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Lesson Plans
Geography
Grade 9
Mrs. Newgard
Monday, April 25
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Bell Ringer
Read 27.1 Outloud
As you read students have them follow along with the “Guided Reading
27.1” Worksheet
Go over vocabulary (can play “basket”ball or “volley”ball)
Tuesday, April 26
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Bell Ringer
Label East Asia Map: countries and capitals – China, Japan, Mongolia, North
Korea, South Korea, Taiwan
Go over vocabulary
Informally take 27.1 Quiz
Assign:
27.1 Review – page 680, 2-6
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, April 27
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Bell Ringer
27.1 Review Due
Informal map labeling
In pairs (or groups) read 27.2 and fill out notes worksheet
Assign:
27.2 Review – page 685, 2-7
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, April 28
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Bell Ringer
Discuss 27.2
Informally take 27.2 Quiz
Review vocabulary
Watch CNN
Finish 27.2 Review
Friday, April 29
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Bell Ringer Quiz
27.2 Review Due
Review vocabulary
Informally take countries and capitals
Monday, May 2
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Bell Ringer
Review vocab
Review map
Read 27.3
As you read fill out the “Guided Reading 27.3” Worksheet
Assign:
27.3 Review – page 690, 2-6
Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, May 3
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Bell Ringer
Review map
o MAP QUIZ TOMORROW
Review vocabulary
Informally take 27.3 Quiz
Finish 27.3 Review
Watch CNN Student News
Wednesday, May 4
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Bell Ringer
27.3 Review Due
Countries and capitals Quiz
Find THREE current events for three different countries discussed
Due: FRIDAY
Review vocabulary
Thursday, May 5
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Bell Ringer
Chapter 27 Vocabulary Quiz
Work on “Reteaching Activity 27” Worksheet
When done finish getting the current events ready for tomorrow’s discussion
If time –
Read 694-695
Discuss
Friday, May 6
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Bell Ringer Quiz
Reteaching Activity 27 Due
Current Event discussion
If time watch CNN Student News
Can preview next section
(If this wasn’t done yet…)
Read 694-695
Discuss
Monday, May 9
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Tuesday, May 10
Wednesday, May 11
Thursday, May 12
Friday, May 13
Monday, May 16
Tuesday, May 17
Wednesday, May 18
Thursday, May 19
Friday, May 20
Monday, May 21
Monday, April 18
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
Field Trip: Langdon – Kat Perkins
Tuesday, April 19
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Compare and contrast climate and vegetation
Bell Ringer
Review Physical Features – label map
(If there was not time do this then assign reading!)
Reading check! Make sure they did the reading from yesterday
Take notes up on board together
Discuss similarities and differences in climate
o Discuss crops
o Find recipe using many of the crops that are grown in that
region
Wednesday, April 20
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Compare and contrast climate and vegetation
Bell Ringer
Review physical features
Test Thursday!!
Do page 672 together (or take the quizzes together)
Thursday, April 21
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Place the physical features on a map
Bell Ringer
Physical Feature Test
Review chapter 26 – what did we learn
Friday, April 22
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Vocabulary for chapter 27
Bell Ringer Quiz
Vocabulary for chapter 26 – aborigine, culture hearth, dynasty, ideogram,
atheist, homogeneous, clam, shogun, samurai, culture convergence, haiku,
acculturation, cultural divergence
Write- repeat – notecards
Monday, April 11
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the relationship between people and their environment
Bell Ringer
Quiz 25.1 Due
Notes 25.2 All
Assign:
25.2 Review – page 640, 2, 5, 7
Due: TUESDAY
Tuesday, April 12
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the relationship between people and their environment
Bell Ringer
Review vocabulary
Review section
25.2 Quiz
Vocab Test tomorrow!
Assign:
Page 640, 9
Due: THURSDAY
Wednesday, April 13
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the relationship between people and their environment
Bell Ringer
Vocabulary Test
What did we learn about this region?
Work on #9 – essay comparison
Thursday, April 14
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Familiarize one’s self with the landscape, population, and economies of East
Asia
Bell Ringer
Discuss papers
Preview East Asia
Pages 648-659
Research TWO PEOPLE SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE FROM EAST ASIA
o Report on findings tomorrow
o (some ideas are on page 653)
Friday, April 15
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Compare and contrast physical differences
Bel Ringer Quiz
Report on two significant people
Discuss
Start Reading 26.1
As we read – label the map together
Jigsaw?
