: Mr. Gandy’s Lesson Plans

West Florence High School

School of Foundational Studies

Notes

Gandy’s lesson Plans

Monday, March 15^th

Objective: Discuss cultures and religions of Middle East

Objective: Identify Features of the Region

Procedures: Review for Map Test-Middle East for TUESDAY !!!!

Review lesson one objectives

Powerpoint notes and picture slides

“Rise of Islam”

Section 2 review activity

Honors Homework: p. 440 exercise # 5

Assessment: Review and discussion

Tuesday, March 16^th

MAP TEST_ Middle East

Objective: Identify 2 Branches of Islam

Procedures: Discuss Sunni and Shiite Muslims

Review Monday’s lesson

Powerpoint Notes section 2

Objective: Discuss Economic Development

Procedures: Complete Chart provided by teacher

Class Notes and Powerpoint slides

Class reading: ch.19 sec. 2

Homework: Activity provided by teacher

Assessment: review and discussion

Wednesday, March 17^th

Check Homework

Objective: Describe Region’s cities

Discuss Important issues today

Procedures: Video- “ Issues in the Middle East”

Complete section 3 Notes

Sec.3 review activity

Discuss 5 Pillars of Islam

CH.19 TEST- FRIDAY

Honors: Write a letter to a Muslim high school student in Saudi Arabia describing characteristics of Your culture---- One page in Length—single-spaced Type or 1 page hand written-Due Thursday!!

Assessment-Review and discussion

Thursday, March 18^th

Objective: Complete Chapter review and Test Review

Procedures: Complete end of Chapter exercises

Honors: “ Critical Thinking activity”

p. 446- end of Chapter activities

Friday, March 19^th

CH.19 TEST !!

Begin ch.20 Definitions

Complete starter activity for Ch. 20

Assessment: Review and Discussion

Monday, March 8^th

Complete Open Book Test-Ch. 17-Russia

Honors: Collect “Soviet Leaders Chart”

Introduction to Middle East and current Issues

Procedures: Smartboard Notes and powerpoint Slides

Map Identification of Middle East and Major Countries

Quiz- 1,3,5 Period-Wednesday-Current Issues and terrorism

Assessment: Test and Discussion

Tuesday, March 9^th

Repeat Mondays lesson

Wednesday, March 10^th

Quiz- Current issues and terrorism

QUIZ- Terrorism

Objective: Identify Countries and Capitals in Middle East

Procedures: Intro to Unit-pps. 424-428

Smartboard- Provide list of Countries-students will Find Capitals

Honors: p. 433- Locate areas on Map provided-Quiz-Thursday

CP- Create a pop. Bar Graph-any 8 Countries

Color and Label Countries on Map

TEST-Monday, March, 15^th

Assessment: review and Discuss

Thursday, March, 11^th

Honors- Map Quiz

CP- Collect Bar Graph Homework

Review for Map test-Monday !!!

Objective: Identify major landforms in region’

