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Problem-Based Learning Lesson Erika Jones Walden University Dr. Marie Larcara EDUC-6713D-1 Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas October 9, 2011

GA Standards/Elements for Unit: ü **History: SS8H1: The student will evaluate the development of Native American cultures and the impact of European exploration and settlement on the Native American cultures in Georgia.**
 * TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR MEANINGFUL CLASSROOM USE ||
 * Daily Lesson GAME Plan ||
 * Lesson Title: Native American Nations in Georgia |||||| Related Lessons: ||
 * Grade Level: Middle School |||| Subject: Social Studies |||| Unit: Georgia’s Beginnings ||
 * GOALS ||
 * **ISTE NETS**
 * 1) Research and Information Fluency
 * 2) Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

The focus of this unit is the geographical, political, social, and economic factors that led to Georgia’s colonization and early development. The purpose of this introductory lesson is to engage students in the study of the culture of the Native American tribes that inhabited Georgia prior to the arrival of Europeans to the area. This lesson will incorporate research, writing, and the use of technology. Students will describe the two major Native American tribal nations living in Georgia prior to the arrival of Europeans. Students will compare the Cherokee and Creek cultures to that of their culture. ||
 * Instructional Objective(s):**
 * ACTION ||
 * **Before Class Preparation:** Either identify or create a rubric to assess the performance task for this lesson. This rubric will address all of the objectives for this lesson and give students detailed information needed to complete the tasks successfully. ||
 * **Time** ||||||||  **Instructional Activities**  ||  **Materials and Resources**  ||
 * 5 minutes (Sponge Activity)

15 minutes

25 minutes

25 minutes

5 minutes (Exit Ticket) |||||||| To introduce students to the lesson, they will brainstorm words or ideas associated with the term, Indian. As they progress thru this lesson and unit, they will eliminate any of the words or ideas that are proven to be stereotypes or incorrect.

Can modern day society learn from the lives of Cherokee and Creek tribes? Introduce the Native American Nations of Georgia, Cherokee and The Muscogee (Creek) tribes.

Use Georgia’s Beginning Web Quest created by Payne (2008). Students will view the videos and resource Web sites pertaining to the culture of the Cherokee and Creek. They may choose to use the research storyboard template as a model for their own.

After students have view the Web Quest and other resources, they will be divided into pairs and allowed to create a graphic organizer, research storyboard, or drawing/pictorial collage to depict what they have learned about the cultures of the Cherokee and Creek. The following categories will be provided to ensure students understand the cultural aspects of each tribe: economic system, belief system, clothing, family, food, government, homes, and language. To address the various interests, learning styles, and needs of students, I have integrated collaborative grouping and technology into this lesson.

After students finish their research, they will complete a Student Checklist

Once students have reviewed the information about the Cherokee and Creek Nations, students will collaborate with their partners to respond to the following question on the GA Studies Web Blog: What do you think the lives of Cherokee and Creek tribes can teach us today?

Return to the sponge activity and see what items remain on your list. Add new ones that you have learned from reading the text and the activities. || Promethean Board and Laptop computers

Handouts and digital chart of notes from textbook

Web Quest: []

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Print resource materials

Inspiration Software Digital Storyboard Templates Microsoft Word Drawing software Student Checklist ||
 * **Monitor** ||
 * **Ongoing Assessment(s):** During the lesson I will monitor students’ understanding of the objectives by observing and questioning students.

Character Education -For the Creek and the Cherokee Nations, their word was their bond. Honesty was an arm-to-arm shake and deemed as valuable as the concept of bravery. As students read and complete assignments, create a list of things that dealt with the concept of honesty.
 * Extension Activity:**

Research Native American contributions. Create a chart with the following categories: Food, Language, Sports, and Apparel, identify the countless contributions made in each area by Native Americans. ||
 * **Evaluation** ||
 * **Lesson Reflections and Notes:** Assessment of student learning will be consistent and ongoing throughout this lesson and subsequent lessons. I will ask students questions pertaining to the unique and shared characteristics of the Cherokee and Creek cultures. ||

References Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P., (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach. Mason, OH: Cengage Learning

Payne, M. (2008). Forsyth County Schools //Georgia’s Beginnings// Retrieved October 8, 2011, from []

torokj,

Erika, I enjoyed looking over your problem-based lesson plan geared towards Native Americans. I particularly liked how you designed your webquests, and I think your students will find this learning process meaningful. I also think the prompt for your educational blog is an excellent way to encourage students to use their creativity and also their critical thinking skills to apply their understanding to “what you think” those tribes could teach you today. Thanks for sharing and good luck.

Thank you very much for the feedback.

Erika, I love your extension activity dealing with the character of the Native Americans. It is a great example of cross content skills. In English, our students are required to build character through characterization. You just presented them with a task that is a more authentic version of character development because it is dealing with a real group of people that they happen to be studying. You have given me a handful of ideas for my own lessons. Thank you!

Joel Menking