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Date |
3/4/2003 |
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Subject |
US HISTORY |
Objective: Students will research economic, social, and political events of the war and pre-war period, specifically pertaining to North Carolina, while encouraging students to explore local history and contact local and professional historians.
NCSCS Goal: (5.1) Elaborate on economic, social, and political conditions in the decade preceding the Civil War. (5.3) Trace important military and political events of the war period, and judge their significance to the outcome of the conflict.
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Activity |
Description and Setting |
Materials/Supplies/Technology |
Time |
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Focus and Review |
Classroom, teacher will briefly review Civil War material from the previous day. |
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10 min. |
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Statement of Objective |
Review the plan and expectations of the day and that an optional research day is available at UNCA for their projects. |
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5 min. |
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Teacher Input |
Pass out assignment sheet and go over due dates, expectations, and assignment, answer any questions, instruct students that we are going to the library and they may work in groups |
Civil War Project Sheet |
15 min. |
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Guided Practice |
Library, aid students in choosing topics according to interests and available material |
Wireless Internet Laptops |
1 hour |
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Independent Practice |
Encourage students to make contacts with authors and professors via e-mail, finish projects independently |
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Closure |
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Assessment |
Classroom, presentations and paper |
CD Player, VCR, Internet, Projector, Power Point, Overhead |
2 full days |