Monday, April 18
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Compare and contrast physical differences
Bel Ringer
Finish 26.1
Finish labeling East Asia Map
Practice together
(If time – do page 666, 8 – paragraph writing could even do it together)
Assign:
Read 26.2
Tuesday, April 19
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Compare and contrast climate and vegetation
Bell Ringer
Review Physical Features
Reading check! Make sure they did the reading from yesterday
Take notes up on board together
Discuss similarities and differences in climate
o Discuss crops
o Find recipe using many of the crops that are grown in that
region
Wednesday, April 20
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Compare and contrast climate and vegetation
Bell Ringer
Review physical features
Test Thursday!!
Do page 672 together (or take the quizzes together)
Thursday, April 21
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Place the physical features on a map
Bell Ringer
Physical Feature Test
Review chapter 26 – what did we learn
Friday, April 22
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Vocabulary for chapter 27
Bell Ringer Quiz
Vocabulary for chapter 26 – aborigine, culture hearth, dynasty, ideogram,
atheist, homogeneous, clam, shogun, samurai, culture convergence, haiku,
acculturation, cultural divergence
Write- repeat – notecards
Monday, April 25
Tuesday, April 26
Wednesday, April 27
Thursday, April 28
Friday, April 29
Monday, May 2
Tuesday, May 3
Wednesday, May 4
Thursday, May 5
Friday, May 6
Monday, May 9
Tuesday, May 10
Wednesday, May 11
Thursday, May 12
Friday, May 13
Monday, May 16
Tuesday, May 17
Wednesday, May 18
Thursday, May 19
Friday, May 20
Monday, May 21
Monday, April 4
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Expand vocabulary
Bell Ringer
Vocabulary Quiz for Chapter 24
Review map tether
Tuesday, April 5
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Expand vocabulary
Bell Ringer
South Asia Map Quiz
Chapter25 Vocabulary – cash crop, jute, green revolution biomass, cottage
industry, ecotourism, interdependent, sustainable development, Chipko,
poaching, nuclear proliferation, Dalits,
Write-Say-Sentence-Act-Notecards
Wednesday, April 6
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Identify economic activities in South Asia
Bell Ringer
Review vocabulary
Notes 25.1 “Economic Activities”
Assign:
25.1 Review – page 633, 2-4, 6-8
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, April 7
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Identify economic activities in South Asia
Bell Ringer
Review vocabulary
Notes 25.1 “Transportation and Communications” to end
Assign:
25.1 Review – page 633, 2-4, 6-8
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, April 8
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Form a link between economic activities, transportation, and trade
Bell Ringer Quiz
Review Vocabulary
25.1 Quiz
Read 634-635, answer 1-2 together
Discuss
Monday, March 28
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School – EASTER MONDAY
Tuesday, March 29
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Analyze current events taking place around the world
Bell Ringer
Review vocabulary
Current Events
Watch CNN Student News
Label map
Wednesday, March 30
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Understand the influence people have on the region
Bell Ringer
Notes 24.3 “Population Patterns”
Review vocabulary
Assign:
24.3 Review – page 620 2, 3, 5, 6
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, March 31
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture
Bell Ringer
Notes 24.3 “History and Government”
Review vocabulary
Assign:
24.3 Review – page 620
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, April 1
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Understand the south Asia region better
Bell Ringer
24.3 Quiz
Current Event discussion
Watch CNN Student News
Monday, March 21
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture
Bell Ringer
Review vocabulary
Notes 24.1 “History and Government”
Assign:
24.1 Review – page 610, 2, 3, 5, 6
Due: TUESDAY
Tuesday, March 22
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture
Bell Ringer
Review vocabulary
24.1 Quiz
Current Event Presentation
WWWWWH - Reaction
Wednesday, March 23
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Understand the influence people have on a region
Bell Ringer
Review vocabulary
Notes 24.2 “Population” “History and Government”
Assign:
24.2 Review – page 615, 3, 5, 6, 8
Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, March 24
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture
Bell Ringer
Finish 24.2 Notes
24.2 Quiz
Remember – Current Events on Tuesday
Assign:
24.2 Review – page615, 3, 5, 6, 8
Due: TUESDAY
Friday, March 25
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School – GOOD FRIDAY
Monday, April 4
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Understand South Asia better
Bell Ringer
South Asia Map Quiz
Vocabulary Quiz
Watch CNN Student News
Start chapter 25 vocabulary
Tuesday, April 5
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Expand vocabulary
Bell Ringer
Chapter 25 Vocabulary
Write-Say-Sentence-Act-Note Cards
Wednesday, April 6
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discover the economic activities that keep South Asia’s economy going
Bell Ringer
Review vocabulary
Notes 25.1 “Economic Activities”
Assign:
25.1 Review
Thursday, April 7
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discuss successful attributes for people and countries
Bell Ringer
Review vocabulary
Finish 25.1 Notes
Assign:
25.1 Review
Monday, March 14
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Connect the study of people and culture to the reflection on a country
