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Mrs. Newgard
Lesson Plans
World Geography
Grade 9
Monday, May 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Relate East Africa to current happenings around the world
Bell Ringer – East Africa Quiz
Students need 2 annotated articles (one positive, one negative)
o Discuss current events
o Hand in annotated articles
Watch CNN Student News
Tuesday, May 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How as the history of West Africa been affected by its physical location and
influence by outside peoples?
Bell Ringer: Hand out West Africa Maps – label countries and capitals
Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia, Cote D’Ivoire,
Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria
o Think of ways to remember both the countries and capitals
Have students draw for a heading.
o In groups students are creating a visual representation of the
heading – could be a poster, a PowerPoint, a Word document,
but it has to tell the story of the heading
Could be a timeline, a collage, creative freedom!
Wednesday, May 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How as the history of West Africa been affected by its physical location and
influence by outside peoples?
Bell Ringer: Label West Africa Map
Finish creating visual representations of the headings
o If they have extra time: give your classmates one deep thinking
(non-yes or no) question to go along with your presentation.
o Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, May 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How as the history of West Africa been affected by its physical location and
influence by outside peoples?
Bell Ringer: Label West Africa Map
Present visual representations
o Reflect – how did they like it?
Watch CNN Student News
o Traditional African music (Nigeria)
Study map for quiz tomorrow
Friday, May 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How as the history of West Africa been affected by its physical location and
influence by outside peoples?
Bell Ringer: West Africa Quiz
Read 21.4
o Instead of notes you are creating 4 questions to ask your
classmates.
One short answer
One definition (limit)
One multiple choice
One deeper thinking question
Place on Edmodo – students will be taking the
quiz on Edmodo on Monday.
Monday, May 8
Tuesday, May 9
Wednesday, May 10
Thursday, May 11
Friday, May 12
Monday, May 15
Tuesday, May 16
Wednesday, May 17
Thursday, May 18
Friday, May 19
Monday, May 22
Tuesday, May 23
Wednesday, May 24
Thursday, May 25
Friday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How has the physical environment of the Sahel influenced ways of life in this
subregion?
Bell Ringer: Label Sahel map on the board together
o Landform Quiz
Notes 21.1 “The Sahel”
o Relate each blue heading to the physical environment
Assign:
o 21.1 Review – page 528, 4, 7
o Due: MONDAY
Monday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How has the physical environment of the Sahel influenced ways of life in this
subregion?
Bell Ringer: Sahel Region Countries and Capitals labeling
o Finish 21.1 Notes
Label East Africa – Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda,
Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania
o Think of ways to remember countries and capitals
Rwanda Lesson -
http://hmd.org.uk/sites/default/files/HMD_files/lesson
_plan_-_rwanda.pdf
Background on the conflict
Henriette’s story
o Answer questions
Adrien Niyonshuti’s story
o http://hmd.org.uk/resources/films/adri
en-niyonshuti-cyclist-team-rwanda-0
o Answer questions
What do survivors of Genocide in Rwanda need
and how can they achieve this?
Tuesday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How has East Africa’s location along the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean
influenced its culture?
Bell Ringer: Label East Africa
Read 21.2
o Write a summary of each section:
Population Patterns
History and Government
Culture
o Assign:
21.2 Review – page 533, 5, 6
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How has East Africa’s location along the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean
influenced its culture?
Bell Ringer: Practice labeling (can use this instead of the quiz)
Discuss summaries (collect for a grade)
o Research current events: one positive, one negative
Thursday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How has East Africa’s location along the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean
influenced its culture?
Bell Ringer: East Africa Countries and Capitals Quiz
Present and discuss current events (participation points are awarded for
adding to the discussion, be sure to let students know ahead of time)
Label West Africa – Mauritania, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra
Leone, Liberia, Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria
Friday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How has the history of West Africa been affected by its physical location and
influence by outside peoples?
Bell Ringer: Sahel Quiz | Label West Africa
Come up with ways to remember if needed
o Introduce West Africa Trip
Monday, April 17
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School – Easter Monday!
Tuesday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Get an understanding of Africa’s landforms
BR: Label landforms – 8 are graded
Study landforms together
Finish climate and vegetation maps
Write up a response on why the two may be linked and why they are
different
Wednesday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Get an understanding of Africa’s landforms
BR: Label landforms
Present responses to Climate and Vegetation maps
o Landform Quiz tomorrow
Write issues people have in each of the climate zones
Exit: Which would be ideal? Justify.
Thursday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Get an understanding of Africa’s landforms
BR: LANDFORM QUIZ
Start
o Explore the Sahel Region Webquest
Friday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective:
BR: Label all the countries and capitals of the Sahel
Finish “Explore the Sahel”
Monday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Understand the region and wrap up the section
BR – Take a few minutes to go over the countries and capitals
Countries and capitals quiz – NEED: 15
o Can get extra credit if they write down all of them!
Introduce Unit 7: Africa South of the Sahara
o Pages 492 – 504
o Start the Great Rift Valley -
https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/71540deb-
5a00-4e87-9451-6a2bdb05dfdb?hasLocalHost=false
Tuesday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Get an understanding of Africa’s landforms
Bell Ringer – Review yesterday
Finish the Great Rift Valley
Assign:
o Read through 20.1
o Write down the landforms mentioned in the reading, tomorrow
we will be labeling and discussing the importance.
Wednesday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Get an understanding of Africa’s landforms
Bell Ringer: Look at the list of landforms (give points)
Label landforms together
o Discuss importance as we go
Study landforms – need 5 for tomorrow’s bell ringer
Assign:
o Read 20.2
Thursday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Get an understanding of Africa’s landforms
Bell Ringer: Label as many landforms as you can, but FIVE will be graded
Recreate climate and vegetation maps at the table
o One student colors climate
o The other colors vegetation
Compare the two
Friday, April 14
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School – Good Friday!
