CMS Lesson Plan Template: Monday, February 23, 2015 Teacher: Magnacca, Shepard, Smith, Stephens Course/Level: 8 th grade Georgia Studies Lesson Components Details and steps of lesson Focused standard/Elements SS8CG1 Essential Question(s) What are the roles and responsibilities of citizens in Georgia? Bell Ringer (5 Minutes) Students will use the political cartoon Analysis Worksheet to analyze this cartoon. (Attached ) OR Students will answer the EQ in their own words (KWL ) Opening (5-10 Minutes) Go over the political cartoon Introduce Government Explain the pretest Work-Time Activities (35-40 Minutes) Students will complete the pretest over Government and Economics. Once they have completed the test students will go over the basic rights of citizens. Closure Activity (10 Minutes Compare what they answered for the EQ to what they learned. Ticket out the door. Additional Information How is this a rigorous Common Core Lesson 3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to
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CMS Lesson Plan Template: Monday, February 23, 2015
Essential Question(s) What are the roles and responsibilities of citizens in Georgia?
Bell Ringer (5 Minutes)
Students will use the political cartoon Analysis Worksheet to analyze this cartoon. (Attached)
ORStudents will answer the EQ in their own words (KWL)
Opening (5-10 Minutes) Go over the political cartoonIntroduce Government
Explain the pretest
Work-Time Activities (35-40 Minutes)
Students will complete the pretest over Government and Economics. Once they have completed the test students will go over the basic rights of citizens.
Closure Activity (10 Minutes Compare what they answered for the EQ to what they learned.Ticket out the door.
How is this a rigorous Common Core Lesson (Specifically on
TKES Standards 3 and 8)
3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning & to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills. 4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher challenges and supports each student’s learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences. 5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and student population. 6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students & parents. 7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher provides a well-managed, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all. 8. Academically Challenging Environment - The teacher creates a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.
Essential Question(s) What are the qualifications, duties, and terms of office for members of the Georgia General Assembly? How is the Georgia General Assembly
structured? How does the legislative branch fulfill its role as the lawmaking body for the state of Georgia?
Bell Ringer (5 Minutes) All of the following are sections included in the Georgia State constitution except: a. Amendments b. Bill of Rights C. Court
case Summaries D. Voting and ElectionsWhich of the following is an example of how the system
checks and balances works in Georgia? A. reducing property taxes B. overriding a governor’s veto C. signing a petition
Opening (5-10 Minutes) Review the Bell RingerBrainstorm what they know about a Senator and Representative and their
qualifications, duties, etc for the state of Georgia
Work-Time Activities (35-40 Minutes)
Students will take notes over the qualifications, term, election and duties of members of the General Assembly in Georgia.
Closure Activity (10 Minutes Go to www.georgia.gov and students will look up their current congressional representatives
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common Core Lesson (Specifically on
TKES Standards 3 and 8)
3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning & to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills. 4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher challenges and supports each student’s learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences. 5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and student population. 6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students & parents. 7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher provides a well-managed, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all. 8. Academically Challenging Environment - The teacher creates a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.
Essential Question(s) What are the qualifications, duties, and terms of office for members of the Georgia General Assembly? (CG2a) How is the Georgia General Assembly structured? (CG2b) How does the legislative branch fulfill its role as the
lawmaking body for the state of Georgia?
Bell Ringer (5 Minutes) Which general statement is true about political parties in Georgia over the past 50 years? A. Georgia has been
dominated by 3 parties B. Georgia has been dominated by the Republican party C .Georgia has changed from a one
party system to a two party system.Malia write a letter to the editor of her local newspaper
expressing her opinion of proposed legislation. Based on the
rights guaranteed by the Georgia constitution, Malia is expressing her:
a. Freedom of conscience B. Right to bear arms C. right to assemble d. freedom of speech and of the press
Opening (5-10 Minutes) Review Bell RingerStudents will be presented with a project over the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branches of Georgia. Students will have a choice of how they
want to present the required information. Students may present via poplett, Prezi, Glogster, Arasma, glogster, tellagami, Sticky (Students will sign up for
this and only so many will be allowed per class)
Work-Time Activities (35-40 Minutes)
Students will sign up for their means of presentationBegin to outline the information
How is this a rigorous Common Core Lesson (Specifically on
TKES Standards 3 and 8)
3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning & to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills. 4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher challenges and supports each student’s learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences. 5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and student population. 6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students & parents. 7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher provides a well-managed, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all. 8. Academically Challenging Environment - The teacher creates a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.
Essential Question(s) What are the roles or functions of each of the branches and levels of government
Bell Ringer (5 Minutes) Writing: Students will write about the merits and weaknesses of a two-party system. They will include examples from current events, the
government and history standards (white primary, one-party system) to make their arguments for or against. If they are against the two-party
system, they will explain an alternative to the current system. (A fishbowl will be conducted in Mangacca’s Room on Friday over this topic)
Opening (5-10 Minutes) Review the writing prompt and answer questions
Work-Time Activities (35-40 Minutes)
Legislative BranchFill in the blank notesHow a bill becomes law flow chart.Activity with flow chart
Closure Activity (10 Minutes Go over the how a bill becomes a law.
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common Core Lesson (Specifically on
TKES Standards 3 and 8)
3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning & to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills. 4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher challenges and supports each student’s learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences. 5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and student population. 6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students & parents. 7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher provides a well-managed, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all. 8. Academically Challenging Environment - The teacher creates a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.
Essential Question(s) What are the roles or functions of each of the branches and levels of government
Bell Ringer (5 Minutes) Who is the Governor of Georgia?What party does he belong to?
Opening (5-10 Minutes) Explain the dayAnswer any questions
Work-Time Activities (35-40 Minutes)
Catch up on Graphic Organizers and tech projectComplete notesFlow ChartsFishbowl
Closure Activity (10 Minutes Have a great weekendReview the how a bill becomes law
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common Core Lesson (Specifically on
TKES Standards 3 and 8)
3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning & to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills. 4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher challenges and supports each student’s learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences. 5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and student population. 6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students & parents. 7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher provides a well-managed, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all. 8. Academically Challenging Environment - The teacher creates a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are
