Lesson Plan : Cesar Chavez
Teacher Name: | Mrs. Benavidez |
Grade: | Grade 4 |
Subject: | Social Studies |
Topic: | The importance of individual action and character; belief in oneself. |
Content: | Discuss how action by people from long ago and recent past have made a difference in other people's lives. |
Goals: | Help students understand the importance of individualism, individual action and character. |
Objectives: | Read and listen to stories about Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, who fought for better working environment and rights of migrant farm workers; explain how the actions of one person can make a difference. |
Materials: | "One Seed" song and lyrics; Cesar Chavez picture; Cesar Chavez Facts worksheet; Map of California; Key vocabulary worksheet; Timeline worksheet |
Introduction: | Listen to song, One Seed, by Rosemary Phillips followed by group discussion about its meaning. |
Development: | Students will apply meaning of "One Seed" song to real-life character, Cesar Chavez, whose picture will be displayed. |
Practice: | Students will be given a worksheet outlining facts about Cesar Chavez. |
Accommodations: | Upon completion of previous assignment, they will be asked to share their work with the class and tape their sentences to the picture of Cesar Chavez. |
Checking For Understanding: | Students will be given a short quiz on Cesar Chavez to test for information retention based on class discussion. |
Closure: | Students will be asked to create a timeline on the life of Cesar Chavez as homework. They will be able to use information discussed in class, Chavez facts worksheet, as well as private research. |
Evaluation: | They will be graded on classroom participation, effort shown in working with partners, and homework completion. |
Teacher Reflections: | Reinforce concept of individual character and actions; belief in oneself and the difference that one's actions can make in the lives of others. |
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