Debra D. Mays

7th Grade Civics and Geography Teacher

Phone Number 1-334- 567-1413

BIO

Hi.  I am Debra Mays.  I attended Alabama State University, and finished with a Masters Degree in Social Studies.   I later attended Troy State University, and finished with a Masters Degree in Agency Counseling.   
I also attended Auburn University at Montgomery, and received a Certification in Reading.  I presently teach Civics and Geography at Wetumpka Middle School.

 

Courses Taught:

Contemporary Civics/Geography - Grade 7

Contemporary Issues - Grade 7 (Elective)

 

Remind Codes
Homeroom/1st Period - 7th Grade- Geography/Civics -   Text @acgd79 to 81010.
 2nd, 5th, 6th Period - 7th Grade- Geography/Civics -       Text @94393kk to 81010.
 3rd Period - 7th Grade- Contemporary Issues (Elective- Text @4cbh28d to 81010.


Debra D. Mays

Lesson Plan -NAME: Debra Mays   GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Geography   WEEK OF: March 16th - March 20th 2026

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Standards/Skills

Standard 6- Illustrate how primary, secondary, and, tertiary economic activities have specific functions and spatial patterns.

Standard 6- Illustrate how primary, secondary, and tertiary economic activities have specific functions and spatial patterns

Standard 6- Illustrate how primary, secondary, and tertiary economic activities have specific functions and spatial patterns.

Standard 6- Illustrate how primary, secondary, and tertiary economic activities have specific functions and spatial patterns.

Standard 6- Illustrate how primary, secondary, and tertiary economic activities have specific functions and spatial patterns.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Learning Targets

“I can …”

Essential Question- What is the importance of distance and relative location?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Relative Location (2) Interdependence and (3) Economic Changes

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the production of goods and services.

Essential Question- How can you locate places using a grid?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) A Grid  (2) A Cell and (3) Cities and Towns

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on labels and symbols.

Essential Question- What is latitude and longitude?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Equator (2) Parallels and (3) Degrees

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on exactly where you are on the earth’s surface.

Essential Question- How can you find places using latitude and longitude?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Medical Offices (2) Legal Offices and (3) Transportation Routes.

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the absolute location of a place.

Essential Question- How can you locate Continents and Oceans?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Continents (2) Oceans and (3) Land and Water

I I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the study of locations of the seven continents. 

Instructional Strategies/

Activities

(Before, During, & After)

Objective- Global Interdependence

Bell-Ringer- What is interdependence?

Before-Read/Write/Discuss

During- Graphic Organizer

Reading Check Questions

Strategy- Write 3 predictions

After- Chart Activity

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Using Map Grids

Bell-Ringer- What is a grid?

Before- Quick Write

During- Locate Places using a grid.

Sum-IT-Up

True/False

Strategy- 3-2-1

After- Write 3 reactions

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Using latitude and longitude 

Bell-Ringer- How can you compare one location to another for the production of goods and services? 

Before- Read/Write Notes

During- Main Ideas

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Graphic Organizer

Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me

After- Drawing

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Finding Places Using Latitude and Longitude.

Bell-Ringer- What is Delta’s absolute location?

Before- Read

During- Word Wall

Questions

Matching

Strategy- Turn and Talk

After- Write 3 conclusive statements

Small Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Locating Continents and Oceans

Bell-Ringer- What are the four main oceans?

Before- Quick Write

During- Diagram

Completions

Unscramble

Find the letter

Strategy- ABC Brainstorm

After- Create an advertisement

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative  Assessment

IXL Skills 

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Resources

(for Parent Transparency)

Glencoe-McGraw-Hill

Building Geography Skills For Life

Glencoe-McGraw-Hill

Building Geography Skills For Life

Glencoe-McGraw-Hill

Building Geography Skills For Life

Student Grouping: X Whole Group X Small Group  X Individual Work 

Assessments: X Formative XSummative

ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,   X   Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications, 

          Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

 

Lesson Plan - NAME:  Debra Mays   GRADE/SUBJECT: Contemporary Issues-Elective   WEEK OF: March 16th-March 20th 2026                          

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Standards/Skills

Skill-Reading Comprehension

Skill- Reading Comprehension

Skill- Reading Comprehension

Skill- Reading Comprehension

Skill-Reading Comprehension.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Learning Targets

“I can …”

Essential Question- What are climate zones?

Learning Targets For Students:(1) Pattern of Weather (2) Tropical Climate and (3) Polar Climate

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on a pattern of weather over a long period of time.

Essential Question- What is continental climate?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Iowa (2) United States and (3) Winter Temperatures

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on temperatures that differ a lot from summer to winter.

Essential Question- What is a desert climate?

Learning Targets For Students: (1)Rainfall (2) Hottest Months and (3) Arizona

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on places that are very hot and have very little rainfall.

Essential: Whattion- What is Mountain Climate?

