mrs. newgard
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Mrs. Newgard
Lesson Plans
Geography
Grade 6 and 7
Monday, January 23
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources to understand
people, places, and environment, 7.3.3 – Explain patterns and networks of economic
and global interdependence in a changing world, 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and
principal physical features of the world, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the
meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior within social dynamics, 7.6.3 – Compare how
cultures throughout the world meet human needs and concerns
o Objective: Familiarize themselves with the physical layout of South America and answer
questions based on the reading
Bell Ringer: Label Mexico, Middle America, Caribbean map – countries and
capitals
Kahoot
Exit: What questions did you struggle with? How do you think you can improve
that?
Label map (study)
Tuesday, January 24
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources to understand
people, places, and environment, 7.3.3 – Explain patterns and networks of economic
and global interdependence in a changing world, 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and
principal physical features of the world, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the
meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior within social dynamics, 7.6.3 – Compare how
cultures throughout the world meet human needs and concerns
o Objective: Physical environment affects how people live
Bell Ringer: Label map (AGAIN)
o Compare to yesterday
Notes 9.2
Assign:
o 9.2 Review – page 240, 4-6
o Due: WEDNESDAY (at the end of class)
Wednesday, January 25
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources to understand
people, places, and environment, 7.3.3 – Explain patterns and networks of economic
and global interdependence in a changing world, 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and
principal physical features of the world, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the
meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior within social dynamics, 7.6.3 – Compare how
cultures throughout the world meet human needs and concerns
o Objective: Physical environment affects how people live
Bell Ringer: Label map (THURSDAY QUIZ)
Review 9.2
Quiz 9.2
o Define: selva, favela, gaucho, national debt, default, sodium
nitrate
Each table takes two words and writes sentences
without using the definition.
(Be sure to give specific examples first or the kids won’t
know)
Thursday, January 26
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources to understand
people, places, and environment, 7.3.3 – Explain patterns and networks of economic
and global interdependence in a changing world, 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and
principal physical features of the world, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the
meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior within social dynamics, 7.6.3 – Compare how
cultures throughout the world meet human needs and concerns
o Objective: Show placement of the countries and capitals of Middle and Caribbean
Bell Ringer: Study for countries and capitals quiz
Middle American and Caribbean countries and capitals quiz
Label South America countries and capitals
Friday, January 27
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources to understand
people, places, and environment, 7.3.3 – Explain patterns and networks of economic
and global interdependence in a changing world, 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and
principal physical features of the world, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the
meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior within social dynamics, 7.6.3 – Compare how
cultures throughout the world meet human needs and concerns
o Objective: People’s actions can chance the physical environment
Bell Ringer: Label South America countries and capitals map
Notes 9.3
Assign:
o 9.3 Review – page 252, 3, 5, 6
o Due: TUESDAY
Monday, January 16
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School – Professional Development
Tuesday, January 17
o Standard: 7.1.6 – Use maps to find location, calculate scale, and distinguish other
geographic relationships, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues within
regions of the world and their impact, 7.3.3 – Explain patters and networks of economic
and global interdependence in the changing the world, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior
o Objective: Patterns of economic activities result in global interdependence
Bell Ringer: How does your life/schedule compare to Miguel?
9.1 Notes
Assign:
o 9.1 Review – page 236, 2-6
o Due: THURSDAY
Wednesday, January 18
o Standard: 7.1.6 – Use maps to find location, calculate scale, and distinguish other
geographic relationships, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues within
regions of the world and their impact, 7.3.3 – Explain patters and networks of economic
and global interdependence in the changing the world, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior
o Objective: Patterns of economic activities result in global interdependence
Bell Ringer: Vocabulary definitions- plaza, vaquero, maquiladora, subsistence
farm, plantation, migrant worker
9.1 Notes
o Label map if there is time available
o Exit: How might Mexico City reduce the amount of smog
covering the city?
Assign:
o 9.1 Review – page 236, 2-6
o Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, January 19
o Standard: 7.1.6 – Use maps to find location, calculate scale, and distinguish other
geographic relationships, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues within
regions of the world and their impact, 7.3.3 – Explain patters and networks of economic
and global interdependence in the changing the world, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior
o Objective: Patterns of economic activities result in global interdependence
Bell Ringer: Vocabulary definitions: literacy rate, command economy,
remittance, commonwealth
Discuss vocabulary together
9.1 Quiz
Label map – countries and capitals for Mexico, Central America and the
Caribbean
Read 9.2
Friday, January 20
o Standard: 7.1.6 – Use maps to find location, calculate scale, and distinguish other
geographic relationships, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues within
regions of the world and their impact, 7.3.3 – Explain patters and networks of economic
and global interdependence in the changing the world, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior
o Objective: The physical environment affects how people live
Bell Ringer: Label map (not graded)
Notes 9.2 “Countries of Central America”
Exit slip: Label map
What is the difference?
