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Alabama and the Civil War- Part Three

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  This learning activity provided by:  
Author: Megan Henderson
System:Dothan City
School:Carver Magnet School
  General Activity Information  
Activity ID: 2970
Title:
Alabama and the Civil War- Part Three
Digital Tool/Resource:
Student Civil War Listening Guide
Web Address – URL:
Overview:

In this lesson, students will share their research with others on the places, events, concepts, and ideas of the Civil War. Students will be able to share their previously created Civil War books (see Alabama and the Civil War- Part Two) to help explain their research on the Civil War. 

Students will also utilize 4th-grade ELA standards to participate in an active listening activity while listening to others share their research with the class.

This resource was created in partnership with Dothan City Schools.
  Associated Standards and Objectives  
Content Standard(s):
Social Studies
SS2010 (2010)
Grade: 4
Alabama Studies
8 ) Explain Alabama's economic and military role during the Civil War.

Examples: economic—production of iron products, munitions, textiles, and ships

military—provision of military supplies through the Port of Mobile, provision of an armament center at Selma

•  Recognizing military leaders from Alabama during the Civil War
•  Comparing roles of women on the home front and the battlefront during and after the Civil War
•  Explaining economic conditions as a result of the Civil War, including the collapse of the economic structure, destruction of the transportation infrastructure, and high casualty rates
Unpacked Content
Strand: Economics, History
Course Title: Alabama Studies (Alabama)
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
  • Explain Alabama's economic and military role during the Civil War and the economic conditions as a result of the Civil War.
Teacher Vocabulary:
  • textiles
  • munitions
  • armament
  • casualties
  • infrastructure
  • economics
Knowledge:
Students know:
  • Alabama made important economic contributions to the Civil War including production of iron products, munitions, textiles, and ships.
  • Alabama made important military contributions to the Civil War including provision of military supplies through the Port of Mobile and provision of an armament center at Selma.
  • Women made significant contributions to the war on the home front and on the battlefield.
  • There were several important military leaders of the Civil War.
  • The destruction of the transportation infrastructure, and high casualty rates during the Civil War caused Alabama's economic structure to collapse.
Skills:
Students are able to:
  • Analyze the significance of Alabama's economic and military role during the Civil War including the production of iron products, munitions, textiles, and ships, providing military supplies through the Port of Mobile, and providing an armament center at Selma.
  • Recognizing military leaders from Alabama during the Civil War.
  • Compare and contrast the roles of women on the home front and the battlefront during and after the Civil War.
  • Analyze how the collapse of the economic structure, destruction of the transportation infrastructure, and high casualty rates impacted Alabama's economic condition after the Civil War.
Understanding:
Students understand that:
  • Alabama played a significant role in the South's effort during the Civil War.
  • The war caused catastrophic destruction in the South which devastated Alabama's economy.
Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
SS.AAS.4.8- Identify the reasons for the Civil War and recognize the consequences of conflict within Alabama.
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 4
R1. Utilize active listening skills during discussion and conversation in pairs, small groups, or whole-class settings, following agreed-upon rules for participation.
Unpacked Content
Teacher Vocabulary:
R1.
  • Active listening
  • Discussion
  • Conversation
  • Rules
  • Participation
Knowledge:
R1. Students know:
  • Active listening skills.
  • How to engage in discussions and conversations in a variety of settings.
  • Agreed-upon rules for participation.
Skills:
R1. Students are able to:
  • Demonstrate active listening skills during discussion and conversation in pairs, small groups, or whole-class settings.
  • Converse in pairs, small groups, and large groups.
  • Practice the agreed-upon rules for participation.
Understanding:
R1. Students understand that:
  • Conversations and discussions follow agreed-upon rules which help us actively listen and gain understanding.
Learning Objectives:

Students will listen to other students present their research on the Civil War by engaging in active listening (and using a listening guide to show understanding).

Students will present their Civil War findings from the previous activity (see Alabama and the Civil War- Part Two). These findings include several key details about Alabama and the Civil War, including sharing key places, people, and events related to the Civil War and the South/Alabama. 
  Strategies, Preparations and Variations  
Phase:
After/Explain/Elaborate
Activity:

1) Students will need to complete their Civil War ABC books from the previous activity (using Google Slides, Powerpoint, or paper).

2) Students will need a copy of the Civil War listening guide (see link above).

3) The teacher will determine in which order students will present. Students will need to show active listening skills by completing their listening guide as other students present. 

4) Students presenting their ABC book should demonstrate knowledge of the content of the social studies standard, while students who are listening to the presentation should demonstrate proficiency in speaking and listening skills identified in the ELA standard.
Assessment Strategies:

The teacher can formally or informally assess students on their listening skills by using the Civil War listening guide (see above.)

The teacher will also informally assess students for understanding of key concepts, ideas, people, and places of the Civil War by reviewing their Civil War ABC books. 
Advanced Preparation:

~Students will need to complete Civil War ABC books (see Alabama and the Civil War- Part Two).

~Students will need a copy of the listening guide- see above. 
Variation Tips (optional):

~Tier II students can share their Civil War ABC Book with one partner, rather than present to the whole class. 

~Extension Activity- instead of working individually, students can work in partners to complete their ABC books, and use their information to coordinate with each other's findings. For example, student A can report about General Robert E. Lee, and Student B. can discuss General Ulysses S. Grant. 
Notes or Recommendations (optional):
  Keywords and Search Tags  
Keywords and Search Tags: 1860, Abraham Lincoln, border states, Civil War, Confederate States, election, Northern States, slavery, Southern States, succession, Union