John Drugan K-8 1st-9 Weeks
I. Carmona, E. Lucero, J.Ham
Grade: 6th- 8th Social Studies (Weeks at a Glance)
2015- 2016
Week of:
Social Studies
Theme/Topic/ERA/
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Instructional Days: 42 (2-½ days)
Resources
Vocabulary/ Language Arts
Reading
(Genre & Comprehension Skill)
ELAR Poetry/ Language Arts
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Connection
Week 1
July 28- July 31
Unit 01 Colonization and Exploration
Guiding Question:
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What was the World like prior to the voyages of Christopher Columbus?

What is the true significance of Columbus’ “discover”?
8 (1) History
(A) identify the major eras and events in U.S. history through 1877, including colonization, revolution, drafting of the Declaration of
Independence, creation and ratification of the Constitution, religious revivals such as the Second Great Awakening, early republic, the Age of
Jackson, westward expansion, reform movements, sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction, and describe their causes and effects; 75.69%
(B) apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods; and
(C) explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, founding of Jamestown; 1620, arrival of the Pilgrims and signing of the Mayflower
8 (10) Geography.
(B) compare places and regions of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics; and 80.28%
(A) locate places and regions of importance in the United States during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries;
Teacher Created Materials: Primary
Sources/Exploration
various articles
Mastering the Grade 8 Social Studies
TEKS
Various Internet resources
Expository Reading
Summarize,
Vocabulary Development,
Compare Contrast,
Sequencing,
Support Point of View,
Inferences and Predictions
Week 2
Aug. 3-7
Unit 01 Exploration and Colonization
Guiding Question:

In what ways did Europeans impact the Americas?

What were the S.P.E.R reasons for establishment of the 13 Colonies?
8.1 History
(A) identify the major eras and events in U.S. history through 1877, including colonization, revolution, drafting of the Declaration of
Independence, creation and ratification of the Constitution, religious revivals such as the Second Great Awakening, early republic, the Age of
Jackson, westward expansion, reform movements, sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction, and describe their causes and effects; 75.69%
(C) explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, founding of Jamestown; 1620, arrival of the Pilgrims and signing of the Mayflower
Teacher Created Materials: Primary
Sources/Exploration
various articles
Mastering the Grade 8 Social Studies
TEKS
Various Internet resources
Expository Reading
Summarize,
Vocabulary Development,
Compare Contrast,
Sequencing,
Support Point of View,
Inferences and Predictions
8(2) History. The student understands the causes of exploration and colonization eras. The student is expected to:
(A) identify reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America; and
8 (10) Geography.
(B) compare places and regions of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics; and 80.28%
(A) locate places and regions of importance in the United States during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries;
Week 3
Aug. 11-14
Unit 01 Exploration and Colonization:
Guiding Questions:

What kind of Political, Religious, and Social Institutions did Europeans establish in the New World?

What influenced them to establish these institutions?
8 (3) History. The student understands the foundations of representative government in the United States. The student is expected to:
(A) explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during the colonial period; 64.22%
(C) explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, founding of Jamestown; 1620, arrival of the Pilgrims and signing of the Mayflower 88.53%
Teacher Created Materials: Primary
Sources/Exploration
various articles
Mastering the Grade 8 Social Studies
TEKS
Various Internet resources
Expository Reading
Summarize,
Vocabulary Development,
Compare Contrast,
Sequencing,
Support Point of View,
Inferences and Predictions
Aug. 18-21
Week 4
(15) Government. The student understands the American beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S.
Constitution, and other important historic documents. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the influence of ideas from historic documents, including the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the Mayflower Compact, 69.27%
Unit 01 Exploration and Colonization
Guiding Questions:

