Instructional Software

Lesson Idea Name: Theodore Roosevelt Brain Pop

Content Area: Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 1st

Content Standard Addressed: SS1H1 Read about and describe the life of historical figures in American
history. a. Identify the contributions made by these figures: Benjamin Franklin (inventor/author/ statesman),
Thomas Jefferson (Declaration of Independence), Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with Sacagawea
(exploration), Theodore Roosevelt (National Parks and the environment), George Washington Carver
(science), and Ruby Bridges (civil rights). b. Describe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to
and different from everyday life in the present (for example: food, clothing, homes, transportation,
communication, recreation, etc.).

Technology Standard Addressed: 5. Computational Thinker: Students develop and employ strategies for
understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop
and test solutions

Selected Technology Tool: Brain Pop

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable):

https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/theodoreroosevelt/

Type of Instructional Software:

☐ Drill and Practice ☒ Tutorial ☐ Simulation ☒ Instructional Game ☐ e-books/e-references

Features of this software (check all that apply):

☒ Assessment Monitoring/Reporting
☒ Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students
☒ Multi-user or collaborative functions with others in the class
☐ Multi-user or collaborative with others outside the class
☐ Accessible to students beyond the school day
☒ Accessible via mobile devices
☒ Multiple languages
☒ Safety, security and/or privacy features

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s):

X Remembering X Understanding X Applying ☐ Analyzing ☐ Evaluating ☐ Creating

Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi Level):

☐ Level 1: Awareness Level 2: Exploration X Level 3: Infusion ☐ Level 4: Integration
☐ Level 5: Expansion ☐ Level 6: Refinement

Universal Design for Learning (UDL):

Students will learn about Theodore Roosevelt. Students will watch the movie on Theodore Roosevelt. Then
with a partner, students will create a mind map and fill in the graphic organizer sheet (the graphic organizer
asks students to draw a Theodore Roosevelt stamp commemorating a major contribution, and add their

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explanation). The teacher will then go over the activities and the mind map. After the lesson, the teacher will
post the mind maps on the class blog.
This lesson incorporates the three principles of UDL: provide multiple means of engagement, provide multiple
means of representation, and provide multiple means of action and expression. Reason being, this lesson
appeals to kinesthetic learners, because they will be drawing a stamp. This lesson appeals to visual learners,
because they will be creating a map. When creating the map, students have the option to click on the pictures
and add it to the map, if they are not able to type in words. This lesson will appeal to auditory learners,
because they can learn content by watching a video. This lesson provides options for expression and
communication, because the students will be working with a partner to create a product (CAST, 2018).
References:
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/theodoreroosevelt/activity/#=vocabulary
CAST (2018). Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.2. Retrieved from
http://udlguidelines.cast.org
Lesson idea implementation:
The standard for this lesson is learn about historical figures. The objective for the lesson is: by the end of the
lesson students in the class will use technology to learn about Theodore Roosevelt; students will demonstrate
their mastery of this objective by creating a mind-map of Theodore Roosevelt and completing the graphic
organizer with an accuracy level of 80%. In this lesson students will be specifically learning about Theodore
Roosevelt and his impact on the National Parks and the environment. This lesson will consist of formative
assessments. Students will be graded on the creation of the map. For the map, students can click and drag
pictures of Theodore Roosevelt and/or type in relevant information about Theodore Roosevelt. Students will
have the option to complete the activity with a partner.
To extend the student learning to a higher LoTi Level, I will have the students collaborate with one another to
create a product (i.e. the mind map). Additionally, this lesson is designed using elements of Backwards
Design, because I am designing the lesson with the end goal in mind. I will conclude the lesson by having
students share their mind maps with the class. The instructor will take on the role as the facilitator. Students
will most likely need assistance with technological usage. Teacher will provide students with verbal and
nonverbal feedback, such as high five and praise.
Reflective Practice:
These lesson activities have the potential to positively impact student learning, because this activity
incorporates interactive technological resources. Students have the ability to connect with the content in a
new more interesting way. I believe that this lesson could be used as an introductory activity to learn about
Theodore Roosevelt or the National Parks. To further extend the lesson, students could create their own
video and act out the different influences that Theodore Roosevelt had on American history. Students can use
webcams, video cameras, or mobile devices to create their own video.

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