WEEK OF DECEMBER 9th - 13th
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
South America Today
South America Today
South America Today
South America Today
South America Today
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
South America Today
- Section 2 Review
- Section 3 Vocabulary
South America Today
- Lesson 3.1 Brazil's Growing Economy
- Reading and Notetaking
- Reading and Notetaking
South America Today
- Lesson 3.2 Sao Paulo
- Reading and Notetaking: Sequence Events
South America Today
- Lesson 3.3 Impact of the Olympics
- Reading and Notetaking: Making Predictions
South America Today
- Section 3 Review
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 25th - 29th
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
South America Today
South America Today
WEDNESDAY
NO SCHOOL
THURSDAY
NO SCHOOL
FRIDAY
NO SCHOOL
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
South America Today
- Section 1 Review
- Children of the World: Children of the Andes in Peru Video
South America Today
WEDNESDAY
NO SCHOOL
THURSDAY
NO SCHOOL
FRIDAY
NO SCHOOL
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18th - 22nd
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
World Religions Review Crossword Puzzle
TUESDAY
South America Today
North America Today
Early Dismissal - 11:00
FRIDAY
No School
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
World Religions Review Crossword Puzzle
TUESDAY
South America Today
- Review for Test
- Data documentation
North America Today
- NORTH AMERICA TODAY CHAPTER TEST
Early Dismissal - 11:00
FRIDAY
No School
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 4th - 9th
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
North America Today
TUESDAY
North America Today
North America Today
Early Dismissal - 11:00
FRIDAY
No School
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
North America Today
- Review for Chapter Test
TUESDAY
North America Today
- Review for Test
- Data documentation
North America Today
- NORTH AMERICA TODAY CHAPTER TEST
Early Dismissal - 11:00
FRIDAY
No School
WEEK OF OCTOBER 28th - November 1st
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
North America Today
North America Today
North America Today
North America Today
North America Today
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
North America Today
- Lesson 1.5 Citizen's Rights and Responsibility
- Reading and Notetaking: Compare and Contrast
- GeoActivity: Quiz Your Classmates on Rights
- Written Response Question
- Canada Close-Up Due
North America Today
- Lesson 1.1 - 1.5 Review - Use notes to complete the review activity
North America Today
- Lesson 2.1 Daily Life in Mexico
- Reading and Notetaking: Summarize Cultural Information
- Written Response Question
North America Today
- Lesson 2.2 The Impact of Globalization
- Reading and Notetaking: Take Notes
- Written Response Question
North America Today
- Lesson 2.3 Reaching Toward Democracy
- Reading and Notetaking: Identify Goals and Challenges
- Written Response
WEEK OF OCTOBER 21st - 25th
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
North America Today
North America Today
North America Today
North America Today
North America Today
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
North America Today
- Lesson 1.2 The Media Culture
- Reading and Notetaking: Find Details for Media
- GeoActivity: Evaluate the Impact of Technology
- Written Response Question
North America Today
- Lesson 1.3 The Changing Economy
- Reading and Notetaking:Making Generalizations
- GeoActivity: Analyze Effects of Economic Change
- Written Response Question
North America Today
- Lesson 1.4 Finding New Energy Sources
- Reading and Notetaking: Identify Problems and Solutions
- Written Response Question
North America Today
- Lesson 1.5 Citizen's Rights and Responsibility
- Reading and Notetaking: Compare and Contrast
- GeoActivity: Quiz Your Classmates on Rights
- Written Response Question
North America Today
- Lesson 1.1 - 1.5 Review - Use notes to complete the review activity
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 30th - October 4th
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MONDAY
Chapter 1: Geographer's Toolbox
Chapter 1: Geographer's Toolbox
World Religions
World Religions
World Religions
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
Chapter 1: Geographer's Toolbox
- Test Review: Kahoot!
- Homework: Study for Test
Chapter 1: Geographer's Toolbox
- Chapter Test
World Religions
- Introduce Major Religions
- Assign one major religion - Research and take notes
World Religions
- Continue research and notetaking
- Groups decide on key points to share and make a poster about their assigned religion
World Religions
- Final touches on poster
- Present posters to class
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 23rd - 27th
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MONDAY
Lesson 2.4 Map Projections
TUESDAY
Discovery Education Video: Understanding and Using Maps and Globes
WEDNESDAY
Lesson 2.5 Thematic Maps
Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography Test Review
Homework: Study for Chapter 1 Test (test on Tuesday)
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
Lesson 2.4 Map Projections
- Vocabulary: distort, projections
- Reading and Notetaking: Analyze Visuals
- GeoActivity: Match Map Projections
TUESDAY
Discovery Education Video: Understanding and Using Maps and Globes
- Exit Ticket- 4 facts from video
WEDNESDAY
Lesson 2.5 Thematic Maps
- Vocabulary: theme
- Reading and Notetaking: Interpret Visuals
- GeoActivity: Using Maps to Infer Geographic Patterns
- Section 2 Review Worksheet
Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography Test Review
Homework: Study for Chapter 1 Test (test on Tuesday)
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16th - 20th
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MONDAY
Lesson 2.2 Map Scale
TUESDAY
Constitution Day
Lesson 2.3 Political and Physical Maps
Lesson 2.4
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
Lesson 2.2 Map Scale
- Vocabulary: scale
- Reading and Notetaking: Compare and Contrast
- 2.2 GeoActivity: Use Different Maps for Different Purposes
TUESDAY
Constitution Day
- Liberty Kids Video "We the People" and Video Quiz
Lesson 2.3 Political and Physical Maps
- Vocabulary: cartographer, elevation, relief
- Reading and Notetaking: Main Idea and Details
- 2.3 GeoActivity: Compare Maps
- Section 1 Review Worksheet
Lesson 2.4
- Vocabulary: distort, projections
- Reading and Notetaking: Analyze Visuals
- 2.4 GeoActivity: Match Map Projections
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9th - 13th
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
Lesson 1.2 Themes and Elements (continued)