Bell Ringer
South Asia Landform Quiz
Start: Pilgrim of Peace
o Discuss and answer questions
Tuesday, March 15
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Connect the study of people and culture to the reflection on a country
Bell Ringer
Vocabulary for entire chapter – jati, megalopolis, dharma, reincarnation, karma,
mercantilism, imperialism, raj, guru, total fertility rate, Sikh, lama, mantra,
stupa, dzong
Recite, repeat, act
o Copy on computer
o Write sentences
o Start vocab cards
Wednesday, March 16
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Connect the study of people and culture to the reflection on a country
Bell Ringer
Notes 24.1 “Population Patterns”
Review vocabulary
Assign:
24.1 Review – page 610, 2, 3, 5, 6
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, March 17
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Connect the study of people and culture to the reflection on a country
Bell Ringer
Notes 24.1 “History and Government”
Review vocabulary
Assign:
24.1 Review – page 610, 2, 3, 5, 6
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, March 18
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Connect the study of people and culture to the reflection on a country
Bell Ringer Quiz
24.1 Quiz
Review Vocabulary
Watch CNN Student News
Search for current events
Monday, March 7
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Use primary sources to formulate an argument
Bell Ringer
Go over format and Steve Dunn strategy
Practice
Find an argument
Start finding evidence
Tuesday, March 8
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Use primary sources to formulate an argument
Bell Ringer
Start finding evidence
Create commentary
Wednesday, March 9
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Use primary sources to formulate an argument
Bell Ringer
Focus on commentary
Thursday, March 10
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Use primary sources to formulate an argument
Bell Ringer
Work on background
Friday, March 11
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Use primary sources to formulate an argument
Bell Ringer
Put together paper
Finish working on background
Due: WEDNESDAY
Monday, February 29
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School
Tuesday, March 1
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School
Wednesday, March 2
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Locate and recall all African countries and capitals
Bell Ringer
Africa Quiz
Countries and Capitals
Start: Understanding the Case
Page 572-575
Read
Thursday, March 3
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Use primary documents to form an opinion on women and their role in
economic development
Bell Ringer
Discuss Case Study
Begin argumentative writing
Friday, March 4
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Use primary documents to form an opinion on women and their role in
economic development
Bell Ringer
Discuss Case Study
Begin argumentative writing
Monday, February 22
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Compare and Contrast two African regions
Bell Ringer
South African Map Quiz
South Africa Current Events
Tuesday, February 23
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Make a connection between the past and current economies in Africa
Bell Ringer
Explore African Kingdoms
o Most valuable thing you learned
Wednesday, February 24
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the push and pull factors and how they affect society
Bell Ringer
Discuss reasons for migration
o Connect the fact that they are all intertwined
Start researching Darfur
o Arabization
o Africanization
o Islamization
Compare infrastructure with the rest of Sudan
Select another part of the world with the same issue and
compare/contrast
Thursday, February 25
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the push and pull factors and how they affect society
Bell Ringer Quiz
Research Darfur
Discuss – the ‘izations
Compare/Contrast
Friday, February 26
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Enjoy the long weekend!
No School
Monday, February 15
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn about the cultures of Central Africa
Bell Ringer
Central Africa Quiz
21.4 Quiz
Read 21.5
Current Events
Tuesday, February 16
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discuss current events happening in Central Africa and the impact they have
on the rest of the world
Bell Ringer
Current Event Discussion
Watch CNN Student News
Label South Africa Map
Wednesday, February 17
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Know the relationship between the past and present in South Africa
Bell Ringer
Notes 21.5 “Population Patterns”
Review map
Assign:
21.5 Review – page 548, 1, 2, 5, 6
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, February 18
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Know the relationship between the past and present in South Africa
Bell Ringer
Notes 21.5 from “Population Patterns”
Review map
Assign:
21.5 Review – page 548, 1, 2, 5, 6
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, February 19
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Know the relationship between the past and present in South Africa
Bell Ringer Quiz
21.5 Quiz
Review map
o Quiz MONDAY
Look for current events
Monday, February 8
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Know the relationship between West African culture and the physical
environment
Bell Ringer
Finish Notes 21.3
Review countries and capitals
Assign:
21.3 Review – pg. 543, 5-8
Due: TUESDAY
Research West Africa current events
Tuesday, February 9
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discuss the cultural differences between African regions
