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US Union in Crisis (CH. 4) II
Lesson: Social Studies , Grade(s) 11
Dred Scott, Sumner Cartoon, "John Brown's War," Election of 1856, Lincoln's life
Duration: 5 Days
Lesson
Lesson Plan
Day 1
I can conduct guided research about the entirity of the Civil War.
SURVEY RESULTS FIRST PERIOD
25m Lab research: Civil War Scavenger Hunt/Topic Specification
20m Reform Era PPT copmletion
Day 1
(Provide Students with Civil War EOC Outline Notes)
I can determine the impact of the Dred Scott Supreme Court decision.
5m BW
15m Literacy Focus: Eyes on TextB4:
DiscussionWhat
does the Supreme Court Do?
(http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/scales/codiag.gif), During: Note information about Dred Scott, After: Think about the previous
compromises about slavery's expansion. What do you think will be the impact of the Dred Scott v. Samford decision?
I can formulate an opinion on the actions of abolitionist John Brown.
15m Viewing: "Civil War Journal: John Brown's War" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aybqRcOQeMs Tally: Acceptable or Unacceptable
handle of abolition
10m Lecture Notes: Was John Brown a fanatic?
Day 2
I can use primary sources to evaluate John Brown's abolition.
5m BW
15m Collaboration (Reading Like a Historian): Was John Brown a "misguided fanatic"? B4:Students define the prase "misguided fanatic."
During: Groups work through primary sources to write a response using sourcebased
referencing. Basic format: John Brown is a fanatic.
Source __ explains _______. This behavior fits our definition of misguided fanaticism. After: Identify people living today that show John
Brown's conviction.
20m Viewing: Civil War Journal: John Brown's War
10m Eyes on Text: Summarize Abraham Lincoln's life through his election as President.
Day 3
I can determine when or if violence is justified.
5m BW
10m On­demand Writing: Considering the narrative of John Brown, do you believe violence is justified? If so, when and why. If not, why not. Use examples in your explanation. CHECK FOR POINTS
15m Viewing: John Brown's War
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10m Analyzing Political Cartoons: Sumner's Beating, p 118 B4: Why are the men fighting? During: "Reading Like A Historian" p 118
10m Primary Sources:Lincoln­Douglas Debates, p 120
Day 5
I can describe what led southern states to secede from the United States.
5m BW
10m Viewing: Lincoln­Douglas Debates­ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKfNMel5dug.... Lincoln loses the election, but the discussion brought him to the front of the the national consciousness over
slave tensions and formal politics.
15m Viewing: the election of 1860­ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roNmeOOJCDY. Electoral Breakdown http://www.270towin.com/1860_Election/
15m Research Worksheet: Into Southern Secession. Alexander H. Stephens "Cornerstone" speech. Standards Covered
B.: Building a Nation (Colonization?ca. 1877)
B.3: Civil War and Reconstruction
B.3.a.: Identify and analyze the technological, social, and strategic aspects of the Civil War
B.3.b.: Explain the influence of Abraham Lincoln?s philosophy of the Union and his executive actions and leadership on the course of the Civil
War
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Author: Boos, Eric
Publisher: Kentucky Continuous Instructional Improvement Technology System
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