Lesson 1.3 World Regions
Lesson 2.1 Elements of a Map
Lesson 2.2 Map Scale
Lesson 2.3 Political and Physical Maps
***Work written in red is usually finished in class. If work is not finished, it is due the next day!
MONDAY
Lesson 1.2 Themes and Elements (continued)
- Reading and Notetaking: Categorize Information
- 5 Themes PowerPoint
- GeoActivity 1.2
Lesson 1.3 World Regions
- Vocabulary: region, continent
- Reading and Notetaking: Identify Traits
Lesson 2.1 Elements of a Map
- Vocabulary: globe, map, latitude, equator, longitude, prime meridian, hemisphere
- Longitude and Latitude Practice
Lesson 2.2 Map Scale
- Vocabulary: scale
- Reading and Notetaking: Compare and Contrast
- 2.2 GeoActivity: Use Different Maps for Different Purposes
Lesson 2.3 Political and Physical Maps
- Vocabulary: cartographer, elevation, relief
- Reading and Notetaking: Main Idea and Details
- 2.3 GeoActivity: Compare Maps
Week of: August 26th - 30th
MONDAY:
WEDNESDAY:
THURSDAY:
FRIDAY:
MONDAY:
- Continents and Oceans Lesson 2: Exploring Maps
- Students complete the vocabulary sheet as they view the Exploring Maps PowerPoint
- Continents and Oceans Lesson 3: Explaining Maps
- Students label a blank world map as they view the Explaining Maps PowerPoint
- Independent Practice - Physical and Political Map
WEDNESDAY:
- Continents and Oceans Lesson 4: Torn Map Activity
- Students create a torn map of the world
THURSDAY:
- Continents and Oceans Lesson 4: Torn Map Activity continued
- Students complete their torn map with labels
FRIDAY:
- Continents and Oceans
- Students practice Understanding Map Basics
Week of May 27th - 31st
MONDAY
MONDAY
- Junior Achievement
- Session 3: Keeping Your Balance
- Junior Achievement
- Session 4: Savvy Shopper
- Create-a-Country
- Map
- Create-a-Country
- Flag
- Create-a-Country
- Complete and turn in
Week of May 20th - 24th
MONDAY
MONDAY
- Junior Achievement
- Session 1: Mirror, Mirror
- Junior Achievement
- Session 2: Be a Success
- Junior Achievement
- Session 2: Be a Success (continued)
- Junior Achievement
- Session 3: Keeping Your Balance
- Junior Achievement
- Session 3: Keeping Your Balance (continued)
Week of May 13th - 17th
MONDAY
FRIDAY:
MONDAY
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Geography
- Cumulative project over Lessons 1.1-1.6
- Review Project requirements
- Model Descriptive Paragraph Writing (Central Africa)
- Independently work on Project
- Cumulative project over Lessons 1.1-1.6
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Geography
- Cumulative project over Lessons 1.1-1.6
- Independently work on Project
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Geography
- Cumulative project over Lessons 1.1-1.6
- COMPLETE PROJECT
- Africa-themed video
- Students who have not completed the project will work on it during the video!
FRIDAY:
- Africa-themed video
- Students who have not completed the project will work on it during the video
- POSTER PROJECT DUE TODAY!
Week of May 6th - 10th
MONDAY
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Quiz over Lessons 1.1-1.3
- Independently complete Geoactivity 1.3: Graph Water Levels in Lake Chad
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Geography
- Lesson 1.4: Rainforests and Resources
- Read, annotate, and discuss text
- Complete Graphic Organizer on Making Generalizations
- Independently complete Geoactivity 1.4 - Exploring a Tropical Rainforest
- Lesson 1.4: Rainforests and Resources
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Geography
- Lesson 1.5: Southern Plateaus and Basins
- Read, annotate, and discuss text
- Complete Graphic Organizer on Describing Geographic Information
- Lesson 1.5: Southern Plateaus and Basins
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Geography
- Lesson 1.6: Exploring Africa's Wildlife
- Read, annotate, and discuss text
- Complete Graphic Organizer - Identifying Problems and Solutions
- Independlently Complete GeoActivity 1.6 - Locate a Wildlife Preserve
- Lesson 1.6: Exploring Africa's Wildlife
FRIDAY:
Subs-Saharan Africa: Geography
- Introduce Cumulative Project for Lessons 1.1-1.6
- Independently work on project
Week of April 15th-19th
MONDAY
SPRING BREAK!
FRIDAY:
SPRING BREAK!
MONDAY
- Europe: PBS Video on European Celebrations
- Europe: PBS Video on European Celebrations continued
- Students may request a retake on the Quiz over Lessons 2.3 - 2.4
- Europe Today Quiz Lessons 2.3-2.4
- All late assignments due today!