Learning targets For Students: (1) Colorado (2) Altitude and (3) Warm Valleys

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the highest altitudes that could be covered with snow. 

Essential Question- What is a natural resource?

Learning Targets For Students: (10 Plants (2) Animals and (3) Trees

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on materials found on Earth that people use.

Instructional Strategies/

Activities

(Before, During, & After)

Objective- Climate Zones

Bell-ringer- How many major climate zones does Earth have?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During- Completions

True/False

Strategy- Write 3 predictions

After- Reading Check Question

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Continental Climate

Before- Quick Write

During- Unscramble

Questions

Find the letter

Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me

After- Create an advertisement.

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Desert Climate

Bell-Ringer- What degrees can temperature in the desert climate reach?

Before- Read/ Write Facts 

During- Word Wall

Sum-It-Up

Matching

Strategy- ABC Brainstorm

After- Drawing

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Mountain Climate

Bell-Ringer- What takes place in the mountain climate?

Before- Read information

During- Fact/Opinion

Unscramble

Write descriptive words.

Graphic Organizer

Strategy-3-2-1

After- Write 3 reactions

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- What is a Natural Resource?

Bell-Ringer- What does water provide?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During- Main Idea

Key Terms

Chart

Strategy- Turn and Talk

After- Write 3 conclusive statements.

Small Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

IXL Skills 

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Resources

(for Parent Transparency)

McGraw-Hill Companies

McGraw-Hill Companies

McGraw-Hill Companies

McGraw-Hill Companies

McGraw-Hill Companies

Student Grouping: X Whole Group  X Small Group  X Individual Work 

Assessments: X Formative X Summative

ACCOMMODATIONS : —Retake Tests ___Preferential Seating    X   Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,  _   EL Strategies,       Language Modifications, 

          Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

Lesson Plan -NAME: Debra Mays  GRADE/SUBJECT:  7th Grade/Geography    Week OF:March 9th - March 13th 2026     

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Standards/Skills

Standard 5- Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious structures, agricultural patterns, ethnic enclaves, ethnic restaurants, and the spread of Islam.

Standard 5 - Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious structures, agricultural patterns, ethnic enclaves, ethnic restaurants, and the spread of Islam.

Standard 5- Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious structures, agricultural patterns, ethnic enclaves, ethnic restaurants, and the spread of Islam.

Standard 5- Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious structures, agricultural patterns, ethnic enclaves, ethnic, restaurants, and the spread of Islam.

Standard 5- Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious  structures, agricultural patterns, ethnic enclaves, ethnic restaurants, and the spread of Islam.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Learning Targets

“I can …”

Essential Question- What were the major beliefs as a part of our culture?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Daily Life (2) History and (3) Arts

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on differences that are a challenge in many countries.

Essential Question-Hoe do people remember the successes of the past?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Holidays (2) Characteristics and (3) Disasters

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on experiences that influence how a group of people see themselves in the world around them.

Essential Question- How do people express culture?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Sculptures (2) Architecture and (3) Theater

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on how people express themselves.

Essential Question- What are some foods that reflect our culture?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Cultural Differences (2) Traditional Homes and (3) What People Wear?

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on our daily lives in every society.

Essential Question- What are cultural regions?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Common Characteristics (2) Culture Region and (3) Social Groups

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on different countries  that have traits in common.

Instructional Strategies/

Activities

(Before, During, & After)

Objective- Basic Challenges

Bell-Ringer- How does history shape the world?

Before- Quick Write

During- Matching

Find the letters

Word Wall

Strategy- Write 3 predictions

After- Reading Check Questions

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- The Dark Periods of History

Bell-Ringer- What are disasters or defeats?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During- Descriptive Words

True/False

Fact/Opinion

Strategy- Save the last word for me

After-  Write 3 conclusive statements. 

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Gaining Insight

Bell-Ringer- Why are cultures beautiful and important?

Before- Read/Write Notes

During- Unscramble

Completions

Chart

Strategy- 3-2-1

After- Drawing

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Expressions of Culture

Bell-Ringer- What makes culture different and significant to the world?

Before- Read/Write Notes

During- Graphic Organizer

Complete the Statements

Main Idea

Strategy- ABC Brainstorm

After- Advertisement

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Regions

Bell-Ringer- Why do geographers use the term “regions?”

Before- Quick Write

During- Define Terms

Recalling Facts

Critical Thinking Questions

Completions

Strategy- Turn and Talk

After- Write 3 reactions.

