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Day 1:
Objective: Students will be able to identify and describe key characteristics of the contemporary age in Spain.
Assessment: Students will create a poster highlighting the major events and changes that have occurred in Spain during the contemporary age.
Key Points:
- Introduce the concept of the contemporary age
- Discuss major events and changes in Spain during this time period
- Engage students in a class discussion about the impact of these events and changes on Spain
Standard Addressed:
- Social Studies Standard: Identify significant events and changes in a given time period (e.g., contemporary age) and describe their impact.
Day 2:
Objective: Students will analyze primary and secondary sources to gain a deeper understanding of the contemporary age in Spain.
Assessment: Students will work in small groups to analyze various sources (articles, photographs, videos, etc.) and present their findings to the class.
Key Points:
- Introduce primary and secondary sources and their importance in understanding history
- Provide students with a variety of sources related to the contemporary age in Spain
- Guide students in analyzing the sources and drawing conclusions about the time period
Standard Addressed:
- Social Studies Standard: Analyze primary and secondary sources to understand historical events and developments.
Day 3:
Objective: Students will explore the cultural aspects of the contemporary age in Spain.
Assessment: Students will create a multimedia presentation showcasing the art, music, literature, and traditions of Spain during this time period.
Key Points:
- Discuss the cultural significance of the contemporary age in Spain
- Introduce key artists, musicians, writers, and traditions from this time period
- Guide students in researching and presenting their findings through a multimedia project
Standard Addressed:
- Arts Standard: Investigate and describe the cultural elements of a specific time period.
Day 4:
Objective: Students will examine the economic changes and challenges in Spain during the contemporary age.
Assessment: Students will create a timeline of economic events and analyze their impact on Spain's economy.
Key Points:
- Discuss the economic changes and challenges faced by Spain during this time period
- Introduce key economic events and policies
- Guide students in creating a timeline and analyzing the impact of these events on Spain's economy
Standard Addressed:
- Social Studies Standard: Analyze economic changes and challenges in a specific time period.
Day 5:
Objective: Students will explore the political developments in Spain during the contemporary age.
Assessment: Students will create a political cartoon or poster depicting a key political event or leader from this time period.
Key Points:
- Discuss the political developments in Spain during the contemporary age
- Introduce key political events and leaders
- Guide students in creating a political cartoon or poster that reflects their understanding of these events
Standard Addressed:
- Social Studies Standard: Analyze political developments in a specific time period.
Day 6:
Objective: Students will compare and contrast the contemporary age in Spain with other time periods in Spanish history.
Assessment: Students will write a short paragraph highlighting the similarities and differences between the contemporary age and another time period in Spanish history.
Key Points:
- Engage students in a class discussion about different time periods in Spanish history
- Guide students in comparing and contrasting the contemporary age with another time period
- Provide resources and support for students to complete their written assessment
Standard Addressed:
- Social Studies Standard: Compare and contrast different time periods in a given country's history.
Day 7:
Objective: Students will reflect on their learning and create a class timeline of the contemporary age in Spain.
Assessment: Students will contribute to a class timeline by adding key events and their significance.
Key Points:
- Review the major events and changes in Spain during the contemporary age
- Engage students in a class discussion about the significance of these events
- Guide students in collaboratively creating a timeline that represents their learning
Standard Addressed:
- Social Studies Standard: Create and interpret timelines of historical events.
Day 8:
Objective: Students will present their culminating activities and reflect on their learning.
Assessment: Students will present their culminating activities (poster, multimedia presentation, timeline, etc.) to the class and participate in a class discussion about their learning.
Key Points:
- Provide time for students to showcase their culminating activities
- Facilitate a class discussion where students can share their reflections on the unit
- Encourage students to ask questions and engage in meaningful dialogue
Project Activities Suggestions:
1. Organize a mini-exhibition where students display their culminating activities to other classes to see.
2. Have students create a class newspaper or magazine featuring articles related to the contemporary age in Spain (each pupil must prepare a new about this period)
Standards Addressed:
- Social Studies Standard: Identify significant events and changes in a given time period and describe their impact.
- Arts Standard: Investigate and describe the cultural elements of a specific time period.
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