ETE 335

Elementary Social Studies Lesson

deBono’s Thinking Hats
 ETE 335

Elementary Social Studies Lesson

deBono’s Thinking Hats
Julia Niklewicz
Behavioral; Sciences
Grade
The American Revolution and
Impacts on culture
 ETE 335

Elementary Social Studies Lesson

deBono’s Thinking Hats
Goals:
-Students will be able to describe their own culture and how it
has been affected by the United States.
-Students will be able to apply what they have learned about
the American Revolution and compare and contrast between
now and then
Objectives:
Content/Knowledge:
Students will be able to identify different cultures during the American
Revolution.
Process/Skills:
Students will be able to explain how culture has changed over
time.
Values/Dispositions:
Students will be able to demonstrate what cultural traditions they follow
and how they value their culture.
 ETE 335

Elementary Social Studies Lesson

deBono’s Thinking Hats
Rationale:
It is critical that all students understand that there is more to social
studies than memorizing facts and history. Students need to understand
why people acted the way that they did during the American Revolution
and the impacts it had on culture and the lasting impact it has left on the
United States.
Standards:
State – Illinois Common Core or Learning Standards
SS.Anth.1.9-12Analyze the elements of culture and explain the factors
that shape these elements differently around the world.
SS.Psy.6.9-12Identify and apply psychological thinking to personal and
societal experiences and issues.
SS.Soc.6.9-12Analyze the impact of stratification and inequality on
groups and the individuals within them
SS.Soc.2.9-12 Analyze the impact of social structure, including culture,
institutions, and societies.
National – NCSS Themes
Culture
Time, Continuity, and Change
Science, Technology, and Society
Objective
 Objective
Teaching: Students will learn about the different groups of people
during the American Revolution including their culture.
Learning Activity: Students will analyze the photo below and will
be assigned a group. The class will then have a discussion and
the students will play a role of who they are assigned expressing
their opinions and how they have been affected.
Resources/Materials:
-Image
-Internet Access
Intuitive
 Intuitive
Teaching: Students will learn about the role of the Native
Americans during the American Revolution.
Learning Activity: Students will create an emotion chart
of how they would feel as a Native American during the
American Revolution.
Resources/Materials:
-Chart
-Internet Access
Positive/Strengths
 Positive/Strengths
Teaching: Students will learn about different cultures that
are throughout the United States today and during the
American Revolution.
Learning Activity: Students will bring in a item that shows
their culture and what their family values.
Resources/Materials:
-Show and tell items
-Internet Access
Negatives/Weaknesses
 Negatives/Weaknesses
Teaching: Students will learn about how culture has changed over
time as a impact from the American Revolution.
Learning Activity: Students will collaborate writing how their lives
have been impacted from the implications made during the
American Revolution.
Resources/Materials:
-Powerpoint
-Internet Access
Creative
 Creative
Teaching: Students will learn about different cultures throughout
the United States.
Learning Activity: Students will create an image that expresses the
different cultures of the United States and how they have changed
over time.
Resources/Materials:
-Drawing Materials
-Internet Access
Thinking About Thinking
 Thinking About Thinking
Teaching: Students will learn about different cultures
during the American Revolution.
Learning Activity: Students will present what they think
has changed in different types of culture because of the
American Revolution including what of their own culture
is affected by American culture.
Resources/Materials:
-Internet Access
-Powerpoint
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Elementary Social Studies Lesson

deBono’s Thinking Hats

Visual Learning, Assessment, and Online Resources:

Visual Learning: Images are included throughout the
Powerpoint.
Assessment:
1. Students will be assessed informally through participation
and how they apply the information they have learned.
Online Resources:
1.https://www.pinterest.com/julianikle/ete-335-behavioral-sciences/
2.http://www.ushistory.org/us/12.asp