Monday, January 9
o Standard: 7.1.6 – Use maps to find location, calculate scale, and distinguish other
geographic relationships, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues within
regions of the world and their impact, 7.3.3 – Explain patters and networks of economic
and global interdependence in the changing the world, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior, 7.6.5 – Explain how rivalry and tension
between cultures contribute to world conflict
o Objective: Find out how all living things are dependent upon one another and their
surroundings for survival
Map due
Bell Ringer: Write down 4 things you learned from the reading.
Notes 8.1 through European Conquests
Watch - https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/b4f36384-
a49e-44f1-b3c4-6f834026227c?hasLocalHost=false
Exit: Connect the text and the video
Assign:
8.1 Review – page 215, 2-5
Due: THURSDAY
Tuesday, January 10
o Standard: 7.1.6 – Use maps to find location, calculate scale, and distinguish other
geographic relationships, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues within
regions of the world and their impact, 7.3.3 – Explain patters and networks of economic
and global interdependence in the changing the world, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior, 7.6.5 – Explain how rivalry and tension
between cultures contribute to world conflict
o Objective: Find out how all living things are dependent upon one another and their
surroundings for survival
Map due
Bell Ringer: Write down 4 things you learned from the reading.
Notes 8.1 through European Conquests
Watch - https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/b4f36384-
a49e-44f1-b3c4-6f834026227c?hasLocalHost=false
Exit: Connect the text and the video
Assign:
8.1 Review – page 215, 2-5
Due: THURSDAY
Wednesday, January 11
o Standard: 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues within regions of the world
and their impact, 7.3.3 – Explain patters and networks of economic and global
interdependence in the changing the world, 7.6.1 – Identify principles governing
individual and group behavior, 7.6.5 – Explain how rivalry and tension between cultures
contribute to world conflict
o Objective: Find out how all living things are dependent upon one another and their
surroundings for survival
Bell Ringer: How did European colonial rule change the populations of the
region?
Discuss
Notes 8.1 “Forming New Nations”
Exit: What do you still have questions about? What did you learn?
Assign:
8.1 Review – page 215, 2-5
Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, January 12
o Standard: 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues within regions of the world
and their impact, 7.3.3 – Explain patters and networks of economic and global
interdependence in the changing the world, 7.6.1 – Identify principles governing
individual and group behavior, 7.6.5 – Explain how rivalry and tension between cultures
contribute to world conflict
o Objective: Find out how all living things are dependent upon one another and their
surroundings for survival
Bell Ringer: #6 – Write a paragraph explaining whether you think US
involvement in Latin America has helped or hurt the region. Defend your
answer.
o 8.1 Due
Finish 8.1
o Review chapter
o Go over vocabulary
Quiz tomorrow
Friday, January 13
o Standard: 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues within regions of the world
and their impact, 7.3.3 – Explain patters and networks of economic and global
interdependence in the changing the world, 7.6.1 – Identify principles governing
individual and group behavior, 7.6.5 – Explain how rivalry and tension between cultures
contribute to world conflict
o Objective: Find out how all living things are dependent upon one another and their
surroundings for survival
8.1 Quiz
Read 8.2
Monday, January 2
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School – Winter Break
Tuesday, January 3
o Standard: 7.1.6 – Use maps to find location, calculate scale, and distinguish other
geographic relationships, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues within
regions of the world and their impact, 7.3.3 – Explain patters and networks of economic
and global interdependence in the changing the world, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior, 7.6.5 – Explain how rivalry and tension
between cultures contribute to world conflict
o Objective: Find out how all living things are dependent upon one another and their
surroundings for survival
Bell Ringer: Write down 4 things you learned from the reading.
Notes 8.1 through European Conquests
Watch - https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/b4f36384-
a49e-44f1-b3c4-6f834026227c?hasLocalHost=false
Exit: Connect the text and the video
Assign:
Label Latin America (Middle America) countries and capitals
Wednesday, January 4
o Standard: 7.1.6 – Use maps to find location, calculate scale, and distinguish other
geographic relationships, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues within
regions of the world and their impact, 7.3.3 – Explain patters and networks of economic
and global interdependence in the changing the world, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior, 7.6.5 – Explain how rivalry and tension
between cultures contribute to world conflict
o Objective: Find out how all living things are dependent upon one another and their
surroundings for survival
Map due
Bell Ringer: Write down 4 things you learned from the reading.
