BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Lesson Plan Format
Teacher’s Name: Ms. Hofman Dates for Lesson: Feb. 19th-23rd

Subject: Colonial Life Grade: 7th

All instructional material (handouts/assessments) must be included in lesson plan packet.

OBJECTIVES
Compare and contrast major documents and works that laid the foundation for American
democracy (1.d)
Trace the origins and development of slavery (2.d)
Examine U.S. exploration and colonization using social studies tools (3.a)
Examine how American society has been influenced culturally (6.c)
Discuss geography’s influence on human actions (2.a)

ANTICIPATORY SET
TSW will look at a map and timeline as an overview for the whole chapter. TTW present the focus
questions for sections 1 and 2, “How did English ideas about government and trade affect the
colonies?” and “What were the characteristics of colonial society?”. TSW will complete a reading
check over section 1. TSW use their key terms to help them learn to read history.
VOCABULARY

 Legislature  Slave code

 Bill of rights  Public school
 Habeas corpus  Dame school
 Freedom of the press  Natural rights
 Libel  Divine right
 Extended family  Separation of powers
 Apprentice  Anne Bradstreet
 Gentry  Phillis Wheatley
 Middle class  Benjamin Franklin
 Indentured servant  Jonathan Edwards
 Triangular trade
 Racism

INPUT
TTW use text, maps, dates, videos, pictures, and workbook pages to discuss the geography, history,
actions and reasons of establishing colonies in the United States.
TTW provide open and group discussion forums for comparison.
TTW present material in a clear and concise manner.
TTW guide the students and check for understanding periodically
TTW lead in group discussions of the notes.

GUIDED PRACTICE
TTW use text, maps, dates, and workbook pages
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SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT
TTW provide open and group discussion forums
TTW present material in a clear and concise manner.
TTW guide the students and check for understanding periodically.
TTW review the material with students.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Monday- TSW complete a document analysis on the Magna Carta
Tuesday- TSW complete a primary source document on the English Bill of Rights
Wednesday- TSW complete a reading check over section 1
Thursday- TSW complete notes
Friday- TSW present their projects

Closure Homework
TSW will read articles, primary sources, their Students will finish whatever they do not finish
textbooks, and answer questions based on their in class. Study Guide.
readings. Students will participate in
discussions.

CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING

TTW check for understanding periodically with open ended questions, assessment questions,
MATERIALS/RESOURCES
Student text book, student work book, video, notes, and PowerPoint slides, video clips,