Mount Dora Middle School Lesson Plans
Mr. Deutsch, 7th Grade Civics
Week/Date(s):
2012 September 17 - 21
Topic:
Origins and Purposes of Law & Government
Annually Assessed Benchmark
Additional Benchmarks:
SS.7.C.1.6 Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution. (T W R)
LA.7.1.7.1, LA.7.1.7.3, LA.7.1.6.1, LA.7.1.6.2,
LA.7.1.6.3
SS.7.C.1.7 Describe how the Constitution limits the powers of government through separation of powers and checks and balances. (M F)
Monday
Essential
Question
Measurable
Objective
Bell Ringer
Agenda
Tuesday
Wednesday
Students will explain the concept of
limited government as set forth in
the U.S. Constitution by working as
a group and thinking aloud.
Students will explain how the
Preamble serves as an introduction
to the U.S. Constitution, establishing
the goals and purposes of
government by discussing the
contents of the Preamble.
Students will identify the goals and
purposes of government as set
forth in the Preamble of the U.S.
Constitution by actively listening to
reading.
Students will recognize that the
intention of the phrase “We the
People” means that government
depends on the people for its
power and exists to serve them. by
deeply thinking to complete a web
quest.
Students will describe and
distinguish between the concepts
of separation of powers and checks
and balances by redesigning United
States currency.
一 Group Assignments
一 Test 1 Return
一 Quiz Preparation
一 Home Prep Turn In
一 Coin Watch
二 Constitution Day Quickthinks
三 A Bill Becomes a Law
四 Separating Powers
二 Test Results
三 Directions for Democracy
二 Homework Reading Quiz
三 Directions for Democracy Cont’d
二 Web Quest at iCivics.org
三 iCivics Games
二 Money Doesn't Grow On Trees?
Home Prep
Constitution Review Sheet due on
Thursday, 20 September.
What does the Preamble set up for us?
How can consulting reference
materials improve my answers?
Friday
What is the purpose of an
introductory paragraph?
五 Three Branches Foldable
How do the branches work together?
四 Log out
Read “6 Goals of the Constitution” on
page 88 and 89 in the textbook.
Constitution Review Sheet due on
Thursday, 20 September.
ESOL Strategies (from LEPs)
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Thursday
How does the Constitution limit
power?
Exit Survey
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Public Law 108-447 108th Congress & State Statute
1003.421 (M)
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
None tonight
None tonight.
ESE Modifications (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.