Lesson Plan
Title: Artisan Exploration
Date(s):
IN Academic Standards:
• Social Studies: 4.1.6 Explain how key individuals and events influenced the early growth and
development of Indiana. Examples: Indiana’s first governor, Jonathan Jennings; Robert
Owen and the New Harmony settlement; moving the state capitol from Corydon to
Indianapolis; development of roads and canals in Indiana; and the Indiana Constitution of
1851
• Social Studies: 4.4.1 Give examples of the kinds of goods* and services* produced in Indiana
in different historical periods. * goods: tangible objects, such as food or toys, that can satisfy
people’s wants and needs * services: actions that someone does for someone else, such as
dental care or trash removal
Materials/Resources: Paper, writing utensils, computers with internet access, camera (phone or
otherwise)
