Europe PEGS Factors Lesson & Game - Political Econ Geo Social - Google Digital Resources
Students explore Europe 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 Europe by investigating both physical and political maps of the region. Next, a “Fan & Pick” cooperative card game challenges students to classify fun facts about the continent according to the PEGS factors they best represent. My students love playing… saying “Pick a card, any card!”… and winning! 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 curriculum changes focus, sometimes drastically, from year to year. The PEGS factors are common themes that unite all SS classes. Similar ideas are taught as PESTLE, STEEP, or PEST. Building a strong foundation with these concepts leads to vertical alignment across grade levels. Use PEGS resources all year to enrich your curriculum!
Includes Google Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E Slides Lesson
- 2 Digital Practice Activities
- 2 Printable Worksheets
- “Fan & Pick” Game Deck
- PEGS Reference Chart
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Grades: 5-9
Pages: 48
Time: 50 minutes