SPRING BREAK!
FRIDAY:
SPRING BREAK!
Week of April 8th - 12th
MONDAY
MONDAY
- Europe Today: Government & Economy
- Lesson 2.4: Changing Demographics
- Geo Activity - Global Issues: Changing Demographics
- Read, annotate, and discuss text
- Complete Graphic Organizer on Push and Pull Factors
- Geo Activity - Global Issues: Changing Demographics
- Lesson 2.4: Changing Demographics
- Europe Today: Government & Economy
- Lesson 2.4: Changing Demographics
- Geo Activity - Global Issues: Changing Demographics (continued)
- Read, annotate, and discuss text
- Complete Graphic Organizer on Push and Pull Factors
- Geo Activity - Global Issues: Changing Demographics (continued)
- Lesson 2.4: Changing Demographics
- Europe Today: Government & Economy
- Week of April 15th-19th
MONDAY - Europe: PBS Video on European Celebrations
- TUESDAY:
- Europe: PBS Video on European Celebrations continued
- Students may request a retake on the Quiz over Lessons 2.3 - 2.4
- WEDNESDAY:
- Europe Today Quiz Lessons 2.3-2.4
- All late assignments due today!
- THURSDAY:
SPRING BREAK!
FRIDAY:
SPRING BREAK!
- Week of April 15th-19th
- Europe Today: Government & Economy
- Review for Quiz over lessons 2.3 and 2.4
- Complete review
- Review for Quiz over lessons 2.3 and 2.4
- Europe Today: Government & Economy
- QUIZ OVER LESSONS 2.3 AND 2.4
Week of April 1st-5th
MONDAY
MONDAY
- Europe Today: Government & Economy
- Lesson 2.2: The Impact of the Euro
- Read, annotate, and discuss text
- Complete Graphic Organizer on Drawing Conclusions
- Lesson 2.2: The Impact of the Euro
- Europe Today: Government & Economy
- Lesson 2.2: The Impact of the Euro
- Geo Activity: Graph the Impact of the Euro
- Lesson 2.2: The Impact of the Euro
- Europe Today: Government & Economy
- Lesson 2.1 and 2.2 Review
- Complete review for Quiz
- Lesson 2.1 and 2.2 Review
- Europe Today: Government & Economy
- Lesson 2.1 and 2.2 Quiz
- Lesson 2.3: Democracy in Eastern Europe
- Read, annotate, and discuss text
- Summarize Governments and Economies
- Europe Today: Government & Economy
- Lesson 2.3: Democracy in Eastern Europe
- Read and discuss article on the Berlin Wall
- Lesson 2.3: Democracy in Eastern Europe
Week of March 25th - 29th
MONDAY
MONDAY
- IAR Testing
- Europe activities
- IAR Testing
- Europe activities
- IAR Testing
- Europe activities
- Europe Today
- Europe Today
Week of March 18th - 22nd
MONDAY
REVIEW CLASSROOM MATRIX
TUESDAY
THURSDAY:
MONDAY
REVIEW CLASSROOM MATRIX
TUESDAY
- Europe Today
- Lesson 1.4 Cuisines of Europe
- Read, annotate, and discuss text
- Complete Classification Chart
- Lesson 1.4 Cuisines of Europe
- Europe Today
- Review or Quiz for 1.1 and 1.2
THURSDAY:
- Europe Today
- Quiz 1.1 and 1.2
- Review for Quiz 1.3 and 1.4
- Europe Today
- Quiz 1.3 and 1.4
Week of March 11th - 15th
MONDAY
Europe Geography Test continued
TUESDAY
MONDAY
Europe Geography Test continued
TUESDAY
- Europe Today
- Introduce and discuss Essential Questions
- Analyze Vocabulary Level of Knowledge
- Lesson 1.1 Languages and Cultures
- Read, annotate, and discuss text
- Complete Concept Map: Synthesize Ideas and Details
- Europe Today
- Lesson 1.1 Languages and Cultures continued
- Read, annotate, and discuss text
- Complete Concept Map: Synthesize Ideas and Details
- Review Vocabulary and Essential Questions
- Lesson 1.1 Languages and Cultures continued
- Europe Today
- Lesson 1.2 Art and Music
- Read, annotate, and discuss text
- Complete Sequencing of Events Activity
- Review Vocabulary and Essential Questions
- Lesson 1.2 Art and Music
- Europe Today
- Lesson 1.3 Europe's Literary Heritage
- Read, annotate, and discuss text
- Complete Main Idea and Details Activity
- Review Vocabulary and Essential Questions
- Lesson 1.3 Europe's Literary Heritage
Week of March 4th - 8th
MONDAY
Europe: Geography
MONDAY
Europe: Geography
- Lesson 1.4 Protecting the Mediterranean
- Read, annotate, and discuss text
- Complete problem and solution activity
- Europe: Geography
- Review Lessons 1.1 - 1.4
- Answer open-ended questions by looking back into text and by drawing conclusions, analyzing, inferencing...
