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1. S.D.G Narrated Lesson Plan
(Quality Education and Venezuela)
By: Hunter Sally
The University of Akron
5300 303 Global Education and Technology
Professor Batton

2. Overview
Grade Level: 9th grade
Subject Area: World History
Introduction: The following lesson plan was designed to be used in a 9th grade World
History classroom. This lesson plan will not only teach students about the current
economic, governmental, and political development occurring in Venezuela but also the
quality of education their citizens are currently receiving. The beginning of the lesson plan
focuses on introducing Venezuela and important facts. As the lesson progresses, the focus
slowly shifts into the difficulties Venezuela is currently facing in providing quality
education. Student comprehension will be tracked by completing a variety of assessments.

3. Class Layout / Activity Layout
● Each day of the lesson plan is divided into multiple activities.
● Some of these activities include: Bell ringers, group / class discussions,
PowerPoint lecture, video lecture, etc.
● Assessment layout:
○ The lesson plan begins with a pre-assessment.
○ The the following 3 days are introduced by a short bell ringer.
■ Bell ringers are not meant to be hard but to track student comprehension.
○ A formative assessment to conclude the third day.
○ An authentic assessment that is given on day four.
○ The lesson plan concludes with a formative assessment.
■ The formative assessment is the exact same as the summative assessment. This makes it
much easier to track student development and understanding.

4. Accommodations
● Accommodations are provided in each activity in the lesson plan.
● Test taking accommodations:
○ For those with learning or test taking disabilities, they can be offered extra time and/or the
opportunity to take the assessment in a different classroom.
● Note taking accommodations:
○ For those who have difficulty reading the PowerPoint, they will be encouraged to move closer to
the front.
○ For those with auditory disabilities, the instructor will ensure that closed captions are on.
○ For those who need extra time to understand what has been previously taught, the instructor can
designate time to help the student solidify the information.
● Assignment completion accommodations:
○ If more time is needed to finish the assessment, the instructor can allocate more time accordingly.
○ For those who do not have access to technology at home, they can be granted more time in class or
during any free period until the essay is completed.

5. Instructional Model
● Each day follows a similar setup.
● Opening activity:
○ A bell ringer or assessment that helps track student understanding.
● Presentations:
○ There are two different presentations included in this lesson plan:
■ PowerPoint lecture
■ Video lecture
○ This allows for students to practice taking notes on different forms of lectures.
● Closing activities:
○ Closing activities vary from day to day.
○ Some days students are peer reviewing each other's assessments, finishing their own individual
assessments, or taking note.

6. Rationale for Instructional Model
● The beginning of the lesson plan revolves around gauging what students already
know.
● The next section of the lesson plan is teaching students the necessary material.
● Students are then assessed to guage comprehension.
● This instruction model offers a simple yet effective method of teaching students.
The beginning of the lesson plan lets the instructor know what information needs
more focus. The middle of the lesson plan (the largest section) is spent teaching
the material. The last part, the assessments, help engrave the information in the
students minds.

7. Day 1 (Introduction to Venezuela)
Standards: The 21st century is characterized by changing circumstances as new
economies emerge and new technologies change the way people interact. Issues related
to health, economics, security and the environment are universal.
Objectives: Students will gain a greater understanding of Venezuela and will be able to
apply their knowledge in assessments or projects.
Time Allocated: 50 minutes.

8. Day 1 Cont. Activity 1
● Activity 1: Pre-assessment
● Time needed: 10 minutes.

9. Day 1 Cont. Activity 2
● Activity 2: PowerPoint Lecture
● Time Needed: 15 minutes.
● Topic: This Powerpoint introduces different statistics from Venezuela. The
purpose of this lecture is to give students a brief breakdown of Venezuela and the
problems the country currently faces.
● Link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xm_XVm9CdIdi_hCt8K-eeCWfW3GltAnsSlFfYbtXXjs/edit?usp=sharing

10. Day 1 Cont. Activity 3
● Activity 2: Video Lecture
● Time Needed: 25 minutes.
● Topic: There are two videos in this activity, the first provides a historical
breakdown of Venezuela. The second is a more lighthearted video that gives
viewers a short virtual tour of Venezuela's landscapes.
● Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmeyGzsQo8s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06qhL4q7OOs

11. Day 2 (Venezuela's Education and Economy)
Standards: The health of a nation’s economy is influenced by governmental policy. Fiscal policy can be used to
spur economic growth. Monetary policy can be used to moderate fluctuations in the business cycle.
● 7. A nation’s overall level of economic well-being is determined by the interaction of spending and
production decisions made by all households, firms, government agencies and others in the economy.
Economic well-being can be assessed by analyzing economic indicators gathered by the government.
● 8. Economic policy decisions made by governments result in both intended and unintended
consequences.
Objectives: Students will gain greater understanding on the economic and education situation in Venezuela.
Students will be able to apply that knowledge to assessments or activities.
Time Allocated: 50 minutes.

