3D1+Lesson+Plan

Develop a lesson plan which includes at least two of the following three types of primary sources: documents, data, and political cartoons. You may want to review the Key Information from Topic 3-C for ideas on using political cartoons in different subject areas for additional ideas. Consider the following questions in your plan:
 * What method will students use to analyze the document(s), data and political cartoon(s)? (SEA or NARA worksheet)
 * Will your students use a graphic organizer like a KWL chart or Venn diagram?
 * What final product will your students create, if any?
 * How will your activity promote critical thinking skills?
 * How will this lesson integrate with the rest of your curriculum?


 * Create a new page (a Wiki Link) for yourself using the Insert Link button on the Editor tool bar.** (You'll need to name the link-something like Laura's Lesson Plan and then give the page a name (again something like Laura's Lesson Plan) Post your lesson plan on this new page.

Provide feedback to at least one of your peers on their lesson plan.

Laura's Lesson Plan

@Janie Fryer's Lesson Plan Nick Straining's comment on Janie Fryer's lesson: I think that your students would definitely enjoy this lesson and be able to learn a great deal about space trash and why it is a problem. I think the use of the KWL chart will give your students the chance to tap into prior knowledge and allow them to connect to the lesson. I also like the idea of having your student create something after the lesson rather then writing about because it shows a better measure of learning and comprehension.

Nick Straining's Lesson PLan Kim Flick's Response: In my lesson plan, I also ask the students to draw their own political cartoon. I find allowing students to actively create this type of literature will make them better able to understand the intentions of published cartoonists. Also, this activity not only benefits the higher level thinking students (anaylzing) but it also supports the visual learner as well as the artists of the classroom. It may even be a good idea to have students working together to create these - strong writers paired with deep thinkers-paired with good drawers! =) Nice lesson!!

Jennifer Birch's Lesson Plan //**Janie Fryer's feedback for Jennifer Birch's lesson plan:** I think this lesson was perfect for this age level. I really think that the cartoons were age appropriate, and great for a lesson at this time of year. Students always need to be focused on health and the food pyramid. I think that the SEA method would work best for this activity and group of students. Also, I liked the final product that the children will be creating a poster, and using their critical thinking to illustrate two foods in the food guide pyramid. This lesson also ties into geography because you focus on different foods readily available in different states. Very nice!//

Kim's Lesson Plan Bryan Flickinger's Comment to Kim Flickinger: I like that your lesson plan teaches students how to think about and analyze political cartoons. Since we teach with the middle school concept, having the English teacher review this skill allows the entire team to better utilize political cartoons and other sources for that matter.

Bryan's Lesson Plan Jim Reese's comment to Bryan: A timely topic for the students. Compare 2 Presidents and their view on a hot social issue is great. Hopefullu parents would'n have a program with the topic.

Jim Reese's Lesson Plan\ Hi Jim, I like your lesson plan a lot, and think the websites you chose to use will really enhance your teaching. I especially like the cartoons you chose-- I think they will add an element of humor plus really reach your visual learners. Using cartoons adds a different aspect of humor to a lesson that may at first seem "dry". I also like how you are going to use both the SEA and NARA. Thanks for sharing!