Small Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

IXL Skills 

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Resources

(for Parent Transparency)

twip.glencoe.com

twip.glencoe.com

twip.glencoe.com

twip.glencoe.com

twip.glencoe.com

Student Grouping: X Whole Group  X Small Group  X Individual Work 

Assessments: X Formative  XSummative

ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,    X  Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications, 

          Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

Lesson Plan - NAME: Debra Mays  GRADE/Subject: 7th Grade/Contemporary Issues-Elective        WEEK OF:March 9th - March 13th 2026                     

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Standards/Skills

Skill-Reading Comprehension

Skill-Reading Comprehension

Skill-Reading Comprehension

Skill-Reading Comprehension

Skill-Reading Comprehension

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Learning Targets

“I can …”

Essential Question- What  does the federal government implement?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Economic Environment (2) Competition and (3) The Federal Government

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on growth and stability. 

Essential Question- What is Money and Banking?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Market Economy (2) Financial Institutions and (3) The Federal Reserve

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on banks that provide services to consumers.

Essential Question- What does the federal government prepare?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Americans (2) State Government and (3) Elementary and Secondary Education

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on preparing budgets every year.

Essential Question- What is international Trade?

Learning Targets For Students: (1)Scarcity (2) Developing Nations and (3) Economic Assistance

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the transition from command economies to market-based systems in the world.

Essential Question - What categories are Governments often placed into?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) British Colonies (2) China and (3) Authoritarian Regimes

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on different types of governments in different countries.

Instructional Strategies/

Activities

(Before, During, & After)

Objective- Government and the Economy

Bell-Ringer- What does the Federal Government create?

Before- Read/Write/ Discuss

During- Key Terms

Main Idea

Completions

Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me

After- Foldable

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Money and Banking

Bell-Ringer- What does money function as?

Before- Quick Write

During- Matching

Summary

Graphic Organizer

Strategy- 3-2-1

After- Reading Check Questions

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Government Finances

Bell-Ringer- What is the main source of state government?

Before- Quick Write

During- Find the letter

Complete the statements

Chart Activity

Strategy- Write 3 predictions

After- Advertisement

Whole Group 

Formative Assessment 

Summative Assessment

Objective- Comparing Economic Systems

Bell-Ringer- What is the main reason for transition?

Before- Read/Write Notes

During- True/False

Fact/Fiction

Strategy- ABC Brainstorm

After- Drawing

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Comparing Systems of Government

Bell-Ringer- What type of government did China’s leaders establish?

Before- Read/Discuss

During- Word Wall

Unscramble

Review Questions

Strategy- Turn and Talk

After- Graphic Organizer

Small Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

IXL Skills 

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Resources

(for Parent Transparency)

Glencoe McGraw-Hill

Glencoe McGraw-Hill

Glencoe McGraw-Hill

Glencoe McGraw-Hill

Glencoe McGraw-Hill

Student Grouping:X Whole Group  X Small Group  X Individual Work 

Assessments: X Formative X Summative

ACCOMMODATIONS__ Retake Tests __ Preferential Seating: _X   Shorter Assignments,  Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications, 

          Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

 

 

Lesson Plan -NAME: Debra Mays  GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Geography  WEEK OF:March 2nd-March 6th 2026                      

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Standards/Skills

Standard 5- Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious structures, agricultural patterns, ethnic enclaves, ethnic restaurants, and the spread of Islam.

Standard 5- Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious structures, agricultural patterns, ethnic enclaves ,ethnic restaurants, and the spread of Islam

Standard 5-Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious structures, agricultural patterns, ethnic enclaves, ethnic restaurants, and the spread of Islam.

Standard 5- Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious structures, agricultural patterns, ethnic enclaves, ethnic restaurants, and the spread of Islam.

Standard 5- Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious structures, agricultural patterns, ethnic enclaves, ethnic restaurants, and the spread of Islam.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Learning Targets

“I can …”

Essential Question- Why is a government system needed?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Democracy (2) Dictatorship and (3) Monarchy

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on rules needed in order to live together without conflict

Essential Question- What is Cultural Diffusion?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Civilization (2)Cultural Diffusion and (3) Culture Region

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on cultures that do not remain the same.

Essential Question- What are cultural regions?

Learning Targets For Students: (1)Economic Systems (2) Common Characteristics and (3) Traits in Common

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on areas that share common food, dress, and housing.

Essential Question- What are three reasons for population growth?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Population Growth (2)  The World’s Population and (3) Better Health Care

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on where most people in the world live.

Essential Question- What are traditions ?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Daily Life (2) History and (3) The Arts

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the way people express their culture.

Instructional Strategies/

Activities

(Before, During, & After)

Objective- The Government System

Bell-Ringer- What does culture include?

Before- Read/Write 5 facts

During- Create a chart 

Completions

Matching

Strategy- Turn and Talk

After- Key Ideas

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Cultural Change

Bell-Ringer- How did people learn to grow food?

Before- Read/Write Notes

During- Cover Title

Introduction

Information

Drawing

Reaction

Strategy- ABC Brainstorm-Use the word

CHANGE

After- Each group will present and write 3 conclusive statements. 