Monday, April 17
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School – Easter Monday!
Tuesday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Get an understanding of Africa’s landforms
BR: Label landforms – 8 are graded
Study landforms together
Finish climate and vegetation maps
Write up a response on why the two may be linked and why they are
different
Wednesday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Get an understanding of Africa’s landforms
BR: Label landforms
Present responses to Climate and Vegetation maps
o Landform Quiz tomorrow
Write issues people have in each of the climate zones
Exit: Which would be ideal? Justify.
Thursday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Get an understanding of Africa’s landforms
BR: LANDFORM QUIZ
Start
o Explore the Sahel Region Webquest
Friday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective:
BR: Label all the countries and capitals of the Sahel
Finish “Explore the Sahel”
Monday, April 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How has the presence of oil affected the economies of the countries of North
Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?
Bell Ringer: Label as many of the Central Asian countries and their capitals as
you can.
Read 19.1
o Take your own notes
o At the end of your notes, summarize the section based on the
“Essential Question”
Time left: study the map (quiz tomorrow) or watch CNN Student News
Tuesday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How has the presence of oil affected the economies of the countries of North
Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?
Bell Ringer: Central Asia Quiz
Review notes from 19.1
o Spiderweb off Economic Activities, Transportation and
Communication, and Trade and Interdependence
Watch CNN Student News
Start gathering Current Events from the area
o Landform
o History
o Government
Assign:
o 19.1 Review – page 479, 8
o Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How have technology and war impacted the environment in North Africa,
Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?
Bell Ringer: Vocabulary – aquifer, desalination
Notes 19.2
Due: paragraphs at the end
To get t total of 5 points extra credit we are labeling the ENTIRE countries and
capitals of the region (on Friday) at minimum you have to label 15 correctly.
Search for current events
o Landforms
o History
o Government
Exit: What do we want to know about the region?
Thursday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Format the learning to the students
Bell Ringer: Remind them about maps
Options:
o Shi’a and Sunni Islam (3:05)
https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/58409cff-
3acb-492f-81f4-81cc7c5a592a?hasLocalHost=false
o Planet Oil: Climate Wars (Full 49:04)
https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/303f4a83-
64d5-4c02-b31d-1a413b61e85a?hasLocalHost=false
o Overview of Syria – The Geography and Cultures of Syria (4:48)
https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/97d79997-
8b9b-48a5-ae03-d51c5ff2190e/
o The Geography and Cultures of Uzbekistan (4:10)
https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/fb81c5f3-
f768-4eda-a34a-334bb75fb7d5?hasLocalHost=false
What was the most valuable piece of information you got out of the
day?
Friday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Understand the region and wrap up the section
Bell Ringer: Finish yesterday’s discussion and videos
Current events discussion
Monday, March 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How have geography and climate created challenges for Central Asia?
Bell Ringer: Label Arabian Peninsula (no grade) – QUIZ TOMORROW
Notes 18.5
Assign:
o 18.5 Review – page 466, 6, 7, 9
o Due: WEDNESDAY
Exit: How have geography and climate created challenges for Central Asia?
Tuesday, March 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: PenPal wrap up and study map
Bell Ringer: Arabian Peninsula Quiz
Wrap up with PenPals
o What did you like most?
o What did you wish you knew more about?
o What would you change for next time?
o How could you improve?
o What did you do well?
Label Central Asia on the map – both countries and capitals: Kazakhstan,
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan
o If they want to think up ways to remember them you can do it
as a class.
Work on 18.5 Review (due tomorrow)
Watch CNN Student News
o Discuss
Wednesday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How has the presence of oil affected the economies of the countries in North
Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?
Bell Ringer – page 470, 471: Connecting to the US, read those pages so we can
discuss
Go over Central Asia Map
o Ways to remember
Notes 19.1
o Exit: What would be your focus for economic success?
Assign:
o 19.1 Review – page 479, 5, 8
o Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How has the presence of oil affected the economies of the countries in North
Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?
Bell Ringer – Central Asia Map (no grade, quiz FRIDAY)
Notes 19.1
o Exit: How would you improve the economy in this region?
Study map
Assign:
o 19.1 Review – page 479, 5, 8
o Due: FRIDAY
Friday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How have technology and war impacted the environment in North Africa,
Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?
Bell Ringer: Central Map Quiz
19.1 Review due
Notes 19.2
Assign:
o 19.2 Review – page 484, 5, 8
o Due: MONDAY
Monday, March 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: What religious traditions have shaped the history of the Northeast?
Bell Ringer: Official landform quiz
Go over Eastern Mediterranean Map (official quiz tomorrow)
Pen Pals
Label Northeast
Tuesday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: What religious traditions have shaped the history of the Northeast?
Bell Ringer: Eastern Mediterranean Map
Go over Northeast
o Quiz on Wednesday
Notes 18.3
Assign:
o 18.3 Review – page 454, 9
o Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: What has affected the modern development of the Arabian Peninsula?
Bell Ringer: Northeast Map Quiz
Label Arabian Peninsula
Pen Pals
Organize Portfolios
o Exit: What do we want to accomplish at P/T conferences?
Thursday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: What has affected the modern development of the Arabian Peninsula?
Bell Ringer: Label Arabian Peninsula (no grade)
Notes 18.4
Assign:
o 18.4 Review – page 459, 8
o Due: MONDAY
Friday, March 24
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School – enjoy the long weekend!
Monday, March 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How have the Sahara and access to water affected the people of North
Africa?
