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Lesson Plan for Annotated Map of the Civil War
Problem Solving Group Work
created by Sabrina Braeuer
Materials: Group Check-off sheet, Graphic Organizer, Texas Map handout, markers, textbook
TEKS: 7.5B
Objective: The students will create an annotated map showing the political, economic, and social effects of the Civil War in Texas.
Overview of Activity: Students work in groups of four to complete an annotated map depicting Texas’s role in the Civil War.
Preview: Analysis of primary source
Activity:
PROBLEM SOLVING GROUPWORK:
- Arrange the classroom and place students in mixed-ability groups of four.
- Introduce the activity. Tell students that each group will complete an annotated map showing Texas’s role in the Civil War.
- Review the directions of the check-off sheet. Be sure to emphasize the importance of the graphic organizer.
- Monitor progress as groups create their maps.
Processing: Write a postcard to a friend describing impact of the Civil War on Texas.
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