12. Day 2 Cont. Activity 1
● Activity 1: Bell Ringer and Class Discussion
● Time needed: 15 minutes.

13. Day 2 Cont. Activity 2
● Activity 2: Video Lecture
● Time Needed: 18 - 20 minutes
● Topic: There are 3 different videos included in this activity. The first video
describes the current economic crisis in Venezuela. The next two videos are very
similar and describe how the economic crisis has affected the quality of education.
● Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_mThYXDr_s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcMoPIbZHG8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2Gj5j-pGfc

14. Day 2 Cont. Activity 3
● Activity 2: PowerPoint Lecture
● Time Needed: 15 minutes
● Topic: This PowerPoint lecture focuses on the current education system in
Venezuela. It is very difficult to find statistical data. The current crisis makes
quality education very difficult in many parts of Venezuela.
● Link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1da3PqoNfHDlhMEfcxr02-SEbT8rz8ddFvIgYV87pvdk/edit?usp=sharing

15. Day 3 (Venezuela’s Education and Economy Continued…)
Standards: The health of a nation’s economy is influenced by governmental policy. Fiscal policy can be used to
spur economic growth. Monetary policy can be used to moderate fluctuations in the business cycle.
● 7. A nation’s overall level of economic well-being is determined by the interaction of spending and
production decisions made by all households, firms, government agencies and others in the economy.
Economic well-being can be assessed by analyzing economic indicators gathered by the government.
● 8. Economic policy decisions made by governments result in both intended and unintended
consequences.
Objectives: Students will gain greater understanding on the economic and education situation in Venezuela.
Students will be able to apply that knowledge to assessments or activities.
Time Allocated: 50 minutes.

16. Day 3 Cont. Activity 1
● Activity 1: Bell Ringer and Class Discussion
● Time needed: 15 minutes.

17. Day 3 Cont. Activity 2
● Activity 1: Formative Assessment
● Time needed: 15 - 20 minutes

18. Day 3 Cont. Activity 3
● Activity 3: Peer Review / Group Discussion
● Time Needed: 15 - 20 minutes
● Description: Students will be instructed to pass their exam to the person to their right. If the classroom is
set up to where that is not possible, the instructor simply ensures students have someone else's exam. The
instructor will begin reading off each question and it's accompanying right answer. As a class, they will
answer any questions students have and also make sure everyone is on the same page.

19. Day 4 (Venezuela’s Education Authentic Assessment)
Standards: The 21st century is characterized by changing circumstances as new economies emerge and new
technologies change the way people interact. Issues related to health, economics, security and the environment
are universal.
Objectives: Students will take their knowledge of Venezuela and its education system and apply that to their
authentic assignments.
Time Allocated: 50 minutes.

20. Day 4 Cont. Activity 1
● Activity 1: Bell Ringer and Class Discussion
● Time needed: 15 minutes.

21. Day 4 Cont. Activity 2
● Activity 2: Authentic Assessment
● Time Needed: 35 minutes / due next class period

22. Day 5 (Venezuela’s Economy and Education Summative Assessment)
Standards: The 21st century is characterized by changing circumstances as new economies emerge and new
technologies change the way people interact. Issues related to health, economics, security and the environment
are universal.
Objectives: Students will take their knowledge of Venezuela and apply it in the form of a summative
assessment.
Time Allocated: 50 minutes.

23. Day 5 Cont. Activity 1
● Activity 1: Submission of Authentic Assessment
● Time Needed: 5 minutes.
● Description: While students are entering the classroom, they are to submit their
authentic assessment essays to the instructor.

24. Day 5 Cont. Activity 2
● Activity 2: Group Discussion and Questions for the Instructor.
● Time Needed: 10 minutes
● Description: Students are to use this time to prepare for the exam. Although this
period is to be organized by the instructor, students should feel free to
communicate with each other.

25. Day 5 Cont. Activity 3
● Activity 1: Summative Assessment
● Time needed: 15 minutes.