Bell Ringer: Label 8 landforms (for a grade)
Label North Africa and go over capitals
Notes 18.1
Assign:
o 18.1 Review – page 442, 5, 8
o Due: END OF HOUR TUESDAY
Tuesday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How have the Sahara and access to water affected the people of North
Africa?
Bell Ringer: Label North Africa (no grade)
18.1 Quiz
Go over North Africa one more time
o Discuss relationship with the land
Exit: How have the Sahara and access to water affected the people of
North Africa?
Label landform map
Wednesday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How do ancient civilizations and culture continue to influence the eastern
Mediterranean today?
Bell Ringer: Label 12 landforms (grade)
North Africa Quiz
Label Eastern Mediterranean
Pen Pals
o Watch Crash Course:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wo2TLlMhiw
Middle Eastern Conflict
Exit: Summarize the Middle Eastern Conflict
Thursday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How do ancient civilizations and culture continue to influence the eastern
Mediterranean today?
Bell Ringer: Label Eastern Mediterranean Map (no grade)
Recap the video
Notes 18.2
Assign:
o 18.2 Review – page 447, 2, 5, 6
o Due: FRIDAY
Friday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How do ancient civilizations and culture continue to influence the eastern
Mediterranean today?
Bell Ringer: Label landforms (can use for quiz grade, otherwise, official quiz is
MONDAY)
18.2 Quiz
Explore websites on the Middle Eastern conflict to help us understand
o Discuss and summarize
Exit: Label Eastern Mediterranean Map
Monday, March 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: What agricultural or mineral resources does the country have in abundance,
and what vital resources are in short supply?
Bell Ringer: What questions do you have about the project?
Get together a proposal you will be presenting to your classmates on
what makes your country so marketable.
o Be thinking about who you want to attract…
Exit: What has surprised you about the nation you are learning about?
Tuesday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: What agricultural or mineral resources does the country have in abundance,
and what vital resources are in short supply?
Bell Ringer: Get together your presentations
Present to your classmates about what you can offer.
Spend the rest of the hour trying to barter with other students to get
what you need.
Exit: Who would be your ideal trading partner and why?
Wednesday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Locate significant landforms in the North Africa, Southwest Asia, Central Asia
Bell Ringer: Recap yesterday’s project – what worked? What needs to be
changed? What did you learn?
Label physical map of N. Africa, SW Asia, and Central Asia
o Go over these together
PenPals responses
Assign:
o Read 17.1
o 17.1 Review – page 428, 4, 8
o Due: THURSDAY at the end of class
Thursday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Locate significant landforms in the North Africa, Southwest Asia, Central Asia
Bell Ringer: Label physical map – see how many they can get
(Bell Ringer will be graded tomorrow – Need at least 8)
o 17.1 Guided Reading
Assign:
o Each student needs TWO current events pertaining to the
region. Gear it more towards the landforms, than the actual
people.
We will be discussing these tomorrow
Have one deep thinking question to go with each
Friday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Discuss current events of the region and how they connect the region and
impact the landscape
Bell Ringer: Locate 8 physical features on your maps
Check in with Pen Pals
Discuss current events
Exit: How has the landscape made an impact on the region of N. Africa,
SW Asia, and Central Asia?
Monday, February 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: What environmental challenges might countries with large populations face?
Bell Ringer: Discuss vocab – sustainable development, Chipko, poaching, nuclear
proliferation, Dalits
Notes 25.2
Exit: What environmental challenges might countries with large populations
face?
Assign:
o 25.2 Review – page 640, 4, 5, 7
o Due: TUESDAY
Tuesday, February 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior, 9-
12.1.4 – Use media to access, record, analyze , and communicate information relating to
social studies
o Objective: Connect with PenPals and discover what types of foods they
Bell Ringer: Get logged into PenPals
Week 2: Food
o Discuss how food reflects your life and community
o What foods are popular in your community?
o What traditions do you have that center around food?
o Do you cook? If so, what and how often?
o Favorite foods, spices, and flavors.
o What kinds of ethnic foods have you been exposed to?
o What would you like to try?
o What is the craziest thing you’ve tried?
Wednesday, March 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Give an overview of the next region, discuss how it is the same or different
from previous regions we have learned from
Bell Ringer: Write down everything you know or think you know about North
Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia
Introduce Unit 6: North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia
Go through pages 406-421
o Discuss maps
What can you learn from the countries through looking
at different maps?
o View photos, charts, and graphs
Exit: What did you learn about North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central
Asia? What are you excited about? What needs a little spicing up?
Thursday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: What agricultural or mineral resources does the country have in abundance,
and what vital resources are in short supply?
Bell Ringer: Choose a country you find interesting
Introduce project: Trading in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central
Asia
o Each student picks a different country
o Read about the geography and natural resources of the selected
country
o Make a list of the abundant resources that could be exported
o Make a list of the needed resources that could be imported
o Make a list of the things you have in or about your nation that
would make it an ideal trading partner –
Government
Location
People
Be thorough because the goal for next week is to meet with your fellow
students and try to convince them to become your trading partner
based on the things you can do to benefit them.
We will work on this on a bit on Monday to clear up anything that is
foggy.
Friday, March 3
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School – Enjoy the long weekend!
Monday, February 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Start thinking about one’s own geography to share with pen pals
Bell Ringer: PenPals assignments
Start writing to pen pals for the week
Introduce:
Geography BINGO
[Use this BINGO card, which lists many of the geography
standards, and find examples of stories from The New York Times
that take on topics like migration, culture and ecosystems in
various ways. When you have a diagonal, horizontal or vertical row
of examples, you have “Bingo!” Students can search either a print
copy of the paper or the online archives. ]
o https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/all-over-the-
map-10-ways-to-teach-about-geography/?_r=0
Mandatory: one BINGO. 2 points for each additional BINGO.