Small Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Cultural Regions

Bell-Ringer- What is meant by the term “New Revolution”?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During- Recalling Facts

Critical Thinking Questions

Graphic Organizer

Sum-IT-Up

Strategy- Write 3 predictions

After- Advertisement

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment 

Objective- Population Patterns

Bell-Ringer- What is population density?

Before- Quick Write

During- Create a chart on population growth for the United States.

Create a title

Write information on the title

Write 2 questions that apply to the title.

Complete a Venn Diagram

Strategy-Save the Last Word For Me

After- Write 3 reactions

Small Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Important Parts of Culture

Bell-Ringer- What role does history play around the world?

Before- Quick Write

During- 5 facts

Completions

Unscramble

Strategy3-2-1

After- Drawing

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

IXL Skills 

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Resources

(for Parent Transparency)

twip.glencoe.com

twip.glencoe.com

twip..glencoe.com

twip.glencoe.com

twip.glencoe.com

Student Grouping: X Whole Group  X Small Group  X Individual Work 

Assessments: X Formative X Summative

ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,  X    Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications, 

          Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

Lesson Plan -NAME: Debra Mays  GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Contemporary Issues-Elective   WEEK OF: March 2nd - March 6th 2026                  

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Standards/Skills

Skill Reading Comprehension

Skill Reading Comprehension

Skill Reading Comprehension

Skill Reading Comprehension

Skill Reading Comprehension

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Learning Targets

“I can …”

Essential Question- What do millions of people have access to today?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Internet (2) Web Sites and (3) Computer Access

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the internet. 

Essential Question- What is the responsibility of economists?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Trade-Offs (2) Opportunity Coast and (3) Informal Decisions

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on a wise individual dealing with economics.

Essential Question- What are the four factors of production?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Productivity (2) Consumers and (3) Economic Decisions

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the production of goods and services.

Essential Question- What is a demand curve?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Consumer Incomes (2) Demand Elasticity and (3) A Product or Service

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on a consumer’s  ability to buy a good or service.

Essential Question- What is Supply?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Productivity (2) Technology and (3) Government Policies

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the principle that suppliers will offer for sale.

Instructional Strategies/

Activities

(Before, During, & After)

Objective- Citizenship and the Internet

Bell-Ringer- What is computer access?

Before- Quick Write

During- Completions

Sentences

Strategy- Write 3 predictions

After- Questions

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- What is Economics?

Bell-Ringer- What is economics?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During- Matching

Find the Letter

True/False

Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me

After- Advertisement

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- The American Economy

Bell-Ringer- What should consumers be aware of?

Before- Read/Write Notes

During- Unscramble

Word Wall

Fact/Opinion

Strategy- 3-2-1

After- Questions

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Demand

Bell-Ringer- How can demand be summarized?

Before- Read/ Discuss

During- Venn Diagram

Main Idea

Strategy- ABC Brainstorm

After- Drawing

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Supply

Bell-Ringer- How does prices relate to our economy?

Before- Quick Write

During- Word wall- 5 words

Key Terms

Sum-It-Up

Graphic Organizer

Strategy Turn and Talk

After- Write 3 examples of supply.

Small Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

IXL Skills 

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Resources

(for Parent Transparency)

Dinah Zike’s Reading and Study Skills

Dinah Zike’s Reading and Study Skills

Dinah Zike’s Reading and Study Skills 

Dinah Zike’s Reading and Study Skills

Dinah Zike’s Reading and Study Skill

Student Grouping:X Whole Group   XSmall Group  X Individual Work 

Assessments:X  Formative  XSummative

ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,  X    Shorter Assignments,   X  Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications, 

          Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

 

Lesson Plan - NAME: Debra Mays  GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Geography    WEEK OF: February 23rd-February 27th 2026  

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Standards/Skills

Standard 5- Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious structures, agricultural  patterns, ethnic enclaves, ethnic restaurants, and the spread of Islam.

Standard 5- Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious structures, agricultural patterns, ethnic enclaves, ethnic restaurants, and the spread of Islam.

Standard 5- Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious structures, agricultural patterns, ethnic enclaves, ethnic restaurants, and the spread of Islam.

Standard 5- Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious structures, agricultural patterns, ethnic enclaves, ethnic restaurants, and the spread of Islam.

Standard 5- Explain how cultural features, traits, and diffusion help define regions, including religious structures, agricultural patterns, ethnic enclaves, ethnic restaurants, the the spread of Islam.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Learning Targets

“I can …”

Essential Question- What are cultural features?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Culture (2) Social Groups and (3) Exploring Our World

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on how people make a living.

Essential Question- What is an ethnic group?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Dialect (2) Language and (3) Unifying Forces for a culture.

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on a common history,language, and some physical characteristics of a particular ethnic group.

Essential Question- Why do people need rules?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Democracy    (2) Dictatorship and (3) Monarchy

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on ways to live together without conflict.

Essential Question- Why do people need rules?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Democracy (2) Dictatorship and (3) Monarchy

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on rules and laws created by governments.

