revised stage one

So I was really unhappy with how my stage one came out so I decided to do it again. This time I am creating the lesson all on my own. Hopefully this time around it will be better. Your feedback is welcome and appreciated.

Name  Amber Hinkle      Lesson Plan Title Where did I come from? 

Target Learner   2^nd grade                          Abilities _Basic 2^nd grade skills in ready and writing________________________

Stage 1 –Desired Results

Established Goals

2.1 Students differentiate between things that happened long ago and things that happened yesterday. Trace the history of a family through the use of primary and secondary sources, including artifacts, photographs, interviews, and documents. Place important events in their lives in the order in which they occurred (e.g., on a time line or storyboard).

Desired Understandings

Students will understand that… ·         Their lives are made up of a series of events ·         Timelines can be used to place events in order

Essential Questions to Consider

·         What can we learn from our family? ·         Why should we learn about where we come from?

Desired Key Knowledge

Students will know… ·         Timelines are made up of different events ·         Relevant vocabulary words

Desired Key Skills

Students will be able to… ·         Create a timeline that outlines important events in their lives ·         Conduct an interview with a family member