Social Studies Lesson Plan Unit 2 Lesson 2

Joe Patrick
Date 02/10/16

Grade/class 2-215
School PS198

Common Core Learning Standards - 2.6 Identifying continuities and changes over time can help
understand historical developments.
(Standard 1)Essential question:
Unit 2: If we live in the present, why should we care about the past?
Lesson 2: Whats the difference between a cause and an effect?
Teaching Point Students will be able to determine the cause and effect and list
Assessment Students will complete a t-chart stating the cause and effect
Differentiation for English learners, children with disabilities, or children who are gifted:
Level 1 & 2 students will receive t-chart with simple examples and causes provided
Level 3 students will receive a t-chart with more complex causes/effects provided. They will also write 3
of their own
Level 4 students will receive a t-chart with complex causes/effects provided. They will also write 4 of
their own
Materials Needed Smartboard, activity sheets, pencils
Grouping Options Part 1; all students will sit in the meeting area. Part 2; students will sit in groups
based on their current leveled groups (3 in total)
Connection this is unit 2/lesson 2 in the NY State K8 Social Studies Scope and Sequence and builds
on the essential question: if we live in the present, why should we care about the past?
Teach Part 1
-I will introduce the essential question for the unit: Whats the difference between a cause and an effect?
-I will ask if anyone has ever heard of this.
-I will explain that cause and effect have to do with events, or things happening.
-I will ask for definitions of each word and write relevant responses on the board.
-I will then write the definitions for cause (why an event happens) and effect (the event that happens
because of the cause)
-I will then give them an example: the boy gets a shot, he starts crying (show image) or your mom takes
away your playstation (cause), the effect is you crying, yelling, not speaking to you mom, read a book!
-Brain pop video https://jr.brainpop.com/readingandwriting/comprehension/causeandeffect/
-I will say we can you cause and effect in reading and writing as well as social studies.
-I will ask who remembers the Dutch mans name that discovered one of New Yorks rivers? I expect
some students to remember Henry Hudson.
-I will say that HH sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to find a trade route to Asia (cause). The effect was,
he discovered the Hudson River.
-I will give one more example: the NY state thruway (cause). Effect= new road, faster travel, loss of
homes and buildings
-I will ask for a couple of examples from the class.
-I will say that cause and effects are all around us. Theres the new subway, the new building on the
corner, Zestys pizza
-I will ask if there are any questions.

 Part 2 students will work in groups and/or independently at their desks.

-I will explain the task to the students: task 1/group 1 is a cause and effect matching. Task 2/group 2
cause and effect matching and list your own. Task 3/group 3 complete 3 prompts and list your own
cause and effects
Active Involvement (Guided Engagement) Students will also answer questions throughout the lesson.
Link (Independent Engagement) - Students will practice linking causes and effects and create tcharts.

Name: __________________________________________________ Date:___________________

Task 1: Match the effect from the list on the bottom to the cause on the left.
Write the effect on the line provided. Then write two of your own.
CAUSE
EFFECT
The boy got a shot from the doctor.
A. He cries.
Omar was hungry.
The girl felt cold.
The farmer plants seeds and waters
them.
The baby cried.
The school bell rang.
Margo studied for her math test.
Smoke filled the room.

A. He cries.
B. She has no cavities.
C. The children lined up for class.
D. He scrapped his knees and elbows.
E. The mother picked up the baby.
F. The rocket flew into space.
G. The smoke alarm went off.
H. He ate a sandwich.
I. She put on a jacket.
J. She received a passing grade.
K. Corn and beans grow.

Name: __________________________________________________ Date:___________________

Task 3: Match the effect from the list on the bottom to the cause on the left.
Write the effect(s) in the space provided. Then write four of your own.
CAUSE
EFFECT
Building a new playground.

Building a new apartment

building in our neighborhood.

Banning the sales of nonrecyclable juice containers.

A. Restaurants will be more crowed.

B. Healthier children.
C. Fewer choices for customers to buy.
D. Increased littering around the park.
E. The rocket will fly into space.
F. The subway will be more crowded.
G. More children will attend our school.
H. Less trash in landfills.

Name: __________________________________________________ Date:___________________

Task 2: Match the effect from the list on the bottom to the cause on the left.
Write the effect(s) in the space provided. Then write three of your own.
CAUSE
EFFECT
Since it is raining outside...

When the wind is blowing...

When the sun is shining...

Dad forgot to put gas in the

car...
My dad burned the dinner...

Justin ate all the candy in the

bag...

A. I like to fly my kite.

B. I need my rubber boots.
C. we go to the beach.
D. and it came to a stop.
E. so we had to go out to eat.
F. we go to the beach.
G. so we were late for the movie.
H. the cat runs and hides.
I. I played video games.
J. we ride bikes in the park.
K. and then his belly hurt.
L. so we had to call for help.