 | Our sixth grade class begins the year studying the history of immigration to America. Our class would like to discuss current issues in immigration and is looking for a class fro to participate with us. We will explore the controversy and how legal and illegal immigration effects the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States. If you are interested in partnering up with us, please email me.\r\n\r\nWe would like to begin the week of September 6-10. We are flexible with the time frame but it must fall within 1-3 pm. CDT. |
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| Sign up method: | Email: jolene.lanier@aliefisd.net |
| Grades: | 6, 7 |
| Subjects: | Social Studies/History |
| Outcomes: | Texas TEKS(6.14) Citizenship. The student understands the\r\n relationship among individual rights,\r\n responsibilities, and freedoms in democratic\r\n societies. The student is expected to:\r\n \r\n (A) identify and explain the importance of\r\n voluntary civic participation in democratic\r\n societies; and\r\n \r\n (B) explain relationships among rights and\r\n responsibilities in democratic societies.\r\n(6.21) Social studies skills. The student applies\r\n critical-thinking skills to organize and use\r\n information acquired from a variety of sources\r\n including electronic technology. The student is\r\n expected to:\r\n(D) identify different points of view about an\r\n issue or topic;\r\n |
| Preparation Time Frame: | Students should engage in research of the topic then spend 1-2 videoconference sessions discussing it with the partner class. |
| Methods and Activities: | Preparation: Have students read and research the various sides of the issue and decide on their personal stance on the topic. Decide how to have students present their stance. Assign tasks and involve as many of your students as possible. |
| Responsibilities: | Teachers will facilitate the discussion, but students will take turns participating. Students will present and comment on the topic. Students should be prepared to explain and support their discussion with facts. |
| Agenda: | Agenda: 45-60 minutes \r\n\r\n5 min. Welcome and Each class shares their location and brief information about their school.\r\nVisuals: Use the document camera or PowerPoint to share a few pictures of local interest.\r\n\r\n15 min. Share Your Stance. Each student/group briefly shares their stance on the topic. \r\nVisuals: Illustrations enhance the experience if there is time.\r\n\r\n25-40 min. Discussion. Students from each class take turns discussing the issue. Students should include supporting facts and details from their research in all comments that they make. Participating classes may wish to assign a student facilitator for each class to assist in the flow of discussion.\r\n\r\n5 min. Debrief and Conclusion. After the discussion, teachers may wish to debrief and comment on the process and content/curriculum discussed. If time is available, students may enjoy asking each other questions about their respective locations. |
| Credit: | Mrs. Donna White will be co-teaching this unit. |
Jolene Lanier
jolene.lanier@aliefisd.net
Phone: 832-715-3336
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