Lesson Plans (8/29/22 - 9/2/22)

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Teacher(s)

Covey/Goodman

Covey/Goodman

Covey/Goodman

Covey/Goodman

Covey/Goodman

Date

8/29/22

8/30/22

8/31/22

9/1/22

9/2/22

Standard(s)

SS8H1bc

SS8H1b

SS8H1abc

SS8H2a

SS8H2b

Learning Target

Explain the reasons and impact of European exploration and settlement.

Explain the reasons and impact of European exploration and settlement.

Explain the reasons and impact of European exploration and settlement.

Analyze the colonial period of Georgia’s history.

Analyze the colonial period of Georgia’s history.

Success Criteria

I know that I have it when I can explain the different motives of the Spanish and British in exploring and settling North America, and I can explain the impact of Hernando de Soto’s explorations on the Native Americans in Georgia, as well as the Spanish missions. 

I know I have it when I can describe the reasons for British exploration, and I can describe the differences between Spanish and British explorations.

I know that I have it when I can explain the different motives of the Spanish and British in exploring and settling North America, and I can explain the impact of Hernando de Soto’s explorations on the Native Americans in Georgia, as well as the Spanish missions. 

I know that I have it when I can explain the importance of the Charter of 1732, including the reasons for settlement (philanthropy, economics, and defense).

I know that I have it when I can analyze the relationship between James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove in establishing the city of Savannah at Yamacraw Bluff.

Activity or Assignment with Text/Links

The students will use FlipGrid to create a video of themselves acting as if they are a Native American living during the time of Spanish exploration. They will act as if they had encountered Hernando de Soto and will describe the impact of European exploration on their people. A checklist/rubric will guide the activity.

The teacher will use a slide presentation to deliver the information. The students will highlight the provided notes as needed. After the presentation, the students will contrast the reasons for exploration between the Spanish and British.

*When finished, students will be introduced to Wednesday’s activity.

The students will be given a choice between two opportunities:

1. Create a slide presentation outlining 8 events spanning the events covered while learning this standard.

2. Create a comic strip including five events covered while learning this standard.

Click here for the activity description/rubric.

There is a quiz tomorrow over the material.

*Segment will start with a quiz over SS8H1.

Students will use textbook (p.81) Setting the Stage to answer the first question on the worksheet.

Students will then use the information on the worksheet and a teacher led slide presentation to complete the worksheet.

Students will use textbook (p.82) History Makers to answer the first question on the worksheet.

Students will then use the information on the worksheet and a teacher led slide presentation to complete the worksheet