Get Free Access for 10 Days!
Lesson Plan

World History Lesson Plan: Uncovering Essential Questions

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This World History Lesson Plan: Uncovering Essential Questions lesson plan also includes:

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. 

76 Views 47 Downloads
CCSS: Designed
Concepts
historical analysis, historical research, historical context
Show More Show Less
Additional Tags
social studies
Show More Show Less
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