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Rethinking Columbus: Section 2

 

 

Overview: Our Unit Plan covers the topic Rethinking Christopher Columbus. Many people only know basic knowledge about Christopher Columbus, which often shows him in a positive light. The issue is that many people lack important details of who exactly Columbus was and the time period he lived in.

 

Rationale: Our main goals for our Unit Plan are to expose to students the story of who Christopher Columbus is (shown in good and bad light), learn about Native Americans through stereotyping, show a piece of artwork that portrays the different viewpoints, and overall end the Unit Plan with a debate. Teaching students the untold story of Christopher Columbus is important because it is a part of our country’s history. Not only is this an important historical lesson to teach students but it covers everyday issues, such as stereotyping. Students will have the opportunity to learn a great deal of knowledge through this meaningful Unit Plan that covers important issues. They will gain important knowledge and learn through a Unit Plan that includes interactive art activities that will make these topics more meaningful for the students.

 

Standards:

8.1.3.B: Identify fact, opinion, multiple points of view, and primary sources as related to historical events.

R3.A.1.3.1: Make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on information from the text.

R3.A.2.5.1: Summarize the major points, processes, and/or events of a nonfictional text as a whole.

1.5.3.A: Write with a focus, with an understanding of topic, task, and audience.

8.3.3.D: Identify and describe how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have impacted the history and development of the US.

• Ethnicity and race

• Working conditions

• Immigration

• Military conflict

• Economic stability