The Storming of the Bastille: A Lesson Plan

Lesson Details

Subject: History

Grade Level: High School

Duration: 90 minutes

Learning Outcomes

• Know the events leading up to the storming of the Bastille
• Understand the significance of the storming of the Bastille in the French Revolution
• Can analyze primary sources related to the storming of the Bastille

Methodology

This lesson will be taught through a combination of lecture, group discussion, and primary source analysis.

Materials

• Textbook readings on the French Revolution
• Primary source documents related to the storming of the Bastille
• Whiteboard and markers
• Laptop and projector

Activities

Introduction (10 minutes)

The teacher will give a brief lecture on the events leading up to the storming of the Bastille.

Group Discussion (30 minutes)

Students will be divided into small groups to discuss the significance of the storming of the Bastille in the French Revolution.

Primary Source Analysis (40 minutes)

Students will analyze primary source documents related to the storming of the Bastille and answer questions about the documents.

Conclusion (10 minutes)

The teacher will lead a class discussion on the significance of the storming of the Bastille in the French Revolution.

Assessment

Students will be assessed through their participation in the group discussion and their analysis of the primary source documents.

Compliance

This lesson plan is compliant with the Common Core State Standards for History/Social Studies.