Weekly Plan
Teacher:
J. King
DSA-Elementary
Subject: 2nd
Date:
grade Social Studies
Subject Area
&Objective
Theme:
MON “Government for the
People”
Students will:
1. Identify and
describe functions of
government.
2. Understand how
government works to
help citizens through
services paid for by
taxes.
Common Core
PASS
DOK
N/A
2
Social Studies
TUES Students will:
1. Identify and
describe functions of
government.
2. Understand how
government works to
help citizens through
services paid for by
taxes.
N/A
2.2- The student will
examine communities
from a spatial
perspective.- Describe the
landmark and cultural
features of the community
(e.g., historic homes,
schools, churches,
bridges, parks, and
neighborhoods) and
compare these with
similar features in other
parts of the United States.
5.2- The student will
understand basic
economic elements found
in communities. Describe
the occupations and roles
of people in the
neighborhood and
community who provide
goods and services.
2.2- The student will
examine communities
from a spatial
perspective.- Describe the
landmark and cultural
features of the community
(e.g., historic homes,
schools, churches,
bridges, parks, and
neighborhoods) and
compare these with
similar features in other
parts of the United States.
5.2- The student will
understand basic
economic elements found
8/20/12
In Class ASSIGNMENT/Activity
(Please attach handouts)
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Homework
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Oral Read Unit 1, Lesson 2: “Government
for the People”
Define selection vocabulary terms.
(Independent Practice.)
Make a T- chart “How the Government
Helps Us”
Oral Read Unit 1, Lesson 2: “Government
for the People”
Vocabulary Transparency 1-2 (WGI) on the
overhead projector.
“Follow the Money”, pg.3. (Independent
Practice)
Read Leveled Reader: Our Government at
Work (WGI)and discuss main ideas and
details.
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Social Studies
WED Students will:
1. Identify and
describe functions of
government.
2. Understand how
government works to
help citizens through
services paid for by
taxes.
N/A
Social Studies
THUR Students will:
1. Use a word web to
connect related ideas.
2. Create a word web
about government
based on ideas
presented in the unit.
N/A
in communities. Describe
the occupations and roles
of people in the
neighborhood and
community who provide
goods and services.
2.2- The student will
examine communities
from a spatial
perspective.- Describe the
landmark and cultural
features of the community
(e.g., historic homes,
schools, churches,
bridges, parks, and
neighborhoods) and
compare these with
similar features in other
parts of the United States.
5.2- The student will
understand basic
economic elements found
in communities. Describe
the occupations and roles
of people in the
neighborhood and
community who provide
goods and services.
2.2- The student will
examine communities
from a spatial
perspective.- Describe the
landmark and cultural
features of the community
(e.g., historic homes,
schools, churches,
bridges, parks, and
neighborhoods) and
compare these with
similar features in other
parts of the United States.
5.2- The student will
understand basic
economic elements found
in communities. Describe
the occupations and roles
of people in the
neighborhood and
community who provide
goods and services.
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Oral Read Unit 1, Lesson 2: “Government
for the People”
Review Questions 1-4, pg.21. (WGI)
Identify main idea and details.
Read Leveled Reader: The President’s
Helpers (WGI) and discuss main ideas and
details,
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Practice and
Oral Read Unit 1, Lesson 2: “Government
Enjoy the
for the People”
Study Skills Transparency 1-2, (WGI) on the National Anthem
overhead projector
“Build Vocabulary”, pgs. 22-23. Learn,
Practice, and Apply
Read Leveled Reader: Government on the
Move (WGI) and discuss main ideas and
details.
FRI
Social Studies
Students will:
1. Use a word web to
connect related ideas.
2. Create a word web
about government
based on ideas
presented in the unit.
N/A
2.2- The student will
examine communities
from a spatial
perspective.- Describe the
landmark and cultural
features of the community
(e.g., historic homes,
schools, churches,
bridges, parks, and
neighborhoods) and
compare these with
similar features in other
parts of the United States.
5.2- The student will
understand basic
economic elements found
in communities. Describe
the occupations and roles
of people in the
neighborhood and
community who provide
goods and services.
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Oral Read Unit 1, Lesson 2: “Government
for the People”
“Make a Word Web”, pg. 4. (Independent
Practice)
Create a classroom poster in reference to
lesson and display!
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