Exit: Label maps
Tuesday, February 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Start thinking about one’s own geography to share with pen pals
Bell Ringer: Check up on PenPals – hand in or submit first letter
o Discuss issues in today’s South Asia
Start notes on 25.1
Geography BINGO
o Research
o Due: FRIDAY
Assign:
o 25.1 Review – page 633, 2, 6-8
o Due: THURSDAY
Wednesday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: What does it mean for countries to be economically interdependent?
Bell Ringer: Label South Asia map
Finish 25.1 Notes
o Work on review
o Work on penpals
Countries and capitals quiz tomorrow
Thursday, February 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: What does it mean for countries to be economically interdependent?
Bell Ringer: Read “India: Skilled Laborers Needed”
Discuss
o 25.1 Review due
o 25.1 Quiz
Pen Pals
Friday, February 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: What environmental challenges might countries with large populations face?
Bell Ringer: Discuss vocab – sustainable development, Chipko, poaching, nuclear
proliferation, Dalits
Notes 25.2
Assign:
o 25.2 Review – page 640, 4, 5, 7
o Due: MONDAY (if notes are done)
Monday, February 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture
Notes 24.2 “Population” “History and Government”
Assign:
24.2 Review – page 615, 3, 5, 6, 8
Due: TUESDAY
Tuesday, February 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture
Bell Ringer: Look up Grameen Bank System. Do you think it could succeed in the
United States?
24.2 due
o Go over vocabulary
24.2 Quiz
Sign up for PenPals
Watch CNN Student News if time
Assign:
o Read 24.3
Wednesday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
o Objective: How does the location of a country influence its culture?
Bell Ringer: Label all countries and capitals
Go over countries and capitals
Notes 24.3 “Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka”
Assign:
o 24.3 Review – page 620, 5 and 8
o Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, 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, 9-12.6.1 – Explain how groups
and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity
o Objective: How does the location of a country influence its culture?
Bell Ringer: Review 24.3
24.3 Review due
24.3 Quiz
Introduce:
Geography BINGO
[Use this BINGO card, which lists many of the geography
standards, and find examples of stories from The New York Times
that take on topics like migration, culture and ecosystems in
various ways. When you have a diagonal, horizontal or vertical row
of examples, you have “Bingo!” Students can search either a print
copy of the paper or the online archives. ]
o https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/all-over-the-
map-10-ways-to-teach-about-geography/?_r=0
Mandatory: one BINGO. 2 points for each additional BINGO.
Friday, February 17
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School
Monday, February 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: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture
Bell Ringer
Current Events Discussion
o Read 24.1
Notes 24.1 “History and Government”
Assign:
24.1 Review – page 610, 2, 3, 5, 6
Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, February 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: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture
Bell Ringer: Review vocabulary
Finish notes on 24.1
Finish review 24.1
Wednesday, 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: Understand the influence people have on a region
Bell Ringer: Review vocabulary
o 24.1 due
o 24.1 Review due
24.1 Quiz
Notes 24.2 “Population” “History and Government”
Assign:
24.2 Review – page 615, 3, 5, 6, 8
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, 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: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture
Finish Notes 24.2 “Population” “History and Government”
Assign:
24.2 Review – page 615, 3, 5, 6, 8
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, 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: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture
Bell Ringer: vocabulary
24.2 due
24.2 Quiz
Notes 24.3 “Population Patterns”
Assign:
o 24.3 Review – page 620 2, 3, 5, 6
o Due: TUESDAY
Monday, January 30
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Introduce South Asia
Introduce page 576-587 “South Asia” (Chapter 23)
Discuss – What makes South Asia a Region?” (In TE)
Go through pronunciations of countries and capitals
Exit: Write down 5 things you learned from the reading or discussion.
o Pick one – why is it something to remember?
Assign:
Read 23.1
Tuesday, January 31
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Label landforms and get bearings of the new area and discuss how that
affects settlement
Bell Ringer: Label list of South Asia landforms (by table or alone)
Together: discuss the importance from the reading
Exit: Page 593, 6 – Why are population densities so high on the Gangetic Plain?
Assign:
Read 23.2
Wednesday, February 1
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Label landforms and get bearings of the new area and discuss how that
affects settlement
Bell Ringer: Label landforms
Correct
Notes 23.2
Assign:
23.2 Review - page 600, 3-6
Due: at the end of the day THURSDAY
Thursday, February 2
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Analyze how climate and vegetation affect the countries of South Asia
Bell Ringer: page 595, 1-2
Quiz 23.2
Work on 23.2 Review
Study Landforms
Friday, February 3
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Review South Asia landforms, climate, and vegetation
Landform Quiz
Kahoot!
Monday, January 23
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: How has Russia’s transition to a market economy affected its relationship
with other nations?
Bell Ringer: page 386, 1-2
Read and Coggle (or just take notes) 16.1
Watch CNN Student News
Assign:
o Write a summary paragraph with no more than 5 sentences.
Tuesday, January 24
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: How has Russia’s transition to a market economy affected its relationships
with other countries?
Bell Ringer: Write the differences and similarities between a market economy
and a command economy. What are the struggles of switching between the
two?
Discuss the chapter
Check coggles
16.1 Quiz
o Assign:
16.1 Review – 3, 4, 6
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, January 25
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: How has Russia’s transition to a market economy affected its relationships
with other countries?
Bell Ringer: Define – command economy, consumer good, black market, market
economy, privatization, kolkhoz, sovkhoz
16.1 Quiz
o Discuss – what struggles would Russia have with their
environment?
Start 16.2 notes
Exit – What did you learn?