Explain effect of Geography on the region

Procedures: Class reading

Starter activity

Sec. 1 Worksheet- complete at Home if needed

Honors: “critical Thinking activity”-

Honors: Ch. 19 sec. 1 Quiz on Friday

Friday, March, 12th

Review Thursday’s lesson

Review worksheet

Complete powerpoint notes

End of section activity- Maps, resources, and challenges

Assessment: review and discuss

Monday, March 1^st

Objective: Discuss beginnings of Cold war

Procedures: Post-WW 2 Discussion

Review Notes from ch. 17 sec.1-2

USA- Soviet Union as Superpowers

Objective: Identify Russia and the 14 Republics Of the Soviet Union

Procedures: Smartboard Map of Former Soviet Union

Students list Republics and color and label Republics

TEST- WEDNESDAY-Map Of Former Soviet Union

HONORS: Read pps. 381-385---QUIZ SEC. 1

Tuesday, March,2^nd

Review Map Items of Former Soviet Union-TEST is WEDNESDAY

Objective: Discuss Cultural Geography of Russia and Republics

Procedures: Sec.2 review worksheet

Smartboard Notes and discussion

Class work activity- Graded assignment

Honors: Discuss reading Homework- quiz on reading material

Wednesday, March 3^rd

Objective: Discuss Cultural Geography of former Soviet Republics

Procedures: MAP TEST- FORMER SOVIET UNION

CP- CH.17 Vocabulary-Thursday

Class reading

Discuss collapse of Communism in Republics

Sec. 2 – workbook activity

Honors: Compile a table of Soviet Leaders from Stalin until the collapse in 1990. The teacher will provide further details as to what will go into chart-DUE on Friday

Thursday, March 4^th

Objective: Identify Major events in growth of Russian Empire

Discuss life for Soviet citizens under Communism

Procedures: Starter activity –p. 386

CP_ Vocabulary Quiz

Powerpoint notes

Class discussion of democracy vs Communism

CP- WRITING Activity- p.387 ( teacher will give details)

Honors: p. 391 Organizer-Due on Monday

Friday, March 5^th

Objective: Discuss development of the economies of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus

Procedures: Starter activity p. 393

Powerpoint Notes

Critical Thinking activity

GRS workbook activity

Monday, feb.15^th

Objective: Discuss causes of WW II

Objective: Discuss Countries involved and their role in WW II

Procedures: Review Map of Pre-ww II Europe

Define “Isolationism”

Powerpoint notes and discussion

Assessment: Review and Discuss

TEST- FRIDAY-WW II

Tuesday, Feb.16^th

Objective: Explain Hitler and goals of germany

Procedures: review Monday’s lesson

Discuss the rise of Nazism and Goals of Hitler-Smartboard Notes

Video-“ The rise of Fascism”

Quiz- Wednesday-all Classes

Assessment: Review and Discuss

Wednesday, Feb. 17th

Objective: Explain the factors that drew the USA into WW II

Procedures: QUIZ- All notes and information to this point

Objective: Discuss Major Battles of WW II and the outcome

Procedures: Use map to show areas of Major battles

Students will discuss battles and possible outcomes

Honors: Pick one WW II leader and create a timeline of 10 Important events- Due Monday, Feb. 22nd

Assessment: Review and discussion

Thursday, Feb. 18th

Objective: Define Holocaust

Objective: Explain Hitler’s reason for hatred of jews

Objective: Discuss Surrender of Germans and Japanese

Procedures: Truman’s options for Japan

Decision to use A- Bomb

Procedures: Discuss Jewish population in Europe

Identify Factors that led to Holocaust

Identify some major concentration Camps of WW II

Review for test- Friday !!

Friday,Feb. 19^th

Test- WW II

Video- “ The Holocaust”

Monday, Feb.8^th

Review previous lessons

Objective: Identify Historical ties of Benelux countries

Objective: Describe cities and economies of Benelux Countries

Procedures: Starter activity

Smartboard Notes and Map review

End of section review worksheet

Honors: Complete activities on page 317 for Homework

CP- Complete review sheet for Homework

Begin Section 4: Scandinavia- Read section 1

CH. 14 Test – WEDNESDAY !!!!

Tuesday, Feb. 9^th

Review Mondays Lesson

Objective: Discuss the similarity and differences of Scandinavian Cultures

Objective: Identify Major Industries and Population centers

Procedures: Locate Scandinavia on Map

Have students discuss possible climate and economic Conditions

Smartboard Notes and review activity

Final review for TEST on Wednesday !!!

Wednesday, Feb.10^th

CH.14 TEST-ALL CLASSES

Begin Vocabulary Ch. 15

Thursday, Feb.11^th

REVIEW CH.14 TEST

Discuss similarities of differences of western and central Europe

Procedures: Complete activity comparing cultures of Central and Western Europe

Video- “Germany Reunited”

World History- CP

Monday, Feb. 8^th

Objective: Discuss Rise of Greek Empire and city-states

Procedures: Starter activity and Vocabulary Completion-TEST ON WEDNESDAY !!!

