Debra D. Mays

Lesson Plan -NAME:  Debra Mays   GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Civics  WEEK OF: November 18th-November 22nd 2024

UNIT QUESTION (if applicable):
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question - What are Civil Cases? Learning Targets for Students: (1) Types of Civil Lawsuits. (2) What Happens in a Civil Case? and (3) Pretrial Discussions. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on civil lawsuits.	Essential Question - What are the general types of criminal cases? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Types of Cases. (2) What Happens in a Criminal Case? and (3) The Verdict and the Sentencing. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on legal procedures from the arrest to the verdict and sentencing.	Essential Question - What are the penalties for crimes? Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Parole System. (2) Mandatory Sentencing. and (3) Circumstances of each individual case. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the more serious the crime, the harsher the punishment will be.	Essential Question - What are the stages in the juvenile justice system? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Causes of Juvenile Delinquency. (2) Rehabilitation. and (3) Diversion or Detention. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on when juveniles are charged with committing crimes, their cases are handled in separate courts, called juvenile courts.	Essential Question - What takes place during the trial phase for juveniles? Learning Targets For Students:: (1) The Juvenile Court System. (2) Experimenting with Peer Juries. and (3) Juvenile Court Judges. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on juveniles who are neglected or have poor home lives may become wards of the court.
KEY VOCABULARY	plaintiff, defendant, injunction, complaint, summons	crime, testimony, cross-examine, acquittal	arraignment, hung jury	rehabilitate	trial
ACTIVATING STRATEGY (Before) Bell Ringers/ Warm Up	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What are the steps in a civil lawsuit? Video	Before- Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What procedures do criminal cases follow? Video	Before- Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - When do officers make arrests? Video	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What are the procedures when a juvenile is arrested? Video	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What is the court procedure for juveniles? Video
Strategies used to Implement Lesson /Marzano Strategies (examples: think-pair-share on World War II, carousel brainstorm on cells, notes on decimals)	Objective - Civil Cases. Write a summary. Complete an activity sheet. Write 3 words to describe  civil laws. Marzano Strategy - Save the Last Word For Me. Students will write one overall summary statement on the types of Civil Lawsuits.	Objective - Criminal Cases. Write a summary. Complete an activity sheet. Write 2 words to describe criminal cases. Marzano Strategy - Predictions. Students will write 5 words to predict criminal cases.	Objective - Hearing, Indictment, and Arraignment. Write a summary. Complete an activity Sheet. Marzano Strategy- Think-Pair-Share. Students will think about the information on criminal cases, pair with a partner, then share with the class their findings on the right to remain silent; the right to have an attorney; the right to have a court-appointed attorney; and the right to stop answering questions at any time.	Objective - Stages in the Juvenile Justice System. Write a summary. Complete an activity Sheet. Marzano Strategy - ABC Brainstorm. For every letter in the word JUVENILE, students will write a word, phrase, or sentence to identify the juvenile court system set up in the late 1800’s. as a result of judicial system reforms.	Objective - The Trial for Juveniles. Write a summary. Complete an activity sheet. Marzano Strategy - 3-2-1 Strategy. Students will write 3 facts, 2 connections, and 1 question I still have on the trial held for juveniles through the Juvenile Court System, trying to protect juveniles by keeping the identity of offenders secret and not allowing the public to view their criminal records.l
SUMMARIZING EXIT SLIP (After)	After - Write 3 questions. Present to the class.	After - Write 3 questions. Present to the class.	After - Write 3 questions. Present to the class.	After - Write 3 questions. Present to the class.	After - Write 3 questions. Present to the class.
ACOS STANDARDS	Standard - 5 - Explain the importance of juvenile, adult, civil, and criminal laws within the judicial system of the United States.	Standard 5 - Explain the importance of juvenile, adult, civil, and criminal laws within the judicial system of the United States.	Standard 5 - Explain the importance of juvenile, adult, civil, and criminal laws within the judicial system of the United States.	Standard 5 - Explain the importance of juvenile, adult, civil, and criminal laws within the judicial system of the United States.	Standard 5 - Explain the importance of juvenile, adult, civil, and criminal laws within the judicial system of the United States.
MATERIALS USED	textbook, handout, pencils/colored pencil, copy paper	textbook, handout, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, handout, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, handout, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, handout, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper
Literacy Standards Used (See the MOC for a list of content appropriate standards): Standard 10- Literacy Across the Curriculum-  Developing core literacy skills is crucial for student success.
Technology Used: chromebook, laptop, smartboard, online-civ.glencoe.com			Supplementary Materials Used: Active Reading Note Taking Guide on Civics Today- Citizenship, Economics, and You
ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,   X   Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications,            Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

