Intro to the PEGS Factors 5-E Lesson | Explore Social Studies Themes | Microsoft
This fun lesson introduces the PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social) factors. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! 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!
Begin with a “Memory Game” warm-up, then challenge your class to identify & classify items in a cooperative “Sort It” activity. Next, students create “Picto-Words” of each PEGS factor – they always love this assignment! A “Find the PEGS” video activity challenges them to identify examples and can be adapted to most Social Studies videos, so you can use it multiple times throughout the year. Finally, assess learning with an exit ticket quiz. Your purchase has editable, print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E PowerPoint Lesson
- 3 Practice Activities
- PEGS Reference Chart
- Exit Ticket Quiz
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “Memory Game” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: “Sort It” Themes Activity
- Explain: “Picto-Words” Vocabulary Activity
- Elaborate: “Find the PEGS” Video Activity
- Evaluate: Exit Ticket Quiz
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, GSE, and NCSS
Total Pages: 45
Time: 90 Minutes
Grades: 5-12