Submitted by Dee Spilleth
Objectives:
Content:
Students will · be able to name French-speaking countries in the world through flag recognition. · be able to correctly locate a country on a map by flag recognitionCultural:
·become aware of the cultural meanings represented in flags ·recognize governmental changes illustrated by different flags for the same country.Language: Content Obligatory
Students will ·use colors to describe a country's flag. · Use accurate vocabulary to describe color differences · Use accurate and current French names for the flag of a Francophone country. · Understand and use basic geometrical descriptive vocabulary une rayure un carré un triangle un cercle horizontal/horizontalement verticale/verticalement une étoile un point un pointillé un rectangle/rectangulaire diagonal(e)/en diagonale · use gender/number agreementLanguage: Content Compatible
Students will · use accurate vocabulary for describing drawings · use artistic terminology for descriptive phrasing · use appropriate language for compare and contrastLearning Strategies / Social and Skills Development:
Students will · use multiple resources to research the most accurate example(s) of a flag for a given Francophone country · learn how to apply basic art techniques in creating a likeness of a country's flag · recognize personal responsibility for aiding their peers in gathering, accumulating information · coordinate appropriate information for the whole group
Time Frame:
This lesson needs: One hour: Teacher presentation and explanation of the project with student examples (scanned) and handing out of necessary materials. One-half to One hour: Research One hour: Creating the flag One hour: playing…îName the Countryî One hour: playing…îMatch the Flag to the Mapî
Materials Needed:
Multiple colors of construction paper (8.5 x 12) and (12 x 18) Scissors Paste/Glue Tape Rulers Felt-tip Markers (multiple colors) Large World Map (or large maps of separate continent
Description of Assessment (Performance Project):
Students will find representations of a Francophone country’s flag(s) through research and create their own replica. The flag must be done on 12 x 18 paper if it is rectangular in shape. If it is another shape, it must be at least 12î diagonal. Students will use their creations to create ìmatchingî games to play with the class.
Assessment:
Checklist: 01. Completed on time 02. Neat, clean 03. Followed instructions (size) 04. Accurate (color) 05. Accurate (design)
References and Resources:
http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest2/sdhindex.html http://www.copcity.com/anthems/anthems.html http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
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