Lesson Plan -NAME:  Debra Mays    GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Contemporary Issues-Elective  WEEK OF: November 18th-November 22nd 2024

UNIT QUESTION (if applicable):
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question - What is one benefit from recycling? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Landfills. (2) Chemicals. and (3) Earth’s Ecosystems. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on when people reuse, recycle, and reduce materials, there is less garbage and Earth’s ecosystems are not harmed.	Essential Question - What takes place as Earth turns? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Daylight. (2) Darkness. and (3) Light from the Sun. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on light traveling in a straight line in space.	Essential Question - What are Time Zones? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Different Times. (2) 24 Time Zones. and (3) United States and Canada. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the fact that the Sun rises in the morning and that noon is about the middle of the day.	Essential Question - In what direction does the Earth move? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Earth’s Axis. (2) Sun’s Axis. and (3) The Hemisphere. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on how the hemisphere tilts toward the sun to create summer, and how the hemisphere tilts away from the sun to create winter.	Essential Question - What takes place when sunlight falls on an object? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Sunlight. (2) Ancient Times. and (3) A Sundial. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the fact that the length and position of the shadow change, as the sun appears to move across the sky.
KEY VOCABULARY	recycle, reuse, reduce	axis, shadow	time zones	hemisphere	shadow, sundial
ACTIVATING STRATEGY (Before) Bell Ringers/ Warm Up	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - How many aluminum cans do Americans use each year?.	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What happens if Earth were not turning on its axis?	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What would take place if you traveled all the way around Earth in the middle?	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What takes place while Earth orbits the Sun?	Before- Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - Why did people in ancient times build sundials?
Strategies used to Implement Lesson /Marzano Strategies (examples: think-pair-share on World War II, carousel brainstorm on cells, notes on decimals)	Objective - Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce. Write a summary. Write one word to describe each of the following words- recycle, reuse, and reduce. Marzano Strategy - Predictions. Students will write 3 words to predict either recycle, reuse ,or reduce	Objective - What Makes Day and Night? Write a summary. Write 2 words to describe day, and 2 words to describe night Marzano Strategy - SaveThe Last Word For Me. Students will write one overall summary statement on Day and Night..	Objective - Time Zones. Write a summary. Write 2 words to describe Time Zones. Marzano Strategy - 3-2-1 Strategy. Students will write 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still have on Time Zones.	Objective - Winter and Summer. Write a summary. Write 3 words to describe summer, and write 3 words to  describe winter. Marzano Strategy - ABC Brainstorm. For every letter in the word HEMISPHERE, students will write a word, phrase, or sentence to identify winter and summer.	Objective - Shadows and Time. Write a summary. Write 2 words to describe shadows, and 2 words to describe time. Marzano Strategy - Think-Pair-Share. Students will think about all the information on shadows and time, pair with a partner, then share with the class their findings on when the sun is low in the sky, shadows are long, and at noon, when the Sun is high overhead, shadows are short.
SUMMARIZING EXIT SLIP (After)	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.
ACOS STANDARDS	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MATERIALS USED	handout, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	handout, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	handout, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	handout, pencils/colored pencils
Literacy Standards Used (See the MOC for a list of content appropriate standards): N/A
Technology Used: chromebook, laptop, smartboard, online-www.pearsonlearning.com			Supplementary Materials Used: Quick Reads- A Research-Based Fluency Program by Elfrieda H. Hiebert, Ph.D.
ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,   X   Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications,            Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

Lesson Plan: NAME:  Debra Mays   GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Civics  WEEK OF:November 12th-November 15th 2024

