David+Kampmann

Unit Plan for Walden course 6713


 * Lesson Title:** How to defeat Americans
 * Grade Level:** High School
 * Unit:** American History Vietnam War

NETS Standards: Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making Content Standards: South Dakota 9-12.US.1.1**:** Describe role of the U. S. in world affairs as it relates to the Cold War.
 * Goals**

Check that all students have valid Google Account ids.
 * Action**


 * During Class**
 * //Time// || //Activity// || //Materials & Resources// ||
 * 30 minutes || Students will do more online research on weaknesses of the American forces and strengths o Vietcong during Vietnam War. || Internet, laptop ||
 * 15 minutes || Students will create a spreadsheet in Google docs comparing the strengths and benefits of American forces and Vietcong. || Internet, laptop, Google Docs ||
 * 45 minutes || Students will take information gathered and create a presentation as a Vietcong soldier providing an attack plan against the American forces. || Internet, laptop, Google Docs ||
 * 45 minutes || Students will write a reflection paper on if it was possible for the American forces to win in Vietnam. || Internet, laptop, Google Docs ||
 * 15 minutes || Students will organize their content into a Google Site. || Internet, laptop, Google Sites ||

Assessments: Each stage of the lesson will have either an informal and formal assessment. Informal assessments are checks to ensure student is progressing with their project. Formal assessments involve grading with a rubric. Both the presentation and finished Google site will be graded with a rubric. Back-up plan: Students will download all content as they work. All documents will be downloaded daily in order to use them on the laptop if the Internet is not available. Accommodations: For students with special needs extra time will be given to complete the activities.
 * Monitor**

It will be difficult for students to relate as an enemy of Americans. Special attention will be needed to ensure students are handling the situation purely as strategy. Also, if any students have parents in the military I will talk to them about the lesson so they understand the purpose.
 * Evaluation**


 * Lesson Title:** Coping after War
 * Grade Level:** High School
 * Unit:** American History Vietnam War

NETS Standards: Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making Content Standards: South Dakota 9-12.US.1.1**:** Describe role of the U. S. in world affairs as it relates to the Cold War.
 * Goals**

A list of Vietnam Veterans willing to discuss how they transitioned from the Vietnam War to homelife when their time during the war was done will need to be created. Using sites such as twitter and Facebook along with meeting with the local American legion will help create a good list.
 * Action**


 * During Class**
 * //Time// || //Activity// || //Materials & Resources// ||
 * 30 minutes || Students will each be assigned a Vietnam Veteran to learn from. Their initial activity is to search online for any information about their veteran. || Internet, laptop ||
 * 45 minutes || Students will create a list of questions to ask the veterans. This list will be compiled in a Google spreadsheet and edited by a whole class discussion. || Internet, laptop, Google Docs ||
 * 50 minutes || Students will set up a time to meet with each Vietnam Veteran. Most will not be able to meet in person, so setting up a meet through online social networking might work better. Some students might need to make it a couple day discussion. Then students will record the answers their Vietnam Veteran gave on their Google Doc. || Internet, laptop, Google Docs ||
 * 45 minutes || Students will write a report on their interview with the veteran. || Internet, laptop, Google Docs ||
 * 115 minutes || Students will present a summary of their interviews to the class. The summary needs to be fro 3-5 minutes. This summary will be recorded and posted on the class site. || Internet ||

Assessments: The students will be monitored during their interviews with the Vietnam Veterans. The students will be formally assessed on the report and the summary. Back-up plan: If not enough Vietnam Veterans are willing to participate the students will be grouped to do the interviews. Phone calls can also be used to interview the veterans. Accommodations: For students with special needs a classroom aid will work with them throughout the entire process.
 * Monitor**

Coping with war is a very difficult topic for veterans to talk about. I figured it would be difficult to find enough veterans in the local area that would be willing to discuss with my class. This lesson really makes the students walk in the shoes of the veterans, by listening 1 on 1 with them about what they went through they will get a better understanding of the lasting impacts of war.
 * Evaluation**


 * Lesson Title:** What the War Meant
 * Grade Level:** High School
 * Unit:** American History Vietnam War

NETS Standards: Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making Content Standards: South Dakota 9-12.US.1.1**:** Describe role of the U. S. in world affairs as it relates to the Cold War.
 * Goals**

I will need to create an example of the story type I want the students to create. There is a risk that students might make too light of the situation people went through.
 * Action**


 * During Class**
 * //Time// || //Activity// || //Materials & Resources// ||
 * 10 minutes || Students will be assigned a group of people from the Vietnam War. Sample groups are American draftees, American protesters, American military officers, South Vietnamese citizens, South Vietnamese soldiers, North Vietnamese militia soldiers, etc. ||  ||
 * 45 minutes || Students will research their group's experience during the war, and what their lives might have been like before and after the war. Research will be compiled into a OneNote notebook. || Internet, laptop, Microsoft Office ||
 * 45 minutes || Students will create a cartoon with three frames. Each frame outlining a typical event for their group members before, during, and after the war, respectively. || Internet, laptop, Toondoo.com ||
 * 10 minutes || Students will post their cartoon to the class blog site. || Internet, laptop, class blog ||
 * 30 minutes || Students will write a reflection on their groups' experience with the Vietnam War. || Internet, laptop, Google Sites ||

Assessments: The students will be formally assessed with their cartoon and their reflection. Special attention will be made towards the student's ability to relate with the group. Back-up plan: Students will make a rough draft in paper if the Internet happens to be down the day we want to make the cartoons. Accommodations: For students with special needs extra time will be given to complete the activities.
 * Monitor**

When using cartoons, students can lose some perspective in the meaning of the activity. I will need to monitor the students continuously to ensure they are aware of the impact the war had on their group.
 * Evaluation**