Houston Baptist University

Department of Education and Kinesiology Lesson Plan (01/23/2014) _____________________________________________________________

Subject: Social Studies Unit: Texas Revolution Grade Level: 7th Time Estimate: 45 minutes Topic: Mock Trial (Treasure Hunt)

Content Objectives: TSW identify the contributions of significant individuals, including Moses Austin, Stephen F Austin, Erasmo Seguin, and other key people during the Mexican settlement of Texas. TSW identify the different immigrant groups that came to Texas. Value(s) Objectives: TSW understand the importance of colonization, revolution, and key people.

TEKS: 7.8B, 7.9B, 7.10A, 7.21A, 7.21B, 7.22D, 7.23A

Materials/Resources/Technology needs: Computer(s), smart board, pencil, paper, Weebly, YouTube, Capzels, library _______________________________________________________________________ Instructional Procedure: Focusing Event (Anticipatory set) Why is it important to study the Texas Revolution? This will be a warm up activity in their ISN notebooks (the question is on the white board).

Teaching/ Learning Procedures: (Objective and purpose) I will open up the Weebly webpage (http://www.weebly.com/msbondclassroom.htm), and navigate through the website for the students. I will show the students the Texas Revolution video (YouTube). I will show them the Capzels PowerPoint, and inform them that they may do this project after the trial. This extra credit project will not be due until after the mock trial. I will have the students complete the Treasure Hunt on my website. I will break the class up into groups of two (these groups will be computer lab partners). I will take the students down to the computer lab, and they will complete the questions on the webpage. CONTEST: The students must answer two questions correctly, and show me, in order to qualify for the Treasure Hunt contest.

Whoever answers the most questions correctly and pairs the correct link to the question receives an award. Formative Check (Check for understanding): Ask the students how the treasure hunt will help them in their mock trial.

Re-teach (alternative used as needed) I will have the students print out the webpage, and highlight where they found their answer. This can be printed in the BCS library before 1st period. The student will then use the printed material, and apply the selected information to their mock trial scripts. (Guided Practice) TSW work with their partner in the library and answer the appropriate questions given on the webpage. I will move from student to student to monitor their activity. (Independent Practice) Have the students independently answer The Big Question at the bottom of the page, and turn it in to me. Closure: Exit ticket: Ask the students how they believe todays activity helped them prepare for the mock trial. Assessment/Summative Evaluation: Mock Trial Texas Revolution Unit Exam

Modifications/Notes: SE- TSW be assisted by teacher, and will receive information in chunks for better understanding. The instructions that will be provided will be short and clear so there is no confusion on how to complete the assignment. ELL-TSW be paired with someone that can assist them for translation (if available). The instructions that will be provided will be short and clear so there is no confusion on how to complete the assignment. GT- TSW create their summary of the link theyve read. The students will then write in their own word how they would have changed any of the events that may have occurred resulting in a different ending.