CMS Lesson Plan Template: Monday, February 23, 2015
Teacher: Magnacca, Shepard, Smith, Stephens Course/Level: 8th grade Georgia Studies
Lesson Components
Focused standard/Elements
Essential Question(s)
Details and steps of lesson
SS8CG1
What are the roles and responsibilities of citizens in Georgia?
Bell Ringer (5 Minutes)
Students will use the political cartoon Analysis Worksheet to analyze
this cartoon. (Attached)
OR
Students will answer the EQ in their own words (KWL)
Opening (5-10 Minutes)
Go over the political cartoon
Introduce Government
Explain the pretest
Work-Time Activities (35-40
Minutes)
Students will complete the pretest over Government and Economics. Once
they have completed the test students will go over the basic rights of citizens.
Closure Activity (10 Minutes
Compare what they answered for the EQ to what they learned.
Ticket out the door.
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common
Core Lesson (Specifically on
TKES Standards 3 and 8)
3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes student learning
by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning & to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills.
4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher challenges and supports
each student’s learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences.
5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher systematically chooses a
variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content
and student population.
6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes,
and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and
constructive feedback to both students & parents.
7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher provides a wellmanaged, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all.
8. Academically Challenging Environment - The teacher creates a
student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and
learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.
Differentiation Strategies
(to target student growth)
Pre-assessing
Higher order thinking
Goal setting and planning
CMS Lesson Plan Template: Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Teacher: Magnacca, Shepard, Smith, Stephens Course/Level: 8th grade Georgia Studies
Lesson Components
Details and steps of lesson
Focused standard/Elements
SS8CG1 and SS8CG2, 3, 4
Essential Question(s)
What are the qualifications, duties, and terms of office for members of the
Georgia General Assembly? How is the Georgia General Assembly structured? How does the legislative branch fulfill its role as the lawmaking body
for the state of Georgia?
Bell Ringer (5 Minutes)
All of the following are sections included in the Georgia State constitution except: a. Amendments b. Bill of Rights C. Court case Summaries D. Voting and Elections
Which of the following is an example of how the system checks and
balances works in Georgia? A. reducing property taxes B. overriding
a governor’s veto C. signing a petition
Opening (5-10 Minutes)
Review the Bell Ringer
Brainstorm what they know about a Senator and Representative and their
qualifications, duties, etc for the state of Georgia
Work-Time Activities (35-40
Minutes)
Students will take notes over the qualifications, term, election and duties of
members of the General Assembly in Georgia.
Closure Activity (10 Minutes
Go to www.georgia.gov and students will look up their current congressional
representatives
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common
Core Lesson (Specifically on
TKES Standards 3 and 8)
3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes student learning
by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning & to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills.
4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher challenges and supports
each student’s learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences.
5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher systematically chooses a
variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content
and student population.
6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes,
and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and
constructive feedback to both students & parents.
7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher provides a wellmanaged, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all.
8. Academically Challenging Environment - The teacher creates a
student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and
learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.
Differentiation Strategies
(to target student growth)
Chunking
Real world connections
Open ended questions
CMS Lesson Plan Template: Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Teacher: Magnacca, Shepard, Smith, Stephens Course/Level: 8th grade Georgia Studies
Lesson Components
Focused standard/Elements
Essential Question(s)
Details and steps of lesson
SS8CG2, 3, 4
What are the qualifications, duties, and terms of office for members of the
Georgia General Assembly? (CG2a) How is the Georgia General Assembly
structured? (CG2b) How does the legislative branch fulfill its role as the
lawmaking body for the state of Georgia?
Bell Ringer (5 Minutes)
Which general statement is true about political parties in Georgia
over the past 50 years? A. Georgia has been dominated by 3 parties
B. Georgia has been dominated by the Republican party C .Georgia
has changed from a one party system to a two party system.
