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Which subject	History
What topic	Iroquis
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: The Iroquois

Subject

History

Topic

The Iroquois

Grade/Age Group

Grade 5

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the U.S. History standards for fifth graders, focusing on American Indian history and cultural understanding.

Objectives

• Students will understand the basic structure and significance of the Iroquois Confederacy.
• Students will identify key aspects of Iroquois culture, including governance, daily life, and contributions to American democracy.
• Students will engage in a group discussion to enhance critical thinking about the Iroquois’ impact on contemporary society.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen (if available)
• Printed handouts with key points about the Iroquois Confederacy
• Homework assignments from the previous lesson (relevant worksheets)
• Map of Iroquois territory (optional)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the topic and objectives of the lesson. Emphasize the significance of the Iroquois Confederacy.
2	Homework Check	5	Distribute the collected homework and check it in small groups without public presentations. Provide feedback on their work.
3	Presentation of Iroquois Culture	10	Present a brief overview of the Iroquois culture, governance, and contributions. Use visual aids or handouts.
4	Group Discussion	5	Facilitate a classroom discussion regarding what the Iroquois taught us about democracy and community living.
5	Wrap-Up and Reflection	5	Summarize key points, allow students to ask questions, and discuss what they learned about the Iroquois. Assign reflection paragraphs as homework.

Assessment

• Participation in group discussions.
• Completion and quality of homework assignments.
• Reflection paragraphs show understanding and personal interpretation of the Iroquois Confederacy’s impact.

Additional Notes

• Engage students' curiosity with questions throughout the lesson.
• Encourage respectful discussion, allowing all voices to be heard.
• Consider a follow-up lesson to explore other Native American cultures for a broader understanding.

Lesson script