Notes 8.1 through European Conquests
Watch - https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/b4f36384-
a49e-44f1-b3c4-6f834026227c?hasLocalHost=false
Exit: Connect the text and the video
Assign:
8.1 Review – page 215, 2-5
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, January 5
o Standard: 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues within regions of the world
and their impact, 7.3.3 – Explain patters and networks of economic and global
interdependence in the changing the world, 7.6.1 – Identify principles governing
individual and group behavior, 7.6.5 – Explain how rivalry and tension between cultures
contribute to world conflict
o Objective: Find out how all living things are dependent upon one another and their
surroundings for survival
Bell Ringer: How did European colonial rule change the populations of the
region?
Discuss
Notes 8.1 “Forming New Nations”
Exit: What do you still have questions about? What did you learn?
Assign:
8.1 Review – page 215, 2-5
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, January 6
o Standard: 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues within regions of the world
and their impact, 7.3.3 – Explain patters and networks of economic and global
interdependence in the changing the world, 7.6.1 – Identify principles governing
individual and group behavior, 7.6.5 – Explain how rivalry and tension between cultures
contribute to world conflict
o Objective: Find out how all living things are dependent upon one another and their
surroundings for survival
Bell Ringer: #6 – Write a paragraph explaining whether you think US
involvement in Latin America has helped or hurt the region. Defend your
answer.
o 8.1 Due
Finish 8.1
o Review chapter
o Go over vocabulary
MONDAY: 8.1 Quiz
Monday, December 19
o Standard: 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior, 7.6.2 – Explain how individuals and institutions
influence one another, 7.6.3 – Compare how cultures throughout the world met human
needs and concerns
o Objective: Go through writing and discuss what else needs to be include
Bell Ringer: What part of writing is the most difficult?
Check status of students, check writing and outlines
Continue the writing process
Tuesday, December 20
o Standard: 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior, 7.6.2 – Explain how individuals and institutions
influence one another, 7.6.3 – Compare how cultures throughout the world met human
needs and concerns
o Objective: Learn about Christmas traditions in different cultures
Bell Ringer: What was the best prat of this assignment?
Complete “Christmas Traditions Around the World”
o Decorations
o Food
o Religious Observances
o Other Winter Holidays/Traditions
Work in table groups
Wednesday, December 21
o Standard: 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior, 7.6.2 – Explain how individuals and institutions
influence one another, 7.6.3 – Compare how cultures throughout the world met human
needs and concerns
o Objective: Learn about Christmas traditions in different cultures
Bell Ringer: What was the best prat of this assignment?
Complete “Christmas Traditions Around the World”
o Decorations
o Food
o Religious Observances
o Other Winter Holidays/Traditions
Work in table groups
o Christmas Trivia
Thursday, December 22
o Standard: 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues, 7.6.1 – Identify principles
governing individual and group behavior, 7.6.2 – Explain how individuals and institutions
influence one another, 7.6.3 – Compare how cultures throughout the world met human
needs and concerns
o Objective: Learn about Christmas traditions in different cultures
Bell Ringer
Semester Test: Christmas Around the World
Friday, December 23
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
Enjoy winter break! Go outside, build a snowman, drink hot chocolate, and
watch a few good movies.
Monday, December 12
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
o Objective: Practice and set up for the Culture Fair
Bell Ringer: How do you want to do today?
Set up and organize for the Culture Fair
Tuesday, December 13
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
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: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services,
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: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services
o Objective: Create Christmas ornaments that represent geography or the country you
choose
Bell Ringer: Goals for the day
Create ornaments
Exit: Clean work stations
Friday, December 16
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services
o Objective: Create Christmas ornaments that represent geography or the country you
choose
Bell Ringer: Goals for the day
Create ornaments
Exit: Clean work stations
Due: MONDAY
Monday, December 5
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
o Objective: Begin working on speech
Bell Ringer
o Writing due
Set goal
o Things to work on:
Speech
Board
Reflect on goal
Tuesday, December 6
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
o Objective: Begin working on speech
Bell Ringer
Set goal
o Speech
o Board
Reflect on goal
Wednesday, December 7
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
o Objective: Begin working on speech
Bell Ringer
o Speech due
Set goal
o Finish board
o Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, December 8
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
o Objective: Practice in front of peers
Bell Ringer
Board due
o Finishing touches
o Practice speech
Reflect
Friday, December 9
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
o Objective: BIG DAY: Culture Fair
Bell Ringer
Practice in front of peers
Peer reviews
Monday, November 28
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
o Objective: Research for the Culture Fair
Bell Ringer
Set goal
o Research
Reflect
Tuesday, November 29
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
o Objective: Research for the Culture Fair
Bell Ringer
RESEARCH DUE
o Meet with students to be sure everything is covered
Begin on the outline
o Due: THURSDAY
Wednesday, November 30
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
o Objective: Outline and writing
Bell Ringer
Work on outline
o Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, December 1
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
o Objective: Culture Fair writing
Bell Ringer
OUTLINE DUE
o Start the writing process
o Paper due: MONDAY
Friday, December 2
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
o Objective: Writing for Culture Fair
Bell Ringer Quiz
Finish writing process
Due: MONDAY
Monday, November 21
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
o Objective: Introduce the Culture Fair and discuss research techniques
Bell Ringer (current events)
Introduce Culture Fair
o Questions
Discuss
o How to organize research
o Proper websites to visit
o How to keep track of the vast amounts of information to be
accumulated
Begin research
Exit slip – What was one thing you were happy you accomplish?