UNIT QUESTION (if applicable):
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Veterans Day	Essential Question - What are the functions of law? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Functions of Law. (2) Early Law. and (3) English Law. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the reasons for law and the sources of modern laws in the United States.	Essential Question - What actions do various kinds of law govern? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Criminal and Civil Law. (2) Public Law. and (3) International Law. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the different kinds of laws that exist around the world.	Essential Question - What legal protections are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Legal Protections in the U.S. Constitution. (2) Constitutional Rights of the Accused. and (3)  The protection of citizens under the Bill of Rights. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on legal protections guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution	Essential Question - What does the Fifth Amendment state? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Double Jeopardy. (2) Sixth Amendment. and (3) The Eighth Amendment. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the rights of people accused of crimes.
KEY VOCABULARY		jurisprudence, common law, precedent, statute	plaintiff, defendant, lawsuit	bill of attainder, due process of law, stare decisis	double jeopardy, grand jury, search warrant
ACTIVATING STRATEGY (Before) Bell Ringers/ Warm Up		Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Write a summary. Bell-Ringer - What early laws influenced modern legal systems? Video	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Write a summary. Bell-Ringer - How do various kinds of law differ? Video	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Write a summary. Bell-Ringer - What are the rights of people accused of a crime? Video	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Write a summary. Bell-Ringer - What is stated in the Fourth Amendment? Video.
Strategies used to Implement Lesson /Marzano Strategies (examples: think-pair-share on World War II, carousel brainstorm on cells, notes on decimals)		Objective - The Sources of Our Laws. Write 3 examples of our laws. Activity Sheet. Marzano Strategy - Save the Last Word For Me. Students will write one overall summary statement on laws that allow people to live peacefully in a society.	Objective - Types of Laws. Write 3 examples of the different types of laws. Activity Sheet. Marzano Strategy- 3-2-1 Strategy. Students will write 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still have on the types of laws around the world.	Objective- The American Legal System. Write 3 examples of legal protection in the U.S. Constitution. Activity Sheet. Marzano Strategy - ABC Brainstorm. For every letter in the word LAW, students will write a word, phrase, or sentence, to describe the legal protections in the U.S. Constitution.	Objective - Rights of People Accused of Crimes. Write 3 examples of the Fifth Amendment. Activity Sheet. Marzano Strategy - Predictions. Students will write 3 predictions on double jeopardy.
SUMMARIZING EXIT SLIP (After)		After - Write 3 conclusive statements.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.	After -Write 3 conclusive statements.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.
ACOS STANDARDS		Standard 5-B- Explaining what is meant by the term rule of law.	Standard 5-B- Explaining what is meant by the term rule of law.	Standard 5-B- Explaining what is meant by the term rule of law.	Standard 5-B- Explaining what is meant by the term rule of law.
MATERIALS USED		textbook, handout, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, handout, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, handout, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, handout, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper
Literacy Standards Used (See the MOC for a list of content appropriate standards):  Standard 10- Literacy Across the Curriculum.  Developing core literacy skills is crucial for student success.
Technology Used: chrome, laptop, smartboard, online-civ.glencoe.com			Supplementary Materials Used: Dinah Zike’s Reading and Study Skills-Foldables
ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,    X  Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications,            Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

Lesson Plan: NAME:  Debra Mays  Grade/Subject:  7th Grade/Contemporary Issues-Elective   WEEK OF:  November 12th-November 15th 2024                     

UNIT QUESTION (if applicable):
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Veterans Day	Essential Question- What are ecosystems? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Plants and Animals. (2) Deserts and Northern Forests. and (3) Non-Living Natural Things. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on habitats for many animals and plants.	Essential Question - What are food chains? Learning Targets For Students: (1) New animals in Australia. (2) Farmers. and (3) Sunlight. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on plants and animals in a food chain.	Essential Question - What are endangered species? Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Amazon Rainforest.  (2)Animal Species. and (3) Animals  that can lose their habitat. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on species that can disappear on Earth.	Essential Question - How can the rainforest be saved? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Second graders in Sweden. (2) Children from other countries. and (3) The effects of destroying the rainforest around the world. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on land in a rainforest.
KEY VOCABULARY		ecosystems, habitat	food chain	endangered species	rainforest
ACTIVATING STRATEGY (Before) Bell Ringers/ Warm Up		Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Write a summary. Bell-Ringer - What is needed for cold-blooded animals to survive?	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Write a summary. Bell-Ringer - What are beetles?	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Write a summary. Bell-Ringer - What type of rainforest can many species of animals live in?	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Write a summary. Bell-Ringer - How did the children of Sweden save the rainforest?
Strategies used to Implement Lesson /Marzano Strategies (examples: think-pair-share on World War II, carousel brainstorm on cells, notes on decimals)		Objective - Ecosystems. Write 3 words to describe ecosystems. Write 3 examples of ecosystems. Marzano Strategy - Predictions. Students will write 3 predictions on ecosystems.	Objective - Food Chains. Write 3 words to describe food chains. Write 3 examples of food chains. Marzano Strategy - 3-2-1 Strategy. Students will write 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still have on food chains.	Objective - Endangered Species. Write 3 examples of endangered species. Marzano Strategy - ABC Brainstorm. For every letter in the word SPECIES, students will write a word, phrase, or sentence on endangered species.	Objective - Saving the Rainforest. Write 3 examples on saving the rainforest. Marzano Strategy - Save the Last Word For Me. Students will write one overall summary statement on saving the rainforest. Examples will include first and second graders in Sweden trying to save the rainforest around the world.
SUMMARIZING EXIT SLIP (After)		. After- Write 3 questions	After- Write 3 questions.	. After - Write 3 questions.	After - Write 3 questions.
ACOS STANDARDS		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MATERIALS USED	hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper.	hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper
Literacy Standards Used (See the MOC for a list of content appropriate standards): N/A
Technology Used: chromebook, laptop, smartboard, online-www.pearsonlearning.com			Supplementary Materials Used: Quick Reads - A Research-Based Fluency Program
ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,  X    Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications,            Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

