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: Mrs. DeSantis Content/ Grade Level: 6 Lesson Plan Date(s): 10/15-10/19/2018

OBJECTIVE:
DAY STANDARD(S): What will your students be able to learn?
MONDAY (A-Day) SS6G8: Environmental SWBAT identify the causes of acid rain in Germany,
Issues in Europe air pollution in the United Kingdom and the nuclear
disaster in Ukraine IOT explain the effects on
humans and the environment in these countries.

TUESDAY (B-DAY) SS6G8: Environmental SWBAT identify the causes of acid rain in Germany,
Issues in Europe air pollution in the United Kingdom and the nuclear
disaster in Ukraine IOT explain the effects on
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humans and the environment in these countries.

WEDNESDAY SS6G10 Describe selected SWBAT identify the language groups and religions of
cultural characteristics countries in Europe and discuss their
of Europe. characteristics IOT describe the diversity of
a. Describe the diversity of languages and religions in Europe.
languages spoken within
Europe.
SS6G10 Describe selected
cultural characteristics
of Europe.
a. Identify the major religions in
Europe: Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam.
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THURSDAY SS6G10 Describe selected SWBAT identify the language groups and religions of
cultural characteristics countries in Europe and discuss their
of Europe. characteristics IOT describe the diversity of
a. Describe the diversity of languages and religions in Europe.
languages spoken within
Europe.
SS6G10 Describe selected
cultural characteristics
of Europe.
Identify the major religions in
Europe: Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam.
FRIDAY All of the above
All of the above
ASSESSMENT “Begin with the End in Mind”
How will you know whether your students have made progress toward the objective? How and when will you assess mastery?

Exit ticket/Written response for article/Quiz
Guided Notes
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
A higher order question that is directly derived from the benchmark, introduced at the beginning of the lesson, discussed throughout the lesson, and answered by students at the end of the lesson to show
understanding of the concepts taught.
MONDAY • What are some causes of acid rain pollution in Germany?
• How has acid rain impacted where citizens live in Germany?
• What impact has air pollution had on the citizens of the United Kingdom?
• How is the United Kingdom finding ways to eliminate air pollution?
• What caused the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine?
• What were the lasting effects of the nuclear explosion for the citizens
of Ukraine?

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TUESDAY • What are some causes of acid rain pollution in Germany?
• How has acid rain impacted where citizens live in Germany?
• What impact has air pollution had on the citizens of the United Kingdom?
• How is the United Kingdom finding ways to eliminate air pollution?
• What caused the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine?
• What were the lasting effects of the nuclear explosion for the citizens
of Ukraine?

WEDNESDAY • What are the different languages spoken in Europe?
• How can we describe Europe’s countries and citizens where specific
religions are practiced?
• What are the similarities and differences between the religions of
Islam, Judaism and Christianity?

THURSDAY • What are the different languages spoken in Europe?
• How can we describe Europe’s countries and citizens where specific
religions are practiced?
• What are the similarities and differences between the religions of
Islam, Judaism and Christianity?

FRIDAY
All of the above
HIGHER ORDER QUESTIONS (3-5)
What questions will be answered to provoke higher order thinking and include Moderate to High FCAT Complexity Levels? What would the ideal student response be for each question?

• How can we describe Europe’s countries and citizens where specific religions are
practiced?


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MONDAY CNN10 Current Event, Usa test prep question
TUESDAY
CNN10 Current Event, Usa test prep question
WEDNESDAY CNN10 Current Event, Usa test prep question
THURSDAY CNN10 Current Event, Usa test prep question
FRIDAY CNN10 Current Event, Usa test prep question
INTRODUCTION
Brief part of the lesson when students learn the objective/essential question and how mastering the objective leads to achieving the bigger goal of the course.
• Provide a hook to motivate students and link to prior knowledge in order to introduce a new concept.
• Explain the relevance of lesson and the importance of learning the concept.
• Introduce important vocabulary using the word wall as an interactive learning tool.
MONDAY Explanation of bellringer
TUESDAY Explanation of bellringer
WEDNESDAY Explanation of bellringer
THURSDAY Explanation of bellringer
FRIDAY Explanation of bellringer
MODELING “I DO”
Component of the lesson when teacher explicitly models to students exactly what they are expected to do during guided practice and eventually during independent work.
• Conduct a think aloud while modeling the steps to completing an activity or solving a problem.
• Model the use of a graphic organizer.
• Use questioning techniques such as re-directing, wait-time and prompting.
MONDAY Objective; Model guided notes activity SS6G8 EuEnvIssues Guided Notes.pdf (article provided via paper copy
to SWD teachers) 25-30 min
TUESDAY Objective;Model guided notes activity
WEDNESDAY Objective
THURSDAY Objective
FRIDAY Explain Game
GUIDED PRACTICE “WE DO”
Guide students to independent practice by providing an opportunity to work in small groups and practice what was taught during the modeled portion of the lesson.
• Incorporate the use of a collaborative strategy in small groups.
• Encourage student accountable talk during group discussion.
• Perform checks for understanding.

MONDAY Practice guided notes activity

TUESDAY Practice guided notes activity
WEDNESDAY Map and Notes on European Languages with chart for notes european languages chart.docx, USA Test prep video on
religions
THURSDAY Map and Notes on European Languages with chart for notes, USA Test prep video on religions USA Test prep video on
religions
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FRIDAY Explain/practice game
COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE “THEY DO”
Guide students to independent practice by providing an opportunity to work in small groups and practice what was taught during the shared portion of the lesson.
• Incorporate the use of a collaborative strategy in small groups.
• Circulate throughout the room and provide guidance to each group as needed.
MONDAY guided notes activity
TUESDAY guided notes activity
WEDNESDAY Think-Pair-Share on video
THURSDAY Think-Pair-Share on video
FRIDAY USA Test Prep Review Game
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE “YOU DO”
Differentiate your instruction to reach the diversity of learners in your classroom.
• Assign students independent work that is directly aligned with the “I Do” and “We Do” portions of the lesson.
• Conduct Center Rotations
• Circulate around the room to provide individual support.
• Pull small groups or individuals for more intensive support.
MONDAY Exit Ticket
TUESDAY Exit Ticket
WEDNESDAY USA Test Prep video quiz
THURSDAY USA Test Prep video quiz
FRIDAY Mini quiz on week’s standards
SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION 1 – 3 Group
Teacher Directed: During Collaborative Monday Rotations
(Depending on
Independent:
the course)
Technology: USA Test Prep
CLOSURE
Wrap up the lesson and help students organize the information learned into a meaningful context.
• Have students reflect on or answer the Essential Question.
• Help students connect today’s learning to their bigger goal in the course.
MONDAY Go over Exit Ticket 5
TUESDAY Go over Exit Ticket min
WEDNESDAY Go over quiz
THURSDAY Go over quiz
FRIDAY Review Quiz
HOME-LEARNING
How will students practice what they learned? How will opportunities be provided for students to maintain mastery of previously mastered skills/concepts?

MONDAY YB Pages
TUESDAY YB Pages
WEDNESDAY YB Pages
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THURSDAY YB Pages
FRIDAY