Debra D. Mays

Lesson Plan - NAME: Debra Mays  GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Civics   WEEK OF: September 15th-September 19th 2025                          

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Standards/Skills	Standard 4- Describe structures of state and local governments in the United States, including major Alabama offices and officeholders.	Standard 4- Describe the structures of state and local governments in the United States, including major Alabama offices and officeholders.	Standard 4- Describe structures of state and local governments in the United States, including major Alabama offices and officeholders.	Standard 4- Describe structures of state and local governments in the United States, including major Alabama offices and officeholders.	Standard 4- Describe structures of state and local governments in the United States, including major Alabama offices and officeholders.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question- What are the revenues for local governments sales tax? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Revenues (2) Expenditures and (3) Percentages. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on state and local governments.	Essential Question- What are expenditures? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Direct Expenditures (2) Proportion of Government. and (3) Local Government. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on state and local governments.	Essential question- What is the second largest category of state spending? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Higher Education (2) Subsidize and (3) State Schools. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on college education.	Essential Question- What does local governments provide? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Water Supply. (2) Sewage and (3) Sanitation I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the responsibilities of local governments.	Essential Question-What about local governments responsibilities to police and fire protection? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Police Protection (2) Fire Protection. and (3) Volunteers. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the functions of local governments.
Instructional Strategies/ Activities (Before, During, & After)	Bell-Ringer- What are the expenditures for state governments public welfare? Before- Read/Write Notes During- Chart Analysis Analyzing Graphs Questions Reading Check Summary Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me After- Write 3 discussion statements. Whole Group Formative	Bell-Ringer- What are some efforts of state governments? Before- Quick Write During- Chart Completions Find the word Cause/Effect Strategy- 3-2-1 After- Write 3 conclusive statements. Whole Group Summative	Bell-Ringer- What percentage does highway construction and road improvement represent? Before- Read During- Discussion Illustrate Ideas Create a diagram Matching Strategy- ABC Brainstorm After- Write two examples each of state and local Governments. Individual Work Formative Summative	Bell-Ringer- Where does local tax revenues go? Before- Read/Write Notes During- Questions Outline Find the Words Strategy- Predictions After- Summarize Individual Work Formative Summative	Bell-Ringer- Why is police and fire protection important among local governments? Before- Quick Write During- Chart Key Terms Reviewing Main Ideas Analyzing Visuals Strategy- Turn and Talk After-Discussion and write final thoughts. Small Group Formative Summative
IXL Skills	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies
Resources (for Parent Transparency)	civ.glencoe.com	civ.glencoe.com	civ.glencoe.com	civ.glencoe.com	civ.glencoe.com
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: September 15th-September 19th 2025

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Standards/Skills	Skills-Reading	Skills-Reading	Skills-Reading	Skills-Reading	Skills-Reading
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question- What about the needs of Northern Europe? Learning Targets For Students:(1) Northern Europe (2) Regional Specialties and (3) Farmlands. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the Food of Northern Europe.	Essential Question - What are the foods of Southern Europe? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Italian Specialties. (2) Foods of Spain and Portugal. and (3) Characteristics of Other Southern European Cuisines. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on distinctive flavors common to this region.	Essential Question- What about the foods of the Northern Indian Subcontinent? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Religious Beliefs and Traditions. (2) Land of Spices and Rice. and (3)  The Location of the Northern Indian Subcontinent. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the broad and grassy foothills, and sheep graze.	Essential Question- What about the foods of the Southern Indian Subcontinent and Coastal Islands? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Foods of Sri Lanka. (2) The Importance of Side Dishes. and (3) South Asia. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on South Indian Foods.	Essential Question- What about the Foods of Mongolia, China, and Taiwan? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Resources for Mongolian Cuisine. (2) China and Its Food Resources. and (3) Chinese Regional Specialties. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on farmers producing the most crops possible from the arable land, while cooks are showing both resourcefulness and imagination.
Instructional Strategies/ Activities (Before, During, & After)	Bell-Ringer- What are regional specialties? Before- Quick Write During- Summary Matching Graphic Organizer Questions Strategy- Predictions After- Reading Check Question. Whole Group Formative	Bell-Ringer- What type of climate is Mediterranean? Before- Read/Write/Draw. During- Reviewing for Facts Outline Taking Another Look Read to Learn Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me. After- Main Idea Questions Whole Group Summative	Bell-Ringer- What does the religious influences include? Before- Read/Write Notes. During- Critical Thinking Questions Main Idea Notes Chart Strategy- 3-2-1 After- Write 3 reactions. Individual Work Formative Summative	Bell-Ringer- Where is Sri Lanka located? Before- Read/Write/Discuss. During- Taking Another Look Analyze Visual Write 3 reactions. Write 2 conclusive statements. Strategy- ABC Brainstorm Individual Work Formative Summative	Bell-Ringer- What is regional land available for? Before- Quick Write. During- Questions Summary Drawing graphic organizer Word Wall Strategy- Turn and Talk. Small Group Formative Summative
IXL Skills	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies
Resources (for Parent Transparency)	Resources- Glencoe/McGraw-Hill	Resources- Glencoe/McGraw-Hill	Resources- Glencoe/McGraw	Resources- Glencoe/McGraw	Resources- Glencoe/McGraw
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/Civics  Week OF: September 8th-September 12th 2025       