Powerpoint notes

Complete Venn Diagram and section activity

Assessment: Review and discussion

Tuesday, Feb. 9^th

Objective: Identify Major Greek city-States and accomplishments

Procedures: Answer section preview Questions

Powerpoint Notes

Compare and Contrast the city-states

Section workbook activity

Complete and discuss Timeline

Assessment: review and Discuss

Wednesday, Feb. 10^th

Vocabulary Test-Ch. 4

Objective: Identify Greek Colonies and the emergence of Empire

Procedures: Review Tuesday’s lesson

Class reading and discussion

Powerpoint Notes and section activity

Complete sec. 2 p. 120

Assessment: Review and Discuss

Thursday, Feb. 11^th

Objective: Explain “Classical Greece” and emergence of Athens

Procedures: Discuss rivalry among city-States

Students will develop ideas to keep Peace among the City-States

Section activity- review in Class

Video- “Rise of Greek culture”

Monday, Feb. 1^st

Map test- Western Europe

Objective: Discuss History of British Isles

Objective: Explain Similar cultures of U.K. and Ireland

Procedures: Explain “melting pot” Theory and Constitutional Monarchy

Examine history and Political units of British Isles

Complete Graphic Organizer provided by teacher

Review Royal Family- Quiz on Tuesday

HW cp- Identify countries of british Empire (Africa) using map in sec. 1

Honors: Read ch. 14 sec. 1

Write 150 word essay on The musical term “ British Invasion” of the 1960’s

Tuesday, Feb 2^nd

Review and check Homework

Objective: Describe change in British economy in late 1800’s

Discuss “troubles” in N. Ireland

Procedures: Smartboard Notes

Discuss map p.306

Complete 14.1 Worksheet ( Grs)

Quiz –Wednesday section 1 -CP and Honors

Assessment: review and discuss

Wednesday, Feb. 3^rd

Quiz- Ch.14 sec. 1

Objective: Discuss French Culture

I.D. Main Industries in France

Procedures: Intro to France

Class reading and Smartboard Notes

HW- Sec. 2 worksheet

Thursday, Feb.4^th

Check and review Homework

Review previous objectives

Objective: Explain Challenges of France Today

Procedures: Complete Notes

Graphic Organizer

Honors: Sec. 2 activity in Class – Quiz on Friday- France

Assessment: review and Discuss

Friday, Feb. 5^th

Quiz-France Honors

Review France and the U.K.

Objective: Explain “ BENELUX” and history of region

Procedures: Describe cities and economies

Starter activity

Smartboard Exercise

Workbook activity- 14.3

Video- “Western Europe”

Assessment: review and discussion

Tuesday, Feb.2^nd

Monday, Jan. 25^th

Map test- S. America

Objective: Examine physical and human features of Europe

Procedures: Unit introduction

Map exercise: p.280-285

p.291- Land and water forms-Map TEST-THURSDAY !!!

Complete ch.13 sec. 1 activity-Honors: Quiz TUESDAY !!!

Assessment: Review and observation

Tuesday, Jan. 26^th

Review Monday’s lesson

CP- Complete Graphic Organizer for quiz grade ( provided by teacher)

Honors: Quiz ch.13 sec. 1 activity sheet

Objective: Describe Europe’s Landforms

Procedures: Smartboard Notes

Label Maps – TEST THURSDAY !!!

