Google Lesson Plans

1) http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddv49vkt_19hqzc4tzk

I like this lesson because it incorporates technology into the lesson while also going into more depth than a usual Cold War lesson. It takes the typical approach of a group assignment where each group becomes an expert on a particular topic, in this case a Cold War hotspot, and shares their findings with the rest of the class. Particularly like the fact that the students will use Google Apps to make a website to post their own findings while also critically reviewing their peers'. I feel this is a great lesson incorporating content and technology

2) http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddv49vkt_18hmtcr5cs

I was very impressed with the wealth of knowledge Google has available. The lesson uses the current debate over immigration as an opportunity to learn about the history of immigration in the United States. The lesson helps students learn to use Google's News feature in addition to some of its archived information in the Google News Timeline. I believe the lesson wisely allows students to explore past actions taken to solve immigration issues and compare them to the contemporary debate.