Lesson Plan Format

Brittani , Josh, Kayla

US History
11th grade

Imperialism
Topic

State Standards

Content Standard 2: the student will analyze the

expanding role of the united states in international affairs
as america was transformed into a world power in the late
19th and early 20th centuries, 1890 to 1920.
1. cite specific text and visual evidence to evaluate the
impact of american imperialism on international relations
and explain its impact on developing nations.
A. compare and contrast the economic, religious, social, and
political rationales for american imperialism including the
concepts of white man's burden, the annexation of
Hawaii, the impact of Admiral Alfred T. Mahan, and the
actions of the Anti-Imperialist League.

ISTE Standards

Standard 4. Critical thinking, problem solving, and

decision making. c.) Collect and analyze data to identify
solutions and/or make informed decisions.
http://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards/standardsfor-students

Imperialism power point

Materials

Learning Objective

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Prior Knowledge,
Bellwork, or
Pre-Lesson Work

Hook, Launch, or
Beginning of Lesson

Class Discussion or
Whole Class
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The students will be able to give the definition of

Imperialism and will demonstrate the ability to
compare and contrast rationales for American
imperialism.

5 minutes

5-10
minutes

Vocab pre assessment via handout:

Imperialism, Social Darwinism, and
Jingoism

TTW read Anna Manning Comforts

poem, "Home Burdens of Uncle Sam."
http://knowles.whitesalmonschools.or
g/honors-world-history/imperialismpoems

20 minutes
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TTW present the powerpoint.

Instruction

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TSW: fill out a graphic organizer by

categorizing reasons for and against
becoming an imperialist nation.
Independent
Practice or Group
Work

Closure and
Summative
Assessment

10-15
minutes

5 minutes

Differentiation: Have one filled out to

give to students with IEPs, and then
they will be well informed for the
class vote.

Take a class vote; should we become

imperialist or not. Turn in graphic
organizer, which will be graded for
completion, since accuracy could be
opinion based.

*The time is merely a suggestion based on a 45-55 minute period of time (normally middle school and high school).
Elementary school schedule depends on the subject. ELA/Reading is normally no less than a 90 minute block of
time.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO CONSIDER:

Classroom Management- describe how you will manage the activity to
ensure students are on task. Consider possible misuse or distraction by
mobile devices and how you hope to limited these negative behaviors: TTW
ask the students to push away from their computers and face the board
during the powerpoint presentation. TTW also ask questions to keep the
students focused.
Student Learning Benefits- explain how adding this mobile learning
activity is beneficial to student learning, as compared to teaching the lesson
without the mobile learning activity: The powerpoint targets visual and
auditory learners. The students are able to interact with the lesson;
therefore, they will find it more engaging.
Assessment(s)- how will you assess learning before, during, and at the
conclusion of this mobile learning activity: Before- Vocab pretest, After- TSW
turn in graphic organizers

Dr. Jessica Koch

East Central University