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Shhhhh! It’s a secret! Creation of the Constitution PowerPoint and Lesson Plan

First I’d like to say thank you to all of you that purchased my products during the 20% off sale! I want to let you in on a little secret to say thank you. Two of my products that are listed on Teacherspayteachers.com are more than what they seem. Don’t be scared off my the product descriptions warning you away from purchasing these items. They are decoys. In reality it actually has three PowerPoints and three differentiated instruction lesson plans! (Annapolis Convention, The Need for Compromise, and the Major Issues of the Constitutional Convention) Common Core standards are used too. This product will only be up until Jan. 2014. This is one benefit of subscribing to my blog. If you bought these items separately, it would cost you $19! But the Creation of the Constitution Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan is only $4.00 and the PowerPoint is only $3.00! So you can SAVE $12.00 by getting in on this deal not to mention a bunch of time planning! Below are the links that will take you to these products and remember… shhhhh, it’s a secret!

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creation-of-the-Constitution-Differentiated-Instruction-Lesson-Plan-499062

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creation-of-the-Constitution-PowerPoint-498958

Don’t miss out on the deal for three differentiated instruction lesson plans and PowerPoints! You can see what is in each lesson plan and PowerPoint by following these links:

Annapolis Convention differentiated instruction lesson plan and PowerPoint:

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Constitution-Annapolis-Convention-PowerPoint-948231

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Constitution-Annapolis-Convention-Differentiated-Instruction-Lesson-Plan-948432

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Constitution-Annapolis-Convention-BUNDLE-948625

The Need for Compromise differentiated instruction lesson plan and PowerPoint:

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Constitutional-Convention-The-Need-for-Compromise-Lesson-Plan-960493

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Constitutional-Convention-The-Need-for-Compromise-PowerPoint-960472

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Constitutional-Convention-The-Need-for-Compromise-BUNDLE-960529

 

Major Issues of the Constitutional Convention Differentiated Instruction lesson plan and PowerPoint

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Constitutional-Convention-Major-Issues-BUNDLE-958921

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Constitutional-Convention-Major-Issues-PowerPoint-958789

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Constitutional-Convention-Major-Issues-Lesson-Plan-958893

Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com 

kasha@socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

Government Response to Industrialization and Abuses Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Government Response to Industrialization and Abuses Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

I am proud to announce the addition of the “Government Response to Industrialization and Abuses” differentiated instruction lesson plan and revised PowerPoint! It follows the NYS 8th grade social studies curriculum. Below is a sneak peek of what is included.

Government Response to Industrialization and Abuses Differentiated Instruction Lesson

 

Table of Contents

  • Lesson Plan  (3-8)
  • 3 Ability Levels of Vocabulary Sheets (9-14)
  • Enriched Note Sheets (15-16)
  • Basic Note Sheets for Enriched PowerPoint  (17-19)
  • Basic Note Sheets for Basic PowerPoint  (20-22)
  • Enriched Economic Activity Sheet  (23)
  • Basic Economic Activity Sheet  (24)
  • Basic Economic Activity Answer Key  (25)
  • Activity Choice Sheet (26)
  • Rap and Dance Activity with Rubric (27-28)
  • News Article Activity with Rubric (29-31)

Grade: middle school

Title of Unit: Industrial Society in the 2nd Half of the 19thCentury

Title of Lesson: Government Response to Industrial Development and Abuses

1. Standards addressed in lesson: You will need to put your state standards here. (NY 4 and 5)

2. Concepts used in lesson: Economic Systems, Factors of Production, Government

3. Materials/supplies needed for lesson: computer, projector, and screen for PowerPoint, vocabulary sheets, note sheets, economic activity sheets, activity choice sheet, rap and dance and news article activity sheets, colors for newspaper drawing

4. Approximate length of lesson: 2 days

5. Multiple Intelligences: linguistic, logical, musical, spatial, kinesthetic, intrapersonal, interpersonal

6. Teaching Strategies Used: anticipatory set, group work, vocabulary taught before lesson, check for understanding, timer, processing time, partner review, concluding set

7. Background Information:

a. yesterday students…

b. Students already know… there are businesses in the US.

