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Ratification Process of the US Constitution lesson plan

Ratification Process of the US Constitution differentiated instruction lesson plan

The “Ratification Process of the US Constitution” differentiated instruction lesson plan is now on http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kasha-Mastrodomenico! It follows the NYS 7th grade social studies curriculum and standards. Below you will see what is included in the “Ratification Process of the US Constitution” differentiated instruction lesson plan.

Social studies differentiated instruction lesson plan

This “Ratification Process of the US Constitution“ social studies differentiated instruction lesson plan includes:

  • Lesson Plan with mini-lesson notes with links
  • 3 Ability Levels of Vocabulary Sheets
Ratification Process of the US Constitution vocabulary

Ratification Process of the US Constitution vocabulary

  • 2 Ability Levels of Note Sheets for the Enriched PowerPoint
  • 2 Ability Levels of Note Sheets for the Basic PowerPoint (Enriched note sheets works for the Basic PowerPoint Version too)
Ratification of the US Constitution notes

Ratification of the US Constitution notes

  • 2 Ability Levels of a DBQ activity on the Federalist Papers with answer key

lesson dbq

  • Graphic Organizer for Concluding Set with Answer key

lesson graphic organizer

The Ratification Process of the US Constitution differentiated instruction lesson plan also comes with a Leveled PowerPoint mini-lesson (basic and enriched versions). It includes the following content:

  •  debate between states
  • Federalist Papers
  • Poughkeepsie Convention
  • federalists
  • anti-federalists
  • formal ratification of the Constitution
  • Leadership of Washington, Franklin, Hamilton, and Madison

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Causes of the American Revolution Lesson

Causes of the American Revolution Lesson

Causes of the American Revolution Lesson

Background Causes of the American Revolution Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Background Causes of the American Revolution Lesson

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kasha-Mastrodomenico specializes in middle school social studies differentiated instruction. One of the newer social studies differentiated instruction lesson plans that are now on the site is the “Background Causes of the American Revolution“. It includes the following sections:

  • Lesson Plan with notes
  • 3 Ability Levels of Vocabulary Sheets
  • 2 Ability Levels of Note Sheets for Enriched PowerPoint
  • 2 Ability Levels of Note Sheets for Basic PowerPoint
  • 2 Ability Levels DBQ Activity with Answer Sheets
  • 2 Ability Levels of a Graphic Organizer
  • 2 Ability Levels of Homework Essential Questions

Background Causes of the American Revolution Lesson Vocabulary

The anticipatory set is a vocabulary work sheet that is based on the Multiple Intelligence Theory and uses ability levels to differentiate instruction. There are three sections: vocabulary word, definition, and allows student choice between a drawing or a sentence that shows understanding. There are three ability levels of these sheets to challenge students on their own ability level. The basic level includes the vocabulary word and definitions so that they can read it and then use it in the third box with either a drawing or a sentence. The average ability level includes the vocabulary word and slotted definitions in which they fill from the PowerPoint. The slots highlight the most important part of the definition. They then will need to draw or write a sentence in the third box. The enriched version allows room for more critical thinking by having the students write the definition in their own words and then work on the third box for drawing or a sentence. Below is an example of the three ability levels vocabulary sheet.

Background Causes of the American Revolution Lesson

Background Causes of the American Revolution Differentiated Instruction Vocabulary Sheet

Background Causes of the American Revolution Lesson Note Sheets

Differentiated instruction continues with the note section of the “Background Causes of the American Revolutionsocial studies differentiated instruction lesson plan. There are two ability levels of a PowerPoint that contains the same content. The basic level has been simplified to allow students the opportunity to finish their notes and have time to review with a partner or on their own. The basic note sheet uses slotted notes that they can fill in as they go through the PowerPoint. The enriched version goes into more detail and allows the students to use their critical thinking skills to write their notes in their own words. Below is an example of the basic note sheet that goes with the PowerPoint.

Causes of the American Revolution Lesson

Background Causes of the American Revolution Differentiated Instruction note sheets

Background Causes of the American Revolution Lesson DBQ Activity

The activity uses mixed ability level grouping to interpret the Data Based Questions provided about the Albany Plan of Union. This also bring in the Common Core Standards.

Causes of the American Revolution Lesson

Albany Plan of Union

Background Causes of the American Revolution Lesson Graphic Organizers

For the Concluding Set, the Background Causes of the American Revolution lesson offers a differentiated instruction graphic organizer that is available in two different ability levels. The basic ability level has the content but not the titles in the boxes and also includes a word box. The enriched version allows students to use more critical thinking skills by filling in the content box around the titles. Below is the graphic organizer. It focuses on both the economic causes and the political causes of the American Revolution.