Assessment: Review and observation

Wednesday, Jan.27^th

Review For Map test

Objective: Identify Major bodies of water

Procedures: Powerpoint Notes

CP- p.294-“organizing what you know”

Honors: p.294- “ Critical Thinking” activities

Provide students with List of Western European Countries: Students will find Capitals

Students may use Map on p.280

Assessment: review

Thursday, Jan. 28^th

Map test- Land and water forms of Europe

Review Countries and Capitals

Objective: Analyze ocean currents and affect on Europe’s climate

Procedures: Use map to explain North Atlantic drift

Smartboard Notes:

Assessment: review and discuss

Homework: ch.13.2 activities

Friday, Jan. 29^th

Review Thursday’s lesson

Complete section 2 Notes

Quiz ch.13 sec 1-2 On Monday !!!

Create population Bar graph: Teacher will provide Countries

Honors: Critical Thinking p. 294- Be prepared to share with Class

Assessment: Review and discuss

Wednesday, Jan. 27^th

Objectives:

Tuesday, Jan. 19^th

Honors- Ch. 10 sec. 3 Quiz

CP-End of Chapter Test- (open Book)

Objective: Identify Countries of the Caribbean Islands and Central America

Procedures: Provide List and Map of Countries- (students will find Capitals)

Map test- THURSDAY !!!!!

Homework: Honors and CP- Complete chart on p. 241 . The student will put information in Table form. Use lineless paper and Ruler to construct Table

Color and Label Maps provided if not completed in class

Assessment: Quiz (test) and Review

Wednesday, Jan. 20^th

Collect and Check all Homework

Review Maps using Smartboard and Atlas

Video- “ Caribbean Islands and Tourism”

Complete Activity 11.2 (entire Page)

Honors: Critical Thinking Activity

HW- STUDY FOR MAP TEST !!!!

Thursday, Jan. 21^st

Map test- All Classes

Objective: Identify Countries of South America and Locations

Procedures: List countries form Smartboard-( Student will find Capital)

Color and Label Maps-TEST MONDAY, JAN. 25^th

CP-- Complete Ch. 11. 2 activity

Honors: Critical Thinking activity

Assessment-Review and Discussion

Friday, Jan. 22^nd

Check all Homework and Classwork

Objective: Describe Challenges facing South America today

Procedures: Class reading- Contemporary South America

Complete 12.1 Review activity

Review and discuss activity in Class

Review Map of South America- TEST is MONDAY !!!!

Monday, Jan. 11^th

Objectives: Describe Landforms of Mexico

Discuss Pre-European Cultures in Mexico

Procedures: review sec. 1 Notes

Use Map to discuss Cultures

Describe Maya and Aztec Cultures

Complete and Review Class Worksheet

QUIZ- WEDNESDAY-All Classes!!!!

Honors: Create a timeline of 10 Important Dates in Mexico’s History

Include a picture for 5 of these Events-Dues Thursday

Assessment-Review and discussion

Tuesday, Jan. 12^th- NO SCHOOL !!

Wednesday, Jan. 13^th

Quiz- Ch.10 sec. 1

Objective: Examine How Spain set up colonial Rule in Mexico

Procedures: Powerpoint notes and Pictures

Define words p. 224

Complete sec. 2 review activity

CP- Homework: Complete Graphic Organizer Provided By Teacher

Honors: Pick 3 Native Cultures in Mexico and create a Table to Include the Following:

Date of Civilization, Achievements, Location, how civilization ended-Due Friday !!

Thursday, Jan. 14^th

Collect all Homework and assignments

Use p. 227 to Discuss NAFTA

Objective: Describe Mexico’s Economy and Cultural regions

Objective: Identify Challenges facing Mexico today

Procedure: Complete Definitions

Complete powerpoint Notes

Sec. 3 Activity-review in Class

QUIZ FRIDAY- sec. 3 Honors

Assessment: Review and Discussion

Friday, Jan. 15^th

Objective: Review all Chapter objectives-TEST- MONDAY ch.10 !!!!

