Design for Instruction (DFI) SSE 3312 Unit Plan

Theme: Thirteen Colonies Grade level: 5th grade

Group Members: Milynel Ortiz
Amanda Grant
Cheyenne Williams

SS standards you plan to include (at least 3):

★ SS.5.A.4.1: Identify the economic, political, and social-cultural motivation for colonial
settlement.

★ SS.5.A.4.2: Compare characteristics of New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies.

★ SS.5.A.4.3: Identify significant individuals responsible for the development of the New
England, Middle, and Southern Colonies.

★ SS.5.A.4.4: Demonstrate an understanding of political, economic, and social aspects of

daily colonial life in the 13 Colonies.

LAFS/MAFS/SC, etc. standards you plan to include (at least 1):

★ LAFS.5.RI.3.9 Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to
write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

★ SC.35.CS-CC.1.2: Describe key ideas and details while working individually or

collaboratively using digital tools and media-rich resources in a way that informs,
persuades, and/or entertains.

Pre-Post assessment ideas: (Amanda Grant)

- [summative assessment] Kahoot Quiz (https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/70661e80-488b-47cd-90d1-

3e04de2b6e59)
- Pre assessment: students will try and fill out a blank map of the 13 colonies to test their
background knowledge.
- [formative assessment] Daily assessment: Students will create a journal where they will
store station work, graphic organizers, and other information regarding the 13 colonies.
They will create a journal entry each day where they respond to a certain prompt. The
prompts should apply to what they've learned that day in class.
- Post assessment: Students will complete a 15 question post assessment. They will also
create a brochure or advertisement for a region of their choice (either New England,
 Middle, or Southern Colonies).

Who is the exceptional student you are planning for and what is their special need?

- The exceptional student we are planning for is Miguel. His special need is hearing
impairment.

Outline below, what will take place on each day? Who is responsible for typing that lesson?

Day 1: Introduction/location
- Students will be introduced to the 13 colonies, their location, climate and the basic
differences between the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. Students will
create their own 13 colonies puzzle to help them review the locations. (Milynel)

Day 2: New England Colonies

- Students will be introduced to the climate, religion, resources, government, significant
figures, and daily life of the New England colonies. (Amanda)

Day 3: Middle Colonies

- Students will be introduced to the climate, religion, resources, government, significant
figures, and daily life of the Middle colonies. (Cheyenne)

Day 4: Southern Colonies

- Students will be introduced to the climate, religion, resources, government, significant
figures, and daily life of the Southern colonies. (Milynel)

Day 5: Review/Final Assessment

- Students will get a chance to review what they have learned about the 13 colonies as well
as their colony journal they have been keeping throughout the week. After class review
students will be assessed on their knowledge through a 15 question assessment.
(Amanda)

- Note (bullet) technology use below:

https://www.history.com/topics/thirteen-colonies :This is a small summary of the colonies
sections.
http://mrnussbaum.com/13regions/: This gives you the economy, religion, geography of New
England, Middle, and Southern Colonies.
http://mrnussbaum.com/13profiles/: This site has activities and the history of each 13 Colonies.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/colonial_america/thirteen_colonies.php: This site goes deeper
into the 13 colonies as a whole.
https://prezi.com/y_jgtn1nxvh1/compare-and-contrast-the-northernmiddlesouthern-colonies/:
This site compares and contrasts the New England, Middle, Southern Colonies.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/unit-plans/teaching-content/interdependence-colonial-
example/: This is a great example of a 13 Colonies unit plan.
https://www.ducksters.com/history/colonial_america/thirteen_colonies.php : This site provides a
great description how life and clothes were in the colonies.

https://www.brainpop.com/games/timezonexthirteencolonies/ An interactive timeline where

students can order events chronologically.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/colonial_america/ A very thorough reference site for students
(and teachers too) on colonial America and its people.
http://mrnussbaum.com/13intscav/ A teacher-made site with interactive maps, games, activities
relating to the thirteen colonies.
BrainPOP Engaging videos featuring Tim and Moby from many different topics of Social
Studies. Includes videos of colonial America, follow-up quizzes for assessment and games.
Kids Discover: American Revolution (may not align exactly) interactive textbook including
multiple perspectives of events of this time. Visuals, sounds, and animations are included.

http://mramadorsocialstudies.weebly.com/uploads/3/1/4/2/31425891/colonies_info___maps.pdf:
Amazing interactive map

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/game/tools/flash-card-maker: flashcards