Causes of the American Revolution Lesson

Background Causes of the American Revolution Differentiated Instruction Graphic Organizer

Background Causes of the American Revolution Lesson Homework

There is even differentiated instruction using different ability levels for homework included in the Background Causes of the American Revolution lesson as seen below.

Causes of the American Revolution Lesson

Background Causes of the American Revolution Differentiated Instruction Homework

The “Background Causes of the American Revolution” differentiated instruction lesson plan   should be used in a middle school classroom and is perfect for NYS. Below are more links that can help you learn more about the “Background Causes of the American Revolution” differentiated instruction lesson plan.

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US History Lesson Plans

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Military and Political Aspects of the American Revolution Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Social Studies Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Social Studies Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

I just released a new social studies differentiated instruction lesson plan on my store http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/American-Revolution-Military-and-Political-Aspects-Differentiated-Lesson-459201. If you are a NYS 7th or 8th grade social studies teacher and you have not checked out this site yet, what are you waiting for?! I follow the NYS 7th and 8th grade social studies curriculum and standards.

The new social studies differentiated instruction lesson plan is called “Military and Political Aspects of the American Revolution”. It includes:

  • Lesson Plan
  • 3 Ability Levels of Vocabulary Sheets

    Social Studies Differentiated Instruction Vocabulary Sheets

    Social Studies Differentiated Instruction Vocabulary Sheets are used in the Military and Political Aspects of the American Revolution Lesson Plan

  • 2 Ability Levels of Note Sheets for the Enriched PowerPoint
  • Basic Note Sheet for the Basic PowerPoint (Enriched note sheets works for the Basic PowerPoint Version too) The PowerPoint is leveled to incorporate parallel teaching in the classroom. It allows for the enriched students to go into more detail and critical thinking. The Basic level version is simplified which allows students time for repetition.

    Social Studies Differentiated Instruction Leveled Notes

    Social Studies Differentiated Instruction Leveled Notes

  • Activity Choice Sheet can be given the day before so that the teacher can run enough copies and group appropriately.
  • Talk Show Activity with Rubric
  • Superhero Story Activity with Rubric
  • Board Game Developer Activity with Rubric
    Multiple Intelligence Activities used for Student Choice and Differentiated Instruction in Social Studies

    Multiple Intelligence Activities used for Student Choice and Differentiated Instruction in Social Studies

    Multiple Intelligence Activities used for Student Choice and Differentiated Instruction in Social Studies

    Multiple Intelligence Activities used for Student Choice and Differentiated Instruction in Social Studies

The Military and Political Aspects of the Revolutionary War differentiated instruction lesson plan includes the following content in the Leveled PowerPoint that goes with it:

  • Washington’s Leadership
  • Strategies of the Principle Military Engagements: The Battles
  • Role of the Loyalists
  • Physical land features affected the outcome of the war
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of the Colonies and the British
  • Foreign Aid
  • Role of Women, African Americans and Native Americans
  • Haphazard Occurances of Events: The Human Factor
  • Clash between Colonial Authority and the Continental Congress

    Military and Political Aspects of the Revolutionary War Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint

    Military and Political Aspects of the Revolutionary War Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint

The essential questions for this social studies differentiated instruction lesson plan are:

  1. What was the military course of the Revolutionary War?
  2. —What role did leadership, commitment, and luck play in the American victory over the British?

As you can see, differentiated instruction is a major player within my social studies lesson plans. Allow me to plan for you so you can focus on teaching your wonderful students. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kasha-Mastrodomenico Check it out!

 

Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

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Geographic Factors Influence Culture: NYS Social Studies

NYS Social Studies: Geographic Factors Influence Culture

Unit 1: Geographic Factors Influence Culture

GEOGRAPHIC FACTORS INFLUENCE CULTURE: NYS SOCIAL STUDIES

Geographic Factors Influence Culture is the second section in Unit 1 of the NYS 7th grade social studies curriculum. It includes the following:
A. Theories attempt to explain human settlement in the Americas
  • 1. Anthropologists theorize that Asians migrated across a land bridge between Asia and the Americas
  • 2. Native American Indians believe in indigenous development with migration patterns in both directions
B. Geographic factors affected the settlement patterns and living conditions of the earliest Americans
C. Major Native American civilizations in Central and South America
NYS 7th grade social studies teachers can include both A and B into one lesson plan and letter C into a second lesson plan.
To see suggestions for a lesson plan on both A and B called the Bering Land Bridge and Migration click here. If you would like to download the social studies differentiated instruction lesson plan click here. The PowerPoint mini-lesson is available by clicking here.
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kasha@socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com