Debra D. Mays

Lesson Plan - NAME: Debra Mays  GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Geography         WEEK OF: May 12th- May 16th 2025                           

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Standards/Skills	Standard 12- Explain ways geographic features and environmental issues have influenced historical events.	Standard 12- Explain ways geographic features and environmental issues have influenced historical events.	Standard 12- Explain ways geographic features and environmental issues have influenced historical events.	Standard 12- Explain  ways geographic features and environmental issues have influenced historical events	Standard 12- Explain ways geographic features and environmental issues have influenced historical events.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question- How did the modern era emerge? Learning Targets For Students: (1) A Rapidly Changing World. (2) Changing Lifestyles. and (3) Rivalry Between Nations. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the Industrial Revolution that began in Great Britain.	Essential Question- What was the purpose of the Industrial Revolution? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Human Resources. (2) Farming and (3) Factories and Shops. I can (as a teacher)help the students gain knowledge on resources needed to make and run machinery.	Essential Question- Why did towns and cities grow? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Unions (2) Strong Economies and (3) Western Europe. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on how the lives of the people changed dramatically.	Essential Question- Why did new problems arise? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Political Turmoil (2) Worldwide Depression and (3) Homeless and Hungry I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on how many European cities and villages were destroyed.	Essential Question- What is meant by the term “Exploring Our World”?. Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Age of Revolution (2) Rural Areas and (3) British Factories I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the beginning of the Revolution.
Instructional Strategies/ Activities (Before, During, & After)	Objective- The Modern Era Emerges. Before- Brainstorm During- Write 3 key ideas. Reading Check Questions Then and Now Economics Create a chart Strategy- Predictions After- More About the Photo Formative Individual Work	Objective- The Industrial Revolution. Before- Quick Write During- Recalling Facts Facts versus Opinions Inferences Reactions Sum-It-Up Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me After- On Location Activity Summative Individual Work	Objective- Changing Lifestyles. Before- Read/Discuss Critical Thinking Questions Graphic Organizer Cause and Effect Strategy- ABC Brainstorm After- 3 Conclusive Statements Formative Individual Work	Objective- Rivalry Between Nations. Before- Read/Write/Discuss During- Defining Terms Recalling Facts Critical Thinking Graphic Organizer Applying Social Studies Skills Strategy- 3-2-1 After- Synthesizing Summative Whole Group	Objective- From the Beginning of the Revolution. Before- Quick Write During- Summarize Information Answer Questions Create a Chart Draw a visual to illustrate British Factories Focus on Christopher Columbus Environmental Issues Strategy- Think-Pair-Share Formative Summative Small Group
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Student Grouping:X Whole Group  X Small Group X  Individual Work  Assessments: X Formative X  Summative 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: May 12th-May 16th 2025                          

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Standards/Skills	Reading Comprehension	Reading Comprehension	Reading Comprehension	Reading Comprehension	Reading Comprehension
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question- Where did the first settlers of China live? Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Shang Dynasty. (2) The Zhou Dynasty and (3) Confucius I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the first culture under the Xia Dynasty.	Essential Question-When was China reunited? Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Song Dynasty (2) The Mongols and (3) Genghis Khan I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on additional Chinese History that includes bridges, rivers, printing carving, and iron chains.	Essential Question- How effective were the upcoming dynasties? Learning Targets for Students: (1) The Ming Dynasty (2) The End of the Chinese Dynasties and (3) Modern China I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on reasons for China opening ports for trading.	Essential Question- What is another name for Mesoamerica? Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Mayas (2) The Yucatan Peninsula and (3) Farming I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the Mayas and the Aztecs.	Essential Question- Who were the Incredible Incas? Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Incas (2) The Andes Mountain Chain and (3) The Terraces I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the Incas living in valley cities, while others lived in the mountains.
Instructional Strategies/ Activities (Before, During, & After)	Objective- Ancient China Before- Quick Write During- What were the accomplishments of the Shang Dynasty? Completions Questions Key Terms Sum-It-Up Strategy- Predictions After- Create a graphic organizer on the Shang Dynasty and the Zhou Dynasty. Formative Individual Work	Objective- More Chinese History Before- Read/Write/Draw During- Recalling Facts Critical Thinking Questions Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me After- How effective was the Song Dynasty?  What role did Genghis Khan play in the Yuan Dynasty? Summative Individual Work	Objective- Chinese Dynasties Before- Quick Write During- Key Ideas Summary Create a chart Outline Questions Strategy- ABC Brainstorm After- Conclusive thoughts on the Ming Dynasty, Chinese Dynasty, and Modern China. Formative Individual Work	Objective- Mesoamerican Empires Before- Read/Write Facts During- Key Ideas 3 examples of Mesoamerican empires. Inference Questions Accomplishments of the Mayas Word Wall to describe the life of the Mayas. Strategy- 3-2-1 After- Complete a drawing to illustrate the Magnificent Mayas. Summative Whole Group	Objective- The Incredible Incas Before- Read/Discuss During- Graphic Organizer. Include: Standard of Living- Accomplishments- Trading- Occupation- and their Craftsmanship Strategy- Think-Pair-Share After- Write 3 reactions to the Incas. Formative Summative Small Group
IXL Skills	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies
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Student Grouping: X Whole Group X  Small Group X  Individual Work  Assessments: X Formative X Summative 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/Geography      WEEK OF: May 5th-May 9th 2025                         

