Unit Plan Corrections

There were three things that I could have done consistently better on in my unit plan.

First of all, I had several opportunities that I overlooked I could have used a map. For example, labeling the Roman Empire or the thirteen original US colonies, as opposed to just naming them. This would provide my students the ability to work develop more map skills and more opportunities to work with maps.

Secondly, I could have done a better job on my MIVCA standards, specifically "Meaningful." I explained why it is meaningful to me, or maybe them later in in life as future citizens; however, I didnt' explain how the lesson was at that present time meaningful to my students. For example, instead of stating that it was meaningful because my students would undersand this material, I should have stated how it wsa currently meaningful to them now. Or how they would remember the lesson better.

Thirdly, I used exit slips for most, if not all, my formal assessments. I could have very easily used a graphic organizer or once again a map-- once again this would have provided my students more ability working with maps.