Lesson Summary
Working in
groups, the students will discuss the locations of the colonial rule of the 19th
and early 20th century. Then,
the students working independently will choose one colonial power and analyze
why each imperialist country selected the colony for their empire.
California Academic Standard(s)
- 10.4.2 – Discuss the locations of the colonial rule of such nations as England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Portugal, and the United States
- 10.4.3 – Explain imperialism from the perspective of the colonizers and the colonized and the varied immediate and long term responses by the people of the colonial rule
Time Frame
Class Time: Two (50) minute classes (Great for block!)
Total Time: One week
Goal
The students
will develop critical thinking and collaborative skills while discussing and
analyzing the different colonial powers and the reasons why each colony was
added to the imperialist country.
Learning Styles
- Auditory
- Linguistic
- Social
- Intrapersonal
- Logical
Lesson Plan
Anticipatory Set (10 min)
The
instructor will write a question on the board that states, “If you ruled an
empire and you were going to add a colony, what factors would be important to
you before making the decision?" The
instructor will allow the students to think about the question for two
minutes. The instructor will then call
on random students to answer the question and write the responses on the board.
Direct Instruction (10 min)
The
instructor will briefly discuss the New Imperialist Era and how countries
utilized colonies to enhance their power.
The instructor will then provide the following in a handout or write it on the board or overhead.
The New Imperialist Nations
Working in groups, you will complete
questions for the following 19th and early 20th century
colonial powers:
- England
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Japan
- The Netherlands
- Russia
- Spain
Complete the following for each colonial
power:
- List the colonies
- Briefly explain why you believe each colonial power chose the colonies they conquered. Be prepared to defend your answer to the class with historical facts.
Modeling (10 min)
Using the
computer and overhead, the instructor will complete the assignment for the
United States in the 19th and early 20th century.
Guided Practice (30 min)
The
instructor will place the students in groups of three. The students will assign three colonial powers
to each member. The students will
complete the questions. The students
will then discuss their answers in the group to assure the answers are correct so they can defend their reasons why the colonial powers chose their colonies.
Checks for Understanding (15 min)
The
instructor will call on random students to provide responses to the
questions. The instructor will write the answers on the board.
Direct Instruction (5 min)
The
instructor will provide the students the following handout:
The New Imperialist
Working independently, you will choose one
of the following colonial powers of the 19th and early 20th
century:
- England
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Japan
- The Netherlands
- Russia
- Spain
For the nation you picked, you will complete
the following:
- List the colonies.
- For each colony, provide the key natural resources and the geographic, military and economic value.
- Provide a brief analysis of the data you collected to determine why the colonial power decided to add each colony to their empire.
- Discuss which colony was the most and least successful for the colonial power. Explain your answer using historical data.
Modeling (10 min)
Using the
computer and overhead, the instructor will complete the assignment for the
United States in the late 19th and early 20th Century.
Independent Study
The students
working independently will complete the research and analysis assignment for
the New Imperialism.
Checks for Understanding (20 min)
The
instructor will ask random students to provide their analysis about the
colonial power they chose.
Direct Instruction (10 min)
The
instructor will summarize the era of New Imperialism from the colonial power
perspective.