In keeping with the Twilight theme, this lesson integrates language arts, social studies, geography and mythology. It was written for middles grades but can be tweaked for any grade since it contains US History, World History, etc. I love the idea of taking a text the students are already excited about and show them that although the book is fiction, many of the ideas presented are based on truth. I would actually like to combine some of the activities from this lesson plan with the first one I posted.
There is a sub-lesson plan that I think would incorporate very nicely with this lesson. It is found at: http://www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/workshops/AI/PotteryLessonPlan.htm This lesson plan integrates art, cultural studies, social studies and mythology.
coachmack25 said,
June 25, 2009 at 12:09 am
Amy,
I like this idea also about using a text that students are excited about they will engaged longer and learn more.
Jay McCarraher