Tuesday, November 22
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
o Objective: Begin researching respective country
Bell Ringer (current events)
Questions from yesterday?
Plan – each student creates their own ‘goals’ for the day
What do you want to get done?
Research countries
Exit slip – did you meet your goals? Why or why not? What can you do the same
or differently for next time?
Wednesday, November 23
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources, 7.1.8 – Apply
research skills to answer questions, 7.2.1 – Identify major historical events and issues,
7.3.1 – Identify how people organize for the production, distribution and consumption
of goods and services, 7.4.1 – Compare rights and responsibilities of citizens from a
variety of countries
o Objective: Continue researching respective country
Bell Ringer (current events)
Create the day’s plan
Research
Exit ticket
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: 7.1.1 – Explain the different uses of maps, 7.1.6 – Use maps to find location
and distinguish other geographic relationships
o Objective: Introduce Latin America
Bell Ringer
Go through Unit 3: Latin America
Pages: 176-187
Discuss as a table and then a group
Tuesday, November 15
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features
o Objective: Locate the significant landforms in Latin America
Bell Ringer
Together label map
Start notes on 7.1 if time
Assign:
Read 7.1
7.1 Review – page 196, 2-6
Due: THURSDAY
Wednesday, November 16
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features, 7.5.6 –
Explain how physical systems affect human systems
o Objective: Understand the significance of each of the landforms
Bell Ringer
Notes 7.1
o Refer back to map
o Discuss
o Remember to get up and move
Assign:
o 7.1 Review – page 196, 2-6
o Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, November 17
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features, 7.5.6 –
Explain how physical systems affect human systems
o Objective: Locate and explain the significance of the landforms
Bell Ringer
Students will locate and explain the significance of the landforms in
small groups while being monitored
Finish any notes that need to be completed
Friday, November 18
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features, 7.5.6 –
Explain how physical systems affect human systems
o Objective: Locate and explain the significance of the landforms
Bell Ringer Quiz
Landform Quiz
7.1 Quiz (notes)
Monday, November 7
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources to understand
people, places, and environments, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems affect human
systems, 7.6.2 – Explain how individual and institutions influence one another, 7.6.4 –
Explain how “push” and “pull” factors rearrange and create new human landscapes
o Objective: Discover how cooperation and conflict among people have an effect on the
Earth’s surface
Bell Ringer
Notes 6.2 “The Region and the World”
Assign:
o 6.2 Review – page 172, 1, 4-6
o Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, November 8
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources to understand
people, places, and environments, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems affect human
systems, 7.6.2 – Explain how individual and institutions influence one another, 7.6.4 –
Explain how “push” and “pull” factors rearrange and create new human landscapes
o Objective: Discover how cooperation and conflict among people have an effect on the
Earth’s surface
Bell Ringer
Notes 6.2 “Environmental Challenges”
o Reflect on the current challenges and issues facing the
US/Canada
Connect to CNN Student News
Assign:
o 6.2 Review – page 172, 1, 4-6
o Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, November 9
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources to understand
people, places, and environments, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems affect human
systems, 7.6.2 – Explain how individual and institutions influence one another, 7.6.4 –
Explain how “push” and “pull” factors rearrange and create new human landscapes
o Objective: Discover how cooperation and conflict among people have an effect on the
Earth’s surface
Bell Ringer
6.2 Quiz
o Students can use notes
Assign:
o Research 3 countries they find interesting and 5 facts about
each
This will be used for the Culture Fair project we are
starting next week
Thursday, November 10
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources to understand
people, places, and environments, 7.1.8 – Apply research skills to answer questions
o Objective: Choose a country to research
Bell Ringer Quiz
Country choices due
Introduce the Culture Fair
o Present on your three countries
o Decide
o Start research
Friday, November 11
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Honor Veterans
No School: Veteran’s Day
Monday, October 31
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world
o Objective: States and capitals for the entire United States
Bell Ringer
Hand in compare/contrast sheets
6.1 due
States and capitals quiz
When finished – label Canada provinces
Begin studying them
START STUDYING PROVINCES
Tuesday, November 1
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world
o Objective: Give feedback on compare/contrast, discuss 6.1, prepare for conferences
Bell Ringer
Give feedback on Compare/Contrast charts
o Discuss expectations and how to meet them
Discuss conferences
o What do you want to see happen?