- Review Lessons 1.1 - 1.4
- Europe: Geography
- Review Lessons 1.1 - 1.4
- Go over Unit Review as a class
- Europe: Geography
- Test Review Activity
- Europe Geography Test
Week of February 18th - 22nd
MONDAY
NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY
MONDAY
NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY
- Black History Month
- Finish research and notes. Begin final draft of project
- Black History Month
- Finish research and notes. Begin final draft of project
- Introduction to Europe
- Europe
- Mapping Activity
Week of February 11th - 15th
MONDAY
MONDAY
- Asia: Complete study guide for Asia Unit Test
- Asia: Go over study guide and independent/partner study time
- Asia: Asia Unit Test
- Black History Month
- Research and take notes about an influential person in black history
- Black History Month
- Finish research and notes. Begin final draft of project.
Week of February 4th - 8th
MONDAY
MONDAY
- Asia: Japan
- Watch and discuss Globetrotting: Japan
- Asia: Japan
- Read, discuss, and take notes from article on Japan
- Asia: Japan continued
- Read, discuss, and take notes from article on Japan
- Asia: Comparing Asian countries to the United States
- Analyze differences in land area, population, demographics, etc. between countries in Asia and the United States
- Asia: Unit Review
Week of January 28th - February 1st
MONDAY
MONDAY
- Asia: Challenges in Asia - Traditions vs Modernization
- Read, discuss, and take notes from Traditions vs Modernization article
- Asia: Challenges in Asia - Overpopulation and Urbanization
- Read, discuss, and take notes from Overpopulation and Urbanization article
- Asia: Challenges on Asia - World Connections and History of an Empire
- Read, discuss, and take notes from World Connections and History of an Empire articles
- Asia: Challenges in Asia - Controversial Politics
- Read, discuss, and take notes from Controversial Politics
- Asia: Challenges in Asia
- Finish notes on Challenges in Asia
Week of January 14th - 18th
MONDAY
MONDAY
- Asia: Walking tour of Asia - China
- View Ancient Civilizations with Pipo, China Part 1
- Read, discuss, and take notes from Walking Tour China Packet
- Asia: Walking tour of Asia - China
- View Ancient Civilizations with Pipo, China Part 2
- Read, discuss, and take notes from Walking Tour China Packet
- Asia: Walking Tour of Asia - China Extension Activity
- Focus on Terracotta Army
- Asia: Walking tour of Asia - Country of Choice
- Read, discuss, and take notes from Walking Tour Packet
- Asia: Walking tour of Asia - Country of Choice
- Read, discuss, and take notes from Walking Tour Packet
Week of January 7th - 11th
MONDAY
MONDAY
- 5 Essentials Survey
- Asia: Mapping Activity
- Locate and label countries and major geographic features
- Asia: Mapping Activity
- Locate and label countries and major geographic features
- Asia: Introductory Video
- View video, take notes, and discuss
- Asia: Tour of Asia
- China: Read, take notes, discuss
Week of December 10th - 14th
MONDAY
MONDAY
- Latin America: Modern Issues
- Introduce Modern Issues in Latin America Project
- Go over expectations for the project
- Go over Rubric for "Send a Text" part of project
- Read, highlight key points and annotate text of article
- Complete "Send a Text" part of project by writing 3 facts about the issue and creating a picture to go with it
- Introduce Modern Issues in Latin America Project
- Latin America: Modern Issues
- Modern Issues in Latin America Project
- Go over Rubric for "Design a T-shirt" part of project
- Review the Modern Issue Article
- Complete "Send a Text" part of project by writing 3 facts about the issue and creating a picture to go with it
- Complete "Design a T-shirt" part of the project by creating a message about the issue and displaying it on the T-shirt in a neat and eye-catching design
- Modern Issues in Latin America Project
- Latin America: Modern Issues
- Modern Issues in Latin America Project
- Read, highlight key points and annotate text of Brazil Article
- Go over Rubric for 'Poetry" part of project
- Complete "Poetry" part of project using the template provided
- Modern Issues in Latin America Project
- Latin America: Modern Issues
- Modern Issues in Latin America Project
- Continue "Poetry" part of project using the template provided and the Brazil Article
- Latin America: Modern Issues
- Modern Issues in Latin America Project
- Complete individual parts of project. Combine to create finished product.
