South America PEGS Lesson - Politics Economy Geography Social - MS Digital Resources

Students explore South America by examining its PEGS factors: Political, Economic, Geographic, and Social. The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 5-E lesson format is easy for you to implement! Included is a PEGS reference chart for your students' interactive notebooks.

Start with an overview of the PEGS framework, then preview South America by investigating both physical and political maps of the region. Next, a “Target Practice” activity challenges students to classify interesting facts about the area according to the PEGS factors they best represent. Finally, assess student learning with a “Show What You Know” summative activity. Your purchase includes both print and interactive digital versions of the materials, making it suitable for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classroom settings. Everything you need is provided!

Social Studies curricula often change, sometimes drastically, from year to year. However, the PEGS factors serve as common themes that connect all Social Studies classes. Similar concepts are taught under different acronyms, such as PESTLE, STEEP, or PEST. Establishing a strong foundation with these concepts promotes vertical alignment across grade levels. Utilize PEGS resources throughout the year to enhance your curriculum!

Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print

• Guided 5-E PowerPoint Lesson
• 2 Practice Activities
• PEGS Reference Chart
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Reference Guide

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, GSE and NCSS

Total Pages:  61

Time:  50 Minutes

Grades:  5-12