o Hand out behavior rubric
Explain what is meant by it
o Hand out strength and weakness sheet
These are due on FRIDAY
Wednesday, November 2
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world
o Objective: Try to remember provinces and capitals
Bell Ringer
Province quiz
Try to remember capitals
Study for quiz tomorrow
Thursday, November 3
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world
o Objective: Try to remember provinces and capitals
Bell Ringer
Canada Province and Capital Quiz
Watch CNN Student News
o Remind students of tomorrow’s deadlines
For those who finish we can start formally gathering
everything
Friday, November 4
o Objective: Run through a mock conference with students
Bell Ringer Quiz
Rubric due
Strength and weakness sheet due
Go through a mock conference with the students
What do they want to showcase?
What should they discuss?
Monday, October 24
o Standard: 7.1.4 – Construct world maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate
understanding of people, places, and environments; 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze
primary and secondary sources to understand people, places, and environment; 7.3.1 –
Identify how people organize for the production, distribution, and consumption of
goods and services; 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of
the world
o Objective: Compare parts of the US and identify states and capitals on a map
Bell Ringer
Go through Southeast portion of the state – make connections to
remember states and capitals
Read page 159-160
Read well
Create compare/contrasts
Tuesday, October 25
o Standard: 7.1.4 – Construct world maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate
understanding of people, places, and environments; 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze
primary and secondary sources to understand people, places, and environment; 7.3.1 –
Identify how people organize for the production, distribution, and consumption of
goods and services; 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of
the world
o Objective: Compare parts of the US and identify states and capitals on a map
Bell Ringer
SOUTH MAP QUIZ
o Label Interior West and South
Show Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast
Assign:
o Have them choose 2 areas to C/C
Wednesday, October 26
o Standard: 7.1.4 – Construct world maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate
understanding of people, places, and environments; 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze
primary and secondary sources to understand people, places, and environment; 7.3.1 –
Identify how people organize for the production, distribution, and consumption of
goods and services; 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of
the world
o Objective: Compare parts of the US and identify states and capitals on a map
Bell Ringer
Go through remaining states – make connections
Compare and Contrast due
Discuss the difference
Assign: Finish reading 6.1
Start 6.1 Review – page 162, 2-7
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, October 27
o Standard: 7.1.4 – Construct world maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate
understanding of people, places, and environments; 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze
primary and secondary sources to understand people, places, and environment; 7.3.1 –
Identify how people organize for the production, distribution, and consumption of
goods and services; 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of
the world
o Objective: Compare parts of the Canada and identify provinces and capitals on a map
Bell Ringer
STATES AND CAPITALS QUIZ
o Label Canadian provinces
6.1 Notes
Assign:
Start 6.1 Review – page 162, 2-7
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, October 28
o Standard: 7.1.4 – Construct world maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate
understanding of people, places, and environments; 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze
primary and secondary sources to understand people, places, and environment; 7.3.1 –
Identify how people organize for the production, distribution, and consumption of
goods and services; 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of
the world
o Objective: Compare parts of the Canada and identify provinces and capitals on a map
Bell Ringer Quiz
6.1 Due
Make connections with Canadian provinces (label capitals on Monday)
o (Canadian province quiz and 6.1 open-note on Monday)
Notes 6.1
Midwest: Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa,
Missouri, North Dakota South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas
Monday, October 17
o Standard: 7.1.4 – Construct world maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate
understanding of people, places, and environments; 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze
primary and secondary sources to understand people, places, and environment; 7.3.1 –
Identify how people organize for the production, distribution, and consumption of
goods and services; 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of
the world
o Objective: Compare parts of the US and identify states and capitals on a map
Bell Ringer
Midwest Quiz
o Compare Midwest to Northeast
Go over South: West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas,
Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
o States and capitals – find helpful ways to remember
Tuesday, October 18
o Standard: 7.1.4 – Construct world maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate
understanding of people, places, and environments; 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze
primary and secondary sources to understand people, places, and environment; 7.3.1 –
Identify how people organize for the production, distribution, and consumption of
goods and services; 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of
the world
o Objective: Compare parts of the US and identify states and capitals on a map
Bell Ringer
South Quiz
o Compare the South to the Midwest and Northeast
Go over Interior West: Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah,
Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico
South: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii
o States and capitals – find helpful ways to remember
Wednesday, October 19
o Standard: 7.1.4 – Construct world maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate
