Objective: Students will be able to prepare and deliver a 45-minute lesson plan on a topic of the

Reconstruction Period, incorporating research, presentation skills, and critical thinking.

Assessment: Students will be assessed based on their ability to effectively deliver their lesson plan,
engage their peers, and demonstrate understanding of the topic through research, presentation, and
answering questions.

Key Points:
1. Understanding the significance of the Reconstruction Period in American history
2. Identifying key individuals and events during the Reconstruction Period
3. Analyzing the impact of the Reconstruction Period on society and politics
4. Evaluating the successes and failures of the Reconstruction Period
5. Utilizing reliable sources and creating a bibliography to support research findings

Students who are completed with the rest of the unit or want to go above and beyond can break into
small groups and choose a specific aspect or theme of the Reconstruction Period to research and
prepare a lesson plan on. Think about things we learned like the research process, reliable sources
and taking notes on important details.

Independent Practice:
Each group will create a presentation that includes their research findings, key points, visuals, and a
bibliography. They should also prepare a 5-10 minute interactive activity or discussion to engage
their peers during the lesson.

Closing:
Students share one interesting fact or insight they learned from their peers' presentations. This can
be through a short written or visual response.

Homework:
At the end of your lesson it is good to have some sort of assessment. This could be a written paper,
quiz, game, etc.

Standards Addressed:
SS.HS.4.1 (US): Analyze the causes and consequences of significant events in United States
history.
SS.HS.4.2 (US): Evaluate the impact of individuals and groups on United States history.
SS.HS.4.3 (US): Investigate and analyze key turning points in United States history.
SS.HS.4.4 (US): Evaluate the influence of economic, social, and political factors on United States
history.