Mount Dora Middle School Lesson Plans
Mr. Deutsch, 7th Grade Civics
Dates:
20 – 24 October 2014
(Topic) and
Learning Goal:
(The United States Constitution and Bill of Rights) Students will be able to evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of U.S.
citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government, and the political system.
Annually Assessed Benchmark(s):
SS.7.C.1.6 Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution. (T,W,R)
SS.7.C.1.7 Describe how the Constitution limits the powers of government through separation of powers and checks and balances. (W,R,F)
SS.7.C.2.4 Evaluate rights contained in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the U.S. Constitution. (W,R)
SS.7.C.3.3 Illustrate the structure and function (three branches of government established in Articles I, II, and III with corresponding powers) of
government in the United States as established in the Constitution. (W,R,F)
SS.7.C.3.5 Explain the constitutional amendment process. (W,R)
SS.7.C.3.8 Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. (W,R)
SS.7.C.3.9 Illustrate the law making process at the local, state, and federal levels. (F)
Monday
Essential
Question
Teacher Work Day / No School
Tuesday
What lessons from the first quarter
will help me be a better student in
the second quarter?
Wednesday
Supporting LAFS and MAFS Standards:
LAFS.68.RH.1.1, LAFS.68.RH.1.2, LAFS.68.RH.1.3,
LAFS.68.RH.2.4, LAFS.68.RH.2.5, LAFS.68.RH.2.6,
LAFS.68.RH.3.7, LAFS.68.RH.3.8, LAFS.68.RH.3.9,
LAFS.68.WHST.1.1, LAFS.68.WHST.1.2,
LAFS.68.WHST.2.4, LAFS.68.WHST.2.5,
LAFS.68.WHST.2.6, LAFS.68.WHST.3.8,
LAFS.68.WHST.3.9, LAFS.68.WHST.4.10,
LAFS.7.SL.1.1, LAFS.7.SL.1.2, LAFS.7.SL.1.3,
LAFS.7.SL.2.4, MAFS.6.SP.2.4, MAFS.6.SP.2.5,
MAFS.K12.MP.1.1, MAFS.K12.MP.3.1,
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1, MAFS.K12.MP.6.1
Thursday
Friday
What is the difference between
separation of powers and checks
and balances?
Student will demonstrate an
understanding of principles,
functions, and organization of
government by describing and
distinguishing between the
concepts of separation of powers
and checks and balances.
What is the difference between
separation of powers and checks
and balances?
Student will demonstrate an
understanding of principles,
functions, and organization of
government by describing and
distinguishing between the
concepts of separation of powers
and checks and balances.
What is the main role of each of
our three branches of
government?
Students will be able to recognize
examples of separation of powers
and checks and balances by
forming a new lunch menu for the
school.
Measurable
Objective
Students will be able to move
forward into the new quarter with
confidence by taking notes on
inspiring Latin phrases.
Bell Ringer
一 2nd Quarter Pep Talk
一 Papers Pick Up
一 Where Were We?
一 Rate Your School Lunch
二 DBQ Breakdown
二 Active Listening Reading Report
三 Anatomy Vocabulary
四 Separation of Powers Quiz
五 Anatomy Worksheet
二 Lead Chefs
三 Menu Writers
四 Judges
五 Menu Writers
Pep talk paper due tomorrow.
None tonight.
Anatomy worksheet due tomorrow.
None tonight.
Agenda
Exit Survey
Home Prep
ESOL Strategies (from LEPs)
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Differentiated Instruction
Multiple learning styles
Promote cooperation through small group work
Encourage self-talk and positive thinking
Teach note taking strategies such as Cornell notes
ESE Accommodations (from IEPs)
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Make comparisons between the new concept and things students already know.
Use mnemonics to help students remember multiple steps in a procedure.
Model the steps in the strategy, using a think-aloud process.
Use multiple reviews of concepts and skills.
Give students specific feedback about what they are doing well or need to change.
Give students enough practice to master skills.