kayce forbes deerpark middle school, round rock isd tina melcher lead curriculum specialist social...
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Kayce Forbes
Deerpark Middle School, Round Rock ISD
Tina Melcher
Lead Curriculum Specialist Social Studies K-12
Students will examine primary and secondary sources to gather information to answer the question
Has Europe United?After students have analyzed the documents,
they will use this information to write a five paragraph essay answering the focus question.
(6.15) Culture. The student understands the similarities and differences within and among cultures in various world societies. The student is expected to:(C) define a multicultural society and consider both the positive and negative qualities of multiculturalism(F) identify and explain examples of conflict and cooperation between and among cultures
Learning Goal: Explain how the European Union has unified Europe economically and politically, and analyze how multiculturalism has impacted European culture.
Unite Divide
School Uniforms
School Sports
Pep-Rallies
School Rules
Racial Make-up of School
School clubs
• How do you unite different people into a common culture, while preserving their individuality? • Discuss with your partner if the following items would unite the student body of a school or divide it. Be ready to discuss.
The European Union: Has Europe United?Background Essay
PRE-BUCKET STAGE
Analyzing DocumentsDocument A
Map of European Union Countries
Document B
May 2007 Trumpet: EU to Trump National Laws
Document C Conversations by Moonlight- The Chains of Europe
Document D
April 12, 2011 New York Times: Fears about Immigrants Deepen Divisions in Europe by Rachel Donadio
Document E msnbc.com Feb 2011- British PM: Multiculturalism has failed
Key Topic
Main idea
is about…
So What? (What’s important to understand about this?)
Essential details
Main idea
Essential details Essential details
Main idea
TURN and TALK
YES or NO One Reason Why
Further Research to support students’ point of view
GET READY TO WRITE
WRITEEuropean Union:
Has Europe United?
Kayce ForbesWorld Cultures
Deerpark Middle [email protected]
Tina MelcherLead Curriculum Specialist Social Studies K-12