Prelude To War of 1812 Lesson 1
Prelude To War of 1812 Lesson 1
Unit Title
Lesson Title
Prelude to War
Subject Area
Social Studies
Grade Level
Grade 8
METS-S/NETS-T
Essential
Questions
1. How did conflict on Americas frontier lead to war with Great Britain?
2. What role did Native Americans play when it came to white settlers?
3. How did Tecumseh justify his actions to go to war with the Americans?
Objectives
Tools, Materials,
and Resources:
Video
Prezi
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to provide the reasons why Native
Americans attacked, fought, and destroyed American settlers and forts. Students will make
inferences from the text and listen to critically interpret and evaluate the maps provided in the
textbook. Students will also record his or her knowledge using a lecture guide and connect his
or her own experiences through a personal journal entry.
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Construction Paper
Colored Markers, pencils, and/or crayons
Textbook
Rationale
This lesson gives students the opportunity to examine the complexity of Native American history with
European settlers in early American history. It foreshadows the American future in conflicts as they
[White settlers] begin to settle out west. Students will be able to draw comparisons to British
involvement to modern day conflicts the United States faces today. (I.E. Supplying weapons and
supplies to defeat common enemy with or without active involvement.)
Sequence of Lesson: Beginning - Middle - End
Methods of
Instruction
Anticipatory Set
Cooperative Learning: Small groups of students work together to solve a problem or complete a
task.
Collaborative Learning: Students process information and derive knowledge through discussing
course-related issues and topics with each other.
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Imagine your home is suddenly taken from you. How would you react being forced from your
home, or sharing it with strangers of a different culture, speaking a different language, and/or
dressing differently? What would you do?
Beginning of
Lesson
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Students will receive a handout that they will fill out based on the Prezi Presentation.
*This worksheet can be used as a study guide
*See Attached Handout
Middle of Lesson
MAP ACTIVITY
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Video: YouTube
Tecumsehs Curse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCGHwBf_b0Q
o Given time constraints, video can be stopped at 4 Minutes
II.
Ask the class for final thoughts and opinions to open discussion
How do you think Tecumseh affected other Native Americans for the
future?
Do you agree or disagree with his actions?
What would you have done differently?
Student Handouts
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Product/ Sample
See Attached
Lesson
Assessment/
Rubric
1. Instructor will make rounds throughout the group activities for comprehension and
understanding.
2. Students will be graded on their lecture handout from the Prezi Presentation and participation
Lesson Differentiation: Below, Above
Differentiation
Students will be working with their group members throughout the lesson. Students who struggle with
reading and/or comprehension or excel will be able to consult with their table group members.