Video- “ Mexico’s challenges today”

Complete Video Quiz after Video

Graphic Organizer- p.231

Class reading

Complete Map of Central America and Caribbean Islands

Monday, Jan. 4^th

Objective: Identify the 4 regions of Latin America

Procedure: Starter activity

Show Map of Latin America and Discuss History

Smartboard-List the Regions

Atlas Activity- p.212-215

Honors: Create a bar Graph of the poverty level of several Countries in Latin America ( 6) Due-Wednesday

Assessment: Review and Discussion

Homework: Provide Countries and Capital cities of South America

Tuesday, Jan.5^th

Objective: Describe Mexico’s Landform and Climate regions

Procedures: Activity p.221 and accompanying Worksheet

Powerpoint notes on Landforms and Climates

Assessment: review workbook activity sheet

Quiz- Thursday Ch. 10 sec. 1

Writing Activity: Offer a solution to the Illegal Immigration problem facing America Today

Wednesday, Jan 6th

Objective: Discuss culture in Mexico before European arrival

Identify cultures: Mayans, Aztecs

Spanish arrival and destruction of Aztecs culture

Notes and review activity questions

Honors: Create a timeline of Aztec civilization in Mexico

Thursday, Jan.7th

Objective: Discuss present Challenges in Mexico

Procedures: Quiz sec. 1

Powerpoint Notes

Class reading and Map Activity

End of Chapter Review-CH. !) TEST is Monday, Jan. 11th

Assessment: review and Discussion in Class

Friday, Jan 8^th

Review all Chapter objectives

Streaming Video- 20^th century Mexico

CH.10 test is MONDAY !!!

Monday, Dec. 15^th

EXAM- 1^st and 5^th periods

2^nd and 6^th will not meet today

Exam review will continue for other classes !!

Tuesday, Nov. 16^th

EXAM- 3^rd and 7^th period

4^th and 8^th does not meet

Exam review for other classes !!!

Wednesday, Dec. 17^th

EXAM- 4^th and 8^th period

3^rd and 7^th does not meet

Exam Review for other classes!!

Thursday, Dec. 17^th

EXAM- 2^nd and 6^th

EARLY DISMISSAL

Monday, Dec. 7^th

CH.8 TEST !!—All Classes !

Objective: Identify key Terms from ch. 9-Canada- Smartboard

Homework: Color and Label Canada’s 10 Provinces and 2 territories on Map provided by Teacher

Test on this Map will be Wednesday, Dec. 9^th-

Honors: Capitals will be Included !!!

Assessment: review and Discussion

Tuesday, Dec. 8^th

Objective: Identify European settlers and early explorers

Procedures: Check Homework and review Map

Discuss Viking exploration

Discuss permanent settlement of English and French

Smartboard Map activity and Notes

Complete sec. 1 worksheet and review

Assessment: Review and Discussion

Wednesday, Dec.9^t

Objective: Identify Mexico’s Political Structure

Procedures: MAP TEST !! ( Canada)

Explain Political, Cultural, and Economic Infrastructure

Read sec. 1

Compare and Contrast Political, economic, structure to the USA

Objective: Describe Cultures of Mexico Today

Procedures: Define Mestizo

Objective: Identify Mexico’s Major Landforms

Procedures: Locate Yucatan peninsula and Sierra Madre Mountains

Honors: Complete ch. 11 review activities and critical Thinking skills

Thursday, Dec. 10^th

EXAM REVIEW :: CHs. 1-4

Friday, Dec. 11^th

EXAM REVIEW:: Chs. 5-10

Monday, Nov. 30^th

Objective: Describe the economy of the NorthEast

Procedures: Complete definitions and discuss

Smartboard Notes: NorthEast: Industry and Culture

Review Midwest and Western States-TEST WEDNESDAY -All Classes ( Capitals Included)

Honors: States and Capitals Included !! Word Bank for Capitals only !!!

All Classes: CH. 8 test- Monday !!!!

Assessment: review and Discussion

Tuesday, Dec. 1^st

Review for TEST- Midwest and Western States

Objectives: Explain Midwest as a farming Region

Analyze the Changing geography of the South

Explain how environmental Issues have influenced the West

Procedures: Smartboard Notes

Discuss urbanization and Agricultural Changes

8.2 review Worksheet

CP: CH. 8 Vocabulary test on Thursday

Quiz- Thursday: Ch. 8 sec. 2 –All Classes !!

