Lesson Plan: Breaking The Mold
Great Thinker's Challenge:
Research what life was like for a philosopher who accomplished something that was unexpected in the time and place in which he or she lived. Understand that not all great thinkers lived in a time or place in which their ideas or actions were considered acceptable or important. Learn about how philosophers overcame these obstacles in order to accomplish great things. Make connections between the accomplishments of this philosopher and personal goals for intellectual achievement.
Learning Objectives:
(Literacy) Comprehend meaning and detail from text.
(Literacy) Synthesize and interpret written information, and write from the perspective of a historical figure.
(Social Studies) Use online, print, or video resources to locate information about historical civilizations.
(Social Studies) Make personal connections between the experiences of historical figures and one's self.
(Social-Emotional Learning) Formulate personal goals for achievement.
Materials/Preparation:
Breaking the Mold worksheet
Online or print research materials for a specific time period/geographic region
Grade Range: 2-5
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