Assign:
o 16.2 Review – page 398, 2-5
o Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, January 26
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: How has Russia’s transition to a market economy affected its relationships
with other countries?
Bell Ringer: Define – nuclear waste, pesticide, radioactive material
Finish 16.2 Notes if necessary (and 16.2 review)
Exit: Should countries like Russia be allowed to build an oil pipeline through a
protected area? Explain.
Assign:
o Find two current event articles pertaining to Russia for
discussion tomorrow.
Friday, January 27
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Connect Russia’s current events to world and US events.
Bell Ringer: Ready your articles. Add a deep thinking question to each article.
Russian Current Events discussion
Exit: What does this discussion tell you about the global economy/culture?
Monday, January 16
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School – Professional Development
Tuesday, January 17
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: How might Russia’s diverse population have influences its cultural
geography?
Bell Ringer: Review 15.1 – what did you find most interesting?
Review 15.1
Discuss Coggles
15.1 Quiz
15.1 Due at the end of the day
Wednesday, January 18
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: How have Russia’s history and government been shaped by its many ethnic
groups?
Bell Ringer: Page 376-377 (1,2) Nationalism in Chechnya
Notes 15.2 “History and Government”
Exit: What pieces of Russian history linked with that of the US?
Assign:
o 15.2 Review – page 382, 4-6
o Due: THURSDAY (after quiz)
Thursday, January 19
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: How have Russia’s history and government been shaped by its many ethnic
groups?
Bell Ringer: Define – czar, serf, Russification, Bolshevik, perestroika, glasnost
Review 15.2
15.2 Quiz
Exit: Go through the visual summary on page 383 – what did you know? What
did you learn? What do you want to know more about?
Friday, January 20
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: How has Russia’s transition to a market economy affected its relationship
with other nations?
Bell Ringer: page 386, 1-2
Read and Coggle (or just take notes) 16.1
Assign:
o Write a summary paragraph with no more than 5 sentences.
o Due: MONDAY
Monday, January 9
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Discover how the physical environment can influence human populations
Bell Ringer
o Go over landforms of Russia
Notes 14.2
Assign:
o 14.2 Review – page 364, 2, 5, 6
o Due: FRIDAY
Tuesday, January 10
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Discover how the physical environment can influence human populations
Bell Ringer
14.2 Due
14.2 Quiz
o Study landforms
Wednesday, January 11
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand how physical environment can influence human populations
Bell Ringer
Landforms Quiz
o Students can choose from the following options:
1. Write and memorize the Russian alphabet
2. Sing the Russian alphabet song from memory
3. Learn 5 Russian phrases (and their meanings) and
have an exchange with a classmate
Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, January 12
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Different people influence culture
Bell Ringer
Russian presentations
Go over vocabulary – ethnic group, Soviet era, nationality, sovereignty, atheism,
pogrom, intelligentsia, socialist realism
Look up the different ethnic groups and discuss differences: Slavs,
Caucasians, Turkic
Start 15.1 Notes
Friday, January 13
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Different people influence culture
Bell Ringer
Coggle page 373 from “Culture” to the end
o Be sure students share their Coggle with me as well –
Assign:
o 15.1 Review – page 375, 3, 4, 6
o Due: TUESDAY
Monday, January 2
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School: Winter Break
Tuesday, January 3
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Discover how the physical environment can influence human populations
Bell Ringer
Remind of the schedule of chapters they put out
Mind map 14.1
Wednesday, January 4
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Discover how the physical environment can influence human populations
Bell Ringer
Check mind mapping
o Label Russian landforms
Exit slip: Think about the locations of Russia’s seas. Then write a
paragraph describing how the location of these seas affect Russia’s
economy
Read 14.2
Thursday, January 5
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Discover how the physical environment can influence human populations
Bell Ringer
Notes 14.2
Assign:
o 14.2 Review – page 364, 2, 5, 6
o Due: FRIDAY
Friday, January 6
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Discover how the physical environment can influence human populations
Bell Ringer
14.2 Due
14.2 Quiz
o Study landforms
Landform Quiz
Monday, December 19
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Compare and contrast Christmas traditions around the world
Bell Ringer: What are some holiday traditions in your household?
Read about traditions around the world
o Do readings and worksheets to accompany
Tuesday, December 20
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Compare and contrast Christmas traditions around the world
Bell Ringer: What was the most interesting thing you learned yesterday.
Read about traditions around the world
o Christmas WEBQUEST
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, December 21
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Compare and contrast Christmas traditions around the world
Bell Ringer: Reflect on yesterday, what did you find to be the most “out there”
tradition and why
Read about traditions around the world
o Christmas WEBQUEST
Finish
Due: WEDNESDAY
o Christmas trivia (if time)
Thursday, December 22
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Compare and contrast Christmas traditions around the world
Bell Ringer
BAZINGA! Christmas research
Friday, December 23
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
Winter Break: Go sledding, sleep in, and enjoy your family
Monday, December 12
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Work on culture fair project
Bell Ringer: Goals for the day
Food prep and speech practice
Tuesday, December 13
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Reflect on the Culture Fair
Bell Ringer: What was successful? What was not successful? What changes
would you like to see made with the teachers? Were the due dates fair? What
did you need to spend more or less time completing? What would you do
differently? What did you enjoy?
Discuss
Put away boards and all supplies
Watch CNN Student News
Exit: Choose one object to represent either the country you worked on or the
class as a whole. Why does it represent what you say it does?