Bell Ringer
West Africa countries quiz
21.3 Quiz
Watch CNN Students News
Get current events ready
Wednesday, February 10
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discuss the cultural differences between African regions
Bell Ringer
Discuss the differences between the African regions that have been
studied
West Africa Current events
Label - Central Africa countries and capitals: Democratic Republic of the Congo,
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome and
Principe, Republic of the Congo
Thursday, February 11
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn about the culture of Central Africa
Bell Ringer
Notes 21.4
Assign:
21.4 Review – pg. 543, 5-8
Due: MONDAY
Friday, February 12
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discuss the culture of Central Africa
Bell Ringer Quiz
Finish 21.4 Notes
Watch CNN
Assign:
21.4 Review – pg. 543, 5-8
Due: MONDAY
Monday, February 1
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Show the knowledge of East Africa’s physical land and culture
Bell Ringer
21.2 Quiz
Eastern Africa country and capital quiz
Research current event articles in East Africa
Watch CNN Student News
Tuesday, February 2
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Connect issues going on in East Africa with the United States
Bell Ringer
East Africa Current Event Discussion
Watch CNN Student News
Label map - Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Niger, Gambia, Senegal,
Ghana, Mali, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Liberia
Wednesday, February 3
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Know the relationship between West African culture and the physical
environment
Bell Ringer
Notes 21.3
Review countries and capitals
Assign:
21.3 Review – pg. 543, 5-8
Due: MONDAY
Research West Africa current events
Thursday, February 4
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Know the relationship between West African culture and the physical
environment
Bell Ringer
Finish Notes 21.3
Review countries and capitals
Assign:
21.3 Review – pg. 543, 5-8
Due: MONDAY
Research West Africa current events
Friday, February 5
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School
Monday, January 25
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Test knowledge of the Sahel Region
Bell Ringer
22.1 Quiz
Sahel Region Map Quiz
Start current event discussion
Tuesday, January 26
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn how Eastern African nations have been influenced by their land
Bell Ringer
Finish current event discussion
Label map of eastern Africa
Assign:
Read 21.2
Wednesday, January 27
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
You’re Hired! in Starkweather
Thursday, January 28
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn how Eastern African nations have been influenced by their physical
land
Bell Ringer
Vocabulary
Country and capital review
Notes 21.2
Assign:
21.2 Review – pg. 533, 2, 5, 6
Due: MONDAY
Friday, January 29
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn how Eastern African nations have been influenced by their physical
land
Bell Ringer Quiz
Finish 21.2 Notes
Go over countries and capitals
Vocabulary Review
Assign:
21.2 Review – pg. 533, 2, 5, 6,
Due: MONDAY
Monday, January 18
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
Teacher In-Service: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 19
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discover how the landforms in Africa South of the Sahara have affected the
way people live
Bell Ringer
Go over 20.1 Notes
Answer review questions together on the board
Wednesday, January 20
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Test knowledge of the location of various physical features in Africa South of
the Sahara
Bell Ringer
African Physical Feature Quiz
Read 20.2
Do Review together
Discuss climates
Thursday, January 21
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn how the physical environment impacts the Sahel
Bell Ringer
Label Sahel Map
21.1 Notes “Population Patterns”
Terms on board – indigenous, domesticate, oral tradition, patriarchal, clan,
nuclear family, sanitation
Assign:
21.1 Review – pg. 528, 2-5
Due: MONDAY
Friday, January 22
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn how the physical environment impacts the Sahel
Bell Ringer
Label Sahel Map
21.1 Notes “History and Culture”
Terms on board – indigenous, domesticate, oral tradition, patriarchal, clan,
nuclear family, sanitation
SENTENCES
Assign:
21.1 Review – pg. 528, 2-5
Due: MONDAY
Monday, January 4
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn how economic activities are influenced by oil, natural gas, and water
Bell Ringer
Central Asia Map “Quiz”
Vocab words up on the board – arable commodity, crude oil, petrochemical,
landlocked, embargo
o What economic activities do we need to survive?
19.1 Notes “ Economic Activities”
CNN Student News
Assign:
19.1 Review – pg 479, 2-8
Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, January 5
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discover how advancements in transportation and communication are
improving throughout the region, but the physical environment and government control
have limited some development
Bell Ringer
Review vocabulary words
o Decide on the most important mode of transportation and defend it.
19.1 Notes “Transportation and Communication”
CNN Student News
Assign:
19.1 Review – pg. 479, 2-8
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, January 6
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn about the interdependence of these nations
Bell Ringer
19.1 Quiz
o Give examples of how a growing population could be detrimental and healthy.
