The Dred Scott Ca
Students learn about the life of Dred Scott and the impact of his Supreme Court ca.
Author Dennis Rees
Grade Level 5 and 7
Duration 2 class periods
down to earthNational Geography
Standards
Arizona Geography Strand Other Arizona Standards
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ELEMENT ONE: THE WORLD IN SPATIAL TERMS 1. How to U Maps and Other Geographic Reprentations, Tools, and Technologies to Acquire, Process, and Report Information From a Spatial Perspective. ELEMENT SIX: THE USES OF GEOGRAPHY
17. How to Apply Geography to Interpret the Past.Concept 1 The World in Spatial
Terms
GRADE 5
PO 1 Interpret information from a
variety of maps.
a. historical maps
PO 6 Construct maps, charts, and
graphs to display geographic
information.
GRADE 7
PO 1 Construct maps, charts, and
graphs to display geographic
information.
Concept 4 Human Systems
GRADE 5
PO 2 Explain the effects (e.g.
economic, environmental, political)
of human migration on places.
Strand 3 Civics/Government
Grade 5
Concept 3 Functions of Government
PO 4 Explain the significance of the Dred
Scott Decision.
Grade 7
Concept 3 Functions of Government
PO 1 Analyze the significance of the
following judicial decisions:
a. Dred Scott
英语提分Strand 1 American History
形容山多的成语Grade 7
Concept 6: Civil War and
Reconstruction
PO 1 Analyze the factors leading to the
Civil War:
e. Dred Scott decision
ELA Common Core Standards
Reading
Grade 5
Informational Text
Key Ideas and Details
5.RI.2 Determine two or more main ideas
of a text and explain how they are
supported by key details; summarize the
text.
Reading Standards for 6-8 for Literacy
in History/Social Studies
Key Ideas and Details
6-8.RH.2 Determine the central ideas or
conclusions of a text; provide an accurate
summary of the text distinct from prior
knowledge or opinions.
Writing
Grade 5
Text Type and Purpos
5.W.2 Write informative explanatory texts
hodoto examine a topic and convey ideas and
information clearly.
a.Introduce a topic clearly, provide a
general obrvation and focus, and grouptwinings>环太平洋插曲
information logically; include
(e.g. headings), illustrations,
multimedia when uful to aiding
general obrvation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g. headings), illustrations,and multimedia when uful to aiding comprehension.
6-8 Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
Production and Distribution of Writing 6-8.WHST.6 U technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and prent the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
Overview
One of the jobs assigned the Supreme Court of the United States is to interpret the Constitution.Some of their interpretations have become
圣诞英文landmarks in how both government and society function. Students need to be aware of the landmark cas and their effects.
Purpo
In this lesson students will learn about the
landmark Supreme Court ca concerning Dred Scott and its impact.
Materials
• Dred Scott-His Life and Impact handout • Chart of Dred Scott’s Life • United States-1845 Map
• Rubric for Dred Scott Power Point • Teacher Key for Chart of Dred Scott’s Life • Teacher Key for Map Work
•
Power Point called Images From The Life of Dred Scott (provided)
Objectives
The student will be able to:
1. state major events in the life of Dred Scott.
2. describe the Dred Scott Ca.
3. explain the impact of the Dred Scott Ca.
Procedures
SESSION ONE
1. Distribute the Dred Scott-His Life and
Impact handout and the Chart of Dred Scott’s Life. Explain to students they are going to be reading about a man called Dred Scott and that they will be filling in the missing information on the chart as they do this.
2. As a class, read and discuss the Dred
日语基础学习Scott-His Life and Impact handout. Be
sure to give students time to fill in the chart as you do this. You may also show
students the power point called Images From The Life of Dred Scott while this is taking place so they have visuals of
people and places being discusd, but this is optional. When done, tell students to save both the handout and the chart to complete an assignment they will begin tomorrow.
3. Distribute the United States-1845 Map and
go over the directions on how to complete it. Tell students they are to color the free states and territories that Dred Scott lived in green and the slave states he lived in red. Make sure students write this down on the back of the map so they do not forget.This will be done as a homework assignment.SESSION TWO
1. Distribute and explain the Rubric For Dred
Scott Power Point. Let students know they may u the Dred Scott-His Life and Impact handout, Chart of Dred Scott’s Life, the
Internet, and any other resources to complete their power point. Allow time to answer
questions, then let students begin working.
This will be completed as a homework
assignment.
Asssment
The United States-1845 Map may be assd for geography using the Teacher Key provided. Four out of five points or 80% would be considered mastery. The Chart of Dred Scott’s Life may be ud to asss American History using the Teacher Key provided. Nine out of twelve correct answers or 80% would be considered mastery. The power point may be ud to asss reading and writing using the rubric provided. Nine out of twelve points or 80% would be considered mastery.
Extensions
Students could rearch and report on other landmark Supreme Court cas (e.g. Marbury vs Madison, Plessy vs Ferguson, Brown vs Topeka Board of Education). The final product could be a power point, poster, or some written format. Using Dippity () students could create a interactive timeline of Dred Scott’s life.
Sources
www.wikipedia
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