Wednesday, December 14
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Decide on what sort of Christmas decoration to make
Bell Ringer: Decide on the object and write two paragraphs defending the
reason why you choose it to represent your country or the class as a whole
Discuss
Watch CNN Student News
Exit: draw a picture of your ornament
Thursday, December 15
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Make Christmas decorations
Bell Ringer: Goals for the day
Create ornaments
Exit: Clean work stations
Friday, December 16
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Make Christmas decorations
Bell Ringer: Goals for the day
Create ornaments
Exit: Clean work stations
Due: MONDAY
Monday, December 5
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Work on culture fair project
Bell Ringer
o Writing due
Since each student is working at their own pace, each will fill out the
goal for the day
o Things to work on:
Speech
Board
Reflect on goal
Tuesday, December 6
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Work on culture fair project
Bell Ringer
Set goal
o Make sure students are making progress
o Speech writing
o Board
Reflect on goal
Wednesday, December 7
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Work on culture fair project
Bell Ringer
o Speech due
Set goal
o Finish board
o Due: THURSDAY
Reflect on progress
Thursday, December 8
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Work on culture fair project
Bell Ringer
Board due
Practice Culture Fair
Friday, December 9
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Work on culture fair project
Bell Ringer
Practice Culture Fair and speech with peers
Peer reviews and critiques
o Last minute changes
Monday, November 28
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Research respective country
Bell Ringer
Set goal
o Research
Reflect
Tuesday, November 29
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Research respective country, check to be sure everything has been covered
Bell Ringer
Research due
o Meet with each student to go over the list. What is needed and
what else needs to be found?
If done, work on outline
o Due: THURSDAY
Wednesday, November 30
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Research respective country
Bell Ringer
Start piecing together an outline
o Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, December 1
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Research respective country
Bell Ringer
Outline due
o Start putting together paper
Paper will be due MONDAY
Friday, December 2
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Research respective country
Bell Ringer
Work on paper
o Make sure all students have a good start and can work over the
weekend
o Writing due: MONDAY
Monday, November 21
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Begin compiling research on respective country
Bell Ringer (current events)
Introduce Culture Fair
Discuss
o proper websites
o how to take notes
o keeping track of information
Start research
o Show research at the beginning and end of the period. Must
have made progress. Meet with each student.
Tuesday, November 22
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Begin compiling research on respective country
Bell Ringer (current events)
Show research
o Write a plan – what do you want to get done today
Research
o Exit slip – what did you accomplish? Was it your goal? What can
you do differently or the same for next time?
Wednesday, November 23
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Begin compiling research on respective country
Bell Ringer (current events)
Show research
o Write a plan – what do you want to get done today
Research
o Exit slip – what did you accomplish? Was it your goal? What can
you do differently or the same for next time?
Thursday, November 24
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Enjoy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 25
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Go Black Friday shopping
Enjoy the day off!
Monday, November 14
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Introduction to Australia, Oceana, and Antarctica
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Examine pages 786-799
Label Map together
o Go on howjsay
o Organize as a group
The quiz will be THURSDAY
Tuesday, November 15
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Make connections between the physical geography and the characteristics of
the nations of the region.
Bell Ringer
Start with a blank map – label as many as you can from yesterday
Notes 32.1 “Australia”
Assign:
32.1 Review – page 805, 2-7
Due: THURSDAY
Wednesday, November 16
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Make connections between the physical geography and the characteristics of
the nations of the region.
Bell Ringer
Start with a blank map – label as many as you can from yesterday
Notes 32.1 “Oceania” “New Zealand”
Assign:
32.1 Review – page 805, 2-7
Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, November 17
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Make connections between the physical geography and the characteristics of
the nations of the region.
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32.1 Review Due
32.1 Quiz
Country Quiz (option to take Friday if wanted)
Friday, November 18
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Make connections between the physical geography and the characteristics of
the nations of the region.
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Map Quiz
MindMap 32.2
Can do it in pairs
Monday, November 7
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Bell Ringer: Find 3 interesting facts (from legitimate websites) on North Korea
Discuss
Review 27.2
27.2 Quiz
Study Map – QUIZ Wednesday
o Assign:
Read 27.3
Tuesday, November 8
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Bell Ringer: Find 3 interesting facts (from legitimate websites) on South Korea
Notes 27.3 “Population Patterns”
o Start “History and Government” (just early history)
Assign:
o 27.3 Review – page 690, 2-4, 6
o Due: THURSDAY
Wednesday, November 9
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Bell Ringer: Find 3 interesting facts (from legitimate websites) on any other
country in East Asia
o Notes 27.3 “History and Government”
Country and Capital Quiz
Assign:
o 27.3 Review – page 690, 2-4, 6
o Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, November 10
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
Bell Ringer: What role did the US play in Korea’s history
27.3 Due
27.3 Quiz
Introduce Culture Fair
Assign:
o Start researching for Culture Fair
Friday, November 11
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Honor Veterans
No School: Veteran’s Day
Monday, October 31
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
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Notes on 27.1
o Go over vocabulary
Assign:
o 27.1 Review – page 680, 2-6
o Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, November 1
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
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Finish 27.1 Notes
o Conference Discussion
Hand out strength and weakness sheet
Give Behavior rubric
Due: FRIDAY
Wednesday, November 2
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
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Quiz 27.1
27.1 Review due
Label East Asia Map: countries and capitals – China, Japan, Mongolia, North
Korea, South Korea, Taiwan
Assign:
Read 27.2
Thursday, November 3
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture
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Notes 27.2
o Go over the map: QUIZ MONDAY
Assign:
27.2 Review – page 685, 2-7
Due: MONDAY
Friday, November 4
o Objective: Run though conferences and get ready for parents
Bell Ringer Quiz
Hand in S/W sheet
Behavior rubric due
Discuss roles of students, teachers, and parents
Mock conferences
Monday, October 24
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the impact the Vietnam War had on the people and the
environment
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Review what we learned
Do Case Study – The Vietnam War: What environmental effects of the
Vietnam War are still being felt in Vietnam and in the US?