Honors: Map test all 50 States and on Friday, Dec. 4^th (word Bank Provided)

Assessment: Discussion and review

Wednesday, Dec. 2^nd

TEST- Midwest and Western States

Review for Ch. 8 sec. 2 Quiz on Thursday !!

Honors Homework: Graphic Organizer: page 179

Objective: Identify Important Geographical Issues in the USA ( sec. 3)

Describe Natural Hazards that affect the USA

Smartboard Notes

Streaming Video- “ America’s changing Culture”

Review for Quiz – Ch. 8 sec. 2

Assessment: Discussion and review

Thursday, Dec. 3^rd

Quiz- Ch. 8 sec. 2

Objectives: Examine population Patterns in the USA

Describe US economy and Globalization

Procedures: Discuss economic changes and Urbanization

Complete Graphic Organizer- teacher will provide to do in class

Numeracy: Create bar graph of states with greatest Population change ( in Class)

Assessment: Review and discussion

Review Honors Map test for Friday- all 50 states and Capitals

Friday, Dec. 4^th

Honors: Map test on 50 states

CP- Ch. 8 Vocabulary Test-

Cp- Atlas activity- Daily Grade

Review for test on Monday- All Classes !!

Monday, Nov. 23^rd

Honors: Quiz ch. 8 section 1

CP- Complete sec. 1 Notes and discussion –quiz will follow

Review States of the Northeast-MidWest TEST Tuesday !!! (this will Include Capitals)

Students will complete colored Map of Northeast States

Assessment: Quiz and Discussion

Tuesday, Nov. 24^th

Objective: Identify Location and Capitals of Northeast States

Procedure: Review States with Students. Use wall maps and Smart board

TEST:- Northeast States

Honors: Map Test will be without Word Bank !!!!

Video- “Westward Expansion-Trailblazers of America’s Frontier”

Assessment: Quiz and discussion

Monday, Nov. 16^th

CH.7 TEST- ALL CLASSES !!!

Begin Vocabulary in Ch. 8 and read sec. 1 upon Completion of Test

Tuesday, Nov. 17^th

Objective: Identify Important events in History of the USA

Procedures: Explain and Discuss “Land bridge” Theory

Discuss colonial settlements- Smartboard notes-section 1

Starter activity and class reading

Homework: NUMERACY :Pick 10 Dates and identify important event-section1

Honors: Complete above assignment and worksheet 8.1

Assessment: Review and discussion

Wednesday, Nov. 18^th

Objective: Describe Unique elements of American Culture

Procedures: Review Tuesday’s lesson and Check Homework

“Melting pot” Theory- Complete Chart of Immigration

Smartboard Notes

Honors: WRITING ASSIGNMENT: p. 172 “Applying what you know”

QUIZ: All Classes: CH.8 section 1-THURSDAY

Assessment: Review and Discussion

Thursday, Nov.18^th

Objective: Describe Economy and geography of Northeast

Procedures: Map Activity- Identify NORTHEAST States

Color and Label States on Map provided

Smartboard Notes – Worksheet activity

Match Capital with correct State

HONORS: Quiz on NORTHEAST States on Friday !!

Assessment” Review and Discuss

Friday, Nov. 20^th

Objective: Explain Importance of Midwest Farming

Analyze the “ geography” of the South

Class group activity and worksheet Review

Honors: Map Test- NorthEast

Video- The “ Breadbasket of America”

Monday, Nov. 9^th

Objective:Locate Rivers and Lakes in USA and Canada

Procedures: Class activity: Complete sec. 1 worksheet and review in Class

Complete sec. 1 Smartboard Notes

Objective: Identify Climate Types found in region

Procedures: Complete Climate Chart found in the USA and Canada

Color and Label Map of Climate regions

Honors: Review Timeline Project-DUE THURSDAY !!!