Lesson Plan - NAME:  Debra Mays   GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Civics  WEEK OF: November 4th-November 8th 2024                        

UNIT QUESTION (if applicable):
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question - How do community leaders make public policy? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Making Public Policy. (2) Planning For the Future. and (3) Evaluating Priorities and Resources. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on factors that community leaders have to consider when making public policies..	Essential Question - What are the challenges faced by local school districts? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Public Education. (2) Challenges to Schools and Teachers. and (3) Social Programs. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the ways communities address problems and challenges in social issues.	Essential Question - What are 3 environmental issues? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Incineration. (2) Recycling. and (3) Conservation. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on important issues that community leaders must deal with.	Essential Question - What does hazardous waste include? Learning Targets For Students: (1) By-products of Industry. (2) Radioactive Waste. and (3) Environmentalists. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on hazardous waste.	Essential Question - How can air and water be protected? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Water Pollution. (2) Air Pollution. and (3) Pollution From Factories. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on ways to stop industrial pollution of air and water.
KEY VOCABULARY	public policy, priorities, resources, master plan	charter schools, tuition vouchers	solid waste	toxic, waste	contaminated, environmental
ACTIVATING STRATEGY (Before) Bell Ringers/ Warm Up	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What factors must community leaders consider when making public policies? Video	Before -Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - How does the government protest Americans safety and welfare? Video	Before- Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - How has the government tried to stop air and water pollution? Video	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What took place until the 1960’s? Video	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What is another important way to reduce urban air pollution? Video
Strategies used to Implement Lesson /Marzano Strategies (examples: think-pair-share on World War II, carousel brainstorm on cells, notes on decimals)	Objective - How a Community Handles Issues. Write a one-paragraph summary. Write 5 words to describe  public policy. Marzano Strategy - Predictions. Students will write 3 predictions on public policy.	Objective - Education and Social Issues. Write a one-paragraph summary. Write 5 words to describe public education. Marzano Strategy- Think-Pair-Share. Students will think about their findings on education and social issues, pair with a partner, then share with the class their findings on the rise of mass testing.	Objective - The Emergence of Environmentalism. Write a one-paragraph summary. Write 5 words to describe environmental issues. Marzano Strategy- 3-2-1 Strategy. Students will write 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still have on ways that the communities deal with environmental issues.	Objective - The Threat of Hazardous Waste. Write a one-paragraph summary. Write 5 words to describe hazardous waste. Marzano Strategy - Save the Last Word For Me. Students will write one overall statement on serious forms of radioactive waste from our nuclear power plants.	Objective - Protecting Air and Water. Write a one-paragraph summary. Write 5 words to describe air pollution. Write 5 words to describe water pollution. Marzano Strategy - ABC Brainstorm- For every letter in the word POLLUTION, students will write a word, phrase, or sentence to illustrate how pollution can produce all sorts of chemical waste.
SUMMARIZING EXIT SLIP (After)	After - Write 3 questions	After - Write 3 questions	After- Write 3 questions.	After - Write 3 questions.	After - Write 3 questions.
ACOS STANDARDS	Standard 12-A- Identifying options for civic and community action.	Standard 12-A- Identifying options for civic and community action.	Standard 12-A-Identifying options for civic and community action.	Standard 12-A-Identifying options for civic and community action.	Standard 12-A-Identifying options for civic and community action.
MATERIALS USED	textbook, hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper
Literacy Standards Used (See the MOC for a list of content appropriate standards): Standard 10 - Literacy Across the Curriculum- Developing core literacy skills is crucial for student success.
Technology Used: chromebook, laptop, smartboard, civ.glencoe.com			Supplementary Materials Used:  Dinah Zike’s Reading and Study Skills-Foldables
ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,   X   Shorter Assignments,   X  Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications,            Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

Lesson Plan - NAME: Debra Mays   GRADE/SUBJECT:  7th Grade/Contemporary Issues-Elective  WEEK OF: November 4th-November 8th 2024

