LVHS Weekly Lesson Plans
Teacher: Chris Ward / Subject: World History / Week of: September 22-26, 2014Clear Learning Objectives / Assessment / Leveled Questions
(include L2 or L3 questions)/ Strategies / Instructional Activities/
Lesson Focus
Monday / Leveled Questions: / Bell ringer:
TEKS: 20
(B)identify major causes and effects of the following events from 500 BC to AD 600: the development of the classical civilizations of Greece 19 (B) identify the characteristics of democracy, oligarchy, & monarchy / Evidence of Learning:
I will know I have learned it when…
I can identify examples of Greek art and how democracy was developed. / 1. What shaped Greek culture?
2. Explain the outcome of the Persian War.
3. How did democracy emerge from Greece? / Name 3 differences between the Athens and Spartan cultures.
Essential Questions:
Analyze the lasting accomplishments that were made by the Greek civilizations.
/ Lesson:
Cornell Notes – Intro to Greece
- Outline the development of city-states on Greek peninsula
- Watch video clip of Persian War
- Examine the effect of the Persian War on Greece
Mapping Activity
n Students are to list examples of Greek art, architecture, philosophy etc.
n Students will then “map” connections of examples to concept of democracy and a free society.
Conclusion
- Contrast democracy (Athens) to oligarchy (Sparta)
PLC Reflection: / W-Bellringer
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Tuesday / Leveled Questions: / Bell ringer:
TEKS: 26 (A)
identify significant examples of art and architecture that demonstrate an artistic ideal or visual principle from selected cultures / Evidence of Learning:
I will know I have learned it when….
I can identify the great philosophers and their teachings. / 1. Who were the great philosophers and their teachings?
2. What standards were set during Greece’s Golden Age?
3. How did Homer and the myths contribute to Greek culture? / 5 question quiz over previous day’s notes.
Essential Questions:
Analyze the lasting accomplishments that were made by the Greek civilizations.
/ Cornell Notes—“Greek Philosophers”
n Overview of Plato and Socrates
Jigsaw
n Students read and mark texts on philosophical ideas then share
Conclusion
n Reflection writing over one new philosophical idea
PLC Reflection: / W-BR, Quiz
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Wednesday / Leveled Questions: / Bell ringer:
TEKS:
Career Planning with counselors. / Evidence of Learning:
I will know I have learned it when… / 1.
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Thursday / Leveled Questions: / Bell ringer:
TEKS:
Make Up Day For Zeros and Re-Test / Evidence of Learning:
I will know I have learned it when…
Essential Questions:
/ Students will be given missing assignments and benchmark/tests (Unit 1) grades. Must do alternative assignment if less than 70 on benchmark and or test.
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Friday
Friday / Leveled Questions: / Bell ringer: After reading Alexander excerpt on page 135 list one example of that made Alexander great.
TEKS: 27
(A)identify the origin and diffusion of major ideas in mathematics, science, and technology that occurred in river valley civilizations, classical Greece / Evidence of Learning:
I will know I have learned it when…
Give examples of diffusion through the Hellenistic culture. / 1. How did Alexander’s Empire impact future cultures?
2. Name achievements of Hellenistic culture.
Essential Questions:
Analyze the lasting accomplishments that were made by the Greek civilization.
/ Cornell Notes – Alexander and the Hellenistic Age
Video clip – Legendary Leader
PLC Reflection: / W- Bell Ringer/notes
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Friday / RC: / Leveled Questions: / Bell ringer:
TEKS: / Evidence of Learning:
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Planning Guiding Questions:
What will the students learn? At what rigor level will they learn? What strategies will be used to ensure they learn it? How will learning be assessed? What are the next steps if they did not “get it”?
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