Writing Activity: “ Gray Wolves of N. America”

Numeracy: Compare Wolf Population at the Beginning of each Century in N. America

Assessment: Review and Discussion

Homework: Completed USA Maps due on Tuesday !!

QUIZ: CH. 7 sec. 1-2 WEDNESDAY

TEST: CH.7 –FRIDAY

Tuesday, Nov. 10^th

Objective: Identify Climates and Biomes in USA and Canada

Procedures: Collect Climate Charts and USA Maps !!!!

7.2 activity and Smartboard Notes

Review Colored Climate Maps

Honors: Complete 7.2 Activity for Homework

Review for Wednesday Quiz :

Assessment: Review and Discussion

Wednesday, Nov. 11^th

QUIZ- CH. 7 sec. 1-2

Objective: Describe Farming, Forest, and water resources in the USA and Canada

Procedures: Starter activity p. 158

Graphic Organizer: Provide to class to complete and review for Grade

Honors: Collect 7.2 activity

Assessment: Quiz and discussion

Thursday, Nov. 12^th

Collect ALL Graphic Organizers !!!

Honors: Timelines are DUE !!!!

Objective: Analyze Region’s supply of Natural resources,energy, and Mineral resources

Procedures: review Wednesday’s lesson

Complete class activity

Smartboard Notes-sec. 3

Review for Chapter Test on Friday

Friday, Nov. 13^th

TEST- CH. 7 -All Classes

Students will begin a Map activity upon Completion of test !!

Monday, November 2^nd

No Classes for Students

For our upcoming lessons, it is essential that students bring their colored Pencils to class each day !!!!

Tuesday, Nov. 3^rd

Objective: Identify and Locate key geographical landforms of the USA and Canada

Procedures: Introduction to Unit- USA and Canada

Atlas Activity: Students will have 15 minutes to work on atlas activity sheet to familiarize themselves

With Key landforms-Review activity with students

Smartboard Notes: Geographical Features of the USA and Canada; TEST on FRIDAY !!!!

Objective: Compare and Contrast a political and a Physical map

Procedures: p. 140-141- Show students similarities and differences-

Honors Homework: Pick 5 Geographical landforms we learned today and create a Table. This should include:

Name of landform-----Location--------2 Important Facts

CP Homework: NUMERACY : Create 1 Bar graph comparing the Area in Sq. Miles of the U.S and Canada

Create one Bar graph comparing Life expectancy and One graph comparing Population( p. 146-147)

Assessment: Review and Discussion

Wednesday, Nov. 4^th

Objective: Identify key Landforms of the USA and Canada

Procedures: Check Homework-Cp and Honors

Finish section 1 Notes and complete class activity for practice on Objectives- Quiz on Thursday !!

Color and Label Key landforms on Map provided by teacher- Use Atlas from textbook

Honors Homework: Create 3 Bar graphs comparing the following information for the USA and Canada

Square Miles, Life Expectancy, and Population ( p. 146-147)

Assessment: Review and discussion

Thursday, Nov. 5^th

Objective: Identify key Landforms of the USA and Canada

Objective: Explain the Importance of Dates on History of The USA and Canada

Procedures: Check Honors Homework

Quiz- Ch. 7 sec. 1 Worksheet Activity

p.147- Discuss Chart on Arable land in the USA and Canada

Writing Activity: Explain why You feel it is important for the USA to share Natural resources

Project: CP--Create a timeline of Important Events provided by The Teacher Due Nov. 12^th

More Details will be given in class

Friday, Nov. 6^th

Test: Landforms of the USA and Canada

Objective: Identify Climate types and Biomes found in the USA and Canada

Procedure: Provide a definition of Biomes

p.154- Starter Activity

Complete Climate chart provided by teacher- Due Monday if not finished in Class-All Classes !!!