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Standards/Skills	Standard 3- Compare the government of the United States with other governmental systems, including monarchy, limited monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship, theology, and pure democracy.	Standard 3- Compare the government of the United States with other governmental systems, including monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship, theology, and pure democracy.	Standard 3- compare the government of the United States with other governmental systems, including monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship, theology, and pure democracy.	Standard 3- Compare the government of the United States with other governmental systems, including monarchy, limited monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship, theology, and pure democracy.	Standard 3- Compare the government of the United States with other governmental systems, including monarchy, limited monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship, theology, and pure democracy.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question- What are the different types of government? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Limited Monarchy. (2) Dictatorship. and (3) Monarchy. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the Types of Government.	Essential Question- What is an Authoritarian type of Government? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Elite Group. (2) Rule By the People. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on Authoritarian Regimes.	Essential Question- What is an Absolute Monarchy? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Monarchy (2) Hereditary Ruler and (3) Advisers I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on power that is unrestricted.	Essential Question- What is a Dictatorship Form of Government? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Power by Force. (2) Control Over the State. and (30 Scores of Dictators. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on limitations of Speech, assembly, and the Press.	Essential Question- Why do many dictators impose totalitarian rule on their people? Learning Targets For Students: (1)  Political Opposition. (2) Ideology. and (3) Propaganda I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on notorious totalitarian regimes.
Instructional Strategies/ Activities (Before, During, & After)	Bell-Ringer- Why are countries shifting toward a moreDemocratic System of Government? Before- Read/Write Notes During- Compare/Contrast Evaluate Chart Reading Check Questions Parliamentary System Strategy- 3-2-1 After- Write 3 examples of the types of government. Whole Group Formative	Bell-Ringer- Why is power in an Authoritarian Government held by an individual or group? Before- Read/Write/Discuss During- Reads To Learn Questions Summary Main Idea Cause/Effect Organizing Information Strategy- ABC Brainstorm After- Write 3 reactions. Whole Group Summative	Bell-Ringer- What does the word “monarchy” describe? Before- Quick Write During- Completions Open-Ended Questions Drawing Inferences Analyzing Visuals Strategy- Predictions After- Create a Word Wall. Individual Work Formative Summative	Bell-Ringer- Who was Fidel Castro? Before- Read Aloud During- Textbook Reading Strategy Case Study Questions American Biography Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me. After- Write 2 Discussion Questions. Individual Work Formative Summative	Bell-Ringer- Why do totalitarian leaders typically have a master plan? Before- Quick Write During- Outline Information Activity Forms of Government Activity Reading Check Questions Strategy- Turn and Talk After- Questions as a review. Small Group Formative Summative
IXL Skills	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies
Resources (for Parent Transparency)	Resources- civ.glencoe.com	Resources-civ.glencoe.com	Resources-civ.glencoe.com	Resources-civ.glencoe.com	Resources-civ.glencoe.com
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: September 8th- September 12th, 2025                 

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Standards/Skills	Skills- Reading	Skills-Reading	Skills-Reading	Skills-Reading	Skills-Reading
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question- What are the Grains of the World? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Historical Note.(2) Many Uses of Grains. and (3) Taking Another Look. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on grain production that dates back to at least 6700 B.C. in an ancient civilization in Asia.	Essential Question- What are some herbs and spices used around the world? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Herbs (2) Spices and (3) Using Spices. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on Herbs and Spices of the World.	Essential Question-What are foods of Canada and the Northern United States? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Early American Cooking. (2) North American Cooking Today. and (3) The English Traditions. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on early Native American Food.	Essential Question- What are the foods of the Southern United States? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Regional Food Resources. (2) Cultural Memories and (3) Recollections of the smell of good food. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on cultures of the southern United States.	Essential Question- What are some of the foods of the West Indies? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Native Cultural Influences. (2) European Influences. and (3) African and Asian Influences. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on cuisine in the West Indies.
Instructional Strategies/ Activities (Before, During, & After)	Bell-Ringer- What does grain products come from?  Before-Quick Write. During- Summary Chart Word Wall Strategy- Write 3 predictions. After- Answer questions. Whole Group Formative	Bell-Ringer- What do most recipes call for? Before- Read/Write/Discuss During- Questions Complete the words Completions Strategy- 3-2-1 After- Taking Another Look- Questions. Whole Group Summative	Bell-Ringer- Who were the first North American Cooks? Before- Read During- Write Notes Graphic Organizer Key Terms Matching Strategy- ABC Brainstorm After- Create a visual. Individual Work Formative-Summative	Bell-Ringer- What does the South produce? Before-Quick Write During- Reading Comprehension Questions. Graphic Organizer Descriptive Words  Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me After- Write 3 conclusive statements. Small Group Formative-Summative	Bell-Ringer- What islands did the Native Americans occupy? Before- Read/ Write Notes. During- Take Another Look Questions. Outline Read to learn Activity Strategy- Turn and Talk After- Write two final thoughts on the West Indies. Small Group Formative-Summative
IXL Skills	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies
Resources (for Parent Transparency)	Resources-Glencoe/McGraw-Hill	Resources-Glencoe/McGraw-Hill	Resources-Glencoe/McGraw-Hill	Resources-Glencoe/McGraw-Hill	Resources-Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
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