understanding of people, places, and environments; 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze
primary and secondary sources to understand people, places, and environment; 7.3.1 –
Identify how people organize for the production, distribution, and consumption of
goods and services; 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of
the world
o Objective: Compare parts of the US and identify states and capitals on a map
Bell Ringer
Interior West/South Quiz
Go through graphic novel together
Discuss how it represents the different parts of the US
Watch CNN Student News
Thursday, October 20
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Enjoy the long weekend
NEA Weekend
Friday, October 21
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Enjoy the long weekend
NEA Weekend
Monday, October 10
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world,
7.5.4 – Explain how and why maps and regions change, 7.5.5 – Explain how human
modifications affect the physical environment, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems
affect human systems, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the meaning, use,
distribution, and importance of resources
o Objective: Understand how culture influences people’s perceptions about places and
regions
Bell Ringer
5.1 Due
Notes 5.2 “Culture and Lifestyle in the US”
Assign:
o 5.2 Review – page 1502-6
o Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, October 11
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world,
7.5.4 – Explain how and why maps and regions change, 7.5.5 – Explain how human
modifications affect the physical environment, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems
affect human systems, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the meaning, use,
distribution, and importance of resources
o Objective: Understand how culture influences people’s perceptions about places and
regions
Bell Ringer
Notes “Culture and Lifestyle in Canada”
Assign:
o 5.2 Review – page 150, 2-6
o Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, October 12
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world,
7.5.4 – Explain how and why maps and regions change, 7.5.5 – Explain how human
modifications affect the physical environment, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems
affect human systems, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the meaning, use,
distribution, and importance of resources
o Objective: Discuss the electoral college
Bell Ringer
5.2 Review due
Read “Hello! My name is Taylor.”
Discuss differences and similarities
Assign:
Electoral college – page 142-143
Label northeast: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland,
Connecticut
Thursday, October 13
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world,
7.5.4 – Explain how and why maps and regions change, 7.5.5 – Explain how human
modifications affect the physical environment, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems
affect human systems, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the meaning, use,
distribution, and importance of resources
o Objective: Find ways to remember states and capitals
Bell Ringer
Check homework
Go over states and capitals together
Think of ways to remember
Assign:
Read 6.1
Friday, October 14
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world,
7.5.4 – Explain how and why maps and regions change, 7.5.5 – Explain how human
modifications affect the physical environment, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems
affect human systems, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the meaning, use,
distribution, and importance of resources
o Objective: Discover how places reflect the relationship between humans and the
physical environment
Bell Ringer Quiz
Notes 6.1 “Economic Regions”
Northeast States and Capitals Quiz
o Discuss attributes of the Northeast
Assign:
o Label Midwest
Monday, October 3
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world,
7.5.4 – Explain how and why maps and regions change, 7.5.5 – Explain how human
modifications affect the physical environment, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems
affect human systems, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the meaning, use,
distribution, and importance of resources
o Objective: Use spiderweb technique to take notes on 5.1
Bell Ringer – print out in packet
Go over after students complete
Discuss the importance of note-taking
Divide students into groups:
o Sydney, Keenan, Madi
o Tiffany, Tayler, Jackson
o Helena, Morgan, Ethan
These students will be creating a spiderweb together on 5.1
o Each student must participate, but each group can decide how
to divide up the work.
Tuesday, October 4
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world,
7.5.4 – Explain how and why maps and regions change, 7.5.5 – Explain how human
modifications affect the physical environment, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems
affect human systems, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the meaning, use,
distribution, and importance of resources
o Objective: Use spiderweb technique to take notes on 5.1
Bell Ringer – print out in packet
Go over after students complete
o Using the same groups have the students continue to take notes
As a break have one of the students get up and lead some Geography
Calisthenics (they will know what this means)
o Finish notes (if they are all really quick have them do the next
section)
Watch CNN Student News
Wednesday, October 5
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world,
7.5.4 – Explain how and why maps and regions change, 7.5.5 – Explain how human
modifications affect the physical environment, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems
affect human systems, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the meaning, use,
distribution, and importance of resources
o Objective: Place significant landforms on a map
Bell Ringer
Study Landforms
Study Water
Discuss notes and spiderwebbing
QUIZ THURSDAY
Thursday, October 6
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world,
7.5.4 – Explain how and why maps and regions change, 7.5.5 – Explain how human
modifications affect the physical environment, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems
affect human systems, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the meaning, use,
