Title of Unit: 2nd Grade History Title of Lesson: A New Country

Lesson Plan #4 out of 5

1. Summary of the Lesson Plan: This lesson discusses the American Revolution and our fight for Independence. This lesson uses the Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook Americas Past (p. 240-247).

2. Target Population: 2nd Grade This unit is designed for students at all learning levels. Whole group, independent.

3. Objectives:

H2.2.2. Explore the importance of both local and national landmarks, and explain how they create
a sense of community among citizens.

H2.2.1. Identify ways in which people cooperate to achieve a common goal. 4. Procedure: 1. Get Set to Read on page 240. Ask students what they think we will be reading about today just by looking at the illustrations. Introduce vocabulary words (independence)

2. Read pages 240, 242, 243, 244, and 245 whole group. 3. After we finish reading, discuss with students what we just read. Many colonies (What rules did colonists that came from England have to follow?) Independence (Who sent armies to control the colonies? Declaration of Independence (When did the colonists agree on it?) The American Revolution (What happened when the war ended?)

4. Students should finish recording information into chart at this time. 5. Assessment: I will assess by having students draw a picture of a person or event that helped America become an independent country. 6. Reflection:

What skills do students need in order to be successful with this lesson?

They need to be actively involved in reading and questions.

EDEL 453 Spring 2012 Karen Powell- Instructor Submitted by: Christen Campbell

Title of Unit: 2nd Grade History Title of Lesson: A New Country

Lesson Plan #4 out of 5

How will you follow up or extend this lesson?

I would have them read the biography of the two patriots on pages 246-147. What can you do for students who dont grasp the concepts?

I would have them play name that leader with their peers on page 243. Where do you anticipate having problems with this lesson?

Students might be messing around during independent reading time.

7. Materials: Houghton Mifflin Social Studies textbook Americas Past (p. 240-247). Paper/pencils/markers Unit resource (page 71)

EDEL 453 Spring 2012

Karen Powell- Instructor

Submitted by: Christen Campbell