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World History Lesson Plan: Uncovering Essential Questions Lesson PlanWorld History Lesson Plan: Uncovering Essential Questions Lesson Plan
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BrainPOP
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3rd - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
2 hrs
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Collaborative Learning
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World History Lesson Plan: Uncovering Essential Questions

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Have you ever noticed a news story revolves around an essential question? Scholars research methods of reporting historical events. Working in groups, they use an interactive module to gather information on a historical topic, uncovering the main issues surrounding events in time. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

historical analysis, historical research, historical context

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Limit group sizes to three to facilitate collaboration
  • Watch a CNN report to gain insight into the essential question of the event

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a subscription to BrainPop

Pros

  • Lesson is hands-on and interactive
  • Resource allows for collaborative, self-paced learning with video and Internet resources 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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