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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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What content is included in the “Background Causes of the American Revolution” differentiated instruction lesson plan?

 

Let me plan your social studies differentiated instruction lesson plans so that you have time to teach and connect with your students. Visit my site at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kasha-Mastrodomenico

You can also find all of my social studies differentiated instruction lesson plans by clicking on the link below:

US History Lesson Plans

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What is included in the Geographic Regions of NYS Lesson Plan?

Geographic Regions of NYS Lesson

Geographic Regions of NYS Lesson Plan

Geographic Regions of NYS Lesson Plan

I’m working my way through the NYS 7th grade Social Studies standards and curriculum for my site, http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kasha-Mastrodomenico. This was a really fun lesson plan for me to make because I grew up in Rochester, NY and am familiar with every region in NY through various trips and moves.

The content that the Geographic Regions of NYS lesson plan  and PowerPoint cover is found below. The PowerPoint is filled with beautiful pictures that will bring each region to life for students. The essential questions and vocabulary will help student focus on the content.

  • Map of Geographic Regions of NYS
  • Map of Major Natural Waterways of NYS
  • Map of the Great Lakes
  • Flora of NYS
  • Fauna of NYS
  • Seasons and weather of NYS
  • Vocabulary
  • Essential Questions

The Geographic Regions of NYS lesson plan includes:

  • 3 different levels of vocabulary sheets; basic, average and enriched. Each ability level allows students the choice between linguistic or spatial intelligence by offering them the choice of using the vocabulary word in a sentence or drawing a picture to show understanding.
  • Student note sheets that follow the PowerPoint mini-lesson
  • Within the notes are 3 different map activities focusing on The Great Lakes, Major Natural Waterways in NYS, and NYS Geographic Regions as well as the key for grading
  • Expository paragraph writing assignment with grading checklist bring in the Common Core Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2.

To find out where to obtain the Geographic Regions of NYS Lesson Plan and PowerPoint mini-lesson, click here!

You can find a list of my social studies differentiated instruction lesson plans that follow the NYS standards and curriculum by clicking here.

Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

http://www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

kasha@socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

Aztec Lesson Plan!

Aztec Lesson Plan

Aztec Lesson Plan

AZTEC LESSON PLAN

The Aztec Lesson Plan that uses differentiated instruction is now available at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Advanced-Civilization-of-the-Aztec-Differentiated-Instruction-Lesson-Plan

The Aztec lesson plan differentiates instruction and includes the following:

  • 3 leveled versions of a vocabulary sheet; basic, average and enriched
  • Map
  • 3 leveled versions of note sheets; basic, average and enriched
  • 2 activity options with grading rubrics: Cheer and Storybook. These are fun activities that are based on the Multiple Intelligence Theory. They help to engage students in the content. It also allows for student choice.
  • Paragraph Writing Assignment

For information about the The Advanced Civilization of the Aztec PowerPoint that goes with this lesson, click here!

The Aztec lesson plan that uses differentiated instruction is part of a new series on http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kasha-Mastrodomenico. It is a great site for any middle school social studies teacher that is looking for an easy and fast way to differentiate instruction for their students.

Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

http://www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

kasha@socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

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

What should be included in a War of 1812 social studies lesson plan for the Battle of Detroit?

War of 1812 Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

War of 1812 Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

The Battle of Detroit was one of the first battles in the War of 1812. When teaching a social studies lesson plan on the War of 1812 and the Battle of Detroit, information has to be simplified for some students yet enriched for others to accomplish the ideal differentiated instruction goal. One way a teacher can differentiate instruction is to develop two different slides for the Battle of Detroit. If a co-teacher is available, allow them to teach one part of the class and the core teacher should teach the other. Create 2-3 different note sheets to help different ability levels. If a co-teacher isn’t available allow advanced students or students who already know what the Battle of Detroit is to read and take notes on their own ability level while you teach the rest of the class. Another option is to allow one section to view their level of the PowerPoint slides on their own using an in class computer or at home if given as homework. For more information on how to differentiate instruction for a War of 1812 social studies lesson plan, click here.

How can you put the Battle of Detroit into note form?

Below are two different versions of notes for the Battle of Detroit which is part of my War of 1812 social studies lesson plan.

Enriched:

  • Hull was ordered to invade Canada. To get ahead, he sent sick soldiers, heavy guns & official papers there. He didn’t know that the war had started. The boat was captured at Fort Malden. Britain now knew his plans.
  • Hull attacked Fort Malden on August 6 and 2 days later retreated across the Detroit River because Fort Mackinac fell and more British reinforcements were coming.
  • Hull sent 350-400 men to find a supply route that didn’t pass Fort Malden.
  • The British counterattacked and asked for Hull’s surrender which stated the British couldn’t control his Indians when the battle started. Hull refused and sent his militia to guard the town in case of an Indian attack. He left the river unguarded.
  • 700 Indians with Tecumseh & 700 British regulars crossed Detroit River.
  • Artillery killed 4 US officers. Hull raised the white flag and surrendered.
  • The British captured: 1,600 Ohio volunteers but later released, 582 American regulars, 33 cannons, 2,500 muskets and, the brig Adams (soon renamed Detroit).
  • The British suffered no casualties.
  • Hull and the regulars were taken to Quebec as POW’s.
  • Hull was court-martialed & sentenced to death, later pardoned by President Madison.

Basic Version:

  • Hull attacked Fort Malden on August 6 and 2 days later retreated across the Detroit River because Fort Mackinac fell and more British reinforcements were coming.
  • The British counterattacked and asked for Hull’s surrender because the British couldn’t control the Indians when the battle started. Hull didn’t and sent his militia to guard the town in case of an Indian attack. He left the river unguarded.
  • 700 Indians with Tecumseh & 700 British crossed Detroit River.
  • Artillery killed 4 US officers. Hull raised the white flag and surrendered.

Not going into as much detail allows the students that are receiving the basic version of notes time for repetition of the content. The enriched students should use more critical thinking skills. To differentiate instruction more, a teacher can bring in different learning styles or multiple intelligences for the repetition and critical thinking.

Other events in the War of 1812 that should be included in a social studies lesson plan on the War of 1812 are:

  • Fort Mackinac
  • Battle of Detroit
  • Constitution vs. Guerrire
  • Battle of Frenchtown
  • Battle of York
  • Battle of Lake Erie
  • Battle of Thames
  • Battle of Horseshoe Bend
  • Burning of Washington D.C.
  • Battle of Plattsburgh
  • Battle of Baltimore
  • Hartford Convention
  • Treaty of Ghent
  • Battle of New Orleans

This information can be seen in a differentiated instruction social studies lesson plan PowerPoint found at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/War-of-1812-Differentiated-Instruction-PowerPoint-553613. The lesson plan can be found at: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/War-of-1812-Differentiated-Instruction-Lesson-Plan-553618.

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Kasha Mastrodomenico (Connect with me on Linkedin.com)

http://www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

kasha@socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

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