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Standards/Skills	Standard 12- Explain ways geographic features and environmental issues have influenced historical events.	Standard 12- Explain ways geographic features and environmental issues have influenced historical events.	Standard 12- Explain ways geographic features and environmental issues have influenced historical events.	Standard 12- Explain ways geographic features and environmental issues have influenced historical events.:	Standard 12- Explain ways geographic features and environmental issues have influenced historical events.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question- What was the Age of Exploration? Learning Targets For Students:(1) Columbian Exchange (2) Christopher Columbus and (3) The Westward Expansion I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on Europe beginning to reach out beyond its boundaries in a great age of discovery and exploration.	Essential Question- How would you explain the Pinta? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Christopher Columbus (2) Europeans and (3) Trading with the Americas. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on Columbus landing in a part of the world unknown to Europeans at that time.	Essential Question- What was the Age of Revolution? Learning Targets For Students: (1)  The Rule of the People. (2)  Divine Right of Kings and (3) Philosophers-John Locke, Jean Jacques, Rousseau. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on American colonies freedom from the European Countries.	Essential Question- What were some of the Revolutionary changes? Learning Targets For Students? (1) Great Britain (2) Parliament and (3) British Democracy I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on a developed system of shared power and responsibility.	Essential Question- What was the beginning of the American Colonies? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Constitution (2) Congress and (3) British Colonies I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the new United States with its Declaration of Independence.
Instructional Strategies/ Activities (Before, During, & After)	Objective- The Age of Exploration Before- Read/Write/Discuss During- Examples of geographic features, historical events, environmental issues. Outcomes of the age of exploration. Sum-It-Up Strategy- Write 3 predictions on Nina. Write 3 conclusive statements. Formative Individual Work	Objective- Christopher Columbus  With Three Small Ships. Before-Quick Write During- Inference Questions Cause and Effect Questions Reading Check Questions Recalling Facts Activity Strategy- ABC Brainstorm-Use the word COLUMBUS After- Write 3 reactions. Summative Individual Work	Objective- The Age of Exploration. Before- Quick Write During- Outcomes of the American Revolution. Completions Historical Questions Revolution Issues What would philosophers say? Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me After- Final thoughts on the rule of the people. Formative Individual Work	Objective- British Democracy Before- Read/Write/Discuss During- Popular Representative Body summary statement. Terms to Know Kings and Queens summary statement. Explain shared power What is Parliament? What was Parliament’s connection to British Democracy? Strategy- 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still Have. Summative Whole Group	Objective- Democracy in the Americas. Before- Quick Write During- Defining Terms Recalling Facts Critical Thinking Graphic Organizer Applying Social Studies Skills Strategy- Think-Pair-Share After- Students will create a three-column chart with the headings- Renaissance, Reform, and Revolution. Students will fill in the chart with important events and people from the section on “From Renaissance to Revolution”. Formative Summative Small Group
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Student Grouping:X  Whole Group X  Small Group  X Individual Work  Assessments:X Formative X Summative 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: May 5th - May 9th 2025                           

