Lesson on Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Aim: What is Imperialism?

Bell Ringer: Take 15 minutes to complete your concept maps.

1.     Students will explain the motives of the United States’ acquisition of the territories.

2.     Students will examine causes, course, and consequences of the Spanish-American War.

Agenda:

1.Bell Ringer (15 min)

2.       Grade Vocabulary Review Attachment G 

3.       Continue on Imperialism:

o Post the key term mini-posters around the room and have students do a “gallery walk” to become familiar with each term. Give each pair two post-it notes to write questions about key terms as they walk around. They will stick their post-it with a question on the wall next to two of the terms that they have questions about. Some examples of appropriate questions: “Why is the policy called “Big Stick” policy?” or “What if the US and Spain had never fought a war?” 

o Finally, after students have had an opportunity to do the “gallery walk” and post their questions, have a class discussion using the student-generated questions to guide the discussion. Encourage students to answer each other’s questions and clarify when needed. 

4.Have students complete the US Imperialism note-taking guide (Attachment C) using their textbook (McGraw-Hill United States History & Geography pp. 142-157), online resources, or class notes as appropriate. Teachers may want to guide students through completing the notes, have students work in small groups or independently.

Home Learning: Work on Attachment C. Use google.