Week of December 3rd - 7th
MONDAY
MONDAY
- Latin America: Human Environment Interaction
- Timeline of Maya, Inca, and Aztec Civilizations
- Latin America: Human Environment Interaction
- Life at High Altitude: Read article, view images and video clips, discuss and add key points to the graphic organizer
- Latin America: Human Environment Interaction
- The Earth's Bounty: Read article, view images and video clips, discuss and add key points to the graphic organize
- Latin America: Human Environment Interaction
- Water as a Valuable Resource: Read article, view images and video clips, discuss and add key points to the graphic organizer
- Latin America: Human Environment Interaction
- Complete articles and Graphic Organizer: Read article, view images and video clips, discuss and complete corresponding section of graphic organizer
Week of November 26th - 30th
MONDAY
SNOW DAY
TUESDAY
Latin America: Human Environment Interaction
MONDAY
SNOW DAY
TUESDAY
- Latin America: Human Environment Interaction
- Introduction: Read story about Nahal, view images and video clip, discuss and answer questions (focus on restating the question to answer in a complete sentence)
- Latin America: Human Environment Interaction
- Feeding an Empire: Read article, view images and video clips, discuss and complete first two sections of graphic organizer
Latin America: Human Environment Interaction
- Master Builders: Read article, view images and video clips, discuss and complete corresponding section of graphic organizer
- Latin America: Human Environment Interaction
- Traveling the Empire: Read article, view images and video clips, discuss and complete corresponding section of graphic organizer
Week of November 19th - 23rd
MONDAY
NO SCHOOL
THURSDAY:
NO SCHOOL
FRIDAY:
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY
- Latin America: Geography
- Latin American Country Research
- Latin America: Geography
- Latin American Country Research
NO SCHOOL
THURSDAY:
NO SCHOOL
FRIDAY:
NO SCHOOL
Week of November 12th - 16th
MONDAY
MONDAY
- Latin America: Geography
- Video: Geography of the World: Latin America
- Complete Video Notes
- Latin America: Geography
- Complete Map of Latin America (Label, Color, answer questions)
- Latin America: Geography
- Continue Map of Latin America (Label, Color, answer questions)
- Latin America: Geography
- Latin America: Geography
Week of November 5th - 9th
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY:
THURSDAY:
11:00 Early Dismissal
FRIDAY:
No School
MONDAY
- North America: People and Culture of the United States and Canada
- Complete Study Guide for Unit Test - Test on Wednesday, November 7th
TUESDAY
- North America: People and Culture of the United States and Canada
- Review for Unit Test
WEDNESDAY:
- North America: Geography of the United States and Canada
- Unit Test
THURSDAY:
11:00 Early Dismissal
FRIDAY:
No School
Week of October 29 - November 2
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY:
MONDAY
- North America: People and Culture of the United States and Canada
- Read A Diverse Workforce
- Complete Mythbustin' Activity
- Take Notes in graphic organizer
- Answer essential question
TUESDAY
- North America: People and Culture of the United States and Canada
- Read A Changing World for Women
- Complete What's Missing Activity
- Take Notes in graphic organizer
- Answer essential question
WEDNESDAY:
- Happy Halloween!
- The Origin of Halloween Traditions
- Halloween Around the World
- North America: Geography of the United States and Canada
- Complete Study Guide for Unit Test - Test on Tuesday, November 6th
- Presentations will take place on Monday and Tuesday
- North America: People and Culture of the United States and Canada
- Finish An American Tail - a story of immigration
Week of October 22nd - 26th
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY:
THURSDAY:
MONDAY
- North America: People and Culture of the United States and Canada
- Read and Discuss How Immigration Affects Culture
- Take Notes in graphic organizer
- Complete vocabulary and answer questions
- View video clip Food, Glorious Food and discuss
TUESDAY
- North America: People and Culture of the United States and Canada
- Read The History of YouTube
- Summarize and illustrate the article using a 4-fold technique
WEDNESDAY:
- North America: People and Culture of the United States and Canada
- Read and discuss Music, Arts, and Sports
- Take Notes in graphic organizer
- Complete vocabulary and answer questions
- View video clip Dawn of Jazz and discuss
- View Images - Louis Armstrong and Elvis Presley
THURSDAY:
- North America: Geography of the United States and Canada
- Read and discuss Music, Arts, and Sports
- Take Notes in graphic organizer
- Complete vocabulary and answer questions
- View video clip Dawn of Jazz and discuss
- View Images - Louis Armstrong and Elvis Presley
- Continue Mapping Activity
- North America: People and Culture of the United States and Canada
- View Video Clip What is Diversity? and discuss
- Read and Discuss Melting Pot?
- Complete vocabulary and answer questions
Week of October 15th - 19th
MONDAY
MONDAY
- North America: People and Culture of the United States and Canada
- View Video Clip What is Diversity? and discuss
- Read and Discuss Melting Pot?
- Complete vocabulary and answer questions
- North America: People and Culture of the United States and Canada
- Read and discuss Population Density
- View Image Population Density in North America and Large Urban Centers in North America and discuss
- Complete notes, vocabulary, and answer question
- Read and discuss Rural to Urban
- Notes on before and after urbanization and vocabulary
- North America: People and Culture of the United States and Canada
- Continue Rural to Urban
- Reading, notes, vocabulary, and question
-
- North America: Geography of the United States and Canada
- Continue Mapping Activity
- North America: People and Culture of the United States and Canada
- View Video Clip What is Diversity? and discuss
- Read and Discuss Melting Pot?
