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Jimmy Carter Lesson Plan
Jimmy Carter: Leadership and Legacy
Subject
History
Grade
10
Methodology
5E
Duration (minutes)
60
Overview
Engage (10 minutes) 🎥
Explore (15 minutes) 🔍
Explain (10 minutes) 💬
Elaborate (15 minutes) 📝
Evaluate (10 minutes) 🏆
Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.9
Background Knowledge
Students should have a basic understanding of U.S. history, particularly the 1970s era, and the role of the President in American governance.
Skills
Leadership , Critical thinking
Objectives
Identify and analyze key leadership qualities exhibited by Jimmy Carter.
Critically evaluate Carter’s contributions to human rights and international diplomacy.
Apply Carter’s leadership principles to contemporary issues through creative problem-solving.
Materials
Multimedia Presentation: "Jimmy Carter: A Glimpse into His Life and Presidency"
Primary Source Materials: Excerpts from Carter's speeches, articles on the Camp David Accords, Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech
Worksheet: "Leadership in Action"
Visual Aid: Mind map template on the whiteboard
Template: "Modern Initiative Proposal"
Rubric: "Leadership and Initiative Evaluation"
Journal: "Reflective Journal Entry"
Lesson Activities
Engage (10 minutes) 🎥
Begin with a brief multimedia presentation titled "Jimmy Carter: A Glimpse into His Life and Presidency," featuring key moments from Carter's life and presidency. Follow this with an open-ended discussion question: "What qualities make a great leader?" Encourage students to share their thoughts and connect them to Carter’s achievements.
Teacher Note
Use engaging visuals and sound clips to capture students' attention. Ask follow-up questions like, "Can you think of any leaders today who share these qualities?" to make connections to current events.
Explore (15 minutes) 🔍
Divide students into small groups and provide each group with primary source materials such as excerpts from Carter's speeches, articles on the Camp David Accords, and his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Each group will analyze these sources to identify Carter's leadership qualities and the challenges he faced. Provide a worksheet titled "Leadership in Action" to guide their analysis.
Teacher Note
Encourage students to look for specific examples of Carter’s leadership in the texts. Ask questions like, "How did Carter's approach to the Camp David Accords demonstrate his leadership skills?"
Explain (10 minutes) 💬
Facilitate a class discussion where groups share their findings. Use a visual aid, such as a mind map on the whiteboard, to organize the different aspects of Carter’s leadership qualities and achievements. Emphasize key points and clarify any misconceptions.
Teacher Note
Summarize the main points on the mind map and ensure all students understand the key leadership qualities discussed. Ask, "What do you think was Carter's most significant leadership quality and why?"
Elaborate (15 minutes) 📝
Present a real-world problem-solving activity: "The Carter Center Challenge." Students will work in pairs to design a modern initiative inspired by the Carter Center's mission to advance human rights and alleviate human suffering. They will create a proposal that includes the problem they aim to address, their strategy, and expected outcomes. Provide a template titled "Modern Initiative Proposal" to structure their work.
Teacher Note
Encourage creativity and critical thinking. Ask pairs to consider, "How would Jimmy Carter approach this issue today?"
Evaluate (10 minutes) 🏆
Have students present their proposals to the class. Use a rubric titled "Leadership and Initiative Evaluation" to assess their understanding of Carter’s legacy and their ability to apply his principles to contemporary issues. Conclude with a reflective activity where students write a brief journal entry on how Carter’s leadership principles can be applied in their own lives.
Teacher Note
Provide constructive feedback and encourage peer evaluation to foster a collaborative learning environment. Ask reflective questions like, "How can you apply what you've learned about leadership to your own life?"