distribution, and importance of resources
o Objective: Place significant landforms on a map
Bell Ringer
Water and Landform Quiz
Assign:
5.1 Review – page 414, 5-6 (complete sentences)
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, October 7
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world,
7.5.4 – Explain how and why maps and regions change, 7.5.5 – Explain how human
modifications affect the physical environment, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems
affect human systems, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the meaning, use,
distribution, and importance of resources
o Objective: Recall information from the history of US – Discuss
Bell Ringer Quiz
5.1 due
Classroom quiz 5.1
o Whiteboards
o Discuss strengths and weaknesses of the lesson
Watch CNN News
Monday, September 26
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world,
7.5.4 – Explain how and why maps and regions change, 7.5.5 – Explain how human
modifications affect the physical environment, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems
affect human systems, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the meaning, use,
distribution, and importance of resources
o Objective: Give brief overview of the region of US and Canada, explore maps, and
examine facts
Bell Ringer
Introduce US/Canada Unit
Go through pages 100-113
Present Climate Maps on WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, September 27
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world,
7.5.4 – Explain how and why maps and regions change, 7.5.5 – Explain how human
modifications affect the physical environment, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems
affect human systems, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the meaning, use,
distribution, and importance of resources
o Objective: Give brief overview of the region of US and Canada, explore maps, and
examine facts
Bell Ringer
Start reading 4.1
o As we read, fill out US map
Assign:
o 4.1 Review – page 122, 2-6
o Due: THURSDAY
o Vocabulary as we go – definitions and significance
Wednesday, September 28
o Standard: 7.5.3 – Explain how physical processes create, maintain, and modify Earth’s
features, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems affect human systems
o Objective: Find out what region rises in elevation from east to west
Bell Ringer
PRESENT CLIMATE BOOKS
Continue with 4.1 vocabulary
Thursday, September 29
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world,
7.5.4 – Explain how and why maps and regions change, 7.5.5 – Explain how human
modifications affect the physical environment, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems
affect human systems, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the meaning, use,
distribution, and importance of resources
o Objective: Give brief overview of the region of US and Canada, explore maps, and
examine facts
Bell Ringer
o 4.1 DUE
Finish notes 4.1
Finish labeling landforms
o Study together
o Quiz tomorrow
Friday, September 30
o Standard: 7.5.1 – Identify current countries and principal physical features of the world,
7.5.4 – Explain how and why maps and regions change, 7.5.5 – Explain how human
modifications affect the physical environment, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems
affect human systems, 7.5.7 – Explain changes that occur in the meaning, use,
distribution, and importance of resources
o Objective: Give brief overview of the region of US and Canada, explore maps, and
examine facts
Bell Ringer Quiz
Landform Quiz
Read 4.2
Read the section – takes notes on landforms
Label landforms
Discuss notes
Monday, September 19
o Standard: 7.5.3 – Explain how physical processes create, maintain, and modify Earth’s
features, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems affect human systems
o Objective: Understand how climates affect populations
Bell Ringer
Notes 2.3
Review vocabulary – weather, climate, prevailing wind, current, El Nino,
La Nina, local wind, rain shadow, climate zone, biome, urban climate
Discuss climates at latitudes
Go online
Assign:
2.3 Review – page 61, 1, 5-7
Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, September 20
o Standard: 7.5.3 – Explain how physical processes create, maintain, and modify Earth’s
features, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems affect human systems
o Objective: Understand how climates affect populations
Bell Ringer
Review 2.3
Introduce Climate books
Discuss directions
Assign climates
Start research
o Due: MONDAY
Wednesday, September 21
o Standard: 7.5.3 – Explain how physical processes create, maintain, and modify Earth’s
features, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems affect human systems
o Objective: Understand how climates affect populations
Bell Ringer
2.3 Review due
Pre-test: name 4 layers of the atmosphere and how it affects people
Notes 2.4 “Atmosphere”
Review
Notes 2.4 “Lithosphere”
Review
Assign:
2.4 Review – page 66, 2-7
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, September 22
o Standard: 7.5.3 – Explain how physical processes create, maintain, and modify Earth’s
features, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems affect human systems
o Objective: Understand how climates affect populations
Bell Ringer
“Atmosphere” “Lithosphere”
Review
Notes 2.4 “Hydrosphere and Biosphere
Assign:
2.4 Review – page 66, 2-7
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, September 23
o Standard: 7.5.3 – Explain how physical processes create, maintain, and modify Earth’s
features, 7.5.6 – Explain how physical systems affect human systems
o Objective: Understand how climates affect populations
Bell Ringer Quiz
Work on climate books
Due: MONDAY
Monday, September 12
o Standard: 7.1.6 – Use maps to find location, calculate scale, and distinguish other
relationships, 7.5.2 – Use geographic tools to interpret past and understand the present,
7.5.3 – Explain how physical processes create, maintain, and modify Earth’s features
o Objective: Understand the relationship between people and their environment
2.1 Review due
Bell Ringer
After they have all completed them, you can go through the answers
together
Read “The World” Graphic Novel
Find a world map and locate all the places the astronauts are from
o Discuss cultural differences between them
Languages
Activities
Why are those so popular in the region?
