Create a lesson plan that integrates drama, mime or theater techniques into a history class. Duration: 3 class periods (each lasts for 45 minutes) for 3 days Topic: Opium Wars between China and Britain Grade level: 9-10

Less on Plan : Integr ating D rama , M ime , or Theater Te chni ques into a History Class on the O pi um Wars between China and Britain \n \n Object ive : \n \n * Stud ents will be able to analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources related to the O pi um Wars between China and Britain . \n * Stud ents will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the historical context , causes , and consequences of the O pi um Wars through the use of drama , m ime , or the ater techniques . \n \n Material s : \n \n * Primary and secondary sources on the O pi um Wars ( articles , books , videos , etc .) \n * D rama , m ime , or the ater props and cost umes \n * White board and markers \n \n Day 1 : Introduction to the O pi um Wars ( 4 5 minutes ) \n \n 1 . Introduction ( 5 minutes ): Begin the less on by introdu cing the topic of the O pi um Wars between China and Britain . Exp lain the historical context and significance of the event . \n 2 . Analysis of primary and secondary sources ( 2 0 minutes ): Div ide the class into small groups and assign each group a primary or secondary source related to the O pi um Wars . Have the groups analyze the source and identify the historical context , causes , and consequences of the event . \n 3 . W arm - up activity ( 1 0 minutes ): Have the students eng age in a warm - up activity that involves movement and m ime . For example , have them m ime the act of sm oking op ium or the act of trad ing op ium . \n \n Day 2 : D rama , M ime , or Theater Te chni ques ( 4 5 minutes ) \n \n 1 . Introduction ( 5 minutes ): Review the historical context and significance of the O pi um Wars . \n 2 . D rama , m ime , or the ater techniques ( 3 0 minutes ): Div ide the class into small groups and assign each group a scene or act related to the O pi um Wars . Have the groups use drama , m ime , or the ater techniques to interpret the scene or act . For example , have them act out a scene where British trad ers are trying to sell op ium to Chinese officials or have them m ime the act of a Chinese official trying to stop the trade . \n 3 . Disc uss ion ( 1 0 minutes ): Have the groups present their interpretation of the scene or act and discuss the historical context , causes , and consequences of the O pi um Wars . \n \n Day 3 : Con clusion and Ref lection ( 4 5 minutes ) \n \n 1 . Introduction ( 5 minutes ): Review the historical context and significance of the O pi um Wars . \n 2 . Ref lection ( 1 0 minutes ): Have the students reflect on what they have learned about the O pi um Wars through the use of drama , m ime , or the ater techniques . Have them write a reflection paper or give a presentation on what they learned . \n 3 . Con clusion ( 1 0 minutes ): Sum mar ize the key points of the less on and have the students ask any remaining questions they may have . \n \n Ass ess ment : \n \n * Stud ents will be ass essed on their ability to analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources related to the O pi um Wars . \n * Stud ents will be ass essed on their ability to demonstrate an understanding of the historical context , causes , and consequences of the O pi um Wars through the use of drama , m ime , or the ater techniques . \n * Stud ents will be ass essed on their reflection paper or presentation on what they learned about the O pi um Wars . </s>