Social+Studies+(History,+Civics,+Economics,+Geography)

Kevin M., Brian B., Carol G. U.S. History concepts/themes: conflict, gangs and civil war

Essential questions: Can conflict be avoided? How does conflict affect the individual?

Introductory activity: Another SS teacher's students enter a classroom and preceed to intimidate and take over the classroom. Debrief on roles and discuss aspects of the conflict.

Strategy: jigsaw Activity: 1) Sectionalism- on delicious.com Teachers will provide 3 websites dealing with political, social, economic issues of the North, South, and West. Then students return to whole group and share information.

Strategy: summarize Activity: 2) Loyalty- summarize the qualities of Northern and Southern leaders Technology-iGoogle

Culminating activity: Discuss learnings on comflict with gang members and former gang member and stydents on "Skype"