UNIT QUESTION (if applicable):
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question - What are the different kinds of volcanoes? Learning Targets For Students:(1)  (2) Volcanologists. and (3) Small eruptions. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the different kinds of volcanoes.	Essential Question - How are volcanoes formed? Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Earth’s Crust. (2) The Earth’s Mantle. and (3) Layers of Lava. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the layers of the Earth.	Essential Question - What happens when volcanoes erupt? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Volcanic Eruption. (2) Volcanic Ash. and (3) Inside the Earth. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the magma that erupts from volcanoes.	Essential Question - How were the islands of Hawaii formed? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Cooled Lava. (2) The Earth’s Mantle. and (3) Later Eruptions. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on volcanoes that erupt from a hot spot in the Earth’s mantle.	Essential Question - What are the benefits of volcanoes? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Layers of Rock. (2) Mount Vesuvius. and (3) Volcanic Ash. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on volcanoes that have helped form our world.
KEY VOCABULARY	extinct, active, erupt	magma, lava, mantle	blast, ash	plate, island	minerals, mountains
ACTIVATING STRATEGY (Before) Bell Ringers/ Warm Up	Before-Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - Why are many volcanoes extinct?	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What forms the volcano’s cone?	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What happens as lava flows?	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What happens with later eruptions?	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What about the grapes of Mount Vesuvius?
Strategies used to Implement Lesson /Marzano Strategies (examples: think-pair-share on World War II, carousel brainstorm on cells, notes on decimals)	Objective - Kinds of Volcanoes. Write a one-paragraph summary. Write 5 words to describe volcanoes. Marzano Strategy- Predictions. Students will write 3 predictions on volcanoes.	Objective - How Volcanoes Form? Write a one-paragraph summary. Write 5 words to describe how volcanoes form? Marzano Strategy - 3-2-1 Strategy. Students will write 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still have on how volcanoes form?	Objective- When Volcanoes Erupt? Write a one-paragraph summary. Write 5 words to describe what happens when volcanoes erupt? Marzano Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me. Students will write one overall summary statement on volcanic eruptions.	Objective - Volcanic Islands. Write a one-paragraph summary. Write 5 words to describe volcanic islands. Marzano Strategy - ABC Brainstorm- For every letter in the word VOLCANO, students will write a word, phrase , or sentence to describe volcanic islands.	Objective - The Benefits of Volcanoes. Write a one-paragraph summary. Write 5 words to describe the benefits of volcanoes. Marzano Strategy - Think-Pair-Share. Students will think about the information on the benefits of volcanoes, pair with a partner, then share with the class their findings on volcanoes being an important part of how the Earth’s surface is formed.
SUMMARIZING EXIT SLIP (After)	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.
ACOS STANDARDS	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MATERIALS USED	hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-out, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper
Literacy Standards Used (See the MOC for a list of content appropriate standards):   N/A
Technology Used:chromebook, laptop, smartboard, www.pearsonlearning.com			Supplementary Materials Used:  Quick Reads-A Research-Based Fluency Program
ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,  X    Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications,            Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

Lesson Plan:NAME:  Debra Mays   GRADE/SUBJECT:  7th Grade/Civics   WEEK OF: October 28th -November 1st 2024                        