8. Essential vocabulary needed: (definitions are included)

(Day 1)

  • Capitalism:
  • Social Darwinism:
  • Laissez-faire:
  • Market Economy:
  • Regulation:
  • Command or Planned Economy:

(Day 2)

  • Mixed Economy:
  • Interstate Commerce:
  • Pooling:
  • Rebates:
  • Kickbacks:
  • Corporation:
  • Trust
  • Monopoly:

9. Essential Questions:

  • What is the difference between laissez-faire and regulation?
  • What type of government regulations were put into effect?
  • What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

10. Anticipatory Set: (Day 1: 12 minutes; Day 2: 16 minutes or less depending on if there was time left over the previous day to do this; if all vocabulary was done the day before just have the students review the vocabulary words for 5 minutes) There are three different ability levels of vocabulary sheets to differentiate instruction. 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. Day One’s activity is short which will allow you to have your students work on the vocabulary that will be used on day 2.

Enriched Version

Enriched Version

Average Version

Average Version

Basic Version

Basic Version

11. Notes: (25 minutes) In order to differentiate instruction there are different ability levels of note sheets. There is an enriched version of the note sheets that work with both of the PowerPoints. There are two basic versions of the note sheets that work with the basic PowerPoint and the enriched PowerPoint. Below are the notes that are in the “Government Response to Industrial Development and Abuses” PowerPoint.  (This preview only includes the headings of the PowerPoint and a view of four of the slides from the enriched version of the PowerPoint as well as pictures of the note sheets.) 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. The notes are separated into two days.

 

Government Response to Industrial Development and Abuses 

Day 1

  • Capitalism
  • Opposition to Capitalism (enriched only)
  • Laissez-faire vs. Regulation

Day 2

  • Interstate Commerce
  • Sherman Antitrust Act: Bigness as a Threat

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Capitalism Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint

Laissez-faire vs. Regulation Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint

Interstate Commerce Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint

Basic Note Sheets

Basic Note Sheets

Enriched Note Sheets

Enriched Note Sheets

12. Differentiated Instruction Activities:

Day 1: (15-20 minutes)The economic systems activity should be done after the laissez-faire vs. regulation slide of the PowerPoint.There are two different ability levels of the economic activity sheet to differentiate instruction. The enriched sheet allows for more critical thinking. The basic sheet is more for repetition and identification of the different types of economies.You can allow your students to work individually, with a partner or with a small group. You will need to make sure that if they are partnered or grouped, each member in the group has the same ability level sheet.

Left: Enriched/ Right: Basic

Left: Enriched/ Right: Basic

Day 2: (35-40 minutes)Use the activity choice sheet the day before you plan on doing the activity. Students will be allowed to choose to create either a rap and dance or a newspaper article. These options are based on the Multiple Intelligence Theory to differentiate instruction. The rap and dance must be done in a group. The newspaper article may be done individually, with a partner or in a group with no more than 4 people. Using the activity choice sheet the day before will allow you to run off enough copies of each activity and group appropriately. It is recommended you group using mixed ability levels.

It is important that you check the rap before the performance to make sure there is nothing vulgar in it. Sometimes students hear the word “rap” and immediately think they are on MTV and don’t think they will get in trouble for vulgarity even though it states in the activity that it will not be accepted.

Student Activity Choice Sheet

Student Activity Choice Sheet

Rap and Dance Activity with Rubric

Rap and Dance Activity with Rubric

News Article Activity with Rubric

News Article Activity with Rubric

13. Concluding Set: Answer the essential questions during a class discussion or have students write down their answers as a ticket out the door.

14. Evaluation: There is an answer key for the economic activity for the basic version. No answer sheet is available for the enriched version because answers will vary. There are rubrics for both the newspaper article and the rap and dance activities.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kasha-Mastrodomenico offers this differentiated instruction lesson plan (soon) and much more. Our site specializes in middle school social studies differentiated instruction. Check out what we offer by visiting our site!

Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

kasha@socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction

www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

Differentiated Instruction Questions for the Interpretation of Political Cartoons!

