Total Duration: |
61 to 90 Minutes |
Materials and Resources: |
25 copies of "Lady Liberty Ideals" graphic organizer 25 copies of "Let's Tour Lady Liberty" questionnaire |
Technology Resources Needed: |
Computers with Internet access *For blogging activity, free blogs are available at |
Background/Preparation: |
Students should have an understanding of the difference between the terms "symbol" and "symbolism." |
1. Show a picture of the Statue of Liberty. Activate prior student knowledge by asking what this symbol/landmark represents to our state and country. 2. Read aloud The Story of the Statue of Liberty by Betsy and Giulio Maestro. As you read, students will record evidence of the ideals that the Statue of Liberty embodies on a graphic organizer. 3. Discuss the recorded evidence by creating a "class" graphic organizer, combining responses together. 4. Students will View virtual tour of Statue of Liberty at http://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm 5. While on tour, students will complete a "scavenger hunt" of the famous landmark. Their findings should be recorded on their questionnaire. 6. Students will use their findings to write a blog entry explaining why many immigrants chose to come to America. The entry must develop a logical argument portraying which/what American "ideal" immigrants found attractive. 7. Once students have completed their entries, they can share with other students if time permits. |
Assessment Strategies |
Rubric for evaluating student blog entry: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=2548637 |
Acceleration: |
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Intervention: |
For students who are low-functioning, it might be beneficial to assign a peer partner to help guide them through the virtual field trip. |
View the Special Education resources for
instructional guidance in providing modifications and adaptations
for students with significant cognitive disabilities who qualify for the Alabama Alternate Assessment.
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