Civil War Unit Overview
This Civil War Unit I have presented includes a variety of lessons within the unit. Some of these lessons, such as the Snowball WATT will be at the very beginning, meanwhile, the full class debate will occur towards the very end of this unit. The dyad and debate are rather similar but the dyad is going to be used as a way to gain information and share it among students, meanwhile the actual debate is a summative assessment for the teacher to observe the students. The dyad should help prepare and scaffold the students, as well as give them the confidence to stand up in the classroom and participate during the debate. The virtual field trip will also be included in this unit, but it's placement is dependent on timing, understanding, and when the field trip is.
Virginia Standards of Learning Addressed:
History- The Civil War standard will be touched upon in a variety of ways throughout the entire unit.
Civil War and Postwar Eras
VS.7 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the issues that divided our nation and led to the Civil War by
a) identifying the events and differences between northern and southern states that divided Virginians and led to secession, war, and the creation of West Virginia;
b) describing Virginia’s role in the war, including identifying major battles that took place in Virginia;
c) describing the roles played by whites, enslaved African Americans, free African Americans, and American Indians.
Science- One of the biggest contributors to the Civil War was the difference in agriculture and industry. These basic differences in resources resulted in very different cultures and economic focuses. The importance of tobacco as a natural resource in Virginia and it's role in the war will be discussed. Students will also learn about the land in South compared to the North.
Earth Resources
S 4.9 The student will investigate and understand important Virginia natural resources. Key concepts include
a) watersheds and water resources;
b) animals and plants;
c) minerals, rocks, ores, and energy sources; and
d) forests, soil, and land.
Language Arts- These standards will be addressed in a few of the lessons, specifically the dyad and class debate. The writing standards will be utilized during the journal writing lesson.
Communication: Speaking, Listening, Media Literacy
4.1 The student will use effective oral communication skills in a variety of settings.
a) Present accurate directions to individuals and small groups.
b) Contribute to group discussions across content areas.
c) Seek ideas and opinions of others.
d) Use evidence to support opinions.
e) Use grammatically correct language and specific vocabulary to communicate ideas.
f) Communicate new ideas to others.
g) Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
h) Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
Writing
4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes.
a) Identify intended audience.
b) Focus on one aspect of a topic.
c) Use a variety of pre-writing strategies.
d) Organize writing to convey a central idea.
e) Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization.
f) Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea.
g) Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic.
h) Use transition words for sentence variety.
i) Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation.
j) Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information.
k) Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea.
4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing.
a) Use subject-verb agreement.
b) Include prepositional phrases.
c) Eliminate double negatives.
d) Use noun-pronoun agreement.
e) Use commas in series, dates, and addresses.
f) Incorporate adjectives and adverbs.
g) Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
h) Use singular possessives.
Fine Arts- Music will be played during different parts of a lesson. This small portion of the lesson will help to create a culture of music appreciation in the classroom.
Judgment and Criticism
Fine Arts 4.14 The student will exhibit respect for the contributions of self and others in a music setting.
1. Contribute to a group effort of making music.
2. Contribute to a group effort of listening to music.
3. Participate in music activities that involve sharing, taking turns, and other ways of demonstrating good citizenship.
Virginia Standards of Learning Addressed:
History- The Civil War standard will be touched upon in a variety of ways throughout the entire unit.
Civil War and Postwar Eras
VS.7 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the issues that divided our nation and led to the Civil War by
a) identifying the events and differences between northern and southern states that divided Virginians and led to secession, war, and the creation of West Virginia;
b) describing Virginia’s role in the war, including identifying major battles that took place in Virginia;
c) describing the roles played by whites, enslaved African Americans, free African Americans, and American Indians.
Science- One of the biggest contributors to the Civil War was the difference in agriculture and industry. These basic differences in resources resulted in very different cultures and economic focuses. The importance of tobacco as a natural resource in Virginia and it's role in the war will be discussed. Students will also learn about the land in South compared to the North.
Earth Resources
S 4.9 The student will investigate and understand important Virginia natural resources. Key concepts include
a) watersheds and water resources;
b) animals and plants;
c) minerals, rocks, ores, and energy sources; and
d) forests, soil, and land.
Language Arts- These standards will be addressed in a few of the lessons, specifically the dyad and class debate. The writing standards will be utilized during the journal writing lesson.
Communication: Speaking, Listening, Media Literacy
4.1 The student will use effective oral communication skills in a variety of settings.
a) Present accurate directions to individuals and small groups.
b) Contribute to group discussions across content areas.
c) Seek ideas and opinions of others.
d) Use evidence to support opinions.
e) Use grammatically correct language and specific vocabulary to communicate ideas.
f) Communicate new ideas to others.
g) Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
h) Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
Writing
4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes.
a) Identify intended audience.
b) Focus on one aspect of a topic.
c) Use a variety of pre-writing strategies.
d) Organize writing to convey a central idea.
e) Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization.
f) Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea.
g) Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic.
h) Use transition words for sentence variety.
i) Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation.
j) Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information.
k) Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea.
4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing.
a) Use subject-verb agreement.
b) Include prepositional phrases.
c) Eliminate double negatives.
d) Use noun-pronoun agreement.
e) Use commas in series, dates, and addresses.
f) Incorporate adjectives and adverbs.
g) Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
h) Use singular possessives.
Fine Arts- Music will be played during different parts of a lesson. This small portion of the lesson will help to create a culture of music appreciation in the classroom.
Judgment and Criticism
Fine Arts 4.14 The student will exhibit respect for the contributions of self and others in a music setting.
1. Contribute to a group effort of making music.
2. Contribute to a group effort of listening to music.
3. Participate in music activities that involve sharing, taking turns, and other ways of demonstrating good citizenship.
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