Lesson Plan Nov.

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Teacher’s Name: Mrs. Anderson Course: Social Studies
Topic: Landmarks Length of Class: 45 min 1:20-2:05
Materials:
General Outcome: 1.1-My World: Home, school, and community. Students will
demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how identity and self-esteem are
enhanced by their sense of belonging in their world and how active members in a
community contribute to the well-being, growth and vitality of their groups and
communities.
Knowledge and Understanding: 1.1.5- distinguish geographic features in their own
community from other communities by exploring and reflecting upon the following
questions for inquiry.
 What are some familiar landmarks and places in my community? (CC, TCC)
 Why are these landmarks and places significant features of the community? (CC,
I, TCC)
Objectives:
At the end of the lesson students will be able to:
1) Name at least one landmark in Lethbridge.
2) Name at least one landmark in Southern Alberta.
3) Describe why landmarks are imporant to their communities.

Activities Time Allowed

Students have been sitting in science class with Mrs.Walker. 1:20-1:22
Invite students to get a drink and go to the bathroom before we 2 min
start the next activity- they have 2 minutes.

When students are back, have them sit in front of the Egan board
for our discussion.

Let them know Mr. Ogilvie is here again, and he will be watching
me to see how I’m doing as a teacher.

*As students are answering questions and discussing landmarks,

Put pictures up on the board. As they list landmarks, have them
explain why the landmark is important. 1:22-1:35
13 min
Discuss the word landmark.
 What is a landmark? (an object in a city or town that can
be easily seen and recognized from a far ways away. A
place that people think of when they see the landmark)
 What are some landmarks in the world? (Eiffel tower,
Empire State building, Great Wall of China, Leaning
Tower of Pisa, The Colluseum, Golden Gate bridge).
 Do we have Landmarks in Southern Alberta? (The Saddle
 Dome, Royal Tyrell Museaum, Giant TeePee in Medicine
Hat, Giant Dinosaur in Milk River).
 Do we have some in Lethbridge? (The Highlevel bridge,
Fort Whoopup, the Watertower, Nikka Yuko Japanese
Garden).
Why are Landmarks important?
 Usually have a historical meaning and purpose, has
cultural importance, was part of the creation of the city,
helps the economy of the city, brings in lots of tourists).

Talk about Fort Whoop-up:

 We talked about the High Level bridge before this class,
and today we are going to talk about a different
Lethbridge landmark.
 Fort Whoop up is important to Lethbridge because it is the
main meeting ground from the fur trade here back in the
1800’s!
 This was way back when settlers first came to Alberta. It
is located on traditional Blackfoot Territory.
 Back then, Lethbridge didn’t really exist yet- but fur
traders and the Blackfoot people would use the fort to
trade items with each other instead of using money.
 Fort Whoop-up is an important part of Lethbridge because
it is what really started lethbridge as a city.
 You can go down into the river bottom and visit fort
whoop-up anytime! They have special days when they do
crafts like candle dipping, or making bannock on the open
fire pit.
1:35-1:55
Tell students that a lot of times, landmarks aren’t built to be a
20 min
landmark- they often just end up being important.
 BUT today, we are going draw a picture of a landmark we
have seen, and then draw one that would be your personal
landmark if you could make one!
 Have students go back to their desks and take out their
pencil crayons While I hand out the worksheet.
 If they are having a hard time coming up with a landmark,
tell them to ask their group for some ideas!
 If they don’t finish their picture today, we can finish it
tomorrowwhenever they have extra time. 1:55-2:00
5 min
Clean up- Have students put away their supplies and come sit in
the reading corner. Ask them if there is anything really special
about their landmark that they would like to share.
 Is there something they are going to add? 2:00-2:05
Have students take a couple minutes to go to the bathroom, wash
their hands, and come back to line up for gym class.

Assessment:

Observe students as they are working on their worksheets.

Listen to students conversation to gauge understanding.
Encourage students to help each other as needed.
Collect Students worksheets when they are done.