Assign:
Watch videos on Edmodo before Wednesday
Tuesday, September 13
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
Sully’s Hill – Eco Ed Day
Wednesday, September 14
o Standard: 7.1.6 – Use maps to find location, calculate scale, and distinguish other
relationships, 7.5.2 – Use geographic tools to interpret past and understand the present,
7.5.3 – Explain how physical processes create, maintain, and modify Earth’s features
o Objective: Learn about Earth’s physical features and their significance
Bell Ringer
Video check
Go over notes 2.2
Draw as we go – mountains, plateaus, continental shelf, trench, etc.
Write vocabulary on the board – continental shelf, trench, ground
water, aquifer, water cycle, evaporation, condensation, precipitation,
collection
o Significance as we go
Assign:
2.2 Review – page 54, 2-7
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, September 15
o Standard: 7.1.6 – Use maps to find location, calculate scale, and distinguish other
relationships, 7.5.2 – Use geographic tools to interpret past and understand the present,
7.5.3 – Explain how physical processes create, maintain, and modify Earth’s features
o Objective: Discover what things affect the climate
Bell Ringer
What things affect climate?
Notes 2.3
Up to climate regions
Assign:
Finish 2.2 Review
Read 2.3
Friday, September 16
o Standard: 7.1.6 – Use maps to find location, calculate scale, and distinguish other
relationships, 7.5.2 – Use geographic tools to interpret past and understand the present,
7.5.3 – Explain how physical processes create, maintain, and modify Earth’s features
Objective: Discover Earth’s physical features
Bell Ringer Quiz
Discuss climates and their attributes
Finish 2.3 notes
Assign:
2.3 Review – page 61, 1, 5-7
Due: MONDAY
(Next week: World Climates Project)
Monday, September 5
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Enjoy the long weekend
Catch up on sleep
Tuesday, September 6
o Standard: 7.1.1 – Different uses of maps, 7.1.3 – Interpret maps to acquire information
about people, places, and environments
o Objective: Read different kinds of maps
Bell Ringer (remember to cross one off after everyone answers)
Review – label significant lines of latitude and longitude
Go through parts of a map, using scale, different types
o Find examples of the different types throughout the book
o Switch tables (JIGSAW)
Reading charts
Assign:
Read 2.1
Wednesday, September 7
o Standard: 7.5.3 – Explain how physical processes create, maintain, and modify Earth’s
physical features
o Objective: Discover what forces can modify the Earth
Bell Ringer (cross)
Find map for each table to read
Notes 2.1
Assign:
2.1 Review – page 48, 1-6
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, September 8
o Standard: 7.5.3 – Explain how physical processes create, maintain, and modify Earth’s
physical features
o Objective: Discover what forces can modify the Earth
Bell Ringer (cross)
Review forces we discussed yesterday
Finish Notes 2.1
Discuss vocabulary
(QUIZ FRIDAY)
Friday, September 9
o Standard: 7.5.3 – Explain how physical processes create, maintain, and modify Earth’s
physical features
o Objective: Discover what forces can modify the Earth
Bell Ringer Quiz
Review 2.1
o As a class/table
2.1 Quiz
o Review 2.1 – choose something on this website
http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078803101/student_vi
ew0/unit1/chapter2/index.html ONLY
o Work in groups or tables if they want
Monday, August 29
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Get signed up for Edmodo and familiarize one’s self with the layout of the
textbook
Sign up for Edmodo
Go through book together
Take Scavenger Hunt Quiz on Edmodo
Assign:
Graphic Novel
Tuesday, August 30
o Standard: 7.1.7 – Interpret and analyze primary and secondary sources to understand
people, places, and environments
o Objective: Use graphic novel to interpret what is happening
Bell Ringer
Discuss graphic novel
Introduce Unit 1
Ask questions
Tables go through maps and answer questions
o Discuss as a group
Assign:
Read 1.1 – page 14-33
Wednesday, August 31
o Standard: 7.1.1 – Different uses of maps, 7.1.3 – Interpret maps to acquire information
about people, places, and environments
o Objective: Read different kinds of maps
Bell Ringer
Five themes stations
o Discuss, then add
Go over GIS together on 9th grade website
Thursday, September 1
o Standard: 7.1.1 – Different uses of maps, 7.1.3 – Interpret maps to acquire information
about people, places, and environments
o Objective: Understand the tools needed to study maps and globes
Bell Ringer
Geography Skills Handbook
o Compare and contrast
o Find different map types
Assign:
o Read 1.2
Friday, September 2
o Standard: 7.1.1 – Different uses of maps, 7.1.3 – Interpret maps to acquire information
about people, places, and environments
o Objective: Understand the tools needed to study maps and globes
Bell Ringer
Present the different map types
Go over vocabulary for 1.2
Thursday, August 25
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: 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