
section to his/her
content areas.
This section will
include anticipated
areas of differentiated
instruction.

Formative Assessment

Student Resources
Accommodations
Assessment

BEFORE:
Brief introduction. (Gain attention)
Ask students what they have found
common among the various reasons for
causes of revolutions (Stimulate recall of
prior learning)
Ask what they have learned, covered,
or already know about Russia during
this time period. (Stimulate recall of
prior learning)
State or write the objectives. (Inform
learners of objectives)
DURING:
Begin PowerPoint presentation with
background regarding Nicolas II, reasons
for the Revolution of 1905. (Presenting
content)
Ask students what happened in other
countries when they began to become
highly industrialized. (Stimulate recall of
prior learning)
Display on the board the differences
between the Marxists. Mensheviks vs.
Bolsheviks. (Next five bullets: Presenting
content)
Introduce Lenin, Russo-Japanese War,
causes and effects of it. Lead into
Bloody Sunday
Discuss October Manifesto, the creation
of the Duma, Russia's reluctant entry
into WWI, and the turmoil it caused for
Russia. Introduction of Rasputin.
March Revolution, Lenin's rise to power,
November Revolution and the signing
of the Brest-Litovsk Treaty.
If time allows, discuss the Civil War,
Lenin's economic policy, and the rise of
Stalin.
Students
will be formatively assessed
through each stage of the lesson via
recitation and teacher-led discussion if time
permits.
Homework sheets from earlier in the week
PowerPoint Presentation
Adaptations and accommodations will be
made in accordance with students' I.E.P.s.
Students will presumably have a unit test that
assesses their knowledge of key concepts,
cause and effect relationships, and