9th Grade French Revolution Lesson Plan Example

Topic: French Revolution and its main causesTopic: French Revolution and its main causes

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain the main causes of the French Revolution.

Materials

• Pictures or videos of the French Revolution
• Handouts with a list of main causes of the French Revolution

Warm-up

• Ask students what they know about the French Revolution.
• Write their responses on the board and discuss as a class.

Direct Instruction

• Begin by presenting the overview of the French Revolution, including key events and figures. Use the handouts to help guide the presentation.
• After the overview, move on to the main causes of the French Revolution. Discuss the factors such as social, economic, and political that contributed to the uprising. Use the handouts and textbook to help guide the discussion.
• End the lesson by discussing the impact of the French Revolution on France and the rest of Europe. Use the handouts to help guide the discussion.

Direct Instruction

• Divide the class into small groups and give each group a set of questions related to the causes of the French Revolution. Have the groups work together to discuss and answer the questions.

After a few minutes, bring the groups back together and have them share their answers with the class. Use the answers to guide a deeper discussion on the main causes of the French Revolution.

Guided Practice

• Assign each student a specific cause of the French Revolution to research and present to the class. Have students use their notes and any additional resources to prepare a short presentation on their chosen cause.
• Have students present their findings to the class, followed by a discussion on the different causes and their overall impact on the French Revolution.

Closure

• Ask students to reflect on the French Revolution and the causes that led to it. What were the main causes of the French Revolution? Why were these causes significant? What do they tell us about the Revolution and the period of history it represents?
• Encourage students to share their thoughts with the class and discuss the significance of the various causes of the French Revolution.

Assessment

• Observe students during the discussion to assess their understanding of the main causes of the French Revolution.
• Collect and review their written reflection on the French Revolution and its causes.
• Use their presentations and group discussions as an additional assessment of their understanding of the French Revolution and the causes that led to it.