Understanding by Design (UbD) Lesson Plan Template

Classroom Teacher: Shelea Boyd Grade (K-12)/Developmental Level: 5

th
grade

Date Lesson Will Be Taught: Week 4 April 24
th
12:00 1:00 Lesson Subject Area: Social
Studies (ELA integrated)

Lesson Topic: American Revolution Battle of Saratoga & Treaty of Alliance Preservice
Teacher: Susannah Reel

Stage 1- Desired Results
Established Goals/Big Ideas (Include):
What are the big picture concepts, conceptual anchors, and connections?

The Battle of Saratoga is an important turning point in the Revolutionary War. The Battle of
Saratoga led to the French aiding the Colonists, which later led to victory.

Hawaii Content Performance Standards (HCPS III)
Social Studies
Standard 3: History: Early American History Understand important historical events through the
Revolution.
Benchmark SS.5.3.12 Revolutionary War Describe the major events of the Revolutionary War,
including key battles, key alliances, and the roles played by key figures.


Understandings:
Students will understand that..
The Battle of Saratoga is considered the
turning point of the Revolutionary War
There were many battles throughout the
war that led to this point

Essential Questions:
What questions highlight the big ideas?
o Why was the Battle of Saratoga
considered the turning point of the war?
o What is the treaty of Alliance?
o Why did the French agree to help the
Colonists?
o What was the outcome of this battle?
Content Acquisition (Objectives):
Student will know.
There were actually two separate battles
that took place, which are referred to as
the Battle of Saratoga
It is considered the turning point of the
American Revolution because the victory
of the Continental Army convinced the
French Empire to help fight the British.
Skill Acquisition (Objectives):
Student will be able to
Identify the key details of the Battle of
Saratoga
Describe the reasons that the Battle of
Saratoga is of great importance to the
Revolutionary War
Explain why the Treaty of Alliance
occurred and why it is important to the


outcome of the war.
Stage 2- Assessment Evidence
Performance Tasks:
What tasks will students be able to do to
demonstrate understanding?
Students will work in groups to create a
poster board that summarizes their
knowledge of the Battle of Saratoga and
its outcomes
Students may demonstrate understanding
through reading comprehension
completion

Other Evidence:
What other things can students do to show what
they know?
Students may demonstrate understanding
through active participation in class
discussion and small group work

Self-Assessments:
What ways can students check understandings
to set future goals?
Students will be involved in a variety of
learning experiences that will allow them
to identify their strengths and weaknesses
about the topic

Reflections:
What did you identify during self-evaluation?
This lesson plan allows students to learn in a
visual, auditory, and hands-on learning
experiences through videos, reading,
personal reflection, and group project.
Students will be excited and interested in
the topic throughout the lesson as the
media of information will shift throughout.
Stage 3 Learning Plan
Learning Activities:
What will the students do during the lesson so that they achieve the stated goals? How will you guide
the students? What resources are needed?

1. Introduction Warm-Up: Have students think of a time in their life when they noticed a positive
change or outcome (grades improved, sports team won, etc.) Think about why things
changed. What was your reaction to this change? How did this change affect other aspects
of your life? (5 minutes)
2. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIZBPpAJcNA (10 minutes)
3. Have students complete the Reading Comprehension in small groups (partners or teams of 4):
http://mrnussbaum.com/history-2-2/battle_of_saratoga/ (15 minutes)
4. Class discussion (10 minutes)
o Why was the Battle of Saratoga the turning point of the war?
o What was the outcome of the Battle? What were the reasons for this outcome?
o Why was the French alliance important? Why did the French agree to help the
Colonists?
5. Have students work in small groups (teams of 4) to complete a poster board summarizing the
key details from the Battle of Saratoga and the Treaty of Alliance.
a) Illustrations/print pictures from the battle, important people, flags
b) Include a map
c) 5 index cards Who? What? When? Where? Why?

Delegate group member roles (Leader, Recorder, Reporter, Supplier)




Acknowledged: ________________________________________ Date: ___________ Grade (if
applicable): _________
(Course instructor, university supervisor, and/or cooperating teacher)