MULTICULTURAL LESSON PLAN

Student: Ashley Huston____________________

Subject/Concepts: U.S. History______________ Grade Level: 11___

1. Standards: SS.9-12.CE.26: Discuss the contributions of racially and

ethnically diverse leaders that have impacted political policies
o Observable objective: Students will be able to discuss ethnically diverse leaders and their
impact on public policy in the U.S.
• Multicultural goal: Combat racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice and discrimination
o Observable objective: Students will be able to explain the contributions of ethnically diverse
leaders to U.S. history
• Auditory-Visual-Kinesthetic learning styles: Auditory learners will be able to gain information
during class discussion times. Visual learners will use the PowerPoint presentation as well as
their digital research to learn the information. Kinesthetic learners will be helped by writing out a
summary, in their own words, of what they learned.
• Gardner's Intelligence: Interpersonal Intelligence is used in this lesson plan. Students are expected
to empathize with these leaders and see the policy change through their eyes. Students are also
expected to be able to speak to their class members about what they learned.

2. Materials:
• PowerPoint lecture
• Student handout

3. Instruction-Learning Process:
• Do First: Teacher will start the class by asking the students to name iconic leaders in American
history and how they influenced change in public policy. After a few minutes of discussion,
teacher will draw the focus to multicultural leaders – either the lack of representation in the
discussion or how they are often forgotten. Teacher will ask students why they think that is.
• Mini-Lesson: Teacher will present the PowerPoint on ethnically diverse leaders in United States
history. Teacher will use the PowerPoint to prompt discussion about the leaders shown and how
they have affected public policy. After discussion, teacher will use the example of Martin Luther
King Jr. to show the students how to fill out the handout.
• Guided Practice: Students will break into groups of 3 and together choose an ethnically diverse
leader in America. Each student in the group will choose a section of the handout to fill out. They
will then do quick research to fill out their section. After 5-7 minutes, students will then teach
their group members what they found. During this time, the teacher will be going through the
classroom to offer help where it’s needed.
• Independent Practice: Students will individually be given the attached handout. They will use a
computer or a tablet (provided by school) to perform brief research of an ethnically diverse leader
of their choice. Students may not choose a leader that was discussed previously during the
PowerPoint presentation or that their small groups focused on. They will answer the three
questions in full sentence, paragraph format and cite any sources that are used.
• Exit Slip: Students will be randomly asked to give a brief overview of their chosen leader and
how they affected public policy. When called on, each student will take approximately 20-30
seconds to give their overview to the class. As students leave the classroom, teacher will collect
 their completed handout.

4. Resources

5. Reflection:
1. Students will be able to identify and describe important ethnically diverse leaders in
the U.S. They will practice their digital research skills as well as APA in text
citations.
2. Students will see that people of various backgrounds and upbringings can achieve
to high levels and have influenced public policy.
3. Students will be very engaged using a method that keeps them continuously
engaged. They will be actively learning as they participate in group discussions, small
group work, and short speaking in front of the class.
4. Strengths of this lesson plan: Keeping students actively engaged, highlighting
leaders from various backgrounds, encouraging students to think outside the box
Weaknesses of this lesson plan: Students may find the lesson too simple, may dislike
the repetition of work, may not feel connected with the material