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Lesson Plan - Pompeii
Lesson Plan - Pompeii
The learner will study the history of Pompeii and its destruction
To learner will gain insight into the past through archaeological interpretation
To learner will synthesize historical information through imaginative writing
Procedures: Students will listen to a presentation from the teacher on the history of Pompeii.
The presentation will be presented on the SmartBoard and will include information about the
people, the culture, and the events leading up to the eruption that occurred 2000 years ago.
Students will then create a travel brochure of the history of Pompeii. The teacher will make a
short demonstration on the SmartBoard teaching them how to navigate Microsoft Publisher.
Brochure Directions:
The brochure will be made on Microsoft Publisher
The brochure should include a Title page, information on the culture, the city, the people,
the eruption, and the aftermath of the destruction.
The brochure must include pictures and graphics on every page
Students will then print out their brochure and
Students with special needs will be given extra support from a second teacher and will
not have to be as thorough on the information. They will also be given extra time if they
do not complete it in the time given.
Non-native students will receive extra help from a translator who will translate the
presentation to them. The student will type the brochure in their native language and the
translator will help the teacher grade the activity.
Gifted students will be asked to include more on their brochure such as interesting facts
on the history of the city. They will need to go further in depth and include more factual
information.
Evaluation: Students will be given a rubric that they must follow. They will be graded on their
accuracy in historical information, attractiveness and organization, organization of the writing,
their use of graphics/pictures, and the knowledge of the History of Pompeii that they gained.
Student Name:
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Accuracy in
Historical Facts
Attractiveness &
Organization
Writing Organization
Graphics/Pictures
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