Maggie DeVore SS 397 9:00 Unit Plan Course Title: Indiana State Parks Grade Level: 4 Unit: Indiana State Parks in Late 20th century Abstract In this unit, students discover how events of the late 20th century affected Indiana State Parks. First, they will learn about the state parks and when they originated. A focus of nature preserves will then be taught. Students then research events from the late 20th century and connect them to changes in the state parks. Focus Question How have events from the late 20th century affected Indiana’s parks? Benchmarks Assessment Key Concepts Students will: Create and interpret timelines that show relationships people, events, and movements in the history of Indiana (4.1.15) Identify and describe important events and movements that changed life in Indiana from the mid- twentieth century to the present. (4.1.13) Research Indiana’s modern growth emphasizing manufacturing, new technologies, transportation and global connections. (4.1.14) Use a variety of information resources* to take a position or recommend a course of action on a public issue relating to Indiana’s past or present. (4.2.7) Students will: Produce a timeline that highlights when parks were opened and important dates in state history (4.1.15) Create a map of Indiana’s nature reserves. (4.1.13, 4.1.14) Choose a side of the environmental movement based on different types of resources (4.2.7) Environment Park Resource
The teacher will help students research the topic. The students will use websites and books to find the dates and put into the timeline. After, they will write their paragraph. The teacher will hang the timelines up in the hallway for other classes to view. The teacher will also place a stack at the local library. BENCHMARK 4.1.15 Create and interpret timelines that show relationships among people, events, and movements in the history of Indiana. 1 2 3 4 Timeline identifies 1-4 dates pertaining to Indiana state parks. Paragraph includes one fact about chosen date. Timeline identifies 5-9 dates pertaining to Indiana state parks. Paragraph includes two facts about chosen date. Timeline identifies dates pertaining to Indiana state parks. Paragraph includes three facts about chosen date. Timeline identifies 15 or more pertaining to Indiana state parks. Paragraph includes four or more facts about chosen date. Assessment Task 2: Course Title: Indiana State Parks Grade Level: 4 Unit: Indiana State Parks in Late 20th century
second day you need to find quotes and information about your side. You will write a paragraph that you will share with the class. You will need to include 4 reasons why you chose your side” Procedure: Students will work independently during center time to complete this assignment. At the end of the week, students will all have a chance to share their ideas. After everyone has shared, we will come together to discuss the points of each side. Students will type up their paragraphs and we will put them together into a small book. One will stay in the classroom while one will be placed at the local park office. BENCHMARK SCORE Use a variety of information resources* to take a position or recommend a course of action on a public relating to Indiana’s past or present. (4.2.7) 1 2 3 4 Student includes one reason why they a specific side of the environmental movement. Student includes two reasons why they a specific side of the environmental movement. Student includes three reasons why they chose a specific side of the environmental movement. Student includes four or more reasons why they chose a specific side of the environmental movement.