Essential Question- What is cultural change?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Cultural Diffusion (2) Civilizations and (3) Culture Regions

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on similar economic systems, forms of government, and social groups.

Instructional Strategies/

Activities

(Before, During, & After)

Objective- What is Culture?

Bell-Ringer- What is one way

of studying culture?

Before- Quick Write

During- Questions

Descriptive Words

Diagram on the elements of culture

Strategy- Write 3 predictions.

After- Write 3 examples of the way people celebrate their culture.

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

 

Objective- Social Groups

Bell-Ringer-What is meant by the term “Sharing a Language”?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During-  Completions

Find the Words

Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me

After- Advertisement 

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- How People Express Culture?

Bell-Ringer- How does history shape our view of the world?

Before- Read/Write Notes

During-Write 3 restaurants that shape our culture.

How can people express their culture through the arts?

Write foods that reflect your daily life.

Matching

Strategy- 3-2-1

After- Drawing

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

 

Objective- Government Laws

Bell-Ringer- What takes place in a limited government?

Before- Quick Write

During- Unscramble

Find the letters

Complete the Statement

Write 3 conclusive statements.

Strategy- ABC Brainstorm

After- What can culture include?

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Culture Over Time

Bell-Ringer- What started about 10,000 years ago?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During- True/False

Patterns of Cultural Change

Fact/Opinion

Cause/Effect

Word Wall

Sum-It-Up

Strategy- Turn and Talk

After- Questions

Small Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

IXL Skills 

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Resources

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Student Grouping: X Whole Group  X Small Group  X Individual Work 

Assessments: X Formative  XSummative

ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,  X    Shorter Assignments, X    Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications, 

          Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

Lesson Plan - NAME: Debra Mays  GRADE/SUBJECT:7th Grade/Contemporary Issues-Elective  WEEK OF: February 23rd-February 27th 2026                   

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Standards/Skills

Skill-Reading Comprehension

Skill-Reading Comprehension

Skill-Reading Comprehension

Skill-Reading Comprehension

Skill-Reading Comprehension

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Learning Targets

“I can …”

Essential Question- How can the government be influenced?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Public Opinion (2) Interest Groups and (3) Citizens

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the ideas and attitudes that most people hold about elected officials.

Essential Question- When was the federal system created?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) U.S. Constitution (2) U.S. Congress and (3) State Courts

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on powers shared between the national and state governments.

Essential Question- What is the responsibility of the local government?

Learning Targets For Students: (1)Townships (2) City Charter and (3) County Governments

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the everyday needs of American citizens.

Essential Question- What is the process to be considered when making public policy?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Commissions (2) Community Leaders and (3) Protecting the environment

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on social programs and decisions about the community’s challenging future.

Essential Question- What are criminal cases?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Criminal Cases (2) Civil Cases and (3) The Juvenile Courts

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on a legal process or procedure.

Instructional Strategies/

Activities

(Before, During, & After)

Objective- Influencing Government

Bell-Ringer - Why do citizens join together?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During- Completions

Descriptive Words

Strategy- Write 3 predictions

After-Reading Check Question

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- State Government

Bell-Ringer- What is a governor’s most important role as the state’s chief executive?

Before- Quick Write

During- Questions

Graphic Organizer

True/False

Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me.

After- Write 3 conclusive statements.

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Local Government

Bell-Ringer- What are the different kinds of local government?

Before- Read/Write 5 facts

Unscramble

Find the letter

Strategy- 3-2-1

After- Drawing

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Dealing with Community Issues

Bell-Ringer- What are some challenges local school leaders face?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During- Matching

Main Idea

Review Facts

Strategy- ABC Brainstorm

After- Advertisement

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Civil and Criminal Law

Bell-Ringer- What does criminal cases involve?

Before- Read/Wrote Facts

During- Completions

True/False

Chart

Fact/Opinion

Strategy- Turn and Talk

After- Write 2 examples of civil cases and 2 examples of criminal cases.

Small Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment.

IXL Skills 

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Resources

(for Parent Transparency)

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Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Student Grouping: X Whole Group  X Small Group  X Individual Work 

Assessments: X Formative  XSummative

ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,   X   Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications, 

          Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

Lesson Plan - NAME: Debra Mays   GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Geography         WEEK OF: February 17th-February 20th 2026                           

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Standards/Skills

 

Standard 4- Evaluate spatial patterns and the demographic structure of  the population on Earth’s surface in terms of density, dispersion, growth and mortality rates, natural increase, and doubling time.

Standard 4- Evaluate spatial patterns and the demographic structure of the population on Earth’s surface in terms of density, dispersion, growth and mortality rates, natural increase, and doubling time.

Standard 4- Evaluate spatial patterns and the demographic structure of the population on Earth’s surface in terms of density, dispersion, growth and mortality rates, natural increase, and doubling time.

