chapter 1: foundations of army jrotc and getting involved lesson 2: the past and purpose of army...

CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED

LESSON 2:THE PAST AND PURPOSE OF ARMY JROTC



Inquire – What do you already know?

Think about the relationship between the military and education

and how war and historical events

impacted the world.

Inquire Phase



Inquire Phase

• Prepare for this lesson by discussing the key questions of this Student Learning Plan.

• What will you accomplish in this lesson?

• Why is the lesson important?

• When will you have successfully met the lesson’s purpose?

• Answer the Lesson Question:• Why is JROTC an important high school elective?



Inquire Phase

Learning Objectives

• Describe the U.S. congressional act that created JROTC

• Identify the JROTC program outcomes• Explain significant historical events that combined

military training and education • Define key words: conflict resolution, culturally

diverse, National Defense Act, leadership



Inquire Phase

Double Bubble Map

Divide Cadets

into 3-4

teams

• What is the JROTC purpose of military education and leadership training to the education or training required during the event?

• Suggested topics: Greek Spartans, Roman Legion, Japanese Samurai, Napoleon, Alexander the Great, Nazi Germany, Custer at Little Big Horn.

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Inquire Phase

Reflection:

• What did you discover about the relationship between the military and education?

• How did this activity help you understand the historical significance of wars?



Gather Phase

Think about the key points behind the

purpose of JROTC.

Gather - So, what else do you need to know or learn?



Gather Phase

Each team to identify five key points about Army JROTC and illustrate them in a visual tool (Thinking Map® or Graphic Organizer) of their choice.

Teams to share their visual tools and compare the various key points about Army JROTC.

Each team to prepare a quiz and answer key with five questions and exchange their quiz with another team until all teams have had an opportunity to “pass” each quiz.

Divide Cadets

into 3-4

teams



Gather Phase

Reflection:

• What have you learned about the impact of the military on education?

• Should American military institutions continue to associate with education? Why or Why not?



Process Phase

Process - Now what can you do with this new information you’ve learned?

Think about the positive and

negative position for each topic.



Process Phase

Debate:

• Should Army JROTC be allowed to continue in public education?

• Does the military have a positive or negative impact on American society?

• Does public education help the military accomplish its missions?

Divide Cadets

into pairs



Process Phase

Reflection:

• What are the major contributions of military organizations on society?

• Under what conditions could a world without some form of military really exist?



Apply Phase

Apply - What else can you do with what you’ve learned today?

What is the military influence on you,

society and education?



Apply Phase

Project: Five key points about Army JROTC and its purpose in education

• Team One: Role play a Cadet who has graduated from Army JROTC

• Team Two: Create a ballad or rap of a person or community influenced by military

• Team Three: Make a television ad script that explains the purpose of Army JROTC in schools

View Video #1 – My Name is Drill

Divide Cadets

into 3 teams



Apply Phase

• Complete The Past and Purpose of the Army JROTC Performance Assessment Task.

• Submit your completed performance assessment task to your instructor for feedback and a grade.

Performance Assessment Task



Apply Phase

Reflection:

• How did this activity impact you?

• Why is it important that you understand the interaction between military and education?



Apply Phase

(U1C1L2:V1) Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

As a leader, Bob was able to settle disputes in a cohesive manner using his _____________ skills. A) leadershipB) conflict resolutionC) National Defense ActD) culturally diverse

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Apply Phase


JROTC prepares high school students for responsible ________ roles while making them aware of the benefits of citizenship. A) leadershipB) conflict resolutionC) National Defense ActD) culturally diverse




Apply Phase


The local high school has many students who are from all over the world, making the school ________. A) leadershipB) conflict resolutionC) National Defense ActD) culturally diverse




Apply Phase


The US Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) formally came into being with the passage of the ___________ in 1916. A) leadershipB) conflict resolutionC) National Defense ActD) culturally diverse


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