Grade: 9th
Subject: CP Integrated History
Title-
The Political Spectrum
 
Background-
Chapter 11- The Industrial Revolution
Left-Wing
Right-Wing
Radicals
Liberals
Moderates
Conservatives
Reactionaries
 


Expected Outcome Of This Lesson Plan-
1. Students will discover where their beliefs place them on the political spectrum.
 
Teacher Objectives-
1. To have students assess their placement on the political spectrum.
 
Resources-
Computer lab
Safari, Microsoft Word
 
Teaching Methods-

1. Lesson Introduction-

1. Quote of the Day
2. Directions for finding their political spectrum quiz.
3. Directions for finding their political spectrum articles.
 

2. Lesson Progression-

1. Students will choose one of two possible choices for political spectrum, based on reading comprehension levels.
 

3. Guided Practice-

1. Students will answer 50-60 questions that will give them insight onto their political beliefs and then those will be formulated into a program which will place their beliefs on the political spectrum.
 

4. Student Practice-

1. Students will complete Article portion of the assignment for homework.
 

5. Learner Accommodations-

1. IEP students will get assigned help.
 

6. Assessment-

1. Students will hand in graphs from their political spectrum assessments at the end of the period.
2. Students will hand in their political spectrum articles, tomorrow, 10/08/10.
 

7. Lesson Closure-

1. Discuss differences and need for respect for individuals.
 
Measuring Student Progress-
1. Students will be given a quiz over the terminology of the political spectrum.
 

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