Mount Dora Middle School Lesson Plans
Mr. Deutsch, 7th Grade Civics
Dates:
5 – 9 January 2015
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Learning Goal:
(The Structure, Function, Powers, and Levels of Government) Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of principles,
functions, and organization of government.
Annually Assessed Benchmark(s):
SS.7.G.1.1 Locate the fifty states and their capital cities in addition to the nation’s capital on a map. (T,W)
SS.7.G.1.2 Locate on a world map the territories and protectorates of the United States. (Examples are American Somoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and
the U.S. Virgin Islands.) (W)
SS.7.G.1.3 Interpret maps to identify geopolitical divisions and boundaries of places in North America. (W)
SS.7.G.2.1 Locate major cultural landmarks that are emblematic of the United States. (W)
SS.7.G.2.2 Locate major physical landmarks that are emblematic of the United States. (W)
SS.7.G.2.3 Explain how major physical characteristics, natural resources, climate, and absolute and relative location have influenced settlement,
economies, and inter-governmental relations in North America. (W)
SS.7.G.2.4 Describe current major cultural regions of North America. (W)
SS.7.G.3.1 Use maps to describe the location, abundance, and variety of natural resources in North America. (W)
SS.7.G.4.1 Use geographic terms and tools to explain cultural diffusion throughout North America. (W)
SS.7.G.4.2 Use maps and other geographical tools to examine the importance of demographics within political divisions of the United States. (W)
SS.7.G.6.1 Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other technology to view maps of current information about the United States. (W)
(Examples are population density, changes in census data, and district reapportionment over time)
Monday
Tuesday
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
Essential
Question
How can I be successful on my
end of course examination?
Why are capital cities important?
How do landmarks define the
United States?
Measurable
Objective
Students will be able to navigate
the online exam software after
completing a hands-on guided
tutorial.
Students will be able to
demonstrate an understanding of
principles, functions, and
organization of government by
recording the fifty states and their
fifty-one capital cities.
Students will be able to
demonstrate an understanding of
principles, functions, and
organization of government by
investigating emblematic
landmarks of the United States.
What is the structure of the U.S.
government and what are its
principles and functions?
Students will be able to
demonstrate an understanding of
civics by analyzing previously
covered benchmarks and their
likely appearance on the end-ofcourse examination..
Bell Ringer
一 Computer Lab Expectations
一 Paper Preparation
一 Lecture Expectations
一 Introduction to SfC
一 Computer Lab Expectations
二 H&G Rules
三 Information Hunting
四 Information Gathering
二 50 States and What Else?
三 What Makes America
二 Standards for Civics (SfC)
Agenda
二 ePAT Training
三 Standards for Civics Preview
二 ePAT Training (make-up)
三 Semester Exam Studying
五 Wakko’s America
Exit Survey
Home Prep
Please bring at least one notebook
to class.
Please bring at least one notebook
to class.
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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
Students will demonstrate an
understanding of civics by
preparing for a comprehensive
semester examination.
三 EOC Pep Talk
Please bring at least one notebook
to class.
ESOL Strategies (from LEPs)
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What have I forgotten in civics?
Please bring at least one notebook
to class if you haven’t already..
Please bring at least one notebook
to class.
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.