Ms. Lisa Owens RM 809 8th Georgia Studies
Dates
March 3/23/15
Monday
March 3/24/15
Tuesday
March 3/25/15
Wednesday
Standard
S8CG1 The student
will describe the role
of citizens under
Georgia’s
constitution.
S8CG1 The student will describe
the role of citizens under
Georgia’s constitution.
c.
Describe the rights and
responsibilities of citizens.
d.
Explain voting
Qualifications and elections in
Georgia.
e.
Explain the role of political
parties in government.
f.
Identify wisdom, justice, and
moderation as the three
principles of the Pledge of
Allegiance
to the Georgia Flag
SS8CG2. Standard:
The student will analyze
the role of the legislative
branch in Georgia state
government.
 SS8CG2.a.
Element:
Explain the qualifications,
term, election, and duties
of members of the
General Assembly.
 SS8CG2.b.
Element:
Describe the organization
of the General Assembly,
with emphasis on
leadership and the
committee system.
 SS8CG2.c.
Element:
Trace the steps in the
legislative process for a
bill to become a law in
Georgia.
C.
Describe the rights
and responsibilities
of citizens.
D.
Explain voting
Qualifications and
elections in Georgia.
E.
Explain the role of
political parties in
government.
f.
Identify wisdom,
justice, and
moderation as the
three principles of
the Pledge of
Allegiance
to the Georgia Flag
March 3/26/15
Thursday
SS8CG3. Standard:
The student will analyze the
role of the executive branch
in Georgia state
government.

SS8CG3.a.
Element:
Explain the qualifications,
term, election, and duties of
the governor and lieutenant
governor.

SS8CG3.b.
Element:
Describe the organization of
the executive branch, with
emphasis on major policy
areas of state programs.
Friday
SS8CG4. Standard:
The student will analyze the
role of the judicial branch in
Georgia state government.

SS8CG4.a.
Element:
Explain the structure of the
court system in Georgia, to
include trial and appellate
procedures, and how judges
are selected.

SS8CG4.b.
Element:
Explain the difference
between criminal law and
civil law.

SS8CG4.c.
Element:
Describe the history of the
juvenile court.

SS8CG4.d.
Element:
Compare the juvenile justice
system to the adult justice
system, emphasizing the
different jurisdictions,
terminology, and steps in
the criminal justice process.

SS8CG4.e.
Element:
Describe the rights of
juveniles when taken into
custody.

SS8CG4.f.
Element:
Describe ways to avoid
trouble and settle disputes
peacefully.
Ms. Lisa Owens RM 809 8th Georgia Studies
Time
Essential Question/
Key Question
How are the
branches of
Government
Monitored?
What governor changed the
voting age from 21 to 18?
What is the role of the
Legislative branch?
Qualifications , Senate,
Representatives
What is the role of the
Executive branch?
What is the role of
the Judicial Branch?
Lesson OpenerDaily
Jeopardy – review
question GMS
Today in Georgia
Georgia Stories
Element C. for every
action is a
consequence + - for
every right is a
List the qualifications to be
able to vote _ white boardIPad – technology –F.
element
Do all things In Moderation!
What is written on our state
flag?
Research –Wisdom, Justice
and Moderation
How do you think our
laws are made? How is
a bill passed?
You are all the new
Governor of Georgia
What is our
campaign slogan?
Create on IPad
What are you going
to do for Georgia?
Here comes the
Judge? Goggle the
states supreme
court Judges. What
is their duty?
Create the state flag with
the meanings of the
written terms __15min________________
Power point – review
SS8CG 2 –
Thinking maps
Make a double
bubble –
Representatives and
Senate
Video- Georgia
Stories- leg BranchHow a bill is madevideo
Complete prezie over
the General Assembly
Power point notes
Thinking maps
What can the
governor do? Book
chart 530-531,532formal powers, 533
informal powers
Let’s look at the
sessions- Georgia
.gov
responsibility –
Rights and
Responsibilities
Thought: For every
action is a
consequence – for
every right is a
responsibility – why
do we teach you to
be good Citizens
Use show me or
white board, Edu
creations
Procedures/Strategies
Differentiation:
1. Earbuds – audio
lessons
2. Small group
3. Peer assistance
4. Notes printed
5. Paper / pencil
option for most
assignments
Time
____________________\
Book terms – Ch. 14,15Frayer model – ex.
Online
List on show me:
What are the
rights of a citizen?
We covered these
this year. 4 min.Where are these
rights located in
the States
Constitution?
What are they
Called?
Which Article in
the Constitution
relates to voting
requirements/
refer to your
notes assignment
Power point over
Quiz over SS8Cg1
Check Study guide for
material covered
New
SS8CG2 The student
will analyze the role
of the legislative
branch in Georgia
state government.
Notes- PowerPointDiscussion
Video
Web quest- Georgia
Mock- class General
Assembly
Review a bill being
considered.
Ms. Lisa Owens RM 809 8th Georgia Studies
voting
requirements –
D. Voting and
Elections
IPad Technology: If
you have been
convicted of a crime,
can you vote?
When?
Cloze ns over voting.
Differentiation:
Audio slides, small
group
Desk notes -
Time
Time
.gov.
Differen
tiation:
Audio
slides,
small
group
Desk
notes –
music
used
block
out
/paper
pencil
Differentiation:
Audio slides, small
group
Desk notes –music
block out
Differentiation:
Audio slides, small
group
Desk notes –
Differentiation:
Audio slides, small
group
Desk notes –
Check study guide paper s
Check your study
guide papers for
information
Check study guide papers
Quiz what have I
learned this week?
Life ,Liberty and
property – What
all people have a
right –
Which property
amendment would
make
White board- legislative
branch –list 3 items it does
Ticket out the door- white
board- how many
representatives and how
many senators- which is the
oldest-
White board- ask a
question about the
governor’s
qualifications.
Assessment/
Evaluation
sure all ? Cloze
Notes, teacher observation,
Quiz
On tasks/ observation/
completion of exercises
Class participation.
on tasks/
How many supreme
court judges
Georgia?
White board-tick out
the door.
Check of the study
guide questions
Materials Needed
PowerPoint,
document, paper
pencils , iPad,
earbuds, books
PowerPoint, document, paper pencils ,
iPad, earbuds, books
PowerPoint, document,
paper pencils , iPad, earbuds,
books
PowerPoint, document,
paper pencils , iPad,
earbuds, books
PowerPoint, document,
paper pencils , iPad,
earbuds, books
Lesson Summary
notes,
complete,
participation
IPad