Malia write a letter to the editor of her local newspaper expressing
her opinion of proposed legislation. Based on the rights guaranteed
by the Georgia constitution, Malia is expressing her:
a. Freedom of conscience B. Right to bear arms C. right to assemble d. freedom of speech and of the press
Opening (5-10 Minutes)
Review Bell Ringer
Students will be presented with a project over the Judicial, Legislative, and
Executive branches of Georgia. Students will have a choice of how they
want to present the required information. Students may present via poplett,
Prezi, Glogster, Arasma, glogster, tellagami, Sticky (Students will sign up for
this and only so many will be allowed per class)
Work-Time Activities (35-40
Minutes)
Students will sign up for their means of presentation
Begin to outline the information
Closure Activity (10 Minutes
Executive departments
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common
Core Lesson (Specifically on
TKES Standards 3 and 8)
3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes student learning
by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning & to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills.
4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher challenges and supports
each student’s learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences.
5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher systematically chooses a
variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content
and student population.
6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes,
and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and
constructive feedback to both students & parents.
7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher provides a wellmanaged, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all.
8. Academically Challenging Environment - The teacher creates a
student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and
learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.
Differentiation Strategies
(to target student growth)
Student interest projects
Chunking
Flexible pacing
Graphic organizers
Hands on activities
CMS Lesson Plan Template: Thursday, February 26, 2015
Teacher: Magnacca, Shepard, Smith, Stephens Course/Level: 8th grade Georgia Studies
Lesson Components
Details and steps of lesson
Focused standard/Elements
SS8CG2,3,4
Essential Question(s)
What are the roles or functions of each of the branches and levels of government
Bell Ringer (5 Minutes)
Writing: Students will write about the merits and weaknesses of a twoparty system. They will include examples from current events, the government and history standards (white primary, one-party system) to make their
arguments for or against. If they are against the two-party system, they will
explain an alternative to the current system. (A fishbowl will be conducted
in Mangacca’s Room on Friday over this topic)
Opening (5-10 Minutes)
Review the writing prompt and answer questions
Work-Time Activities (35-40
Minutes)
Legislative Branch
Fill in the blank notes
How a bill becomes law flow chart.
Activity with flow chart
Closure Activity (10 Minutes
Go over the how a bill becomes a law.
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common
Core Lesson (Specifically on
TKES Standards 3 and 8)
3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes student learning
by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning & to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills.
4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher challenges and supports
each student’s learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences.
5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher systematically chooses a
variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content
and student population.
6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes,
and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and
constructive feedback to both students & parents.
7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher provides a wellmanaged, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all.
8. Academically Challenging Environment - The teacher creates a
student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and
learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.
Differentiation Strategies
(to target student growth)
Open ended questions
Real world connections
Flexible pacing
CMS Lesson Plan Template: Friday, February 27, 2015
Teacher: Magnacca, Shepard, Smith, Stephens Course/Level: 8th grade Georgia Studies
Lesson Components
Focused standard/Elements
Details and steps of lesson
SS8CG 2,3,4
Essential Question(s)
What are the roles or functions of each of the branches and levels of government
Bell Ringer (5 Minutes)
Who is the Governor of Georgia?
What party does he belong to?
Opening (5-10 Minutes)
Explain the day
Answer any questions
Work-Time Activities (35-40
Minutes)
Catch up on Graphic Organizers and tech project
Complete notes
Flow Charts
Fishbowl
Closure Activity (10 Minutes
Have a great weekend
Review the how a bill becomes law
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common
Core Lesson (Specifically on
TKES Standards 3 and 8)
3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes student learning
by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning & to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills.
4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher challenges and supports
each student’s learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences.
5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher systematically chooses a
variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content
and student population.
6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes,
and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and
constructive feedback to both students & parents.
7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher provides a wellmanaged, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all.
8. Academically Challenging Environment - The teacher creates a
student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and
learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.
Differentiation Strategies
(to target student growth)
Technology integration
Chunking
Flexible pacing/grouping
Graphic organizers