Lesson Plan

2016-2017
Teacher: A. Ott Date: 3/27/17 3/31/17

Subject: US History Grade: 11

Content Standard Imperialism and WWI

USHC 5 - The student will demonstrate an understanding of domestic and foreign
developments that contributed to the emergence of the United States as a world power in the
twentieth century
5.1 Analyze the development of American expansionism, including the change from
isolationism to intervention and the rationales for imperialism based on Social Darwinism,
expanding capitalism, and domestic tensions.
5. 2 Explain the influence of the Spanish-American War on the emergence of the United
States as a world power, including the role of yellow journalism in the American declaration of
war against Spain, United States interests and expansion in the South Pacific, and the debate
between pro-and anti-imperialists over annexation of the Philippines.
5. 3 Summarize United States foreign policies in different regions of the world during the
early twentieth century, including the purposes and effects of the Open Door policy with
China, the United States role in the Panama Revolution, Theodore Roosevelts big stick
diplomacy, William Tafts dollar diplomacy, and Woodrow Wilsons moral diplomacy
and changing worldwide perceptions of the United States.
Arts Integration STEM Integration
(once per week) Examination of artwork/political (once per week) Soft Skills
cartoons from the late 1800s and early 1900s
Learning Experiences Responses to Intervention (RtI)
Week of March 27-31 What services will be provided at each tier?
Day 1 Quiz on PPT notes, read support Rephrasing if the students do not understand
document, primary source activity Questions
Day 2 Quiz on PPT notes, map activity, Restating the objective of the lesson
magazine project Provide proper feedback and reinforcement
Day 3 Quiz on PPT notes, magazine project
Criteria for Success
What does success look like? How will you/students know if they have successfully met outcomes?
Participating in class discussion, taking notes on the PowerPoint, analyzing the primary documents,
taking the end of unit test
Checking for Understanding
Informal Questioning will be used throughout the lesson.
Activities will be checked for understanding and projects will be assessed on the effort put
forward and whether they follow the instructions given.
Rationale/Purpose for Lesson:
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to US foreign policy in the late nineteenth and early
twentieth century.
Lesson Objectives
Students will.
Define imperialism and explain the significance of imperialism on late 19 th century America.
Identify the key factors that led to Americas expansionism.
Analyze and critique key policies of American imperialist leaders.
Create magazine articles to reflect the growing concerns of the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Materials Needed
Notebooks, pencils/pen, PowerPoint, primary document (provided), reading sheet

Closure Lesson Reflections

To Be Added

Lesson Sequence Day 1 (3/27 & 3/28)

Estimated Time Detailed Description of Teaching and Learning
Needed (90
minutes)
25-30 minutes Quiz on PPT notes Review Quiz
20-25 minutes Popcorn read and discuss US History support document
35 minutes Research US imperialism and answer questions
*If students finish work early, they are asked to prepare for future quizzes
or complete assignments on USA Test Prep*

Lesson Sequence Day 2 (3/27 & 3/28)

Estimated Time Detailed Description of Teaching and Learning
Needed (90
 minutes)
25-30 minutes Quiz on PPT notes Review Quiz
10 minutes Bell Work answer questions about political cartoon, and then we will
discuss as a class
10 minutes Introduce Muckraker Magazine assignment
35 minutes Primary Sources and questions on why US invaded Cuba
*If students finish work early, they are asked to prepare for future quizzes
or complete assignments on USA Test Prep*