Standard 4- Evaluate spatial patterns and the demographic structure of the population on Earth’s surface in terms of density, dispersion, growth and mortality rates, natural increase, and doubling time.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Learning Targets

“I can …”

President’s Day

No Students

Essential Question- What are some examples of major population clusters?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Population Growth (2) Health Care and (3) Birthrate

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on reasons for population growth.

Essential Question- What are some changes from population growth?

Learning Targets For Students:(1) Disasters (2) Technology and (3) Creativity

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on reasons and consequences of migration.

Essential Question- What is population distribution?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Industrial Age (2) Religious Significance and (3) Population Density

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on large numbers of people who cannot survive on land.

Essential Question- What is population movement?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Urbanization (2) Moving in Great Numbers and (3) Suburb to Suburb

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on people moving from place to place. 

Instructional Strategies/

Activities

(Before, During, & After)

 

Objective- Population Patterns

Bell-Ringer- How fast has the earth’s population grown?

Before- Quick Write

During- Word Wall

True/False

Fact/Opinion

Strategy- Write 3 predictions

After- Reading Check Questions

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Challenges From Population Growth

Bell-Ringer- What is famine?

Before-Read/Write/Discuss

During- Summary

Reviewing Main Ideas

Graphic Organizer

Strategy- 3-2-1

After-Drawing

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Population Density.

Bell-Ringer- What is the importance of government and transportation centers?

Before- Read/Write Notes

During-  True/False

Questions

Sum-IT-Up

Strategy-Save the Last Word For Me

After- Advertisement

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Population Movement

Bell-Ringer- Why are people moving in great numbers?

Before- Quick Write

During- Completions

Unscramble

Summary

Strategy- ABC Brainstorm

After- Write 3 reactions

Small Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

IXL Skills 

 

Social Studies 

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Resources

(for Parent Transparency)

 

twip.glencoe.com

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Student Grouping:X  Whole Group X  Small Group X  Individual Work 

Assessments:X  Formative X Summative

ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,  X   Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications, 

          Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

Lesson Plan -NAME: Debra Mays  GRADE/SUBJECT:  Contemporary Issues- Elective       WEEK OF: February 17th- February 20th 2026   

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Standards/Skills

 

Skill- Reading

Comprehension

Skill- Reading

Comprehension

Skill- Reading Comprehension

Skill-Reading

Comprehension

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Learning Targets

“I can …”

President’s Day

No Students

Essential Question- What does it mean to be a citizen?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Rights (2) Duties and (3) Responsibilities

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the citizen and the community.  

Essential Question- What does Congress make-up?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Representatives (2) Senators and (3) Leaders

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on procedures to guide a bill into law.

Essential Question- What are the functions of the Judicial Branch of Government?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Courts (2) The U.S. Constitution and (3) Equal Justice 

under the Law.

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the Judicial Branch of Government.

Essential Question- What is meant by the term “Influencing Government?”

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Public Opinion (2) Political Issues and (3) Mass Media

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on ideas and attitudes that most people hold about elected officials.

Instructional Strategies/

Activities

(Before, During, & After)

 

Objective- The Citizen and the Community

Bell-Ringer- What is volunteerism?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During- Find the Words

Unscramble

Strategy- ABC Brainstorm

After- Questions

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Congress

Bell-Ringer- What are some powers of Congress?

Before- Quick Write

During- Chart

Word Wall

Questions

Strategy- 3 Predictions

After- Drawing

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- The Judicial Branch

Bell-Ringer- How would you describe the American Judicial System?

Before- Read/Write 3 Facts

During - Matching

Main Idea

Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me

After- Advertisement

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Influencing Government

Bell-Ringer- What does public opinion include?

Before- Quick Write

During- Matching

Unscramble

Find the Letters

Strategy- 3-2-1

After- Write 2 examples of public opinion.

Small Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

IXL Skills 

 

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Resources

(for Parent Transparency)

 

twip.glencoe.com

twip.glencoe.com

twip.glencoe.com

twip.glencoe.com

Student Grouping: X Whole Group  X Small Group X  Individual Work 

Assessments:X  Formative X Summative

ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,   X   Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications, 

          Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

 

Lesson Plan - NAME: Debra Mays  GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Geography   WEEK OF:February 9th - February 13th 2026                         

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Standards/Skills

Standard 3- Compare geographic patterns in the environment that result from processes with the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere of Earth’s physical systems.

 

Standard 3- Compare geographic patterns in the environment that result from processes with the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere of Earth’s physical systems.

Standard 3- Compare geographic patterns in the environment that result from processes with the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere of Earth’s physical systems.

Standard 3- Compare geographic patterns in the environment that result from processes with the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere of Earth’s physical systems.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Learning Targets

“I can …”

Essential Question- What is the Atmosphere?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Physical Geography (2) The Atmosphere and (3) Air Pollution

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the Earth’s physical geography.

