Ms. Lisa Owens RM 809 8th Georgia Studies

Dates / March 3/23/15
Monday / March 3/24/15
Tuesday / March 3/25/15
Wednesday / March 3/26/15
Thursday / Friday
Standard / S8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution.
C.
Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
D.
Explain voting
Qualifications and elections in Georgia.
E.
Explain the role of political parties in government.
f.
Identify wisdom, justice, and moderation as the three principles of the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Georgia Flag / S8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution.
c.
Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
d.
Explain voting
Qualifications and elections in Georgia.
e.
Explain the role of political parties in government.
f.
Identify wisdom, justice, and moderation as the three principles of the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Georgia Flag / SS8CG2. Standard:
The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.
  • SS8CG2.a. Element:
Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly.
  • SS8CG2.b. Element:
Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system.
  • SS8CG2.c. Element:
Trace the steps in the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Georgia. / SS8CG3. Standard:
The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government.
  • SS8CG3.a. Element:
Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of the governor and lieutenant governor.
  • SS8CG3.b. Element:
Describe the organization of the executive branch, with emphasis on major policy areas of state programs. / SS8CG4. Standard:
The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.
  • SS8CG4.a. Element:
Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia, to include trial and appellate procedures, and how judges are selected.
  • SS8CG4.b. Element:
Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law.
  • SS8CG4.c. Element:
Describe the history of the juvenile court.
  • SS8CG4.d. Element:
Compare the juvenile justice system to the adult justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the criminal justice process.
  • SS8CG4.e. Element:
Describe the rights of juveniles when taken into custody.
  • SS8CG4.f. Element:
Describe ways to avoid trouble and settle disputes peacefully.
Essential Question/
Key Question / How are the branches of Government Monitored? / What governor changed the voting age from 21 to 18? / What is the role of the Legislative branch? Qualifications , Senate, Representatives / What is the role of the Executive branch? / What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
Lesson Opener-
Daily
Jeopardy – review question GMS
Today in Georgia
Georgia Stories / Element C. for every action is a consequence + - for every right is a responsibility–
Rights and Responsibilities
Thought: For every action is a consequence – for every right is a responsibility – why do we teach you to be good Citizens
Use show me or white board, Edu creations / List the qualifications to be able to vote _ white board-IPad – technology –F. element
Do all things In Moderation! What is written on our state flag?
Research –Wisdom, Justice and Moderation / How do you think our laws are made? How is a bill passed? / You are all the new Governor of Georgia
What is our campaign slogan?
Create on IPad
What are you going to do for Georgia? / Here comes the Judge? Goggle the states supreme court Judges. What is their duty?
Procedures/Strategies
Differentiation:
  1. Earbuds – audio lessons
  2. Small group
  3. Peer assistance
  4. Notes printed
  5. Paper / pencil option for most assignments

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Book terms – Ch. 14,15- Frayer model – ex. Online / List on show me: What are the rights of acitizen? We covered these this year. 4 min.-
Where are these rights located in the States Constitution? What are they Called?
Which Article in the Constitution relates to voting requirements/ refer to your notes assignment
Power point over voting requirements –
D. Voting and Elections
IPad Technology: If you have been convicted of a crime, can you vote? When?
Cloze ns over voting.
Differentiation:
Audio slides, small group
Desk notes - / Create the state flag with the meanings of the written terms -
__15min______
Quiz over SS8Cg1
Check Study guide for material covered
New
SS8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.
Notes- PowerPoint- Discussion
Video
Web quest- Georgia .gov.
Differentiation:
Audio slides, small group
Desk notes –music used block out /paper pencil / Power point – review
SS8CG 2 –
Thinking maps
Make a double bubble – Representatives and Senate
Video- Georgia Stories- leg Branch-
How a bill is made- video
Complete prezie over the General Assembly
Mock- class General Assembly
Review a bill being considered.
Differentiation:
Audio slides, small group
Desk notes –music block out
Check study guide papers / Power point notes
Thinking maps
What can the governor do? Book chart 530-531,532- formal powers, 533 informal powers
Let’s look at the sessions- Georgia .gov
Differentiation:
Audio slides, small group
Desk notes–
Check study guide paper s / Differentiation:
Audio slides, small group
Desk notes–
Check your study guide papers for information
Quiz what have I learned this week?
Lesson Summary / Life ,Liberty and property – What all people have a right –
Which property amendment would make / White board- legislative branch –list 3 items it does / Ticket out the door- white board- how many representatives and how many senators- which is the oldest- / White board- ask a question about the governor’s qualifications. / How many supreme court judges Georgia?
White board-tick out the door.
Assessment/
Evaluation / sure all ?Cloze notes, complete, participation IPad / Notes, teacher observation,
Quiz / On tasks/ observation/ completion of exercises / Class participation. on tasks/ / Check of the study guide questions
Materials Needed / PowerPoint, document, paper pencils , iPad, earbuds, books / PowerPoint, document, paper pencils , iPad, earbuds, books / PowerPoint, document, paper pencils , iPad, earbuds, books / PowerPoint, document, paper pencils , iPad, earbuds, books / PowerPoint, document, paper pencils , iPad, earbuds, books