Pat+C+Video+Lesson+Plan


 * Video Lesson Plan Pat Cassner **

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8.1.12B Synthesize and evaluate historical comprehension. 8.1.12C Evaluate historical interpretation of events. 8.1.12D Synthesize historical research.
 * Standards: **

Brainstorm common factors of accidents/crashes. View a video of the Hindenburg and the US Airways Flight 1549. Complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting The Hindenburg and US Airways Flight 1549. View photographs and artifacts. Create an original automobile, train, plane accident. Draw an illustration of your accident scene. Report on four eyewitness accounts of the accident. Discussion on why they vary.
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Drawing paper composition paper color pencils markers web sites
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Small groups will brainstorm common factors of accidents/crashes. Groups will report back to the class their findings and a master list will be compiled. View the 2 videos. Research for primary photographs of Hindenburg artifacts. Complete a Venn diagram comparing the Hindenburg and US Airways Flight 1549. Read eyewitness accounts of the two accidents Individually students will create an accident scenario. Draw an illustration of their imaginative accident scene. Interview 4 eyewitness accounts of accident. Exchange drawings and eyewitness reports. Find 4-5 investigative clues. Class discussion: Why are there usually conflicting accounts? How do you determine the truth? The real cause? Can historical accounts of an event be bias? How do you determine bias?
 * Procedures: **

Venn diagram Drawing Eyewitness Accounts
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Return to restudy the explosion on the Battleship Maine during the Spanish American War. Utilize panoramic photograph. [] What do you observe? Are there any clues to the cause of the explosion?
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Pat, I especially like the discussion about the conflicting accounts following an accident. I think that discussion could be very eye-opening for students. Teaching students about bias and trying to get to the truth will be a very valuable lesson. This lesson is very hands-on and active. I think the students will enjoy it and learn a lot. Christy

​ ​ Pat, When I saw the Hindenberg Cclip in Ed's 6A2 I had mentioned I thought it would be interesting to compare that with the space shuttle Columbia exploding. I think that it had similar effects on the world. I think your lesson of comparing the Hindeberg to Flight 1549 is awesome too. Super job! (Susan F)