UNIT QUESTION (if applicable):
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question - What is a city? Learning Targets for Students: (1) Local Governments. (2) Home Rule. and (3) A City Charter. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on cities that have a variety of governmental structures.	Essential Question - When does the mayor have the final say in policy in a weak-mayor system? Learning Targets for Students: (1) Mayor. (2) City Council. and (3) Heads of City Departments. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on strong mayor and weak mayor systems.	Essential Question - What is a commission form of government? Learning Targets for Students: (1) Commission forms of government. (2) Special Districts. and (3) Metropolitan areas in a central city. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on officials    in the commission form of government.	Essential Question - What are county governments? Learning Targets for Students:(1) Counties. (2) Midwestern and Southern States. and (3) County Governmental Functions. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on territorial and political subdivisions	Essential Question - How are towns, townships, and villages structured? Learning Targets for Students: (1) Town Government. (2) Township Governments. and (3) A Village Government. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on Towns, Townships, and Villages.
KEY VOCABULARY	incorporated, city charter, home rule	strong-mayor system, weak-mayor system	special district, metropolitan area	county, county seats	town meeting, townships
ACTIVATING STRATEGY (Before) Bell Ringers/ Warm Up	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What are the various forms of city governments? Video	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - How are county members elected? Video	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What is the most common example of a special district? Video	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - Who are the elected officials of county governments? Video	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - How do towns, townships, and villages differ? Video
Strategies used to Implement Lesson /Marzano Strategies (examples: think-pair-share on World War II, carousel brainstorm on cells, notes on decimals)	Objective - City governments. Write a one–paragraph summary. Activity- vocabulary, key ideas, reviews, questions, sum it up. Marzano Strategy- Save the Last Word for Me. Students will write one overall summary statement on city governments.	Objective - Strong Mayor and Weak Mayor Systems. Write a one-paragraph summary. Activity - vocabulary, key ideas, reviews, questions, sum it up. Marzano Strategy - Predictions. Write 3 predictions on a strong and a weak mayor system?	Objective - The Commission Form. Write a one-paragraph summary. Activity- vocabulary, key ideas, reviews, questions, sum it up. Marzano Strategy - 3-2-1 Strategy - Students will write 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still have on commission forms.	Objective - County Governments. Write a one-paragraph summary. Activity- vocabulary, key ideas, reviews, questions, sum it up. Marzano Strategy- ABC Brainstorm. For every letter in the word COUNTY, students will write a word, phrase, or sentence to  describe the functions of county governments.	Objective - Towns, Townships, and Villages. Write a one-paragraph summary. Activity- vocabulary, key ideas, reviews, questions, sum it up. Marzano Strategy - Think-Pair-Share. Students will think about the information on Towns, Townships, and Villages, pair with a partner, then share with the class their findings on the everyday needs of American citizens.
SUMMARIZING EXIT SLIP (After)	After - Write 3 questions.	After - Write 3 questions.	After - Write 3 questions.	After - Write 3 questions.	After - Write 3 questions.
ACOS STANDARDS	Standard 2 - Compare the government of the United States with other governmental systems.	Standard 2 - Compare the government of the United States with other governmental systems.	Standard 2 - Compare the government of the United States with other governmental systems.	Standard 2 - Compare the government of the United States with other governmental systems.	Standard 2 - Compare the government of the United States with other governmental systems.
MATERIALS USED	textbook, hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper
Literacy Standards Used (See the MOC for a list of content appropriate standards): Standard 10 -  Literacy Across the Curriculum.  Developing core literacy skills is crucial for student success.
Technology Used: chromebook, laptop, smartboard, civ.glencoe.com			Supplementary Materials Used: Note-Taking- Civics Today
ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,   X   Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications,            Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

Lesson Plan: NAME: Debra Mays   GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Contemporary Issues-Elective  WEEK OF: October 28th-November 1st 2024                 

UNIT QUESTION (if applicable):
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question - What are the three North American Countries? Learning Targets for Students: (1) The United States. (2) Mexico. and (3) Canada. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the three North American Countries.	Essential Question - How can Canada and the United States be compared? Learning Targets for Students: (1) Canada. (2) The United States. and (3) Similarities between both countries. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on both Canada and the United States.	Essential Question - What is Canada’s Winter Sports? Learning Targets for Students: (1) Hockey. (2) The cold weather. and (3) Other countries. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on Canada’s winter sports..	Essential Question - How would you compare Mexico and Its North American Neighbors? Learning Targets for Students: (1) East and West Coast. (2) Mexico’s settlers. and (3) Mountain ranges. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on Mexico and Its North American Neighbors.	Essential Question - What is Mexico City famous for? Learning Targets for Students: (1) The Spanish. (2) The Aztecs. and (3) North America. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the second largest city in the world.
KEY VOCABULARY	population	prime minister	ice rinks	mountain ranges, settlers	pyramids, sea level
ACTIVATING STRATEGY (Before) Bell Ringers/ Warm Up	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What is the population of Canada? What is the population of Mexico? What is the population of the United States?	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What mountains  are located in the middle of both countries? What country elects representatives to govern them?	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What about the Canadian children? What about the professional hockey players?	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - How can you describe Mexico’s weather? What about Mexico’s land?	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - How can Mexico City be described?
Strategies used to Implement Lesson /Marzano Strategies (examples: think-pair-share on World War II, carousel brainstorm on cells, notes on decimals)	Objective - Three North American Countries. Write a one-paragraph summary. Where is the United States of America located? Marzano Strategy- Predictions. Students will write 3 predictions on the three North American Countries.	Objective - Comparing Canada and the United States. Write a one-paragraph summary. What is Canada’s leader called? Marzano Strategy - 3-2-1 Strategy - Students will write 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still have on comparing Canada and the United States.	Objective - Canada’s Winter Sports. Write a one-paragraph summary. How can the grounds in parts of Canada be described? Marzano Strategy - Save the Last Word for Me. Students will write one overall summary statement on popular winter sports for Canadians.	Objective - Mexico and Its North American Neighbors. Write a one-paragraph summary. Where does most of Mexico’s population live? Marzano Strategy - ABC Brainstorm. For every letter in the word MEXICO, students will write a word, phrase, or sentence, about Mexico, Canada, and the United States.	Objective - Mexico City. Write a one-paragraph summary. What do people around the world come to see in Mexico City? Marzano Strategy - Think-Pair-Share  Students will think about factual information on Mexico City, pair with a partner, then share with the class their findings on Mexico’s capital city, Mexico City.
SUMMARIZING EXIT SLIP (After)	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements.
ACOS STANDARDS	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MATERIALS USED	handouts, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper
Literacy Standards Used (See the MOC for a list of content appropriate standards):  N/A
Technology Used: chromebook, laptop, smartboard, www.pearsonlearning.com			Supplementary Materials Used: Quick Reads-A Research-Based Fluency Program
ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,   X   Shorter Assignments,   X  Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications,            Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

