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Expanding the Nation's Boundaries Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Where can I find the “Expanding the Nation’s Boundaries” Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Expanding the Nation's Boundaries Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Expanding the Nation’s Boundaries Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

The “Expanding the Nation’s Boundaries” differentiated instruction lesson plan uses ability levels to challenge all students. To learn about what is included in the lesson plan, click here. It is meant for the middle school social studies classroom.

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“Expanding the Nation’s Boundaries” differentiated instruction lesson plan

“Expanding the Nation’s Boundaries” differentiated instruction PowerPoint

 

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Kasha Mastrodomenico

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Expanding the Nation's Boundaries Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Expanding the Nation’s Boundaries Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Are you looking for ideas about social studies differentiated instruction? Look no further. Below are ideas that were used in the “Expanding the Nation’s Boundaries” differentiated instruction lesson plan on http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kasha-Mastrodomenico which specializes in middle school social studies differentiated instruction. This lesson is based on the NYS social studies curriculum and standards.

Expanding the Nation's Boundaries Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Expanding the Nation’s Boundaries Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

This social studies differentiated instruction lesson plan includes:

  • Lesson Plan
  • There are three different ability levels of vocabulary sheets. The enriched version allows for more critical thinking by making the students write the definition in their own words. The average version has students filling in the blanks of the definitions. The basic version has the complete definition to allow them to read the definition and then work on step two, which is on all of the versions; write a sentence or draw a picture to show understanding of the vocabulary word.
Expanding the Nation's Boundaries Differentiated Instruction Vocabulary

Expanding the Nation’s Boundaries Differentiated Instruction Vocabulary

  • There are 2 different note sheets for the enriched level version of the notes. There are two different note sheets for the basic leveled version of notes. The enriched note sheet can be used for both versions. The different ability leveled note sheets allow some to do more critical thinking and others to focus on the content and then review with a partner after each slide is presented.This provides repetition for students who need it and enrichment for others.
Basic Level Note Sheets

Basic Level Note Sheets

  • Student Choice Sheet to help teachers group appropriately

lesson student choice

  •  The activity is creating two billboard signs to represent the purchase of Louisiana and Florida. Teachers can choose to use mixed ability leveled paired grouping and use the enriched level version only or they can use similar ability leveled paired grouping and use both the enriched and basic leveled versions. Teachers can also allow students to choose, the day before, whether they would like to work by themselves or with a partner. This gives the teacher enough time to group appropriately. A student choice sheet has been provided for this.The basic level includes ideas of logos for both purchases. Providing both logos reduces the amount of critical thinking for them and allows them to focus on the repetition of the content while still allowing them to be creative with the drawing and designing where the logo and picture should go on the billboard. The enriched version assumes the student can critically think at a higher level to create their own logos.
Differentiated Instruction Activity

Differentiated Instruction Activity

  • There is a homework assignment that focuses on expository writing with a grading checklist. It is part of my leveled writing system.
Leveled Writing System

Leveled Writing System

The Expanding the Nation’s Boundaries differentiated instruction lesson plan also comes with a Leveled PowerPoint mini-lesson (Basic and Enriched versions). It includes the following content:

  • Native American Concessions
  • Monroe Doctrine
  • Sphere of Influence
  • Adams-Onis Treaty
  • Louisiana Purchase
  • Pinckney Treaty
Expanding the Nation's Boundaries Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint

Expanding the Nation’s Boundaries Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint

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Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

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Manifest Destiny Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Where can I get the Manifest Destiny and the Acquisition of Land Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan?

Manifest Destiny Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Manifest Destiny Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

You can find the Manifest Destiny and the Acquisition of Land differentiated instruction lesson plan by clicking on the links below:

Manifest Destiny and the Acquisition of Land Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint

Manifest Destiny and the Acquisition of Land Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

To find out what is included in the Manifest Destiny and the Acquisition of Land Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan, click here.

 

Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

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Lewis and Clark Differentiated Instruction Webquest

Differentiate Instruction for Lewis and Clark!

Lewis and Clark Differentiated Instruction Webquest

Lewis and Clark Differentiated Instruction Webquest

As teachers, we all know how time consuming it is to plan for differentiated instruction. When I was creating my Manifest Destiny and the Acquisition of Land differentiated instruction lesson plan, I came across two websites that were perfect for differentiated instruction for a middle school classroom.

Both of the websites are a part of the national geographic site. One is perfect for enriching the content because it provides primary source documents of Lewis and Clark‘s journals. The other is perfect for a basic version because it simplifies the events in a game format. I went through both of the sites and created a Lewis and Clark differentiated instruction webquest. I can’t wait to use this in class.

The enriched link is: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark/journey_intro.html

The basic link is: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/west/

To find out what else is included in the Manifest Destiny and the Acquisition of Land differentiated instruction lesson planclick here.

