Free 9th Grade Revolutions Lesson Plan (Humanities)

Topic: Revolutions

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain the causes and consequences of the French Revolution, the Mexican Revolution, and the Nat Turner's rebellion.

Materials

• Copies of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, the Constitution of Mexico of 1917, and the Confessions and Last Words of Nat Turner
• Maps of France, Mexico, and the United States in the 19th century
• Handouts with information on the French Revolution, the Mexican Revolution, and the Nat Turner's rebellion

Warm-up

• Ask students to brainstorm what they know about revolutions. Write their answers on the board.
• Discuss the answers as a class and introduce the topic of today's lesson: the causes and consequences of the French Revolution, the Mexican Revolution, and the Nat Turner's rebellion.

Direct Instruction

• Begin by presenting a brief overview of the French Revolution, including key figures and events. Use the handouts as a reference.
• Then, do the same for the Mexican Revolution, again providing a summary of key figures and events.
• Finally, provide a brief overview of the Nat Turner's rebellion, again including key figures and events.
• Throughout the direct instruction, use visual aids (such as maps or images) to help students understand the key concepts.

Guided Practice

• Next, provide students with a handout listing key events and figures from the French, Mexican, and Nat Turner's rebellions. Have them work in pairs to compare and contrast the three revolutions, identifying similarities and differences.
• As a class, discuss the similarities and differences identified by the students.

Independent Practice

• For independent practice, have students choose one of the three revolutions and research it further using a text or online resource. They should create a presentation or report on their chosen revolution, including information on key events, figures, and the underlying causes and motivations for the rebellion.

Closure

• Review the main points of the lessons and have students share what they learned about French, Mexican, and Nat Turner's rebellion.
• Ask students to reflect on the significance of these three revolutions and how they contributed to the development of the U.S.
• Encourage students to think about how the events in these rebellions relate to current political issues and debates.

Assessment

• Observe students during the activity and discussion to assess their understanding of the material.
• Collect and review students' written reflections on the significance of the three revolutions.