CNN Student News
Discuss
Notes 19.2 “ Managing Resources”
Assign:
19.2 Review – pg. 484, 5-8
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, January 7
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn about the impact of the region’s geography on its culture
Bell Ringer
o Effects of a shrinking water source
Notes 19.2 “Human Impact”
Assign:
19.2 Review – pg. 484, 5-8
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, January 8
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Review the region and the troubles it faces
Bell Ringer Quiz
19.2 Quiz
CNN Student News
Read the Case Study on page 488
We will discuss it and complete it on Monday
Monday, December 21
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Map Testing
North Africa, Southwest Asia, Central Asia Map Test
Tuesday, December 22
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Trivia
World Cookie
Trivia
Wednesday, December 23
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Don’t get run over by a reindeer
Drive safe when traveling for Christmas
Thursday, December 24
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh
Christmas Eve
Friday, December 25
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Have a holly, jolly Christmas
Christmas Day
Monday, December 14
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn how geography and climate have created challenges for Central Asia
Bell Ringer
Notes 18.5 “Population Patterns”
Go over map
Assign:
18.5 Review – pg. 466, 1-2, 5-7
Central Asia Current Events
Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, December 15
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn how geography and climate have created challenges for Central Asia
Bell Ringer
Notes 18.5 – Finish
Assign:
18.5 Review – pg. 466, 1-2, 5-7
Central Asia Current Events
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, December 16
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Test knowledge on Central Asia
Bell Ringer
18.5 Quiz
Central Asia Map Quiz
Thursday, December 17
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discuss how this affects people here in the US as well as the rest of the world
Bell Ringer
Discuss Current Events
Start studying the maps for the region
Friday, December 18
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Familiarize one’s self with the maps of the region
Bell Ringer Quiz
Try label all the countries and capitals
Study countries and capitals
CNN Student News
Monday, December 7
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Find out what has affected the modern development of the Arabian
Peninsula.
Bell Ringer
Go over Arabian Peninsula map together
Notes 18.4 “Population Patterns”
Assign:
18.4 Review – page 459, 2, 5, 6, 8
Look for Current Events in the region
Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, December 8
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Find out what has affected the modern development of the Arabian
Peninsula.
Bell Ringer
Notes 18.4 “History and Culture”
Assign:
18.4 Review – page 459, 2, 5, 6, 8
Arabian Peninsula Current Events
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, December 9
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Test knowledge on the Arabian Peninsula
Bell Ringer
Arabian Peninsula map quiz
18.4 Quiz
Arabian Peninsula Current Events
Thursday, December 10
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn how the geography and climate have created challenges for Central
Asia
Bell Ringer
Finish Arabian Peninsula Current events
Label Central Asia Map
CNN Student News
Friday, December 11
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn how the geography and climate have created challenges for Central
Asia
Bell Ringer Quiz
CNN Student News
Page 460 “Afghanistan: A Troubled History”
Read and complete
Discuss together
Label Central Asia Map
Read 18.5
Monday, November 30
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Understand the tensions that exist in Israel
Bell Ringer
Together – page 449 “Conflict: Israelis and Palestinians”
Label countries and capitals
Read 18.3
Tuesday, December 1
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12..5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Learn about the population density on the Arabian Peninsula
Bell Ringer
Review map
18.3 Vocabulary together
Start 18.3 Notes
Assign:
18.3 Review
Begin looking for Current Events
Wednesday, December 2
o Standard 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12..5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Discover how people interact on the Arabian Peninsula
Bell Ringer
Review map
Finish 18.3 Notes
Assign:
18.3 Review
Current events
Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, December 3
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12..5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Test knowledge of the Arabian Peninsula
Bell Ringer
Map Quiz
18.3 Quiz
Current Events Discussion
Friday, December 4
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12..5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Discuss current events and how they affect us
Bell Ringer Quiz
Finish Current Events Discussion
Label map
CNN Student News
Tuesday, November 24
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discover what religious traditions have shaped the history of the Northeast.
Bell Ringer
Together – page 449 “Conflict: Israelis and Palestinians”
Label countries and capitals
Read 18.3
Wednesday, November 25
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the vocabulary of the 18.3
Bell Ringer
Vocabulary together
Define
Significance
CNN Student News
Assign:
18.3 Review – pg. 454, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9
Due: TUESDAY
Thursday, November 26
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Enjoy friends and family.
Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Shop until you drop.
Black Friday shopping
Monday, November 16
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.2.20 – Explain
contemporary issues and events in an interdependent world
o Objective: Discuss Benghazi attack and Learn how various landforms have influenced
population and government in North Africa
Bell Ringer
Quick review of vocabulary
18.1 Review due
18.1 Quiz
Discuss Benghazi Article
Study countries and capitals
Read 18.2
Tuesday, November 17
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn how population patterns affect the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Bell Ringer
North Africa Countries and Capitals Quiz
Notes18.2 “Population Patterns”
Label Countries and Capitals – Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan,
West Bank, Gaza Strip
Assign:
18.2 Review – pg. 447, 2, 5
News Article pertaining to the region
Due: FRIDAY
Wednesday, November 18
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn how population patterns affect the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Bell Ringer
Notes18.2 “History and Government” and “Culture”
REVIEW Countries and Capitals – Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria,
Jordan, West Bank, Gaza Strip
Assign:
18.2 Review – pg. 447, 2, 5
News Article pertaining to the region
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, November 19
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn how population patterns affect the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Bell Ringer
Finish 18.2 Notes
Review Countries and Capitals – Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan,
West Bank, Gaza Strip
Go over vocabulary
Assign:
18.2 Review – pg. 447, 2, 5
News Article pertaining to the region
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, November 20
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Review cultural aspects of Eastern Mediterranean region
Bell Ringer Quiz
18.2 Quiz
Eastern Mediterranean countries and capitals Quiz
Discuss news articles
Monday, November 9
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Find out how the climate in North Africa, southwest Asia, and Central Asia
affect natural vegetation and human activity.
