Georgia Studies Lesson PlansNovember 14, 2011

OPENING: Complete I Respond Data for Social StudiesEQ: What were the differences between the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution?GPS:SS8H4.a Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to revise the Articles. SS8H3- The student will analyze the role of Georgia in the American RevolutionWORK SESSION: Political Cartoon: Georgia in the Revolutionary War-Loyalist or Patriot-Choose one of the scenarios about the acts discussed in class to give a pictorial illustration of British Taxation.Political Cartoon :Analyze a Political cartoon Georgia Constitution- Analyze parts of the Constitution: Use graphic organizerCLOSING: Reflection: What is Perseverance? How does it apply to leaders of our state, past and present?HOMEWORK: Test Corrections Due on Friday. Complete Vocabulary for the Unit beginning

Government of the Empire State

1) conservative2) infrastructure3) republic

4) proportional representation

5) Great Compromise6) Three-Fifths Compromise

7) electoral college8) sovereignty

9) federalists

10) antifederalists

11) electorate12 )public regulation

13)governor

14)lieutenant governor

Physical Science Lesson PlansNovember 15, 2011

OPENING: Review-Newton’s Laws

EQ: What is Newton’s first law of motion? Explain how it relates to objects at rest and objects in motion.

GPS: S8P3.b Demonstrate the effect of balanced and unbalanced forces on an object in terms of gravity, inertia, and friction.WORK SESSION: Performance Task- Using the rubrics and the menu guide choose a Performance Task showing your understanding of Newton’s LawsStudy Guide for Quiz on Thursday

CLOSING: Explain each of Newton’s Laws of motion. Give examples to show how well you understand.

HOMEWORK: Complete Study Guide and prepare for QuizWork on Performance Task

Georgia Studies Lesson PlansNovember 16, 2011

OPENING: Explain : Georgia Constitution- Analyze parts of the Constitution: Use graphic organizer (mini-lesson)EQ: What are the branches of state government?GPS:SS8CG1- The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution SS8CG2 :The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government SS8CG3 The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state governmentSS8CG4- The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state-government..

WORK SESSION: Check and Balances(Separation of Powers) Use Power Point Graphic Organizer for a visual/Discussion . Complete a Flow Chart showing how the system of Check and Balances works. CLOSING: Reflection: Explain in your own works in about five sentences; How does the system of Check and balances work?HOMEWORK: Complete Graphic organizer on Constitution.

Physical Science Lesson PlansNovember 17, 2011

OPENING: Use your Study Guide and study for five minutes for your Quiz

EQ: How do forces affect our everyday lives?GPS: S8P3.b Demonstrate the effect of balanced and unbalanced forces on an object in terms of gravity, inertia, and friction.WORK SESSION: Quiz on the Forces: gravity, inertia, and friction. Complete Performance Task- Using the rubrics and the menu guide choose a Performance Task showing your understanding of Newton’s LawsCLOSING: Vocabulary Terms for the next UnitDefine termsHOMEWORK: Define terms for the next Unit

Georgia Studies Lesson PlansNovember 18, 2011

OPENING: Use Graphic Organizer to introduce the Branches of State Government/ Q & A DiscussionEQ: What are the three branches of state government?GPS:SS8CG1- The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution SS8CG2 :The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government SS8CG3 The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state governmentSS8CG4- The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state-government..

WORK SESSION: Complete Structure of Georgia State Constitution, Graphic Organizer on How Georgia Government is Organized from Wednesday. Check and Balances(Separation of Powers) Use Power Point Graphic Organizer for a visual/Discussion . Complete a Flow Chart showing how the system of Check and Balances works.

CLOSING: Economic Activity: Why is it so important to the economy of the state to have state conventions? Include cost (Why does it cost so much to host a convention or state event?), profit (How do we make a profit or get our money back?)

HOMEWORK: Have a GREAT BREAK!!!

Georgia Studies Lesson PlansNovember 29, 2011

OPENING: Review the Branches of State GovernmentEQ: What are the three branches of state government?GPS:SS8CG1- The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution SS8CG2 :The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government SS8CG3 The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state governmentSS8CG4- The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state-government..

WORK SESSION: Scavenger Hunt on Branches of State GovernmentUse information about the Branches of Government, Place this information in the hallway and commons. Students will write this on index cards. Take the information and match it with the correct branch of State Government. Class Discussion/Groups

CLOSING: Economic Activity: Why is it so important to the economy of the state to have state conventions? Include cost (Why does it cost so much to host a convention or state event?), profit (How do we make a profit or get our money back?)

HOMEWORK: Work on definitions for Vocabulary