1. Topic-
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| What is Idealism and who are some examples of idealists? |
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2. Content-
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Define idealism.
Define idealist. |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. Define and understand idealism.
2.Identify and explain who is an idealist and why.
3.Consider and/or apply idealism in their own goals. |
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4. Objectives-
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1.By the end of this lesson, students should be able to reflect
on the role of idealism in our society.
2.By the end of this lesson students will will construct their own
definition of the term idealism.
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5. Materials and Aids-
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1. Movie:
Sargent Shiver: American Idealist
2. Handout 1: Recipe for Idealism
3. Students personal journal
4. Dictionary |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. Ask the students to think of the ideals they hold. How do these
influence your lives? Have them list and have students record them
in their journals.
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B. Development-
1.Gather the students into groups of three or four each and have
them define ideal and idealist by using a dictionary.
2. Then as a group discuss a person from history or their own personal
experience, who is an idealist. Then they must explain why they think
this person is an idealist.
3. The students will then express to the class who their person is
and why they feel they are an idealist.
The teacher will explain the connection of the person and relate it
to the definition of idealist.
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C. Practice-
1.Introduce the movie Sargent Shriver:American Idealist. Students
will view through Chapter 3 lasting approximately 20 minutes.
2. Before starting the movie ask the students questions such as,"What
might it mean to be an American Idealist?"
3.Inform students that the purpose of the lesson is to understand
who Sargent Shriver is and what makes him an idealist. Students can
use their journals to write down any notes they think will be helpful
during the film. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1.When the film is finished have students journal on the following
questions, "Why did people call Sargent Shriver an idealist?" How
does someone become an idealist?
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Checking for understanding-
1.Handout:Recipe for Idealism
Student will chart the "ingredients" that make an idealist. Then they
will chart the ration of each it would take to be a idealist.
2.When finished, students will discuss the ingredients and the reasoning
behind their response.
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Closure-
1.Idealism can take different meanings for different people. Review
what makes an idealist based on the students definition and explanations.
2. Have the students journal on the question, "Am I a idealist?" Have
them state yes or no and explain why they feel this way. |
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7. Evaluation-
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