Bell Ringer
Notes 17.2 “Climate and Vegetation”
Practice landform map
17.2 Review due
Tuesday, November 10
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discover how indigenous ethnic groups, migrations, and dramatic climates
have shaped the population in North Africa
Bell Ringer
Landform Quiz
Read 18.1
Label North Africa Map
Egypt
Algeria
Libya
Tunisia
Morocco
Assign:
Read about Benghazi Attack
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2013/05/17/g
et-caught-up-on-benghazi-in-five-short-paragraphs/
18.1 Review – pg. 442, 2-7
Due: FRIDAY
Wednesday, November 11
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Honor US veterans for their service.
Veterans Day – No School
Thursday, November 12
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.2.20 – Explain
contemporary issues and events in an interdependent world
o Objective: Discuss Benghazi attack and Learn how various landforms have influenced
population and government in North Africa
Bell Ringer
Notes 18.1
Vocabulary together
Assign:
18.1 Review – pg. 442, 2-7
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, November 13
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.2.20 – Explain
contemporary issues and events in an interdependent world
o Objective: Discuss Benghazi attack and Learn how various landforms have influenced
population and government in North Africa
Bell Ringer Quiz
18.1 Quiz
Discuss Benghazi
Study countries and capitals
Quiz: Monday
Monday, November 2
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes
o Objective: Learn how water has played a role in defining the region of North Africa,
Southwest Asia, and Central Asia
Bell Ringer
Go over landforms again
Compare/Contrast paragraphs due
Practice Culture Fair speeches
Label North Africa Map
Tuesday, November 3
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
Bell Ringer
CULTURE FAIR PRESENTATIONS
Because students will be using 6th period for presentations they will be
using this time to do their Physical Science class.
Wednesday, November 4
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes
o Objective: Learn how the climate of North Africa and Central Asia affect vegetation and
human activity.
Bell Ringer
Go over landforms
Quiz tomorrow
Read 18.1
Assign:
o 18.1 Review – pg. 442, terms, 2-8
o Due: TUESDAY
Watch CNN Student News
Thursday, November 5
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes
o Objective:
Bell Ringer Quiz
Landform Quiz
Label countries of North Africa
Label capitals
Watch CNN Student News
Friday, November 6
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School – Parent/Teacher Conferences
Monday, October 26
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes
o Objective: Learn how water has played a role in defining the region of North Africa,
Southwest Asia, and Central Asia
Bell Ringer
Introduce vocabulary
17.1 Notes (Up to Water Systems)
Assign:
17.1 Review – pg. 428, 2-8
Due: WEDNESDAY
Read 17.1
Culture Fair
Tuesday, October 27
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes
o Objective: Learn how water has played a role in defining the region of North Africa,
Southwest Asia, and Central Asia
Bell Ringer
Finish 17.1 Notes
Review Vocabulary
Label map
Assign:
17.1 Review – pg. 428, 2-8
Due: WEDNESDAY
Culture Fair
Wednesday, October 28
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes
o Objective: Learn how water has played a role in defining the region of North Africa,
Southwest Asia, and Central Asia
Bell Ringer
Go over map together
Finish Culture Fair
Assign:
READ 17.2
Thursday, October 29
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes
o Objective: Learn climate affects the North Africa region
Bell Ringer
Notes 17.2
Review map
Assign:
17.2 Review – pg. 432 #4 (do pre-write) and pick one other question to
answer
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, October 30
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes
o Objective: Learn how water has played a role in defining the region of North Africa,
Southwest Asia, and Central Asia
Bell Ringer Quiz
Landform Quiz
Label North Africa Map
Read 18.1
Monday, October 19
o Standard: 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – Use
media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social
studies
o Objective: Culture Fair project
Work on tri-fold board
Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, October 20
o Standard: 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – Use
media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social
studies
o Objective: Culture Fair project
Work on tri-fold board
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, October 21
o Standard: 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – Use
media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social
studies
o Objective: Culture Fair project
Finish tri-fold board
Thursday, October 22
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School: NDEA Conference
Friday, October 23
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School: NDEA Conference
Monday, October 12
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – Use media to access, record, analyze, and
communicate information relating to social studies
o Objective: Refresh students on the placement of the states and capitals and read various
maps and charts
Bell Ringer
Refresher on US and Canada
Review the Regional Atlas of US and Canada
o Discuss pages 114-127
States and Capitals Pop Quiz
Assign:
Page 121, 1-3
Page 123, 1-3
Page 125, 1-3
Due: TUESDAY
Tuesday, October 13
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discover how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic
activities and the environment
Bell Ringer
Read 4.4 together
Determine text structure
Find some compare/contrast within text
Assign:
4.4 Review – pg. 110, 5-9 using complete sentences
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, October 14
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Preview Russia unit by reading various maps and interpreting data through
charts and graphs
Bell Ringer
Begin Unit 5
Read and discuss pages 342-353
Answer questions together
Visit – www.glencoe.com
Quickpass: WGC9952C14
o Do vocabulary flashcards
Thursday, October 15
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Read about and locate different physical features in Russia
Bell Ringer
Together read through 14.1
Label map while we read
Assign:
14.1 Review – page 360, 2, 5, 6, 9
Due: MONDAY
Friday, October 16
o Standard: 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – Use
media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social
studies
o Objective: Culture Fair project
Bell Ringer Quiz
Culture Fair Outline
Finish 14.1
Watch CNN Student News
Monday, October 5
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discover how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic
activities and the environment.