Lesson Plan: NAME:  Debra Mays      GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Civics     WEEK OF: October 21st-October 25th 2024                            

UNIT QUESTION (if applicable):
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question - How does the federal system of government operate? Learning Targets for Students: (1) The Constitution and Federalism. (2) Governmental Cooperation. and (3) State Constitutions. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the federal system.	Essential Question - How do state legislatures compare to the U.S. Congress? Learning Targets for Students: (1) Makeup of Legislatures. (2) Legislative Apportionment. and (3) Problems facing states. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the state legislative branch.	Essential Question - How are governors elected? Learning Targets for Students: (1) Powers and duties of the governor. (2) Executive Departments. and (3) Departments of justice, agriculture, and labor. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the executive branch of government.	Essential Question - How are state courts organized? Learning Targets for Students: (1) Lower State Courts. (2) Higher State Courts. and (3) Felonies. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the Judicial Branch of Government.	Essential Question - How are judges selected? Learning Targets for Students: (1) Popular Vote. (2) Election Campaigns. and (3) Administering the Law. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on candidates running for judicial posts.
KEY VOCABULARY	federal system, reserved powers	unicameral, apportion	line-item veto, commute, parole	misdemeanors, magistrate courts.	critics, felony
ACTIVATING STRATEGY (Before) Bell Ringers/ Warm Up	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - How do state governments cooperate with the federal government? Video	Before- Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - How do state legislatures operate? Video	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What are the powers and duties of state governors? Video	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What does the federal court system handle? Video	Before - Quick Write. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What was the Missouri Plan? Video
Strategies used to Implement Lesson /Marzano Strategies (examples: think-pair-share on World War II, carousel brainstorm on cells, notes on decimals)	Objective - The Federal System. Create a graphic organizer. Activity - Read and complete a diagram on the Federal System-Reserved Powers and Federal Supremacy. Marzano Strategy- Predictions- Write 2 predictions on a federal system of government.	Objective - The State Legislative Branch. Create a graphic organizer. Activity- Outlining. Complete an outline as the information is read. Marzano Strategy - Save the Last Word for Me. Write an overall summary statement on the legislative branch.	Objective - The State Executive Branch. Create a graphic organizer. Activity- Terms to Know. Define or describe specific terms on the Executive Branch of Government. Marzano Strategy - 3-2-1 Strategy. Write 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still have.	Objective - The State Judicial Branch. Create a graphic organizer. Activity - Skimming-   Before students read the selection on Governmental Cooperation, they will  read the title and then skim the page to get a general idea of its contents. Then write a sentence or two describing what will be learned on governmental cooperation. After students have finished reading, they will revise  statements as necessary.  Marzano Strategy- ABC Brainstorm.For every letter in the word COURTS, students will write a word, phrase, or sentence, on decisions made by the court system.	Objective - Selection of Judges. Create a graphic organizer. Activity - Questioning. As students read, they will write three questions about state constitutions. After the students have finished reading, they will write answers to these questions’ Marzano Strategy - Think-Pair-Share- Students will think about the information on the selection of judges, pair with a partner, then share with the class their findings on the selection of judges.
SUMMARIZING EXIT SLIP (After)	After - Write 3 conclusive statements. Present to the Class.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements. Present to the Class.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements. Present to the Class.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements. Present to the Class.	After - Write 3 conclusive statements. Present to the Class.
ACOS STANDARDS	Standard - 3- Describe essential characteristics of state and local governments in the United States.	Standard 3- Describe essential characteristics of state and local governments in the United States.	Standard 3 - Describe essential characteristics of state and local governments in the United States.	Standard 3 - Describe essential characteristics of state and local governments in the United States..	Standard 3 - Describe essential characteristics of state and local governments in the United States.
MATERIALS USED	textbook, handouts, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	textbook, hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper
Literacy Standards Used (See the MOC for a list of content appropriate standards): Standard 10- Literacy Across the Curriculum - Developing core literacy skills is crucial for student success.
Technology Used: chromebook, laptop, smartboard, glencoe.socialstudies.com			Supplementary Materials Used:  Active Reading-Note-Taking Guide for Social Studies
ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,   X   Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications,            Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