Assign:
o Analyzing the case – page 785, 1, 2, 4
o Discuss tomorrow for questions
o Due: THURSDAY
Tuesday, October 25
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Introduce East Asia
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Discuss any questions or issues with yesterday’s assignment
Examine pages 648-659
Discuss
Label country and capital map
Assign:
Read 26.1 – page 663-666
26.1 Review – page 666, 2, 3, 5, 6
Due: THURSDAY
Wednesday, October 26
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand how East Asia’s location affects the physical and human systems
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Label landform map
Work on 26.1 Review
Read 26.2
Thursday, October 27
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Look at the factors that influence climate
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Label landform map
26.1 Due
26.2 Notes
Assign:
26.2 Review – page 670, 3-6
Due: MONDAY
Friday, October 28
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Discuss factors that influence climate
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South Asia Landform Quiz
o Finish 26.2 Review
26.2 Quiz
Assign:
o Read 27.1 for Monday
Monday, October 17
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand how the landscape influences the region
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Page 762-763 due
Notes 31.1
Discuss how similarities and differences of the US
Assign:
31.1 Review – page 771, 5, 6, 8
Due: TUESDAY
Tuesday, October 18
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Discover how humans might affect their physical environment
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31.1 Quiz
31.2 Notes
Assign:
31.2 Review – page 778, 4-6
Due: WEDNESDAY by end of hour
STUDY FOR COUNTRIES AND CAPITALS
Wednesday, October 19
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Discover how humans might affect their physical environment
Bell Ringer
Review
31.2 Quiz
Study for countries and capitals
South East Asia Quiz
Watch CNN Student News
Starting Unit 9 on Monday – East Asia
Thursday, October 20
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Have a great weekend
No school
Friday, October 21
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Have a great weekend
No school
Monday, October 10
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Analyze population patterns in South East Asia
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Reading check
Notes 30.1 “Population Patterns”
Assign:
30.1 Review – page 753, 1-7
Complete sentences on critical thinking
Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, October 11
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Analyze population patterns in South East Asia
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Notes 30.1 “History and Government” and “Culture”
Assign:
30.1 Review – page 753, 1-7
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, October 12
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Analyze population patterns in South East Asia
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30.1 Review DUE
30.1 Quiz
Go over page 752 “Teen Life in Thailand”
Watch CNN Student News
Assign:
Read 30.2
Thursday, October 13
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Analyze population patterns in South East Asia
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Reading check
Notes 30.2 (all)
Assign:
30.2 Review – page 758, 1-6
Due: FRIDAY AT THE END OF CLASS
Friday, October 14
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Analyze population patterns in South East Asia
Bell Ringer Quiz
30.2 Review DUE
30.2 Quiz
Watch CNN Student News
Assign:
“Connecting to the US” – page 762-763, 1-2
Due: MONDAY
Monday, October 3
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Create a cultural profile
Bell Ringer
They are going to get packets, so Callie can just keep hers for the week.
Callie is creating a country profile on any country in South East Asia
She can choose a country then research the information attached.
The information she finds must somehow be presented. She can choose
how she would like to do it:
o PowerPoint
o Fancy word document
o Poster
o I am open to creative interpretation, so whatever works for
Callie
Tuesday, October 4
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Create a cultural profile
Bell Ringer
Working on country profile and presentation document
Wednesday, October 5
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Find the location of water and landforms in the South East Asia region
Bell Ringer
Rest of the class must catch up
Callie can present her country profile
Study for water and landform quiz
Assign:
Read 29.2
Thursday, October 6
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Find out how the climate influences ecosystems in SE Asia
Bell Ringer
Water and Landform Quiz
Notes 29.2
Assign:
29.2 Review – page 742, 5-9 (complete sentences)
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, October 7
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Find out how the climate influences ecosystems in SE Asia
Bell Ringer Quiz
29.2 Review due
Go over countries and capitals
Find ways to remember
Watch CNN Student News
Assign:
Read 30.1
Monday, September 26
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Outline class and countries of interest
Bell Ringer
Present country governments
o Discuss the importance of government
Do we need it?
Look through book – decide what order to do the Units
o (Draw from a hat, each student gets to pick a unit)
Watch CNN Student News
Tuesday, September 27
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand relative location of new area
Bell Ringer
Introduce new unit
Read section 1
o Take notes on significant landforms
o Write landforms down, give significance
Wednesday, September 28
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand relative location of new area
Bell Ringer
Notes on Section 1
Label map together
Assign:
o Section 1 Review
o Read section 2
Thursday, September 29
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand relative location of new area
Bell Ringer
Study landforms
Notes on section 2
Assign:
Section 2 Review
Friday, September 30
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Preface SD trip
Bell Ringer Quiz
Landform Quiz
Enchanted Highway
Custer
Deadwood
o Significant landmarks
o Discussion
Watch CNN Student News
Monday, September 19
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Compare and contrast world religions
Bell Ringer
Go through religious terms – animism, atheism, monotheism,
polytheism, secularism, sect
Discuss impact of religions
Read through religions
Take notes on board for Compare/Contrast
Tuesday, September 20
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Compare and contrast world religions
Bell Ringer
Refresh religious terms – animism, atheism, monotheism, polytheism,
secularism, sect
Discuss impact of religions
Read through religions
Take notes on board for Compare/Contrast
Wednesday, September 21
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Learn about political and economic systems in the world
Bell Ringer
Notes 4.3
o Levels of government
o Types of government
Takes notes
o Economic systems
Assign:
Vocabulary
Thursday, September 22
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Learn about political and economic systems in the world
Bell Ringer
Notes 4.3
o Levels of government
o Types of government
Takes notes
o Economic systems
Assign:
Vocabulary
Friday, September 23
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Learn about political and economic systems in the world
Bell Ringer
Watch CNN Student News
Do 4.3 Review – pg. 104, 2, 4-7
Pick 2 countries a piece (just not the same ones)
Make a chart together after they do their research
o Country
o Type of government
o Leaders
Monday, September 12
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Describe climate region in detail
Bell Ringer
Watch CNN Student News
Discuss any links to geography
Finish coloring climate regions
Present tomorrow
Assign:
Read 4.1
Tuesday, September 13
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Compare and contrast climate regions and understand the factors that
influence population growth
Bell Ringer
Present regions and hang them up
Reading check – positive population growth, negative population growth, What
factors influence growth in a given area or region?