Bell Ringer
Read 4.4 together
Assign:
4.4 Review – pg. 110, 5-9 using complete sentences
DUE: Tuesday
Tuesday, October 6
o Standard: 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – Use
media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social
studies
o Objective: Introduce Culture Fair project
Bell Ringer
Begin research on culture fair
Choose country
Start researching
Wednesday, October 7
o Standard: 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – Use
media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social
studies
o Objective: Culture Fair project
Bell Ringer
Research on culture fair
Check to make sure we are using appropriate sites
Thursday, October 8
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – Use media to access, record, analyze, and
communicate information relating to social studies
Bell Ringer
Refresher on US and Canada
Review the Regional Atlas of US and Canada
o Discuss pages 114-127
States and Capitals Pop Quiz
Research for Culture Fair Project
Friday, October 9
o Standard: 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – Use
media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social
studies
o Objective: Culture Fair project
Bell Ringer Quiz
Research on culture fair
Monday, September 28
o Standard: 9-12.1.5 – Apply social studies skills in real life contexts
o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently
Bell Ringer
Finish paragraphs for Tubman and Gies
Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast
Religions of the World
o Notes together
o Paragraphs independently
Tuesday, September 29
o Standard: 9-12.1.5 – Apply social studies skills in real life contexts
o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently
Bell Ringer
Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast
Religions of the World
o Notes together
o Paragraphs independently
Wednesday, September 30
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discover what types of human systems provide the power for groups of
people to control Earth’s surface.
Bell Ringer
Notes 4.3 – Political and Economic Systems
Go over vocabulary
Do the Steve Dunn approach to Compare/Contrast with:
o Levels of government
o Three types of government
o Economic systems
Assign:
4.3 Review – pg. 104, 4-6
Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, October 1
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discover how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic
activities and the environment.
Bell Ringer
4.3 Quiz
Start Notes 4.2 – Resource Management and Economies and World Trade
Assign:
o 4.4 Review – pg. 110, 1-9
o Due: MONDAY
Friday, October 2
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discover how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic
activities and the environment.
Bell Ringer Quiz
Notes 4.2 – People and the Environment
Assign:
o 4.4 Review – pg. 110, 1-9
o Due: MONDAY
Monday, September 21
o Standard: 9-12.1.5 – Apply social studies skills in real life contexts
o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently
Bell Ringer
Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast
Gandhi and Mandela
o All together
Tuesday, September 22
o Standard: 9-12.1.5 – Apply social studies skills in real life contexts
o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently
Bell Ringer
Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast
Harriet Tubman and Meip Gies
o Gradual release – students working more on their own
Wednesday, September 23
o Standard: 9-12.1.5 – Apply social studies skills in real life contexts
o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently
Bell Ringer
Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast
Religions of the World
o Notes together
o Paragraphs independently
Thursday, September 24
o Standard: 9-12.1.5 – Apply social studies skills in real life contexts
o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently
Bell Ringer
Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast
Religions of the World
o Notes together
o Paragraphs independently
Friday, September 25
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discover what types of human systems provide the power for groups of
people to control Earth’s surface.
