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March Social Studies 6th-8th Grade-Trescott

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Latin America
Objective:
The student will be able to locate selected features of Latin America and the Caribbean: Amazon River, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean, Panama Canal, Andes Mountains, Sierra Madre Mountains, Atacama Desert, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela.
The students will be able to discuss environmental concerns Latin America faces.
The students will be able to discuss location, climates and natural resources found in each country.
Students will be able to compare and contrast the different cultures found in Latin America.
The students will be able to compare and contrast Latin America's economy with that of the United States.
Prep:
• Peer Tutoring
• Shortened Assignments
• Addition time to complete assignments
• Positive Reinforcements
• Frequent Feedback
• Check for Understanding
• Small grouping
• Preferential Seating
Differentiation: Students grouped based on grade and ability level (as determined by pre-assessments.) Assignments and assessments differentiated based on students’ readiness level: Picture cues, shorten and adapted reading materials, scaffolding.
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SmartBoard
Adaptive materials
IEP Goals
News-2- You- unique learning system (n2y.com)
Large Clock, Play coins, fraction bars, and other math manipulatives
Maps