Progress Report Day

No Students

Essential Question- What is the Lithosphere?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Topsoil (2) Deforestation and (3) Crop Rotation

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on minerals and ores mined from the Earth.

Essential Question- What is the Hydrosphere?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Conservation (2) Irrigation and (3) pesticides

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on managing water supplies. 

Essential Question- What is the Biosphere?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Ecosystems (2) Biodiversity and (3) The environment

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on how the human population increases and people expand their communities.

Instructional Strategies/

Activities

(Before, During, & After)

Objective- The Atmosphere

Bell-Ringer- How would you explain the processes that shape the physical environment?

Before- Quick Write

During- Complete the Statements.

True/False

Strategy- 3-2-1

After-Drawing

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

 

 

Objective- The Lithosphere

Bell-Ringer- What are the benefits of topsoil?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During- Word Wall

Questions

Strategy- ABC Brainstorm

After- Write 3 conclusive statements.

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- The Hydrosphere

Bell-Ringer- What is water management?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During- 3 descriptive words

Summary

Main Idea

Graphic Organizer

Strategy- Write 3 predictions

After- Write  one fact and one opinion.

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- The Biosphere

Bell-Ringer- What are ecosystems?

Before- Quick Write

During- Questions

Reviewing Facts

Completions

Strategy- Turn and Talk

After- Create an advertisement.

Small Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

IXL Skills 

Social Studies

 

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Resources

(for Parent Transparency)

twip.glencoe.com

 

twip.glencoe.com

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twip.glencoe.com

Student Grouping:X Whole Group  X Small Group X  Individual Work 

Assessments:X  Formative X Summative

ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,   X   Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications, 

          Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

Lesson Plan - NAME: Debra Mays  GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Contemporary Issues-Elective    WEEK OF:February 9th-February 13th 2026 

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Standards/Skills

Reading Comprehension

 

Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Learning Targets

“I can …”

Essential Question- Where is India located?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Dravidians (2) Indus Valley and (3) The Aryans

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on invaders that came from the East and the West.

Progress Report Day

No Students

Essential Question- Who were the Indian Rulers?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) King Chandra Gupta (2) The Gupta Empire and (3) Great Britain Takes Control

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on how India broke apart into many separate Hindu Kingdoms..

Essential Question- What were the Mesoamerican Empires?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Significant Mayas (2) Farming and (3) Central America

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on how Central America land joins the North American and South American continents. 

Essential Question- Who were the Incredible Incas?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Incas (2) Craftsmen and (3) South America.

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the Incas empire built in South America.

Instructional Strategies/

Activities

(Before, During, & After)

Objective- Early India

Bell-Ringer- Who were the first people to arrive in Early India?

Before- Read/Write Notes

During- Completions

Unscramble

Questions

Strategy- Write 3 predictions

After- Drawing

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

 

Objective- Indian Rulers

Bell-Ringer- What were the beliefs of most Mughal Leaders?

Before- Quick Write

During- Matching

Word Wall

Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me

After- Advertisement

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Mesoamerican Empires

Bell-Ringer- Who were the Magnificent Mayas?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During- Find the Words

Sum-IT-Up.

Strategy-ABC Brainstorm

After- Graphic Organizer

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment 

Objective- The Incredible Incas

Bell-Ringer- Where did the Incas live?

Before- Read/Write

During- Unscramble the Words.

Completions

Questions

Strategy- Turn and Talk 

After- Write 2 reactions

Small Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

IXL Skills 

Social Studies

 

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Resources

(for Parent Transparency)

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Student Grouping: X Whole Group  X Small Group  XIndividual Work 

Assessments:  Formative  Summative

ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,  X    Shorter Assignments,   X  Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications, 

          Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X

 

 

Lesson Plan - NAME: Debra Mays       GRADE/SUBJECT:   7th Grade/Geography     WEEK OF: February 2nd - February 6th 2026                              

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Standards/Skills

Standard 2- Determine how regions are used to describe the organization of Earth’s surface.

Standard 2- Determine how regions are used to describe the organization of Earth’s surface.

Standard 2- Determine how regions are used to describe the organization of Earth’s surface.

Standard 2- Determine how regions are used to describe the organization of Earth’s surface.

Standard 2- Determine how regions are used to describe the organization of Earth’s surface.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Learning Targets

“I can …”

Essential Question- What is the water cycle?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Water Cycle (2) Evaporation and (3) Water Vapor

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the earth’s water moving in a cycle.

Essential Question- What is water vapor?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Water Vapor (2)Water Cycle and (3)Evaporation

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on water covering about 70 % of the earth’s surface.

Essential Question- What are bodies of water?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Groundwater (2) Aquifers and (3) Rainfall

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the earth’s water supply.

Essential Question- What is making connections through exploring Earth’s Water?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Art (2) Science (3) Culture and (4) Technology

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on scientists knowing more about the surface of the moon than they do about the ocean floor.