Bell Ringer Quiz
Notes 4.3 – Political and Economic Systems
Go over vocabulary
Do the Steve Dunn approach to Compare/Contrast with:
o Levels of government
o Three types of government
o Economic systems
Assign:
4.3 Review – pg. 104, 4-6 (complete sentences)
Monday, September 14
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn a little more on the different religions of the world
Religions of the World: pg. 80-99
Assign:
o Page 99, 9-27
o Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, September 15
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn a little more on the different religions of the world
Religions of the World: pg. 80-99
SD Compare and Contrast together
Wednesday, September 16
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn a little more on the different religions of the world
Discuss Compare/Contrast Essays
Read 4.3
o ALTERNATE:
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discover what types of human systems provide the power for groups of
people to control Earth’s surface.
Notes 4.3 – Political and Economic Systems
Go over vocabulary
Do the Steve Dunn approach to Compare/Contrast with:
o Levels of government
o Three types of government
o Economic systems
Assign:
4.3 Review – pg. 104, 4-6 (complete sentences)
Thursday, September 17
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.3.5 – Interpret the
concepts of exchange and trade and the impacts and implications of a global economy
for individuals and nations
o Objective: Find out how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic
activities and the environment
Review 4.3
Discuss 4.3 vocabulary
Come up with significance together
Notes 4.4
Friday, September 18
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.3.5 – Interpret the
concepts of exchange and trade and the impacts and implications of a global economy
for individuals and nations
o Objective: Find out how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic
activities and the environment
Work on 4.4 Review – pg. 110, 1-9 (repeat question in answer for critical
thinking and make sure #9 is a full, complete paragraph)
Due: MONDAY
Monday, September 7
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn what factors influence population growth in a given area or region.
Discuss terms from 4.1
Notes 4.1 “Population Growth”
Assign:
4.1 Review – pg. 74, 1-7
Due: THURSDAY
Wednesday, September 9
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn what factors influence population distribution
Review vocabulary
Notes “Population Distribution”
Edmodo Question
Assign:
4.1 Review – pg. 74, 1-7
Due: THURSDAY
READ 4.2
Thursday, September 10
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Discover the culture regions geographers divide the earth into
Discuss vocabulary
4.2 Notes “Elements of Culture” and “Cultural Change”
Assign:
4.2 Review – pg. 79, 4-7 (complete sentences on critical thinking)
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, September 11
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society
o Objective: Learn a little more on the different religions of the world
Begin by reading pgs 80-99
SD Compare and Contrast together
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Learn the classroom rules and procedures
Discuss summer
Classroom Rules
Belief System
Procedures
Thursday, August 27, 2015
o Standard: 9-12.1.1 – Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data
o Objective: Familiarize one’s self with the book.
Introduce book
Take down numbers
Look through book
Read “How Do I Study Geography?”
Discuss reasons we study
Draw out five themes
Focus on essential elements and why we learn geography
Launch Unit 1 – The World
Assign:
o Read 4-9
o Due: TOMORROW
Friday, August 28, 2015
o Standard: 9-12.1.1 – Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data
9-12.1.4 – Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information
o Objective: Discover the scope through which we will be studying geography
Get logged into Edmodo
Scavenger Hunt (on Edmodo) – as a review and a way to learn to navigate
Watch CNN News
Relate to class
Monday, August 31
o Standard: 9-12.1.1 – Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data
o Objective: Learn about the tools geography skills provide
Discuss significance of terms
Notes
Venn diagram together
Discuss Projections
Notes
Determine the uses of the different map projections
o On the board
o Assign:
Page 7, #3
Discuss
Discuss Determining Location
Notes
Term significance
o Assign:
Pick out the place you would most like to visit
Write down the longitude and latitude
Due: TOMORROW
o Assign:
Read pages 11-15
Due: TOMORROW
Tuesday, September 1
o Standard: 9-12.1.1 – Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data
o Objective: Learn the tools geography skills provide
Discuss Reading a Map
Questions?
Page 499, 501 – describe what these maps are doing
Discuss the difference between large and small scale maps
o Assign:
Page 11, #5
Due: END OF HOUR
Discuss Physical Maps
Find examples in the book
Discuss Political Maps
Find examples in the book
Discuss Thematic Maps
Find examples in the book (GPS – searching on phone)
Discuss Geography Information System
Assign:
o Read Section 2
o Due: TOMORROW
Wednesday, September 2
o Standard 9-12.1.1 – Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data
o Objective: Discover the elements of geography
Notes on the elements of geography
Notes on the section
Do number 5 together (pg. 24)
Assign:
o Pg. 24
Thursday, September 3
o Standard 9-12.1.1 – Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data
Introduce and begin Geography Activity
Due: TUESDAY
Friday, September 4
o Standard 9-12.1.1 – Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data
Geography Activity
Due: TUESDAY
o 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems (population, culture, settlement,
economic interdependence)
o 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationships between physical environments and society
(humans modify the environment, environment modifies society, use distribution, and
importance of resources)