Formal Lesson Plan

Breanna Hill

Stage 1: Identify Desired Results

Title: Chapter 18 Review

Number of Class Periods:1
Essential Questions:
 Are the conditions of the world as a whole more or less important than the well-being of
the United States alone?
 Can one country/institution be sure that their way of functioning is the best way for
everyone?
State of Michigan Content Standards (GLCEs/HSCEs):
8.1.1 Origins and Beginnings of Cold War – Describe the factors that contributed to the Cold
War, including: differences in the civic, ideological and political values, and the economic and
governmental institutions of the U.S. and U.S.S.R; and diplomatic and political actions by both
the U.S. and U.S.S.R. in the last years of and years following WWII.
8.1.2 Foreign Policy during the Cold War – Compare the causes and consequences of the
setbacks and successes of the American policy of ‘containing’ the Soviet Union, including: the
direct and/or armed conflicts with Communism; the arms race (National Geography Standard
13); indirect (or proxy) confrontations within specific world regions & the development of a U.S.
national security establishment
8.2.2 Policy Concerning Domestic Issues – Analyze major domestic issues in the Post-World
War II era and the policies designed to meet the challenges by describing issues challenging
Americans such as domestic anti-communism.
Learning Objectives: Students will be able to show understanding of how the early Cold War
era including how it began and the main events of the era, as evidenced by completion of the
assignment.

Stage 2: Determine Acceptable Evidence (Assessment)

Diagnostic/Formative Assessments: The ability to successfully complete this assignment is

the formative assessment created for the chapter material.
Summative Unit Assessments: This material will be on the Unit Test.

Stage 3: Plan Learning Experiences (Procedure)

Schedule:
 Opening/Activator: I will explain the assignment for the day and go over the grading rubric
that accompanies it.
 Activities: Students will have the hour to create an artistic presentation, that reflects
understanding of the material.
 Closing/Exit Ticket: Completion of the assignment is the exit ticket.
Anticipated Total Time Required: 50 minutes

Other Important Information

Materials: Assignment description slide. Students will use printer paper and art material to
complete the assignment.
Modifications and Accommodations: Modifications can be used in grading the assignment.