What connections are there between the environment and the colonial economy?
Teacher Created Materials: Primary
Sources/Exploration
various articles
8 (10) Geography.
(B) compare places and regions of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics; and 80.28%
Mastering the Grade 8 Social Studies
TEKS
8 (11) Geography
(B) describe the positive and negative consequences of human modification of the physical environment of the United States; and 53.21%
(12) Economics.
(A) identify economic differences among different regions of the United States;
(B) explain reasons for the development of the plantation system, the transatlantic slave trade, and the spread of slavery;
Various Internet resources
Expository Reading
Summarize,
Vocabulary Development,
Compare Contrast,
Sequencing,
Support Point of View,
Inferences and Predictions
Aug. 25-28
Early Release- Aug.26
Week 5
Week 6
Sept. 2-4
Celebrate Freedom Week
Constitution Day, Sept.17
Week 7
Sept. 8-11
Labor Day-No
School, Sept.7
Week 8
Sept. 14-18
Unit 03: American Revolution
Guiding Questions:

What were some of the causes of the American Revolution?
8 (4) History. The student understands significant political and economic issues of the revolutionary era. The student is expected to:
(A) analyze causes of the American Revolution, including the Proclamation of 1763, the Intolerable Acts, the Stamp Act, mercantilism, lack of
representation in Parliament, and British economic policies following the French and Indian War 74.31%
Unit 03: American Revolution
Guiding Questions:

In what ways did individuals contribute to the American Revolution?
8 (4) History. The student understands significant political and economic issues of the revolutionary era. The student is expected to:
(B) explain the roles played by significant individuals during the American Revolution, including Abigail Adams, John Adams, Wentworth Cheswell,
Samuel Adams, Mercy Otis Warren, James Armistead, Benjamin Franklin, Bernardo de Gálvez, Crispus Attucks, King George III, Haym Salomon, Patrick
Henry, Thomas Jefferson, the Marquis de Lafayette, Thomas Paine, and George Washington;
Unit 03: American Revolution
Guiding Questions:

What were some of the key events and Issues of the American Revolution?
8 (4) History. The student understands significant political and economic issues of the revolutionary era. The student is expected to:
(C) explain the issues surrounding important events of the American Revolution, including declaring independence; writing the Articles of
Confederation; fighting the battles of Lexington, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown; enduring the winter at Valley Forge; and signing the Treaty of
Paris of 1783; 46.78%
Unit 02: Celebrate Freedom Week
Guiding Questions:

What led Colonist to declare their independence from Great Britian?

What are unalienable rights?
(15) Government. The student understands the American beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S.
Constitution, and other important historic documents. The student is expected to:
(C) identify colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and explain how those grievances were addressed in the U.S. Constitution
and the Bill of Rights; and 75.23%
(19) Citizenship. The student understands the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States. The student is expected to:
(A) define and give examples of unalienable rights
Teacher Created Materials: Primary
Sources/Exploration
various articles
Mastering the Grade 8 Social Studies
TEKS
Various Internet resources
Teacher Created Materials: Primary
Sources/Exploration
various articles
Mastering the Grade 8 Social Studies
TEKS
Various Internet resources
Teacher Created Materials: Primary
Sources/Exploration
various articles
Mastering the Grade 8 Social Studies
TEKS
Various Internet resources
Teacher Created Materials: Primary
Sources/Exploration
various articles
Mastering the Grade 8 Social Studies
TEKS
Various Internet resources
Expository Reading
Summarize,
Vocabulary Development,
Compare Contrast,
Sequencing,
Support Point of View,
Inferences and Predictions
Expository Reading
Summarize,
Vocabulary Development,
Compare Contrast,
Sequencing,
Support Point of View,
Inferences and Predictions
Expository Reading
Summarize,
Vocabulary Development,
Compare Contrast,
Sequencing,
Support Point of View,
Inferences and Predictions
Expository Reading
Summarize,
Vocabulary Development,
Compare Contrast,
Sequencing,
Support Point of View,
Inferences and Predictions
Week 9
Sept. 21- 25
Early ReleaseSept.23
Unit 03: American Revolution
Review and Assess
All SE
Author’s Wall: __________
Technology Plan:
Teacher Created Materials: Primary
Sources/Exploration
various articles
Mastering the Grade 8 Social Studies
TEKS
Various Internet resources
. Expository Reading
Summarize,
Vocabulary Development,
Compare Contrast,
Sequencing,
Support Point of View,
Inferences and Predictions