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Which subject	History
What topic	Alamo
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

The Alamo

Objectives

• Understand the historical significance of the Alamo in the context of the Texas Revolution.
• Analyze the key events and figures involved in the Battle of the Alamo.
• Discuss the impact of the Alamo on American cultural identity and memory.

Materials

• Textbook (Chapter on the Texas Revolution)
• Handouts with timeline of events
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen for video presentation
• Articles and primary sources related to the Alamo

Grade/Age Group

Grade 7

Subject

History

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

• Matches with US History standards on the Texas Revolution and significant historical events.
• Encourages critical thinking and analysis aligned with state educational goals.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Brief overview of the Texas Revolution; introduce the Alamo.
2	Video Presentation	10	Show a short documentary clip about the Alamo to provide visual context.
3	Guided Discussion	5	Facilitate classroom discussion on students’ initial thoughts after the video.
4	Group Activity	5	Divide the class into small groups; each group discusses different figures (e.g., Davy Crockett, James Bowie) and their roles in the Alamo.
5	Individual Assignment	5	Hand out a worksheet with questions to assess understanding of key events.
6	Wrap-Up and Review	5	Summarize the key points discussed; clarify any questions. Assign homework.

Homework

• Read assigned textbook chapter on the Texas Revolution and write a one-page reflection on the significance of the Alamo.
• Submit reflections electronically by the next class without needing to present in front of the class.

Assessment

• Evaluate group activity participation during discussions.
• Review individual assignments to assess comprehension of the lesson content.
• Check completion of homework for understanding of the subject matter.

Lesson script