1. Content:Book Wizard
2. Tools: Internet Searching
3. Reflection: As a 5th grade teacher specializing in teaching Reading, I was looking for a quick resource that would enable me to find information about books that would reach my students on their individual reading levels. Through some internet searching, I found Scholastic's Book Wizard. This site has been such a valuable tool for me! It is such a time-saving, informational resource for teachers and I am so glad to have found it.
Teaching
1. Lesson Topic: Civil Rights in American History
2. Subject Areas: Social Studies, American History
3. Grade Level: 5th Grade
4. PA Standards:8.3.5.D: Examine patterns of conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations that impacted the history and development of the United States. 8.4.5.B: Illustrate concepts and knowledge of historical documents, artifacts, and sites.
5. Engaging:
I. What specific incident began the Civil Rights Movement?
II. Watch Montgomery Bus Boycott Video: Boycott Video
6. Teaching:
I. Read about Civil Rights: Civil Rights Website
II. Visit the National Civil Rights Museum: Museum
7. Assessing:Civil Rights Quiz
Learning
1. Content: Book Wizard2. Tools: Internet Searching
3. Reflection: As a 5th grade teacher specializing in teaching Reading, I was looking for a quick resource that would enable me to find information about books that would reach my students on their individual reading levels. Through some internet searching, I found Scholastic's Book Wizard. This site has been such a valuable tool for me! It is such a time-saving, informational resource for teachers and I am so glad to have found it.
Teaching
1. Lesson Topic: Civil Rights in American History2. Subject Areas: Social Studies, American History
3. Grade Level: 5th Grade
4. PA Standards: 8.3.5.D: Examine patterns of conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations that impacted the history and development of the United States. 8.4.5.B: Illustrate concepts and knowledge of historical documents, artifacts, and sites.
5. Engaging:
I. What specific incident began the Civil Rights Movement?
II. Watch Montgomery Bus Boycott Video: Boycott Video
6. Teaching:
I. Read about Civil Rights: Civil Rights Website
II. Visit the National Civil Rights Museum: Museum
7. Assessing: Civil Rights Quiz
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