- Complete vocabulary and answer questions
Week of October 8th - 12th
MONDAY
Week of October 8th - 12th
MONDAY: COLUMBUS DAY - NO SCHOOL! TUESDAY
Week of October 1st - 5th
MONDAY:
Week of September 24th - 28th
MONDAY:
THURSDAY:
FRIDAY:
Week of September 17th - 20th
MONDAY:
Week of September 10th - 14th
MONDAY:
Week of September 3rd - 7th
MONDAY:
Week of August 27th - 31st
MONDAY:
Short Video - Intro. to Geography WEDNESDAY:
PowerPoint Practice page THURSDAY:
Week of May 21st - 25th
Junior Achievement
Week of May 14 - 18
MONDAY: Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement
Week of May 7 - 11
MONDAY: Asia
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement
Week of April 30th - May 4th
MONDAY: Asia
Asia
Asia
Asia
Asia
Week of April 23 - 27
MONDAY: Asia
Asia
Asia
Asia
Asia
Week of April 16th - 20th
MONDAY: Asia
Asia
Asia
Asia
Asia
Week of April 9th - 13th
MONDAY: Introduction to Asia
Introduction to Asia
Asia
Asia
Asia
Week of April 2nd - 6th
MONDAY: SPRING BREAK! TUESDAY: Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
WEDNESDAY: Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
THURSDAY: Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
FRIDAY: Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Week of March 26th - 30th
SPRING BREAK! Week of March 19th-23rd
MONDAY: Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Week of March 12th - 16th
MONDAY: Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica FRIDAY: Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica Week of March 5th - 9th
MONDAY: Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
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Week of February 26th - March 2nd
MONDAY:
Africa
Africa
Africa
Africa
Africa
MONDAY:
Africa
- Video from Discovery Education: Geography and Cultures of Africa Volume 3 and 4
Africa
- 3 Regions of Nigeria Web-page design
Africa
- 3 Regions of Nigeria Web-page design
Africa
- 3 Regions of Nigeria Web-page design
Africa
- 3 Regions of Nigeria Web-page Gallery Walk
Week of February 12th - February 16th
MONDAY:
Africa
Africa
Africa
Africa
Africa
MONDAY:
Africa
- Read and discuss Section 1 and 2
- Complete GEOTERMS
Africa
- Read Section 3: Northern Nigeria
- Complete notes for Northern Nigeria
Africa
- Review for Physical and Human Geography Quiz
Africa
- Read Section 4: Western Nigeria
- Complete notes for Western Nigeria
Africa
- Physical and Human Geography Quiz
Week of February 5th - February 9th
MONDAY:
Africa
Africa
Africa
Africa
Africa
MONDAY:
Africa
- Complete Political Map of Africa
Africa
- Mapping Challenge 1: Physical Geography of Africa
- Read and annotate text
- Use longitude and latitude coordinates to locate and label physical features
Africa
- Mapping Challenge 2: Human Geography of Africa
- Read and annotate text, complete skeleton notes and questions
Africa
- Africa Video: 3 facts and 1 question
Africa
Week of: January 29th - February 2nd
MONDAY:
Europe
Europe
Europe
Europe
Introduction to Africa
MONDAY:
Europe
- European Union - read article, highlight key points, annotate text, discuss, answer questions
Europe
- Europe Study Guide
Europe
- Europe Review
Europe
- Europe Test
Introduction to Africa
Week of: January 22nd - 26th
MONDAY:
Europe
Europe
Europe
Europe
Europe
MONDAY:
Europe
- Monarchy - read article, highlight key points, annotate text, discuss, answer questions
Europe
- Human Environment Interaction - read article about different cities and determine the HEI and if it is positive or negative, explain (group work)
Europe
- HEI continued
Europe
- Positively NATO - read article, highlight key points, annotate text, discuss, answer questions
Europe
- NATO continued
Week of: January 15th - 19th
MONDAY:
NO SCHOOL!
TUESDAY:
Europe
Europe
Europe
Europe
MONDAY:
NO SCHOOL!
TUESDAY:
Europe
- Leading Leaders: Greece - read article, highlight key points, discussion, complete T-chart
Europe
- Leading Leaders: Rome - read article, highlight key points, discussion, complete T-chart
Europe
- Students use Ancient Achievements T-chart to construct written response
- Latitude and Longitude Activity
Europe
Week of: January 8th - 12th
MONDAY:
Europe
Europe
Europe
Europe
Europe
MONDAY:
Europe
- Vatican City - read article, discussion, answer questions, video clip
Europe
- Europe: Inside and Out - read article, discussion, answer questions
Europe
- Europe Inside and Out continued
Europe
- Eurail: Ridin' the Rails - read article, highlight, annotate, discussion, answer questions, video clip
Europe
- The Largest Land - read article, highlight, annotate, discussion, answer questions
Week of: January 1st - 5th
MONDAY:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY:
NO SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY:
Introduction to Europe
Introduction to Europe
Introduction to Europe
MONDAY:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY:
NO SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY:
Introduction to Europe
- ABC Mapping activity
Introduction to Europe
- ABC Mapping activity cont.
- Discovery Education Video: World Geography, Europe
Introduction to Europe
- ABC Mapping Activity Due at the beginning of class
- Discovery Education Video: World Geography, Europe ( note-taking)
Week of: December 11th - December 15th
MONDAY:
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
TUESDAY:
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Indigenous Cultures: The Survival of the Maya in Mesoamerica
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Indigenous Cultures: The Survival of the Maya in Mesoamerica
MONDAY:
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- Lesson 1: The Roots of Modern Mexico continued
- reading discussion, note-taking
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
- Test Review
- Complete final copy of Mexico Article and print
TUESDAY:
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- Lesson 2: Government in Mexico
- reading discussion, note-taking
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
- Begin Postcard portion of Test
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- Lesson 2 continued
- reading discussion, note-taking
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
- Test
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- Lesson 3: Mexico's Changing Economy
- reading discussion, note-taking
Indigenous Cultures: The Survival of the Maya in Mesoamerica
- Introduce chapter and essential question
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- Lesson 3 continued
- reading discussion, note-taking
Indigenous Cultures: The Survival of the Maya in Mesoamerica
- Read Section 1 of text, view slides, answer questions, and discuss
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Week of: November 27th - December 1st
MONDAY:
Chapter 6: Latin America: Land and History
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
Chapter 6: Latin America: Land and History
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
Chapter 6: Latin America: Land and History
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
MONDAY:
Chapter 6: Latin America: Land and History
- Complete Study Guide for Chapter 6 Test
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
- Read Section 5: The 'Have Nots' Struggle to Survive
- Complete part 1 of Reading Notes for Neighborhood Visit 3
- Neighborhood Visit 3 - record information for your survey in Part 2 of your Reading Notes
- Follow up by completing Part 3 of Reading Notes
Chapter 6: Latin America: Land and History
- Practice with Timelines
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
- Read Section 5: The 'Haves' Live Well
- Complete part 1 of Reading Notes for Neighborhood Visit 4
- Neighborhood Visit 4 - record information for your survey in Part 2 of your Reading Notes
- Follow up by completing Part 3 of Reading Notes
Chapter 6: Latin America: Land and History
- Chapter 6 Test!!!