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Standards/Skills	Reading Comprehension	Reading Comprehension	Reading Comprehension	Reading Comprehension	Reading Comprehension
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question- What are Greek City-States? Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Minoans (2) The Mycenaeans and (3) Athens and Spartans I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on special kinds of government.	Essential Question- What was so significant about the beautiful city of Rome? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Rome (2) Roman Rulers and (3) Julius Caesar. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the Roman Empire.	Essential Question- What made the Roman Empire Rise and Fall? Learning Targets For Students: (1) A Strong Army. (2) Roman Religion and (3) Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain information on practices that made the Roman Empire strong.	Essential Question- Where is India located? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Dravidians (2) Aryans and (3) King Darius I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on groups that invaded India and changed it in some way.	Essential Question- What was the purpose of the Gupta Empire? Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Gupta Empire  (2) the Mughal Empire and (3) Great Britain Takes Control I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the empires that helped the Indian Rulers.
Instructional Strategies/ Activities (Before, During, & After)	Objective- Greek City-States Before- Read/Discuss During- Questions Completions Key Ideas Summary Drawing Strategy- 3 Predictions After-  Explain the city-states of Athens and Sparta. Formative Individual Work	Objective- The Mighty Roman Empire Before- Quick Write During- Terms to Know Inferences Critical Thinking Questions Map Analysis Strategy- ABC Brainstorm Use the word ROMAN After- Create a chart on Rome and the Roman Rulers. Summative Individual Work	Objective- The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire. Before- Quick Write During- Read Aloud/Write key ideas Create a graphic organizer Create a word wall describing the Roman Empire. What made the Roman Empire strong? Who were the legionnaires? What were some of the accomplishments of the Romans? Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me Summary After- What made the Roman Empire Fall?. Formative Individual Work	Objective- Early India Before- Read/Discuss During- Analyze the visuals and write results. Write  information on the different groups that invaded India. Write 3 reasons for the invaders choosing Early India. Why did Early India need a change? Create a chart. Strategy- 3-2-1 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still have on Early India. Summative Whole Group	Objective- Indian Rulers Before- Quick Write During- 5 key words Sum-It-Up What were the beliefs of the Muslims? What did most Mughal leaders want? Why did Great Britain Take Control of Early India? Terms To Know Create a Graphic Organizer Summary What was the Golden Age? Strategy- Think-Pair-Share After- Visual Analysis Formative Summative Small Group
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Student Grouping: X Whole Group X  Small Group X  Individual Work  Assessments:X  FormativeX Summative 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/ Geography       WEEK OF: April 28th-May 2nd 2025                        

