Lesson Plan

Family Ties (Pre Visit)

Clinton Birthplace Home in Hope, AR
Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Social Studies
Lesson Duration:
30 Minutes
Common Core Standards:
4.SL.1
State Standards:
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussion
Thinking Skills:
Remembering: Recalling or recognizing information ideas, and principles. Understanding: Understand the main idea of material heard, viewed, or read. Interpret or summarize the ideas in own words. Applying: Apply an abstract idea in a concrete situation to solve a problem or relate it to a prior experience. Analyzing: Break down a concept or idea into parts and show the relationships among the parts. Creating: Bring together parts (elements, compounds) of knowledge to form a whole and build relationships for NEW situations. Evaluating: Make informed judgements about the value of ideas or materials. Use standards and criteria to support opinions and views.

Essential Question

How do our family experiences impact our lives?

Objective

Identify differences and similarities between student families and those of President Clinton

Preparation

Explain to students the significance of the people they live with as influencers on their development. Assure them of an atmosphere free of judgement in hopes of an honest explanation on their part.

Have students bring a family photo from home, is possible, for sharing.

Materials

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Procedure

Classroom environment. Conduct as a group. Sharing must be a voluntary act.

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Last updated: November 15, 2018