Essential Question- Compare how culture and experience influence individual perceptions of places and regions?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Culture (2) Individual Perceptions and (3) Places and Regions

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on cultural influences.

Instructional Strategies/

Activities

(Before, During, & After)

Objective- The Water Cycle

Bell-Ringer- How does water move in the water cycle?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

Sum-It-Up

Matching

Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me

After- Write 2 conclusive statements

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- The Earth’s Water

Bell-Ringer- What are the processes and reasons for regional change through the water cycle?

Before- Quick Write

During- Create a chart

Questions

Drawing

Strategy- ABC Brainstorm

After- Write 3 reactions

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Water Resources

Bell-Ringer- What is saltwater?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During- Complete the Statement

Fact/Opinion

Sentences

Making Connections

Strategy- 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still have

After- Advertisement

Whole Group

Formative Assessment Summative Assessment

Objective- Exploring Ice Shelves

Bell-Ringer- What  was the most promising areas of research for Autosub?

Before- Quick Write

During- Graphic Organizer

Find the Words

Essay Question

Complete the Statement

Strategy- Write 3 predictions

After- Making the Connection Questions

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Explaining Globalization

Bell-Ringer- What are water resources?

Before- Quick Write

During- Chart

Analyzing the Diagram

Summarizing

True/False

Strategy- Turn and Talk

After- Drawing Conclusions

Small Group

Formative Assessment

Summative

IXL Skills 

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Resources

(for Parent Transparency)

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Student Grouping: X Whole Group X Small Group X Individual Work 

Assessments:X Formative  XSummative

ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,   X   Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications, 

          Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X


Lesson Plan - NAME: Debra Mays  GRADE/SUBJECT:  7th Grade/ Contemporary Issues-Elective   WEEK OF: February 2nd-February 6th 2026 

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Standards/Skills

Skill- Reading Comprehension

Skill- Reading Comprehension

Skill-Reading Comprehension

Skill-Reading Comprehension

Skill-Reading Comprehension

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Learning Targets

“I can …”

Essential Question- Where is Ancient Mesopotamia located?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Middle East (2) Turkey and (3) Sumer

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the Fertile Crescent and Mesopotamia.

Essential Question- How would you describe the Mesopotamian Empires?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Hebrews (2) Tolerant Persians and (3) Ancient Empires

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on empires that existed long ago.

Essential Question - What took place in Ancient Egypt around 5000 B.C.?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Nile River (2) Upper Egypt and (3) Lower Egypt

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on nomads that stop moving around, and homes built along the Nile River.

Essential Question- Who were the rulers of Egypt?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Egyptians (2) The Hyksos and (3) The Nile River

I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the Egyptian land and their ideas and customs.

Essential Question- Where is Greece located?

Learning Targets For Students: (1) Pottery (2) The Mainland and (3) Greek Culture

I can (as a teacher)  help the students gain knowledge on Greece, a hot, dry country with mountain ranges.

Instructional Strategies/

Activities

(Before, During, & After)

Objective- Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent.

Bell-Ringer- How can the Middle East be described?

Before- Quick Write

During- Word Wall

Unscramble

Completions

Strategy- ABC Brainstorm

After- Drawing

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective-More Mesopotamian Empires

Bell-Ringer- What was the significance of the Persian Empire?

Before- Read/Write/Discuss

During- Graphic Organizer

Descriptive Words

True/False

Strategy- Write 3 predictions

After- Create an advertisement

Individual Work

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Ancient Egypt

Bell-River- Who were the pharaohs?

Before- Read/Write Notes

During- Find the Words

Summary

Reactions - (3)

Strategy- 3 facts, 2 connections, 1 question I still have

After- Reading Check Questions

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Objective- Rulers of Egypt

Bell-Ringer- What effect did Ahmose have on the Egyptians?

Before- Quick Write

During- Complete the Statement

Find the Letters

Main Ideas

Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me

After- Create a chart.

Whole Group

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment 

Objective- Ancient Greece

Bell-Ringer- What is Greek life centered on?

Before- Quick Write

During- Fact/Opinion

Cause/Effect

Social Studies Skill Activity

KeyTerms

Strategy- Turn and Talk

After- Write 3 examples of Art and Theater.

Small Group

Formative Assessment

summative Assessment

IXL Skills 

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Resources

(for Parent Transparency)

www.shelleducation.com

www.shelleducation.com

www.shelleducation.com

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www.shelleducation.com

Student Grouping: X Whole Group  X Small Group X  Individual Work 

Assessments:X  Formative X Summative

ACCOMMODATIONS:     Retake Tests,     Preferential Seating,  X    Shorter Assignments,  X   Additional Time,      EL Strategies,       Language Modifications, 

          Compacting the Subject (gifted),       Less Repetition (gifted),       Alternative Assessment,       Other:                                                                       X


 

 

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