AP Psychology - Forest Gump

Lesson Plan

Essential Question: What if someone isn't diagnosed with a specific disorder, what services would be available to them?

Opening Move/Do Now:What is Intellectually Disabled?

This Lesson Overview is provided as a quick and easy lesson plan format for teachers.
Lesson Procedures are located at bottom of lesson for individuals/groups/pairs. Print Lesson and complete as needed.

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Lesson Overview
Utilized	Activity	Time Allocated	Mode of Activity
____	Do Now	_________ / 2-5 Min	(Individual / Think-Pair-Share / Pair / Group #____)
____	Mini Lesson	_________/ 15-20 Min	(Individual / Think-Pair-Share / Pair / Group #____)
____	Activity	_________ / 20-30 Min	(Individual / Think-Pair-Share / Pair / Group #_____)
____	Discussion/Exit Ticket	_________ / 5-10 Min	(Individual / Think-Pair-Share / Pair / Group #____)
____	Assessment	_________ / 10-40 Min	(Individual / Think-Pair-Share / Pair / Group #____)
____	Conferencing	_________ Min	(Individual / Pair / Group #____ / Throughout Class Period)

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Overview of Content

While the film Forest Gump is rate PG-13 there are various uses of language that are offensive today as well as during the time of the periods displayed in the film. These scenes were a reflection of the times, and are no way indicative of today's cultural norms or views of either the filmmaker or the teacher(s) in the class. Forest Gump is a journey of a non-diagnosed man making his journey through various historic periods attempting to make sense of the world around him through his thoughts and perceptions. The film allows the audience to make their own judgements and view these periods through their current perspectives and lenses. This powerful film also illustrates how far we as nation, people, and as individuals have come in our quest for equality and acceptance.

Classwork & Homework

Lesson Activity:

• Forest Gump (1994) Film Questions

Video:

• Forest Gump (1994)
• Forest Gump Subtitles

Exit Ticket

• Exit Ticket

Homework

• Jupiter Ed

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Danielson Framework
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation	Domain 2: Classroom Environment
1a Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy 1b Demonstrating Knowledge of Students 1c Setting Instructional Outcomes 1d Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources 1e Designing Coherent Instruction 1f Designing Student Assessments Rubric: Domain 1	2a Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport 2b Establishing a Culture for Learning 2c Managing Classroom Procedures 2d Managing Student Behavior 2e Organizing Physical Space
Domain 3: Instruction	Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
3a Communicating With Students 3b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques 3c Engaging Students in Learning 3d Using Assessment in Instruction 3e Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness	4a Reflecting on Teaching 4b Maintaining Accurate Records 4c Communicating with Families 4d Participating in the Professional Community 4e Growing and Developing Professionally 4f Showing Professionalism Rubric: Domain 4