Free 9th Grade How Past History Effects Current People Lesson Plan (History)

Topic: The importance of understanding the impact of historical events and decisions on the lives of current people

Objectives & Outcomes

• students will be able to understand the impact of historical events and decisions on the lives of current people
• students will be able to explain how past historical events and decisions effect their current lives

Materials

• textbook or other informational materials on important historical events
• handouts or worksheets for each student
• pen or pencil for each student

Warm-up

• Begin the lesson by asking students to think about the different places that they live and the things that they have in their everyday lives, such as their house, their family, and their school.

-Ask students to think about how these things came to be and how their current situation was created by past events and decisions.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the topic of the lesson by explaining that we will be exploring how past historical events and decisions have influenced the lives of current people. -Provide examples of past events and decisions that have had an impact on the lives of current people, such as the colonization of America or the decision to join or leave the European Union. -Have students work in groups to research a past historical event or decision and its impact on the lives of current people. Encourage them to use the internet and other resources to find information on the event or decision and the impact it has had.
• As groups present their findings, have the class discuss the importance of understanding the impact of past historical events and decisions on current people.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in small groups to analyze a past historical event or decision and its impact on the lives of current people. Encourage them to discuss the implications of the event or decision on society and the lives of current people.
• As groups present their findings, have the class discuss the importance of understanding the impact of past historical events and decisions on current people.

Independent Practice

• Assign a group project where students research a past historical event or decision and its impact on the lives of current people. Encourage them to present their findings in a creative way, such as a poster, skit, or short presentation.
• As students work on their projects, encourage them to consider the implications of the event or decision on society and the lives of current people.

Closure

• As a class, review the key points from the lesson and discuss the importance of understanding the impact of historical events and decisions on current people.
• Ask students to reflect on the importance of understanding past historical events and decisions for their own lives and the lives of those around them.

Assessment

• Observe students during the group brainstorming and independent practice activities to assess their understanding of the importance of understanding past historical events and decisions.
• Collect and review the class'
• presentations or written reports to assess their understanding of the impact of past historical events and decisions on their current lives.