Debra D. Mays

Lesson Plan -NAME:  Debra Mays   GRADE/SUBJECT: 7th Grade/Civics   WEEK OF: September 2nd-September 5th 2025            

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Standards/Skills	LABOR DAY	Standard 3- Compare the government of the United States with other governmental systems, including monarchy, limited monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship, theocracy, and pure democracy.	Standard 3- Compare the government of the United States with other governmental systems, including monarchy, limited monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship, theocracy, and pure democracy.	Standard 3- Compare the government of the United States with other governmental systems, including monarchy, limited monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship, theocracy, and pure democracy.	Standard 3- C0mpare the government of the United States with other governmental systems, including monarchy, limited monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship, theocracy, and pure democracy.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”		Essential Question- What is a monarchy form of Government? Learning Targets For Students: (1)Magna Carta. (2) English Bill of Rights. and (3) Mayflower Compact. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain information on English settlers in the American colonies.	Essential question- What is a dictatorship form of government? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Dictatorship. (2) Totalitarian and (3) Authoritarian Government. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the different types of government.	Essential Question- What is a democracy? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Democracy (2) Direct Democracy and (3) Representative Democracy. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on pure Democracy.	Essential Question-what is an oligarchy form of government? Learning Targets For Students:(1) Concentrated Power (2) Wealth and (3) Economic Power. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on power used to defend personal wealth and interests.
Instructional Strategies/ Activities (Before, During, & After)		Bell-Ringer- Why was the English Bill of Rights important to English citizens? Before- Read/ Write Notes. During- Organize information, and complete a web diagram. Read to learn questions. Create a chart on the development of Parliament. Did You Know?  Strategy- 3 Predictions After-Closure Question  (Whole Group) Formative	Bell-Ringer - What is a totalitarian government? Before- Quick Write During- Map Activity Evaluate a Chart. Contrasting Information Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me. After-Reading Check Activity. (Individual Work) Summative	Bell-Ringer- What are the principles of American Democracy? Before- Read/Write/Discuss During-Evaluate a chart. Reading Check Question Reporting Orally The Law and You Analyze Visual Strategy- 3-2-1 After-Closure Activity (Whole Group) Formative-Summative	Bell-Ringer- What are oligarchies frequently characterized by? Before- Quick Write During- Create a graphic Organizer. Make a Word Wall. Give examples of an oligarchy form of government. Strategy- ABC Brainstorm. After- Drawing (Small Group) Formative-Summative
IXL Skills		Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies
Resources (for Parent Transparency)		Resources- civ.glencoe.comi	Resources-civ.glencoe.com	Resources-civ.glencoe.com	Resources-civ.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:September 2nd-September 5th 2025               :  

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Standards/Skills		Skills-Reading Comprehension	Skills-Reading Comprehension	Skills-Reading Comprehension	Skills- Reading Comprehension
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Labor  Day	Essential Question-What are Ecosystems?  Learning Targets For Students: (1) Plants (2) Animals,  and (3) Non-Living Natural Things. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the needs of animals and plants to survive.	Essential Question-How did the children save the rain forest? Learning Targets For Students: (1) First Graders. (2) Second Graders,. and (3)  The Rain Forest. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on ways to save the rain forest.	Essential Question- What is meant by the phrase” Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce??  Learning Targets For Students: (1) Recycle (2) Reuse and (3) Reduce I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on	Essential question- What makes Day and Night? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Daylight (2) Darkness and (3) The Sun  I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the fact that Earth does turn on its axis once every 24 hours.
Instructional Strategies/ Activities (Before, During, & After)		Bell-Ringer- What does an ecosystem provide? Before-Quick Write. During- Summary Chart Visual Strategy- 3 Predictions After- Create a word wall (Whole Group) Formative	Bell-Ringer- Who were the Swedish children? Before- Read/ Write/Discuss During- Booklet Cover Page Introduction Information Page Vision/Conclusion (Whole Group) Summative	Bell-Ringer- Where does garbage end up? Before- Read/Write Notes. During- Completions Matching Questions Strategy-3-2-1 After- Write 3 conclusive statements. (Individual Work) Formative Summative	Bell-Ringer- What would take place if Earth were not turning on its axis? Sequence Chart Summary Questions Visual Strategy- ABC Brainstorm After- Write 3 reactions (Small Group) Formative Summative
IXL Skills		Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies
Resources (for Parent Transparency)		www.pearsonlearning.com	www.pearsonlearning.com	www.pearsonlearning.com	www.pearsonlearning.com
Student Grouping:X Whole Group XSmall 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 Civics          WEEK OF: August 25th-August 29th 2025

