Teacher(s) Name: Ruby Kratzert
School: Longdale ES
Grade Level(s): Grade 1
Content Area(s): US History, Reading
Lesson Summary
Students researched presidents and their first ladies, choosing three and focusing on one. Graphic organizers were completed with facts about a person of choice. Then, students participated in a Nearpod to visit different monuments and uncover reasons monuments were constructed in specific ways to honor famous Americans. Students drafted monuments of their selection and discussed why the person they chose deserved a monument.
TIPC Ratings
Research & Information Fluency
Rating:Approaching – Explanation: Students are supported as they research presidents and first ladies. The teacher models strategies to help students effectively find and utilize information.
Communication & Collaboration
Rating: Developing – Explanation: The teacher guides students as they communicate with others and work in groups.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Rating: Developing – Explanation: The teacher helps students think critically and problem solve.
Creativity & Innovation
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: The teacher designs opportunities for students to use critical thinking to communicate with classmates and share information.
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