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Medal of Honor Research Project
Technology-Connected Lesson Plan
Grade Level:
8-12
Curriculum Areas:
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Social Studies
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English/Language Arts
Learning Objectives:
The students will
research from a variety of sources biographies of Medal of Honor recipients composing original essays based on the facts as well as personal appreciation of their actions organizing the collection into a booklet also containing original art work and graphics
Learning Framework
based on Louisiana Standards:
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H-1A-M1 describing chronological relationships and patterns
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H-1A-M2 demonstrating historical perspective through the political, social, and economic context in which an event or idea occurred
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H-1A-M3 analyzing the impact that specific individuals, ideas, events, and decisions had on the course of history
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H-1A-M4 analyzing historical data using primary and secondary sources
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H-1A-M6 conducting research in efforts to answer historical questions
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H-1A-H6 analyzing cause-effect relationships
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ELA-1-M5 using purposes of reading to achieve a variety of purposes
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ELA-1-H3 reading, comprehending, and responding to extended complex written, spoken, and visual texts
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ELA-1-H5 using the various purposes for reading to complete complex projects
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ELA-2-M1 writing a composition that clearly implies a central idea with supporting details in a logical, sequential order
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ELA-2-M3 applying the steps of the writing process
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ELA-2-M4 using narration, description, exposition, and persuasion to develop various modes of writing (e.g. essays)
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ELA-3-M2 demonstrating use of punctuation
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ELA-3-M3 demonstrating standard English structure and usage
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ELA-3-M4 demonstrating understanding of the parts of speech to make choices for writing
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ELA-3-M5 spelling accurately
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ELA-5-M2 locating and evaluating information sources
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ELA- 5-M4 using available technology to produce, revise, and publish a variety of works
Technology Connection:
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Software: Word, Internet access, Multi-media encyclopedia
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Websites:
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Other sites found through searching the web
Procedures:
Over a period of 5 to 6 months, students research MOH recipients choosing 10 to focus on and write about using the following criteria:
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At least one serviceman must be from each of the following: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force
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The list has to include an African-American recipient, an Hispanic recipient, an Oriental recipient, and a non-Christian recipient
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One of the ten must be either the only woman , a non-combatant, or some special recipient
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The list of ten recipients must span at least five wars or military campaigns
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One of the recipients must be designated Most Personally Inspiring
Each booklet focusing on the ten recipients must contain originally composed well-documented essays as well as an introductory essay that is a personal commentary on Courage. Pictures of each recipient are encouraged as well as original artwork depicting the actions of the recipients.
Assessment:
Teacher evaluation using personally developed rubric
Accommodations:
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