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Standards/Skills	Standard 2- Explain essential characteristics of the political system of the United States, including the organization and function of political parties and the process of selecting political leaders.	Standard 2- Explain essential characteristics of the political system of the United States, including the organization and function of political parties and the process of selecting political leaders.	Standard 2- Explain essential characteristics of the political system of the United States, including the organization and function of political parties and the process of selecting political leaders.	Standard 2- Explain essential characteristics of the political system of the United States, including the organization and function of political parties and the process of selecting political leaders.	Standard 2- Explain essential characteristics of the political system of the United States, including the organization and function of political parties and the process of selecting political leaders.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question- What were the beliefs of John Locke? Learning Targets For Students:(1) Good Government. (2) Social Contract. and (3) Life, Liberty, and Property. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the beliefs of John Locke.	Essential Question-Why did Thomas Hobbes believe people needed governments? Learning Targets For Students: (1) The Need For Government. (2) Keeping Order. and (3) Providing Security. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on Thomas Hobbes.	Essential question- What did Thomas Paine call for? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Complete Independence. (2) Colonists. and (3) Freedom. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the ideas of Thomas Paine.	Essential Question- What is the purpose of government? Learning Targets For Government? (1) Rights of the people. (2) Consent of the people. and (3) New Ideas. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the purpose of government.	Essential Question-When was the Declaration of Independence approved? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Second Continental Congress. (2) American Colonies. and (3) Independent States. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the U.S. as a rightfully independent nation.
Instructional Strategies/ Activities (Before, During, & After)	Bell-Ringer- Why should people give up some of their freedom  and abide by the decisions of their government? Before- Quick Write During- Questions Main Ideas Strategy-ABC Brainstorm After- Write 3 reactions. (Whole Group) (Formative)	Bell-Ringer- What would life be like if there was no government system? Before- Read/Discuss/Write During- Summary Chart Questions Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me. After- Write 3 conclusive statements. (Whole Group) (Summative)	Bell-Ringer- What was Thomas Paine’s  connection to other colonists? Before- Quick Write During-Notes Graphic Organizer Summary Strategy- Predictions After- Closure-Question (Individual Work) (Formative-Summative)	Bell-Ringer- What is the government system based on? Before-Read/Write/Discuss During- Summary Reading -Check Categorizing Information Making Inferences Strategy- 3-2-1 After- Write and explain 2 main ideas. (Small Group) (Formative-Summative)	Bell-Ringer- What rights should all people enjoy? Before- Quick Write. During- Questions Main Ideas Chart Visual Strategy- Turn and Talk After- Why is the need for government so important? (Small Group) (Formative-Summative)
IXL Skills	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies
Resources (for Parent Transparency)	Resources-civ.glencoe.com	Resources-civ.glencoe.com	Resources-civ.glencoe.com	Resources-civ.glencoe.com	Resources-civ.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: August 25th-August 29th 2025

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Standards/Skills	Skills- Reading	Skills-Reading	Skills-Reading	Skills-Reading	Skills-Reading
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Learning Targets “I can …”	Essential Question- What are the three North American Countries? Learning Targets For Students: (1) United States. (2) Mexico. and (3) Canada. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the three North American Countries.	Essential Question- How would you (as a student) compare Canada and the United States? Learning Targets For Students: (1) The United States. (2) Canada. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on both the U.S. and Canada.	Essential Question- How would you (as a student) compare Mexico to the U.S. and Canada? Learning Targets For Students: (1) U.S. (2)Canada. and (3) Mexico. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on Mexico and Its North American Neighbors.	Essential Question- What is Mexico’s capital city? Learning Targets for Students: (1)Aztecs. (2) Spanish. and (3) Pyramids. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on Mexico city.	Essential Question- What are the different kinds of Volcanoes? Learning Targets For Students: (1) Active Volcanoes. (2) Extinct Volcanoes. and (3) Volcanologists. I can (as a teacher) help the students gain knowledge on the different kinds of volcanoes.
Instructional Strategies/ Activities (Before, During, & After)	Bell-Ringer- How would you describe the U.S., Mexico, and Canada? Before- Quick Write. During- Summary Chart Visual Strategy- Save the Last Word For Me. After- Word Wall (Whole Group-Formative)	Bell-Ringer- Where are the Rocky Mountains, and the Great Plains located? Before- Read/Discuss During- Questions Graphic Organizer Completions Strategy-3-2-1 After- Advertisement (Whole Group-Summative)	Bell-Ringer- What is Mexico’s population? Before- Read/ Write Notes. During- Matching Main Ideas Venn Diagram Strategy- ABC Brainstorm Closure-Question (Individual Work- Formative and Summative)	Bell-Ringer- What is Mexico City famous for? Before- Quick Write. During- Notes Discussions Write 2 conclusive statements. Drawing Strategy- Predictions After- Write 5 descriptive words on Mexico. (Whole Group- Formative) .	Bell-Ringer- What are active volcanoes? Before- Read/Discuss/Write During- Read to Learn. Find the Words. Sequence Chart. Strategy- Turn and Talk. After- Compare and Contrast active volcanoes and extinct volcanoes. (Whole Group-Formative and Summative)
IXL Skills	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies
Resources (for Parent Transparency)	Resources- www.pearsonlearning.com	Resources- www.pearsonlearning.com	Resources- www.pearsonlearning.com	Resources- www.pearsonlearning.com	Resources- www.pearsonlearning.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