Biographies Timelines - Lesson 5

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Biographies Timelines - Lesson 5” | OSEU 5: Oral Tradition and Story Compelling Question What are the similarities and differences among figures of selected biographies? Standards and Practices 3.H.2.1 Generate questions about individuals and groups who have shaped significant historical changes and continuities. 3.H.2.2 Explain the importance of famous American figures including but not limited to George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson. OSEU 5.3 Compare the diverse cultures within the Oceti Sakowin through oral story tradition and written accounts. Staging the Question What can we understand by comparing character traits, accomplishments, and important events within student’s timelines? Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 What are the important events you selected for your timeline? Students will be asked why they chose these events. Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Students will present their important events from their timeline. Students will defend why they selected the events for their timeline. Featured Sources Featured Sources Finished timelines Finished timelines and sources used to find information. Summativ e Performa nce Task Argument How has your selected figure’s actions effected history? Extension Students will compare similarities and differences in the biographies presented. Taking Informed Action Groups of students will use a Venn Diagram to compare the similarities and differences between two selected figures. http://www.math- aids.com/cgi/pdf_viewer_10.cgi?script_name=venn_2set_graphic.pl&lines=1&language=0&memo=&a nswer=1&x=120&y=20