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Standards/Skills	Standard 9- Explain how human actions modify the physical environment within and between places, including how human-induced changes affect the environment.	Standard 9- Explain how human actions modify the physical environment within and between places, including how human-induced changes affect the environment.	Standard 9- Explain how human actions modify the physical environment within and between places, including how human-induced changes affect the environment.	Standard 9- Explain how human actions modify the physical environment within and between places, including how human-induced changes affect the environment.	Standard 9- Explain how human actions modify the physical environment within and between places, including how human-induced changes affect the environment.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question- What are Natural Resources? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Renewable Resources (2) Nonrenewable Resources and (3) Natural Resources I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on countries trading for goods.	Essential Question- What are economic systems? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Traditional Economies (2) Command Economies and (3) Market Economies. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the use of natural resources used to produce and exchange goods and services.	Essential Question- What is World Trade? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Manufacturing (2) Distribution of Resources and (3) Perfect Soil and Climate. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the economies of the world’s countries.	Essential Question- What are barriers to trade? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Tariff (2) Quota and (3) Free Trade I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on trade benefits to help their country’s economy.	Essential Question- What are some differences in development? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Developed Countries (2) Developing Countries and (3) Industrialized Countries I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the spread of industry among developed and developing countries.
Instructional Strategies/ Activities (Before, During, & After)	Objective- Resources and World Trade Before- Quick Write During- Chart Activity Drawing Questions Believe It or Not  Critical Thinking Conclusions What makes renewable resources different from nonrenewable resources? Strategy- Predictions- Write 3 predictions on Exploring Our World. After - Write 3 reactions Formative Individual Work	Objective- Economic Systems Before- Read/Write/Discuss During- Terms to Know What are similarities between the different types of economic systems? What are some differences between the economic systems? Completions Questions  Sum-It-Up Write 3 conclusive statements. Strategy- ABC Brainstorm- Use the word ECONOMIC Summative Individual Work	Objective- World Trade Before- Quick Write During- Write 5 facts Write 5 examples on each fact. Create a word wall on words describing world trade. Create a graphic organizer Applying Map Skills Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me After- How has World Trade affected the U.S. ? Formative Individual Work	Objective- Barriers to Trade Before- Quick Write During- Write 3 key ideas. List 5 words to describe trading among the different countries. Map Activity on Land Use. What resources were beneficial to World Trade? Summary Strategy- 3-2-1 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still Have Summative Whole Group	Objective- Differences in Development. Define Terms Recalling Facts-Questions Critical Thinking-Questions Graphic Organizer Applying Social  Studies Skills Strategy- Think-Pair-Share Students will think about the information on both developed and developing countries, pair with a partner, then share their final results on differences in development among the countries.
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Student Grouping:X  Whole Group X  Small Group X  Individual Work  Assessments:X  Formative X Summative 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: April 28th- May 2nd 2025                           

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Standards/Skills	Reading Comprehension	Reading Comprehension	Reading Comprehension	Reading Comprehension	Reading Comprehension
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question- Where is Ancient Greece located? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Ancient Greece  (2) Art and Theater and (3) The Beautiful Temples. I can (as a teacher)  help the students gain knowledge on the country of Greece..	Essential Question- What do most clocks show? Learning Targets For Students: (1)Clocks (2) Letters and (3) Latin Phrases I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on A.M. and P.M.	Essential Question- What is the fertile crescent known as? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Sumer (2) Babylonia and (3) The Code of Hammurabi. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on why many people came to the fertile crescent?	Essential Question- What were the additional Mesopotamian Empires? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Crops (2) The Persian Empire and (3) The Tolerant Persians I can (s a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on more Mesopotamian Empires.	Essential Question- Who were the nomads? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Pharaohs (2) Lower Egypt and (3) Rich Soil I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the ruler of Egypt.
Instructional Strategies/ Activities (Before, During, & After)	Objective- Ancient Greece Before-Read During- Write 5 facts. Create a word wall Graphic Organizer Examples of  Art and Theater Strategy- Write 3 predictions  After- 3 conclusive statements Formative Individual Work	Objective- A.M. and P.M. Before-Read/Write/Discuss During- Write 2 questions on your own about A.M. and P.M. Create a chart Write 5 words to describe clocks Drawing Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me After - Write 3 reactions on clocks. Summative Individual Work	Objective- Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent. Before- Quick Write During- Questions Inferences Summary 5 facts What is the connection between Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent? Graphic Organizer Strategy- ABC Brainstorm-Use the word CRESCENT After- Write 3 opinions Formative Individual Work	Objective- More Mesopotamian Empires. Before- Read During - Write how the Mosopotamian Empire became effective? Questions- 3 Examples-3 Reactions- 3 Strategy- 3-2-1 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still Have After- Explain what made the Persians tolerant? Summative Whole Group	Objective- Ancient Egypt During- Read/Quick Write During- 5 facts 2 reactions Summary Drawing  Questions Examples of the culture of  Egypt - 3 Strategy- Think-Pair-Share Students will think about the information on Ancient Egypt, Pair with a partner, then write their final thoughts on nomads, pharaohs, and the expectations of Ancient Egypt. Formative Summative Small Group
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Student Grouping:X Whole Group X  Small Group X  Individual Work  Assessments:X  Formative X  Summative ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,   X   Shorter Assignments,     Additional Time,   X   EL Strategies,       Language Modifications,            Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X