Lesson+Plans+for+Grade+7+SS


 * [|PlanbookEdu.com]** is a new website offering ways for teachers to organize and access their lesson plans online. Users can access their plan book from any internet connection, and customize or edit, using word processing software, online. Both free and premium service ($25/yr, group discounts) are available. Premium service includes features such as Common Core Standards, ability to attach files, sharing, export to Word and PDF and more. 14 day trial period available. Looks interesting...


 * An Ohio Social Studies Teacher ** is a new find on the web. It appears his district adopted the 2010 standards before SWCS and he has shared his lesson plans online. The lessons are connected to each of the standards and a terrific suggestions for additions to my plans. Student tech applications should be added but there are definitely areas that would lend themselves to 21st century skills ICT skills.

**Feudalism and Medieval Life**
**[|Details on Feudalism and Medieval Life]**
 * **Standard** || History ||
 * **Benchmark** || **C:** Describe the characteristics of feudal societies and the transition to the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe. ||
 * **Grade Band** || 6-8 ||
 * **Indicator** || **3:** Describe the conditions that gave rise to feudalism, as well as political, economic and social characteristics of feudalism, in Asia and Europe. ||

**Feudalism and the Feudal Relationship**
**Details on Fedualisim and the Feudal Relationship** This site contains lectures on Ancient and Medieval European History which matches the seventh grade standard on feudalism. While the content is more for average to advanced students, it does delve into some in-depth conversations about feudalism. Therefore with teacher assistance for lower level students, this site does offer more than a normal textbook. At Mr. Donn's website, **Special Sections by Mrs. Donn**, there are many sites that support 7th grade Social Studies standards. The following are a few of the specific sites:
 * **Standard** || History ||
 * **Benchmark** || **C:** Describe the characteristics of feudal societies and the transition to the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe. ||
 * **Grade Band** || 6-8 ||
 * **Indicator** || **3:** Describe the conditions that gave rise to feudalism, as well as political, economic and social characteristics of feudalism, in Asia and Europe. ||
 * **Grade** || Seventh Grade ||

1. Middle Ages **Middle Ages collection**

2. Ancient African Kingdoms **African collections**

3. Ancient India **India collections**

4. Mongol Barbarians **China Barbariains' Lives**

5. Ancient China **Ancient China collections**

6. Ancient Rome **Roman links**

7. Ancient Greece **Greek links**