Teachers of social studies and the arts are challenged to developstandards-based curriculum that integrates current local and globalissues into instruction. Doing so engages students in applying contentknowledge to real-world problems.

The purpose of this assignment is to practice writing learningobjectives based on this integration. In this assignment you will watch asocial studies lesson and analyze its relevance to current local andglobal issues. You will then write learning objectives that cover thecontent in the video lesson.

Part 1: Reflection

View the Teaching Channel video listed in this topic’s materials.While watching the video, think through the following questions in orderto reflect:

• How has this teacher accomplished the task of exposing students toacademic language and critical thinking skills while addressing socialstudies standards and current events?
• What supports were put in place to help students apply criticalthinking skills to a real-world current event? What effect did this haveon student learning?

Write a 250-500 word reflection, addressing the above questions.

Part 2: Writing Objectives

Review “Well-Written Learning Objectives in Social Studies” to inform this part of the assignment.

Consider the fourth grade social studies standards applicable to yourstate. Using those standards and the Teaching Channel video lesson,write four lesson objectives for the content covered in the video.

Utilizing the Depth of Knowledge chart, write one objective per DOKlevel, and show the standard(s) they are aligned to. Expand upon thelesson, if need be.

Submit your reflection and objectives as one document.

APA format. Plagarism free.