August 15th, 2013

LP 1.4: The Worst Mistake in History

Instructor: Paul Provence Lesson Title/Focus

Grade/Subject: 10th Grade World History Key Terms Progress

LP. 1.5: The Worst Mistake in History Objective(s) and TEKS:

SWBAT analyze a contemporary research article (Jared Diamonds The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race) in order to identify its thesis

Assessment(s):
EX.1.4: The Worst Mistake in History

Materials, Texts, and Reminders:

Text: The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race by Jared Diamond CW 1.4: The Worst Mistake in History

Key Points: 1. Jared Diamond argues that agriculture was a mistake and that humans were better off as hunter-gatherers. 2. The negative effects of agriculture include: a. Poorer nutrition b. Greater risk of starvation if crops fail c. Diseases spread more easily in permanent settlements d. A patriarchal social order came into existence 3. Diamond argues the hunter-gatherer lifestyle was better because modern day hunter-gatherers: a. Worked fewer hours b. Had better nutrition c. Avoided the social ills that plagued agricultural societies 4. Diamond ultimately argues that huntergatherers chose agriculture to increase their population at the expense of their quality of life.

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LP 1.4: The Worst Mistake in History

Do First (3 minutes) and Share Out (2 minutes)

According to Jared Diamond, what was the worst mistake in history? Explain your answer.

Lesson Overview (2 minutes)

Objective: SWBAT analyze a contemporary research article (Jared Diamonds The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race) in order to identify its thesis Mastery: In order to master this objective, you will need to write a thesis on this prompt:

Agenda
Do First and Share Out (5 minutes) Lesson Overview and Agenda (2 minutes) Key Ideas (5 minutes) Article Review (15 minutes) Classroom Discussion: (13 minutes) Thesis Writing (5 minutes) Exit Ticket (5 minutes)

Agriculture was (or was not) the worst mistake in human history.

Introduction to New Material (5 minutes)

TW instruct students to read the key ides (2 minutes). The goal of this time is for students to read and understand these key ideas to the point where they can summarize them to a partner without looking at their paper. TW instruct students to work with a partner and summarize the key ideas. (30 seconds for partner A to summarize, 30 seconds for partner A to summarize) TW ask students to respond to CFUs by holding up their fingers whole group (2 minutes)

Checks for Understanding See Power Point

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Guided Practice (28 minutes)

LP 1.4: The Worst Mistake in History

Checks for Understanding See Power Point

Article Review (15 minutes) SW read excerpts from Jared Diamonds article and respond to the guiding questions. Class Discussion (13 minutes) Students will share their answers to question 4: Do you agree or disagree with Jared Diamonds thesis. Ss will respond by agreeing, disagreeing, or asking questions. Ss will keep track of who speaks and what they say.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

SW complete thesis.

Checks for Understanding N/A

Closing/Assessment (5 minutes)
SW complete exit ticket.

Homework

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LP 1.4: The Worst Mistake in History

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