Leveling for differentiated instruction is a great way to allow students on all levels to use the same content and be challenged on their own level. I ran across a lesson plan that uses leveled questioning to interpret political cartoons on Boss Tweed. Most of the questions are generic so they will work for almost any political cartoon out there. The questions are located at the bottom of the lesson plan.

http://www.eastconn.org/tah/PoliticalCartoonsOfPoliticalMachines.pdf

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kasha-Mastrodomenico is another place you can find social studies differentiated instruction lesson plans for middle school. If you teach American History at the middle school level, you should really check out our site. You will not be disappointed.

Best of luck differentiating!

Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

kasha@socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

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.

You can get the “Expanding the Nation’s Boundaries” differentiated instruction lesson plan by clicking on the links below:

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

“Expanding the Nation’s Boundaries” differentiated instruction PowerPoint

 

Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

kasha@socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

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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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pp2

pp1

 

To find out where you can find the “Expanding the Nation’s Boundaries” differentiated instruction lesson plan and PowerPoint, click here.

Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

kasha@socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

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

The Presidency of Lincoln Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

Where can I find the “Presidency of Lincoln” differentiated instruction lesson plan?

The Presidency of Lincoln Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

The Presidency of Lincoln Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

The Presidency of Lincoln differentiated instruction lesson plan provides different ability levels to help all students learn the same content on their own level. It is based on the NYS 7th grade social studies curriculum and standards.  It also brings in the Common Core Standards with the Gettysburg Address and Emancipation Proclamation interpretation activity. Did you just get tongue tied? To find out more about what is included in the “Presidency of Lincoln” differentiated instruction lesson plan, click here.

 

You can find the “Presidency of Lincoln” differentiated instruction lesson plan and PowerPoint by clicking on the links below:

Presidency of Lincoln differentiated instruction PowerPoint

Presidency of Lincoln differentiated instruction lesson plan

 

Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

kasha@socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

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The Presidency of Lincoln Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

“The Presidency of Lincoln” differentiated instruction lesson plan!

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kasha-Mastrodomenico continues to create quality social studies differentiated instruction lesson plans as the year goes on. My newest one is “The Presidency of Lincoln“. It is based on the 7th grade NYS social studies curriculum and standards. Below shows what is included in it.

The Presidency of Lincoln Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan

The Presidency of Lincoln 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.

vocab

  • There are two ability levels of the same PowerPoint. There is an enriched note sheet that goes with both the enriched version and the basic version of the PowerPoint. There are two basic level note sheets; one for the basic version and one for the enriched version of the PowerPoint. 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. You can use parallel teaching if a co-teacher is available and split the class or you will need to decide which PowerPoint will benefit the majority of your students for each class.
Basic Ability Level Note Sheets

Basic Ability Level Note Sheets

  • There are two primary source or document based question (DBQ) activities. The first is on the Gettysburg Address. The second is on the Emancipation Proclamation. There are two levels of each primary source; basic and enriched. The basic version simplifies the documents and breaks it up into manageable sections. The enriched version allows for more critical thinking. You can have students work in similar ability pairs, groups or individually. You can do this activity either during the PowerPoint when you get to the documents used or you can wait until the mini-lesson is over and do it as a full activity session.
Differentiated Instruction on the Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation

Differentiated Instruction on the Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation

The Presidency of Lincoln differentiated instruction lesson plan also comes with a Leveled PowerPoint mini-lesson (Basic and Enriched versions). It includes the following content:

  • Vocabulary
  • Essential questions
  • Personal Leadership
  • Gettysburg Address
  • Opposition
  • Emancipation Proclamation
  • Assassination
Presidency of Lincoln PowerPoint

Presidency of Lincoln PowerPoint

Personal Leadership Slide in the Presidency of Lincoln PowerPoint

Personal Leadership Slide in the Presidency of Lincoln PowerPoint

 

Gettysburg Address in the Presidency of Lincoln PowerPoint

Gettysburg Address in the Presidency of Lincoln PowerPoint

Assassination Slide in the Presidency of Lincoln PowerPoint

Assassination Slide in the Presidency of Lincoln PowerPoint

To find out where you can find the “Presidency of Lincoln” differentiated instruction lesson plan and PowerPoint, click here.

Written by,

Kasha Mastrodomenico

www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

kasha@socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com

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