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Unit Lesson Plan Melissa Rubeo **Lesson Title:** Brazil **Unit:** World History **Subject Areas:** Social Studies/World History **Grade Level:** Fifth **Time Required:** Three weeks – Day one: 30 minutes, Rest of week one: 20 minutes each day, Week two: 20 minutes each day, Week three: 20 minutes each day with the last day being used for presentations (maximum of ten minutes each) PA Standard 7.2.6.A. Describe the physical characteristics of places and regions. PA Standard 7.3.6.B. Describe the human characteristics of places and regions by their cultural characteristics. PA Standard 8.4.6. B. Identify and explain important documents, material artifacts and historic sites in world history. Culture Time, Continuity, and Change Individuals, Groups, and Institutions Power, Authority, Governance Civic Ideals and Practices *All of these themes are incorporated into the lesson because the students have to present a presentation on a topic of their choice. During this three week lesson, students will be learning about all of these themes according to Brazil. Students will work on their presentations in class. Students do not need to know any information prior to starting this lesson. Learner Diversity – Students will be working in groups which will help with any and all learner diversity. For example, ELL students can be helped by their other group members if they are having difficulty. a. Students will give a group presentation on a topic of their choice relating to Brazil. b. Students will complete a map and be able to locate specific cities and bodies of water in Brazil. c. Students will be more aware of diversity through learning about Brazil. d. Students will be aware of the benefits of research. a. Informational books on Brazil’s history, language, culture, celebrations, and race b. Topography and political map of Brazil c. A map of Brazil (one copy per group) d. White cardboard sheets (one sheet per group) e. Colored pencils f. Video on Brazil g. Question worksheet (one per student) h. Any other items that pertain to Brazil (pictures, animals found in the Amazon, etc) i. snacks, music, and construction paper (and other materials to make masks) for the carnival a. Introduce Brazil. Show the students where it is located on a map and tell them some basic facts about it. b. Students will select a group of four students to work with on a group project. The students will give a presentation and do a map. Discuss responsibility and respect at this point. Explain to the students that they want to work with people who will help them receive a good grade and that their best friends may not be the best option. c. Display different items and pictures relating to Brazil. Time – 30 minutes a. Give each group one book. Give each student the question worksheet. Books should be rotated around the room so that the students can answer all of the questions. b. Hand out the maps so that the students can begin to make their own. Students need to label important cities and color in the topography as shown on the topography map. Time – 20 minutes each day a. Students should finish questions and maps. b. Groups should pick a topic to present to the class. Topics need to be approved. c. Once a topic is picked, students should work on their presentation with their group. Time – 20 minutes each day a. Announce presentation dates to the class. b. Students need to finish their presentations. c. Remind students to introduce themselves and their topic. Also, remind them to take their map with them when they present so they can talk about it to the class. d. After presentations, have a Brazilian carnival for the students. Provide snacks and music for the children. Show a video of Brazil and allow the children to make masks out of construction paper. Time – 20 minutes each day, last day is used for presentations – maximum ten minutes per presentation Art is integrated through making the masks and the maps. Geography is integrated with the maps. Language arts is integrated with the writing that goes into the presentation and the question worksheet. a. Students will do their presentation and during or after it, students will also present their maps to the class. During this time, they should be able to point out cities and bodies of water when asked.
 * 1. PA State Standards **
 * 2. NCSS Themes **
 * 3. Learner Information **
 * 4. Learning Objectives **
 * 5. Materials **
 * 6. Procedures/Activities **
 * Day one of week one: **
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 * Week two: **
 * Week three: **
 * 7. Curriculum Integration **
 * 8. Assessment **

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