Lesson+4

Lesson #4

Title of lesson: Timeline of the War

Description of lesson: Demonstration of Understanding This unit will cover four days of class, two in the computer lab - students will need to understand major events leading up to the war, as well as new political parties, abolitionism, and recent territory gains. Assignment: (describe both in-class assignment and any homework): I will demonstrate for students the major events leading up to the civil war starting at the end of the Mexican-American War in 1848 and ending with the shelling of Ft. Sumter in April of 1861, after two classroom lecture days the students will do individual research projects in the computer lab using internet tools and primary sources.

Resources/materials needed: (include books, internet sites, props, technology tools such as document camera, etc.) Web 2.0 lesson, course text, I will provide 3 primary sources to choose from with accompanying descriptions for students Technology reflection: Having the students complete this assessment will allow them to have a deeper understanding in regards to the numerous causes that led up to the Civil War

Evaluation: My only concern is being able to access the computer lab for two days in a row.