1. December 5-9, 2011 Lesson Plans Georgia Studies and Physical Science

2. Georgia Studies Lesson Plans December 5, 2011 OPENING: Review Formal and Informal Powers of the Governor (Power Point) Graphic Organizer EQ: What is the role of the judicial branch in Georgia government? GPS:SS8CG1- The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution. SS8CG2-The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government SS8CG3- The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government SS8CG4-The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state- government. WORK SESSION: Guided Reading- Sections 3 and 4 Pages 544-552 Activity Sheet: Basic Legal Terms/ Knowledge of Georgia’s Government Review CLOSING: JUSTICE- What does the word mean or implies to you? HOMEWORK: Complete your activity sheet

3. Formal Powers and Informal Powers of the Governor Executive: appoints state officials, makes sure laws are enforced Legislative: sends requests and messages to legislature, vetos bills or signs them into law as necessary, call special session of legislature Judicial: pardon convicted criminals, appoint state justices appointing people to state boards and executive offices issuing proclamations representing the state in various meetings and events working with legislators to get laws passed guiding state agencies communicating personal position on important issues

4. Physical Science Lesson Plans December 6, 2011 OPENING: Machines: When you hear the word machine, what do comes to mind? EQ: What does a simple machine do? GPS: GPS: S8P3c. Demonstrate the effect of simple machines (level, inclined plane, pulley, wedge, screw, and wheel and axis) on work. WORK SESSION: Simple machine Gallery: students will look at a variety of pictures and choose what type of machine is in each. Notes: Simple Machines CLOSING: Why do we use machines? What type of machines can be found around in your classroom? HOMEWORK: NONE

5. Georgia Studies Lesson Plans December 7, 2011 OPENING: Word Concept Map for the unit/ Discussion EQ: What are the role of the three branches of state government? GPS:SS8CG1- The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution. SS8CG2-The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government SS8CG3- The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government SS8CG4-The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state-government. WORK SESSION: Scavenger Hunt on Branches of State Government Use information about the Branches of Government, Place this information in the room next door. Students will write this on a graphic organizer. Take the information and match it with the correct branch of State Government. Class Discussion/Groups CLOSING: Review of the three branches of State Government HOMEWORK: Study Vocabulary

6. Physical Science Lesson Plans December 8, 2011 OPENING: Review Simple Machines/Discussion EQ: What does a simple machine do? GPS: GPS: S8P3c. Demonstrate the effect of simple machines (level, inclined plane, pulley, wedge, screw, and wheel and axis) on work. S8P5.c Demonstrate the effect of simple machines on work. WORK SESSION: Activity on Simple Machine using technology: (eggheads.org) Explore the house and garage detailing characteristics of simple machines. Students will go to the compass lab and complete this activity CLOSING: Describe the six simple machines and explain how to determine the mechanical advantage of each. HOMEWORK: NONE

7. Georgia Studies Lesson Plans December 9, 2011 OPENING: JUVENILE- What does it mean? / Discussion EQ: How does the juvenile justice system compare to the adult justice system? GPS:SS8CG1- The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution. SS8CG2-The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government SS8CG3- The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government SS8CG4-The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state-government. WORK SESSION: Mrs. Chanin's – lesson will include the Multiple Choice Video; shares first hand information about the Juvenile Justice Reform Act and the choices Georgia teens have for their future. (Discussion and Activities) CLOSING: Essay: Is it fair to sentence juveniles who commit adult crimes to adult punishments? HOMEWORK: Study Vocabulary for Quiz