Distinguishing between and understanding the purpose of landmarks and monuments is the focus a short activity designed to provide all learners with the context of a performance task. Images of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Paul Revere statue, and the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument are included in the activity packet.

Concepts

funding, collaboration

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Additional Tags

collaboration, funding, social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Consider setting aside the word-for-word script, flipping the lesson, and asking groups to introduce the key terms and to develop scenarios to challenge the class
• Supplement the images with photos of local landmarks and monuments

Classroom Considerations

• Designed to prepare learners for the Monuments and Landmarks Performance Task assessment

Pros

• The activity provides all learners with the context and background information they need so that they can successfully demonstrate skills in an assessment situation

Cons

• None