To find out where you can find the Manifest Destiny and the Acquisition of Land differentiated instruction lesson plan, click here.

 

Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

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Manifest Destiny Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Manifest Destiny and the Acquisition of Land Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Manifest Destiny Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Manifest Destiny Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

The Manifest Destiny and the Acquisition of Land Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan is now on http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kasha-Mastrodomenico! It is a beautifully done lesson plan that is based on the 7th grade NYS social studies curriculum and standards. Take a look below to see what is included.

This social studies differentiated instruction lesson plan includes:

  • Lesson Plan with mini-lesson notes
  • 3 Ability Levels of Vocabulary Sheets (enriched, average and basic); average and basic are shown below

 

Differentiated Instruction Vocabulary

Differentiated Instruction Vocabulary

  • 2 Ability Levels of Note Sheets for the Enriched and Basic PowerPoints; the basic note sheets help students focus and allow time for a partner review after each slide. This allows the students to get repetition, which we all know is important. The enriched note sheets allow the students to do more critical thinking.
Manifest Destiny Basic Note Sheet

Manifest Destiny Basic Note Sheet

  • 2 Ability Levels of Lewis and Clark web-quests that use the same content but different websites; an answer key is included

 

Lewis and Clark Differentiated Instruction Webquest

Lewis and Clark Differentiated Instruction Webquest

  • Map of Land Acquisitions

social studies differentiated instruction activiteis

  • Map Activity

social studies activity

The Manifest Destiny and the Acquisition of Land differentiated instruction lesson plan includes the following content in the Leveled PowerPoint that goes with it (basic and enriched versions):

  • Vocabulary
  • Essential Questions
  • Acquisition of Louisiana
  • Lewis and Clark
  • Acquisition of Land in the North
  • Acquisition of Florida
  • Acquisition of Texas
  • Acquisition of the Northwest
  • Acquisition of the Southwest
  • Mexican War
Manifest Destiny Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint

Manifest Destiny Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint

Acquisition of Texas

Acquisition of Texas

Acquisition of Louisiana

Acquisition of Louisiana

The two different ability levels of the PowerPoint are great to use with parallel teaching if a co-teacher is available in your classroom. If you don’t have a co-teacher, you can choose the version that best suits each of your classes.

To find out where you can find the Manifest Destiny and the Acquisition of Land differentiated instruction lesson plan, click here.

 

Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kasha-Mastrodomenico

kasha@socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

 

 

American Revolution

What content is in the “Early Attempt to Govern the Newly Independent States” differentiated instruction lesson plan?

American Revolution

Early attempt to govern newly independent states differentiated instruction lesson plan

The “Early Attempt to Govern Newly Independent States” differentiated instruction lesson plan, that is now on http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kasha-Mastrodomenicofollows the 7th grade NYS social studies curriculum. The following content is included in the differentiated instruction PowerPoint that contains two ability levels.

  • Early Confrontations: Lexington, Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill
  • Important Leaders: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, John Adams,
  • 1st Continental Congress: Galloway Plan, Suffolk Resolves, Declaration of Rights and Grievances, Continental Association
  • 2nd Continental Congress: Declaration of the Causes of Taking up Arms, Olive Branch Petition
  • A Movement for Independence Evolved from the Political Debates of the Day
  • Declaration of Independence: Origins, Content, Impact, Ideals Embodied

The following are the essential questions:

  • —What political systems were established in the colonies?
  • —How did the American revolution parallel the move toward self-government?
  • —What were the major documents of the independence movement and how were they produced?

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What is included in the “Early Attempt to Govern the Newly Independent States” differentiated instruction lesson plan?

 

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Kasha Mastrodomenico (Connect with me on Linkedin.com!)

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American Revolution

Where can I find the “Early Attempt to Govern the Newly Independent States” differentiated instruction lesson plan?

Early attempt to govern newly independent states differentiated instruction lesson plan

Early attempt to govern newly independent states differentiated instruction lesson plan

The “Early Attempt to Govern the Newly Independent States” differentiated instruction lesson plan follows the NYS 7th grade social studies curriculum and standards under the American Revolution. To learn more about what is included in this social studies differentiated instruction lesson plan click on one of the links below:

What is included in the “Early Attempt to Govern the Newly Independent States” differentiated instruction lesson plan?

What content is included in the “Early Attempt to Govern the Newly Independent States” differentiated instruction lesson plan?

 

You can find the “Early Attempt to Govern the Newly Independent States” differentiated instruction lesson plan by clicking on the links below:

“Early Attempt to Govern the Newly Independent States” differentiated instruction lesson plan

“Early Attempt to Govern the Newly Independent States” differentiated instruction PowerPoint

 

Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

kasha@socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kasha-Mastrodomenico