5E Lesson Plan
The Incas
Subject Area: Social StudiesCourse: World History to 1500
Grade Level: 8th
Standards
AL COS:
14: Describe key aspects of pre-Columbian cultures in the Americas including Olmecs, Mayans, Aztecs, Incas, and North American tribes
ISTE:
6: Creative Communicators- Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals
· 6a: Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication
· 6b: Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations
· 6c: Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models, or simulations
Objectives
Students will be able to:
· engage in historical analysis and interpretation
· conduct historical research
· engage in decision-making using historical knowledge and analysis
Differentiation Strategies
· Special Needs Learners will have access to the Student Edition Audio set that accompanies our class set, access to vocabulary flash cards, and skill builders. Students will also receive modified tests and quizzes
· English Language Learners will have access to the Student Edition Audio set, access to vocabulary builders with visuals, and the Interactive Skills Tutor from our class set
· Advanced/Gifted and Talented Students will have access to our Primary Source for World History Library set
· Various learning styles of students will be addressed with the multiple activities such as cooperative groups and teacher modeling planned for this unit
ENGAGEMENT
Activity One
· View-“25 Incredible Things About the Incas That Will Astonish You.” Students will then make their own list of “25 Incredible Things About Our School That Will Astonish You.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOXbAafFuJk
Activity Two
· Icurio: 1)Login using Google 2)Click on “My Content” at top of page 3)Click on “Enter Passcode” at top of page 4)passcode- conquistador 5)Click on World History to 1500 folder 6)Click on Incas folder 7)Click on link “a” 8)View “Awesome Stories: Inca Empire”, after video clip, click on “Questions to Ponder” and follow the prompt which requires a written response https://www.icurio.com/login.html
Assessment
· Log in to Socrative using Google
· Type in Room Name: ROBERTSON6402
· Answer all 3 parts of the Exit Ticket, Submit Answers, and Finish
· Teacher Question: What could be done to improve today’s lesson?
· https://b.socrative.com/login/student/
EXPLORATION
Activity One
GIST activity [Generating Interaction between Schemata and Text]: Task for students is to write a summary of the text in 20 words. The words capture the “gist” of the text. Students will be divided into groups of three.
· Teacher models the process by displaying a table with 20 boxes on the Smartboard [see attachment]
· Teacher thinks aloud and begins to complete the 20 box summary
· Students work within the group to complete the GIST
· GIST Topic: Inca Empire
Text will be taken from Readworks Digital. Our assignment will be to read the article “The Land of the Four Quarters.” [some students will be allowed to listen to the text]
· Login to Readworks through Google https://digital.readworks.org/
· Enter Class Code: OXUGJL
· Read the article, review vocabulary, and complete question set
Activity Two
Table Talk: Students first divided into pairs then later pairs will join to form groups of four. Teacher writes subject matter on board. Our topics today are: Machu Picchu and Conquest of the Incas. After viewing video clips from Icurio, each student will have two minutes to write a reflection of the topic. Next, share reflections with partner and write a response to partner’s reflection. Four minutes will be allotted for this. Pairs are then joined to form small groups. Responses are shared within the group and one response is chosen to share with the entire class.
· Login to Icurio
· View-links b and c in Incas folder
· Reflect and share
· Repeat the process using link c on Icurio
· https://www.icurio.com/login.html
Assessment
· Login to Polleverywhere to complete the Word Clouds about Machu Picchu and Conquest of the Incas
· https://PollEv.com/free_text_polls/r3VxiO0xdBGBTMP/web
· https://PollEv.com/free_text_polls/UDYwQkBTJfYNdwJ/web
· Note to Instuctor: these polls are not active if not used within a few days. The link may take you to a page saying waiting for a poll to be presented
EXPLANATION
The Incas Presentation: This presentation addresses 3 Essential Questions utilizing higher order thinking skills. Slides include information and video clips about Incan civilization, some key terms and important figures, facts about the famous landmark Machu Picchu, and what led to the fall of the empire.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Y3DptIY0ROqgxZdWT7dyzoDgUMW9FS8PA3KGAB_3blM/edit - slide=id.g1e3d1c3be2_0_68
Graphic Organizers: Three graphic organizers will be used to guide students in this lesson. We will use Main Idea organizers to identify main ideas and three supporting details about Incan Civilization and Machu Picchu. Next, we will use the Cause and Effect organizer to discuss what effects the arrival of the Spanish had on the Inca.
Main_Idea_Chart Graphic org.pdf [see attachment]
Cause_and_Effect_Chart graphic org.pdf [see attachment]
Assessment
· Login to Quizlet and complete each step of the assessment on The Incas
· Flashcards, Learn, Spell, Test, Match, and Gravity
· https://quizlet.com/_3iu46i
· If this link does not work try this: https://quizlet.com then click on World History to 1500, choose The Incas
ELABORATION
Individual Project
· Students will create a slideshow on Machu Picchu using Animoto
· Minimum of 10 slides with images and text based on the topic
· Be creative
· Works cited page required
· Rubric provided to establish project guidelines and grading criteria
· https://animoto.com/play/6XKXO20jfkUNQpDcOQ6YkA [teacher created example]
Group Project
· Students will be placed in groups of 3 and will use Weebly to create a site on 3 topics
· Topics are: Incan Empire, Conquistadors, and Conquest of the Incas
· Minimum of 2 images and 2 videos per topic with text for each
· Rubric provided to establish project guidelines and grading criteria
· www.lrobertsons1364.weebly.com [teacher created example]
EVALUATION
Formative Assessments:
· Engage: Socrative used to create an Exit Ticket to check for understanding and student ideas on how to improve the lesson
· Explore: Polleverywhere requiring students to construct Word Clouds on topics learned
· Explanation: Quizlet used to reinforce topics learned and check for understanding
Project Rubrics:
· Individual: Annenberg Learner Build a Rubric [see attachment]
· Group: Annenberg Learner Build a Rubric [see attachment]
References
Burstein, S. M., & Shek, R. H. (2015). World history: ancient civilizations through the renaissance. Orlando, FL: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Francisco Pizarro. (2017, June 4). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Pizarro
J. (2015, May, 10). Spanish Conquest of the Inca Empire/3 Minute History. Retrieved June 7, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y40ok4k7k98
L. (2015, May, 7). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOXbAaFujK
Make Great Videos. Easily. (n.d.). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://animoto.com/
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(n.d.). Retrieved June 7, 2017, from https://youtube.com/watch?v=5cVSWA37xil
PaulVMcDowell Follow. (2008, November 23). Andean America: Land of the Inca. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://www.slideshare.net/PaulVMcDowell/andean-america-land-of-the-inca-presentation
Poll Everywhere-Audience Participation Site. (n.d.). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://pollev.com
Quizlet. (n.d.). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://quizlet.com/
Readworks. (n.d.). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://digital.readworks.org/
We have lift-off! Socrative PRO is here. (n.d.). Retrieved June 06, 2017, from https://www.socrative.com/
Weebly is the easiest way to create a website, store, or blog. (n.d.). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://www.weebly.com/