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
- Groups discuss the interview/survey outcomes
- Explain Mexico Article Assignment and students begin rough draft
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- Lesson 1: The Roots of Modern Mexico
- reading discussion, note-taking
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
- Continue drafting Mexico Article
- Begin final copy
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- Lesson 1: The Roots of Modern Mexico continued
- reading discussion, note-taking
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
- Complete final copy of Mexico Article and print
Week of: November 20th - 24th
MONDAY:
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
TUESDAY:
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
WEDNESDAY: NO SCHOOL!
THURSDAY: NO SCHOOL!
FRIDAY:NO SCHOOL!
MONDAY:
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- Lesson 2: Ancient Latin America
- reading, discussion, note taking
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
- Read Section 4: Urbanization Creates New Problems
- Complete part 1 of Reading Notes for Neighborhood Visit 2
- Neighborhood Visit 2 - record information for your survey in Part 2 of your Reading Notes
- Follow up by completing Part 3 of Reading Notes
TUESDAY:
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- Lesson 2: Ancient Latin America continued
- reading, discussion, note taking
- Video: Living on ONE Dollar a Day, Guatemala
WEDNESDAY: NO SCHOOL!
THURSDAY: NO SCHOOL!
FRIDAY:NO SCHOOL!
Week of: November 13th - 17th
MONDAY:
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
TUESDAY:
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
MONDAY:
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- Lesson 1: Roots of Modern Mexico
- review notes
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
- Read and discuss introduction to unit
- Record positive and negative aspects of a town you know well, discuss
TUESDAY:
- Mapping Activity
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
- Partners read and complete geoterms
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- A.C.E. Written response comparing the landforms of Mexico and South America
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
- Read Section 3: Rural Decline Causes Urban Migration
- Complete part 1 of Reading Notes for Neighborhood Visit 1
- Neighborhood Visit 1 - record information for your survey in Part 2 of your Reading Notes
- Follow up by completing Part 3 of Reading Notes
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- Lesson 2:
- reading, discussion, note taking
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
- Review Neighborhood Visit 1 - record information for your survey in Part 2 of your Reading Notes
- Follow up by completing Part 3 of Reading Notes
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- Lesson 2:
- reading, discussion, note taking
Spatial Inequality in Modern Mexico
- Read Section 4: Urbanization Creates New Problems
- Complete part 1 of Reading Notes for Neighborhood Visit 2
- Neighborhood Visit 2 - record information for your survey in Part 2 of your Reading Notes
- Follow up by completing Part 3 of Reading Notes
Week of: November 6th - 10th
MONDAY:
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Veteran's Day Lesson
MONDAY:
- Introduction to Latin America
- Mapping Activity
- Introduction to Latin America
- Discovery Education Video: The People of Latin America
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- Lesson 1: Roots of Modern Mexico
- reading, discussion, note taking
Chapter 7: Mexico Today
- Lesson 1: Roots of Modern Mexico continued
- reading, discussion, note taking
Veteran's Day Lesson
- Read article, discuss and complete timeline
Week of: October 30th - November 3rd
MONDAY:
FRIDAY:
MONDAY:
- Regions of the United States
- Poster Project: Write note-cards and practice presentation
- Regions of the United States
- Poster Project: Presentations
- Regions of the United States
- Group Reflection
- Introduce Central and South America: Map Activity
FRIDAY:
- Introduce Central and South America: Video
Week of: October 23rd - 27th
MONDAY:
MONDAY:
- Regions of the United States
- Poster Project
- Regions of the United States
- Poster Project
- Regions of the United States
- Poster Project
- Regions of the United States
- Poster Project
Week of: October 16th - 20th
MONDAY:
MONDAY:
- Mini-lesson: Location
- Group Work
- Where is the region located within the U.S.?
- What states are in your regions?
- Label map with states and color the region
- Mini-lesson: Region
- Group Work
- What do the states in your region have in common?
- Mini-lesson: Place
- Group Work
- Who is there and what is it like?
- Physical Characteristics (from nature)
- Human Characteristics (from humans)
- Mini-lesson: Movement
- Group Work:
- How and why do people, goods, and information move in and out of your region?
- Mini-lesson: HEI
- Group Work
- How do people in your region affect the environment and how does the environment affect the people?
- Modify – change the environment
- Adapt – change themselves to survive in the environment
- Depend – what do people need from the environment
- How do people in your region affect the environment and how does the environment affect the people?