Go over notes 4.1
As a group, answer the reviews
o Divide up each questions for the tables and give answer and
reasons why
Review and discuss vocabulary
http://www.glencoe.com/qe/efcsec.php?qi=14626
Assign:
Read 4.2
Wednesday, September 14
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Discover what we will be studying when looking at various cultures
Bell Ringer
Reading check: How does he spatial interaction of cultures affect human
systems?
Notes 4.2
Discuss vocabulary
Specific examples of – language, religion, social groups, government and
economy, culture region
Assign:
Create personal culture conglomeration
Thursday, September 15
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Learn about the internal and external factors that influence culture
Bell Ringer
Go over personal cultures
Finish notes 4.2
Significance of the vocabulary: culture, language family, ethnic group,
culture region, cultural diffusion, culture hearth
Assign:
4.2 Review – page 79, 3-6
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, September 16
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Learn about the major world religions
Bell Ringer Quiz
4.2 Review due
Watch CNN Student News
Discuss geographical links
Intro to religions
Discuss proper respect
Assign:
Read assigned section and take notes
o In depth discussion on Monday
Monday, September 5
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Enjoy the first long weekend of the school year
Sleep in
Tuesday, September 6
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the physical process that keeps Earth’s water constant
Bell Ringer
Review last 2 sections – collectively define: core, mantle, crust, continental drift,
plate tectonics, magma, subduction, accretion, spreading, fold, fault, faulting,
weathering, erosion, glacier, moraine, hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere,
biosphere, continental shelf
Flashcards http://www.glencoe.com/qe/efcsec.php?qi=14626
Water Cycle video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al-do-HGuIk (National
Science Foundation)
Notes 2.3
Assign:
Essential Questions – pg 33, 5; pg 40, 5; pg 44, 5
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, September 7
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Discover how the Earth’s position with the sun affects life on Earth
Bell Ringer
Quick review of chapter 2
Write up the vocabulary (check off once discussed) – weather, climate,
axis, temperature, revolution, equinox, solstice, greenhouse effect,
global warming
Notes 1.2
Draw out the important ideas – tilt and rotation, lines of latitude
Assign:
Read 1.3
Thursday, September 8
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Analyze the Earth’s climates and how they are affected
Bell Ringer
Reading check – Name three things that affect climate
Review yesterday’s vocabulary
Add vocabulary – prevailing wind, Coriolis effect, doldrums, current, El Nino,
windward, leeward, rain shadow
Notes 2.2
o Draw our vital details – Latitude, Elevation, Wind/Water
patterns, rain shadow
Friday, September 9
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth’s human systems (e.g., population, culture,
settlement, economic interdependence), 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between
physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand how climate and vegetation are classified
Bell Ringer
As a class review the vocabulary on the board (10-15 min)
Each table:
o Create a list of all the climate regions and list features for each
of them
Watch CNN Student News
Discuss geographical links
Assign:
Essential Questions – pg. 53, 4; pg. 59, 5; pg. 64, 4
(Could be used for Monday depending on time)
Monday, August 29
o Standard:
o Objective: Understand the need for the study of geography
Bell Ringer
Finish rules and procedures
Practice the discussion and “how much time do you need?”
Place 5 papers around the room to signify themes [location, place, regions,
movement, human-environment interaction]
Think, write, read, write, draw, discuss
Assign:
Read 1.1, pages 4-15
o Jot down a few notes so we can discuss tomorrow
o http://edcommunity.esri.com/Resources/Collections/UShistory_geoinquiries
Tuesday, August 30
o Standard: 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between physical environments and
society
o Objective: Understand the relationship between physical environments and industry
Bell Ringer
Reading check!
Topics of discussion
Maps and globes
o Benefits and drawbacks of each
Projections
o Specific instances for each one
Label longitude, latitude, Equator, Prime Meridian, each hemisphere
Find specific examples of – small scale, large scale, physical, political,
thematic
Together go over GIS
Wednesday, August 31
o Standard: 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between physical environments and
society
o Objective: Understand the relationship between physical environments and industry
Bell Ringer
Table GIS
o Present findings and answers to questions
Review 1.1 and 1.2 online
Read 2.1
Thursday, September 1
o Standard: 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between physical environments and
society
o Objective: Understand the relationship between physical environments and industry
Bell Ringer
Draw out 2.1
Read 2.2
Graphic Novel Theme 1
Pass out for tomorrow
Friday, September 2
o Standard: 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationship between physical environments and
society
o Objective: Understand the relationship between physical environments and industry
Bell Ringer
Notes 2.2
o Draw out the vocabulary
o http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078745292/student_vi
ew0/unit1/chapter2/index.html
Assign:
Read 2.3 “Earth’s Water”
Thursday, August 25
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Attend student assembly, Learn the classroom rules and procedures
Discuss summer
Classroom rules
Belief system
Procedures
Friday, August 26
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Learn the classroom rules and procedures
Discuss summer
Classroom rules
Belief system
Procedures