Timeline Project After reviewing the Unit VII materials, you should be familiar with some events that shaped Western Expansion and the Antebellum South. Take a look at the 1793-1857 timeline here. For this assignment, you will pick one of the events identified on the timeline and discuss how that event prompted a change in national philosophies or ideals. In addition to discussing a specific event from the timeline, you will also want to take into consideration how the nation’s views had evolved to the point of the event you choose. Incorporating ideas and related concepts from previous units may help you develop your ideas. Below are the steps you will need to take in order to successfully complete this assignment. Step 1: Choose an event. Choose an event from the timeline above that interests you the most. Your research will surround this event, so it is important to think about what you want to learn more about. Step 2: Conduct research. Conduct research around the event you chose. For this assignment, you are required to utilize at least one source from the CSU Online Library. Your source can either revolve around the event you chose or it can focus on the philosophies and ideals before/after your event, whichever supports your writing more. Note that you may not find an article specifically addressing both the event you chose and the philosophies surrounding it; in most cases, you will need to use your critical thinking skills to infer the information. You may use more sources if you would like, but those sources cannot include Wikipedia, biography.com, history.com, or other encyclopedias. Click here to view a valuable resource that will walk you through tips and tricks on how to use the library for this assignment. Step 3: Plan and reflect. Reflect on the change in American life before and after the event you chose. Once you have completed your research, you should sit back to think about what it means to see if you notice any trends and to have a better sense of what you want to convey in your writing. Although it is not required, you may want to develop a short outline to help you organize your thoughts and ideas. Use some of the following prompts to help guide you: Ask yourself about how historical figures and groups related to your event were shaped by this time period and environment. Ask yourself how the lives of the people around before and after the event were impacted. Ask yourself what qualities, ideals, and philosophies you would most like to emphasize, and make sure the facts that you present support it. Find the perfect anecdote to demonstrate these qualities. Step 4: Write your assignment. Your final assignment should include a title page, a minimum of two pages of content, and a reference page. As you are writing, be sure to keep the following in mind: The introduction should engage the reader and clearly present a summary of the main points that clarify your point of view. The introduction should also include a thesis statement. The quality of your writing should demonstrate critical thinking. Organization should clearly present points arranged to illustrate your opening points. Writing should be clear and concise with no spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors. You must utilize at least one source from the CSU Online Library. APA formatting guidelines should be used for this assignment.

Evaluating Lesson Plans The opportunity to critically evaluate and reflect on your experiences enhances professional growth. By comparing the lesson plan you created in Topic 6 to another teacher’s lesson plan, you will be able to see your own areas of strength as well as opportunities for growth as you improve your professional practice. For this assignment, locate a lesson online that includes, at minimum, a state or national standard and learning objective for a grade level and content area of your choice.Using the "COE Lesson Plan Template" for reference, evaluate this lesson plan in 500-750 words based on the following criteria:Thoroughness: Are any of the lesson plan components incomplete or missing?Alignment: If misaligned, how could the teacher revise the lesson to better align all the components?Cross-curricular connections: Are there connections to other subject areas regarding learning and teaching activities? If none, suggest how cross-curricular instruction could be integrated.Formal and informal assessments: What assessments are included? Do they measure student mastery of learning objectives?Differentiation: Is differentiation included in this plan? How will the teacher ensure each child is supported?Reflection: Based on your analysis, what changes would you make in this lesson plan if you were to administer it to the “Class Profile? Justify the instructional choices you made based on curriculum goals and student learning needs.Include the URL for the lesson plan you evaluated with your submission.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.ResourcesRead Chapter 16.URL:http://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2015/instruction_a-models-approach_7e.phpRead “Why Should Assessments, Learning Objectives, and Instructional Strategies be Aligned?” located on the Carnegie Mellon University Eberly Center website.URL:https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/assessment/basics/alignment.htmlRead “5 Minute Film Festival: 10 Sources for Free Lesson Plans,” by Borovoy, located on the Edutopia website (2013). URL:https://www.edutopia.org/blog/film-festival-free-lesson-plan-resources