Week of: October 9th - 13th
MONDAY:
MONDAY:
- NO SCHOOL!
- North America/Regions of the United States
- Regions of the United States Video
- Begin Labeling the states on a U.S. Map
- North America/Regions of the United States
- Continue Labeling the states on a U.S. Map
- Begin Latitude and Longitude Activity Sheet
- North America/Regions of the United States
- Shade in and label the regions on a U.S. Map
- Complete Latitude and Longitude Activity Sheet
- North America/Regions of the United States
- Present the Regions of the U.S. Project by previewing the rubric which outlines project expectations
- Discuss guidelines for working in a cooperative group
- Explain the region resource packet each group will receive
- Assign groups
Week of: October 2nd - 6th
MONDAY:
NO SCHOOL!
FRIDAY:
NO SCHOOL!
MONDAY:
- North America
- Finish Climate Map
- Natural Resources and Industries: Knowledge Check and/or Map Follow-up
- People: Knowledge Check and/or Map Follow-up
- Complete corresponding sections of graphic organizer
- North America
- People: Knowledge Check and/or Map Follow-up continued
- Canada and Mexico: Knowledge Check and/or Map Follow-up
- Complete corresponding sections of graphic organizer
- North America
- Mexico: Knowledge Check and/or Map Follow-up continued
- Central America and North America's Islands: Knowledge Check and/or Map Follow-up
- Complete corresponding sections of graphic organizer
NO SCHOOL!
FRIDAY:
NO SCHOOL!
Week of: September 25th - 29th
MONDAY:
THURSDAY:
FRIDAY:
MONDAY:
- Introduction to North America
- North America Map Scavenger Hunt
- Introduction to North America
- North America Map Scavenger Hunt continued
- Review for Five Themes of Geography Retake Test
- Geography Pre-test
THURSDAY:
- Finish Geography Pre-test
- North America
- Read, annotate, and discuss article on North America
FRIDAY:
- Five Themes of Geography RETAKE TEST
- North America
- Read, annotate, and discuss article on North America
Week of: September 18th - 22nd
MONDAY:
THURSDAY:
FRIDAY:
MONDAY:
- Five Themes of Geography
- A closer look at Longitude and Latitude
- Five Themes of Geography
- Longitude and Latitude continued
- Identifying themes - practice
- Five Themes of Geography
- Review for Five Themes of Geography Unit Test
THURSDAY:
- Five Themes of Geography
- Review for Five Themes of Geography Unit Test
FRIDAY:
- Five Themes of Geography TEST
Week of: September 11th - 15th
MONDAY:
MONDAY:
- Five Themes of Geography
- Overview and note-taking
- Five Themes of Geography
- Book Analysis - Boxes for Katje
- Five Themes of Geography
- Book Analysis - Ox Cart Man
- Five Themes of Geography
- Book Analysis - choice
- Five Themes of Geography
- Book Analysis - choice
Week of: September 11th - 15th
MONDAY:
MONDAY:
- Five Themes of Geography
- Overview and note-taking
- Five Themes of Geography
- Book Analysis - Boxes for Katje
- Five Themes of Geography
- Book Analysis - Ox Cart Man
- Five Themes of Geography
- Book Analysis - choice
- Five Themes of Geography
- Book Analysis - choice
Week of: September 4th - 8th
MONDAY:
WEDNESDAY:
MONDAY:
- Labor Day - No School!
- Continents and Oceans Test Review
- Who Wants to be a Millionaire Test Review
WEDNESDAY:
- Continents and Oceans TEST
- Introduce Five Themes of Geography
- 5 Themes of Geography Video and notes
- Five Themes of Geography
Week of: September 4th - 8th
MONDAY:
WEDNESDAY:
MONDAY:
- Labor Day - No School!
- Continents and Oceans Test Review
- Who Wants to be a Millionaire Test Review
WEDNESDAY:
- Continents and Oceans TEST
- Introduce Five Themes of Geography
- 5 Themes of Geography Video and notes
- Five Themes of Geography
Week of: August 28th - September 1st
MONDAY:
WEDNESDAY:
THURSDAY:
FRIDAY:
MONDAY:
- Continents and Oceans Lesson 2: Exploring Maps
- Students complete the vocabulary sheet as they view the Exploring Maps PowerPoint
- Continents and Oceans Lesson 3: Explaining Maps
- Students label a blank world map as they view the Explaining Maps PowerPoint
- Independent Practice - Physical and Political Map
WEDNESDAY:
- Continents and Oceans Lesson 4: Torn Map Activity
- Students create a torn map of the world
THURSDAY:
- Continents and Oceans Lesson 4: Torn Map Activity continued
- Students complete their torn map with labels
FRIDAY:
- Continents and Oceans
- Students practice Understanding Map Basics
Week of: August 21st - 25th
MONDAY:
Short Video - Intro. to Geography
THURSDAY:
PowerPoint
Practice page
MONDAY:
- PBIS Planner Review: Cell Phone Use and BYOD Policy
- Team Building Activity - Shipwrecked!
- Review Fire-drill Procedures
- What is Geography?
Short Video - Intro. to Geography
THURSDAY:
- 5 Themes of Geography Pre-test
- Introduction to Oceans & Continents Unit
- World Mental Map
PowerPoint
Practice page