Understanding by Design (UbD) Lesson Plan Template

Classroom Teacher: Shelea Boyd Grade (K-12)/Developmental Level: 5

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Grade

Date Lesson Will Be Taught: Week 5 April 28
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12:00-1:00 Lesson Subject Area: Social Studies (ELA Integrated)

Lesson Topic: American Revolution Battle of Yorktown & Treaty of Paris Preservice Teacher: Susannah Reel

Stage 1- Desired Results
Established Goals/Big Ideas (Include):
What are the big picture concepts, conceptual anchors, and connections?
The Siege of Yorktown allowed the Colonists to gain independence
The Colonists were able to surround the British with the help of the French. The Continental army outnumbered the British army.

Common Core Standards:
http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_Math Standards.pdf/http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_ELA Standards.pdf

Hawaii Content Performance Standards (HCPS III)
http://165.248.30.40/hcpsv3/search_results.jsp?contentarea=Social+Studies&gradecourse=5&strand=&showbenchmark=benchmark&
showspa=spa&showrubric=rubric&Go%21=Submit
Social Studies
- Standard 3: History: Early American History Understand important historical events through the Revolution.
o Benchmark SS.5.3.12 Revolutionary War Describe the major events of the Revolutionary War, including key battles, key
alliances, and the roles played by key figures.


Understandings:
Students will understand that..
The American Revolution was not over until the signing of
the Treaty of Paris, two years after the Battle of Yorktown
The American colonists still had a lot of work to do within
the colonies even after the end of the war.
Those who fought in the American Revolution are the
founding fathers of this country and remain heroes today.
Essential Questions:
What questions highlight the big ideas?
Why did the Colonists approach the British by water?
Would the Colonists had won the war without the help of
the French?
Why did the British surrender?
Why was the Treaty of Paris signed two years after the last
battle?


Content Acquisition (Objectives):
Student will know.
The key people involved in the battle (George Washington
and General Cornwallis)
The British army surrendered to the Continental Army
The Treaty of Paris was signed 2 years later, officially
ending the war
Key dates

Skill Acquisition (Objectives):
Student will be able to
Identify the key figures and their importance to the events
Retell the key events and important information from the
Battle of Yorktown
Explain how the French were important to the end of the
war

Stage 2- Assessment Evidence
Performance Tasks:
What tasks will students be able to do to demonstrate
understanding?
Students will complete graphic organizer to demonstrate
understanding and organize content knowledge.
Students will also begin making a timeline of the various
events from the American Revolution that have been
studied throughout the unit.

Other Evidence:
What other things can students do to show what they know?
Students may show knowledge through participation and
group discussions.
Self-Assessments:
What ways can students check understandings to set future
goals?
Students will use an exit pass to demonstrate knowledge
and to reflect on confusing topics or questions about the
lesson.

Reflections:
What did you identify during self-evaluation?
This is the culminating lesson of the American Revolution.
Students will learn about how the American Revolution
ended and it will be important to build on their prior
knowledge to make the most of this lesson.
Stage 3 Learning Plan
Learning Activities:
What will the students do during the lesson so that they achieve the stated goals? How will you guide the students? What resources
are needed?
1. History Channel Video (2 minutes) Provide students with fill in the blank video question guide
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown/videos/1781-victory-at-yorktown-helps-end-
the-american-revolution
2. In groups of 4, read Ch. 9 American Revolution (Magic Tree House)

3. Use Graphic Organizer to fill out information that is learned
a. http://mrsrojasteaches.blogspot.com/2013/02/non-fiction-freebies.html
b. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Common-Core-Standards-Graphic-Organizers-FREE-Sample-
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4. Class Discussion
a. Why did the Colonists approach the British by water?
b. Would the Colonists had won the war without the help of the French?
c. Why did the British surrender?
d. Why was the Treaty of Paris signed two years after the last battle?
5. Students will work in teams begin to make a timeline of the various events studied from the American Revolution Unit

Exit Pass: Students take index card, write two facts and one person involved in Battle of Yorktown and Treaty of Paris. Write
down confusion/questions on card, turn in to teacher


Acknowledged: ________________________________________ Date: ___________ Grade (if applicable): _________
(Course instructor, university supervisor, and/or cooperating teacher)