August 26/29
Learning Target #1- Through the use of viable primary sources and a graphic organizer, students will take a debatable topic and effectively conduct individual research on both sides of the topic to document and form an educated opinion about the topic.
Learning Target #2- Students will redefine what literature is understand the role it plays in defining what has happened and will happen in America.
Discussion- Viable Sources & Skewing
View- Columbus Videos (consider sources and skewing)
Video 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wm0EvTk8o4
(Con Video)
Video 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZEEbQ3hWmU
(Pro Video)
Research
Using their device, students were asked to conduct 20 minutes of independent research in order to complete a t-chart (in their journal) to establish evidence of why Americans should or should not celebrate Columbus Day. They were required to have no less than five pieces of evidence each in favor of and opposed to celebrating Columbus Day.
Discussion
Student discussion to share findings. Students began modeling proper discussion techniques and offering counters and rebuttals to claims and evidence.
Modern Day Application
Guiding Question- What is the modern day interaction between Native Americans and Americans today?
View Video- Pineridge Indian Reservation (watch first 6 minutes only)
https://vimeo.com/47043218
Continuing Application- (Junior Project)
Students will be giving a "voice" to a cause they feel strongly about. First semester they will seek out that cause and second semester they will develop their Junior Project around that cause.
Exit Ticket- Create a Columbus Day Meme using spark.adobe.com or another platform.