Lesson Plan: NAME: Debra Mays  Grade/SUBJECT:  7th Grade/Contemporary Issues-Elective  WEEK OF: October 21st-October 25th 2024                        

UNIT QUESTION (if applicable):
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question - What is a natural resource? Learning Targets for Students: (1) Wood and Graphite. (2) Plants and Animals. and (3) Plants and Trees. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on materials found on the Earth.	Essential Question- What are renewable resources? Learning Targets for Students: (1) Growing crops. (2) Trees, Water, and Animals. and (3) Rivers and Lakes. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on resources that can be used or made again.	Essential Question - What are non-renewable resources? Learning Targets for Students: (1) New Inventions. (2) Coal,Oil, Natural Gas. and (3) Earth, over millions of years. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on resources that can’t be replaced.	Essential Question - What are the benefits of using natural resources? Learning Targets for Students: (1) A country’s economy. (2) Buying and selling products. and (3) Using natural resources. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on natural resources being used to make specific products.	Essential Question - What are some things countries trade? Learning Targets for Students: (1) Exports. (2) Imports. and (3) Products of other countries. I can (as a teacher) gain knowledge on the imports, and exports, of products every year.
KEY VOCABULARY	natural resource, graphite	rain, soil	coal, oil, natural gas	economy, services	import, exports
ACTIVATING STRATEGY (Before) Bell Ringers/ Warm Up	Before- Quick Write. Write a 2- paragraph summary. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - Where does the paper in books come from?	Before - Quick Write. Write a 2-paragraph summary. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What do cows and sheep continue to give?	Before- Quick Write. Write a 2-paragraph summary. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What is made possible through new inventions?	Before - Quick Write. Write a 2-paragraph summary. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - Where are sweaters made?	Before - Quick Write. Write a 2-paragraph summary. Draw a picture. Create a diagram. Create a word wall. Bell-Ringer - What are some of the imports of the United States?
Strategies used to Implement Lesson /Marzano Strategies (examples: think-pair-share on World War II, carousel brainstorm on cells, notes on decimals)	Objective- What is a Natural Resource? List 3 words to describe a natural resource. Create a graphic organizer. Marzano Strategy - ABC Brainstorm. For every letter in the word RESOURCE, students will write a word, phrase, or sentence, to describe a natural resource.	Objective - Renewable Resources. List 3 words to describe renewable resources. Create a graphic organizer. Marzano Strategy - Think-Pair-Share- Students will think about the information on renewable resources, pair with a partner on findings, then share with the class the    importance of renewable resources.	Objective - Non-Renewable Resources. List 3 words to describe non-renewable resources. Create a graphic organizer. Marzano Strategy - 3-2-1 Strategy. Students will write 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still have.	Objective - Using Natural Resources. List 3 words to describe the use of natural resources. Create a graphic organizer. Marzano Strategy - Save the Last Word For Me. Students will write one overall summary statement on the use of natural resources.	Objective - Trading and the Economy. List 3 words to describe trading and the economy of different countries. Marzano Strategy - Predictions. Students will write 3 predictions on the use of trade to add money and products to our economy.
SUMMARIZING EXIT SLIP (After)	. After - Write 3 questions. Present to the Class.	After - Write 3 questions. Present to the Class.	After - Write 3 questions. Present to the Class.   .	After - Write 3 questions. Present to the Class.	After - Write 3 questions. Present to the Class.
ACOS STANDARDS	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MATERIALS USED	hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper	hand-outs, pencils/colored pencils, copy paper
Literacy Standards Used (See the MOC for a list of content appropriate standards):    N/A
Technology Used: chromebook, laptop, smart board, online- www.pearsonlearning.com			Supplementary Materials Used: Quick Reads-A Research-Based Fluency Program
ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,   X   Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications,            Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X