Honors: Choose 2 Canadian cities and create a table-teacher will provide Information- Due Tuesday !!

Smartboard Notes: ch. 7 sec. 2

Assessment: Test and discussion

Monday, oct, 26th

Objective: Identify 3 Major terrorist groups and recent terrorist activities

Procedures: Discuss video from Friday: “flight 93”

Define terrorism-Definition on Smartboard

Smartboard Notes: Terrorist activities and groups responsible

Students brainstorm on the possible motives of Islamic terrorists

Honors: Write a letter to Osama Bin Laden. You choose what you wish to say-100 words-DUE WEDNESDAY!!

Terrorism Test- WEDNESDAY

Assessment: Discuss and review

Tuesday, October 27th

Objective: Identify lesser known terrorist groups and their area of operation

Procedures: Review Mondays lesson- Class should discuss groups learned, motives, leaders

Define WMD’s- Definition on Smartboard along with Notes on other terrorist Groups

Video Biography: Osama Bin Laden

Worksheet – Practice questions on terrorism to prepare for Test

Assessment: Review and Discussion

Wednesday, October 28th

Objective: Identify terrorist groups, motives, leaders, methods of operation

Procedure: Collect Honors Letter to Bin Laden

TEST- “ Modern terrorism”

Students will begin Reading Introduction to Unit 2 upon Completion

Assessment: Test

Thursday, October 29th

Objective: Identify and Locate key landforms of the USA and Canada

Procedures: Teacher led introduction of Unit

Atlas Activity: Familiarize Students with Key Geographical Places

Students will use Atlas and complete activity to reinforce landforms

Smartboard Notes: Geographical features shared by the USA and Canada

Honors: Pick 3 Geographical Items and create a table. This Table will include
A. Name of Landform

B. Location

C. 2 Important Facts concerning this Table

Assessment: Review and Discussion

Friday, October 30th

Objective: Identify Key Landforms shared by then USA and Canada

Procedures: Review Atlas Activity in Class

Teacher will provide Maps to students to Color and locate key Features

Students will Color and Locate Items on Map- Teacher will check in Class

Video- “ Landforms of N. America”

Honors: Tables on Geographical features are Due-Present some of these in Class

Assessment: Review and Discussion in Class

Week of Oct. 19th

Review 3 types of economies and Economic systems

ETV Video- “ Economic Expansion”- Video provided Questions and discussion

Objective: Identify Land and water Forms

Procedures: Provide list of Land and water forms

View pics on Smartboard and complete practice Worksheet

Quiz-Land and Water forms on WEDNESDAY !!

Assessment: Observe and Discussion

Homework: Create a bar graph from the worksheet provided by teacher: Info is on the sheet—All Classes

Honors: Complete Ch. 6 sec. 2 – TEST on Tuesday !!

Tuesday, Oct. 20^th

Early Dismissal

Objective: Identify Land and water Forms

Procedures: review Worksheet and prepare for Quiz

Color and Identify Landforms in USA and Canada

HONORS: CH.6 sec. 2 Voc. TEST

Assessment: Review and Discussion

Wednesday. Oct. 21^st

QUIZ- Land and water forms

CP- Define Words p.119. Ch6 sec. 2- TEST FRIDAY !!

ETV Video- “Human Settlements Throughout History”

Discuss Video upon Completion

Honors: Complete 6.2 True-False Activity

Class reading p.119-120

Starter activity p. 119

Assessment: Review and discussion

Thursday, Oct. 22^nd

Remind CP of test on FRIDAY !!! CH. 6 sec. 2 Vocabulary

Review Wednesday’s Lesson

Objective: Analyze land Use throughout Human History

Procedures: Create and Label Graphic Organizer “ Agriculture and Human History”

Smartboard Notes

Honors: Create a storyboard involving 4 steps in the process of “ Agriculture and Human History” –Draw or create pictures representing this procession- DUE MONDAY

Assessment: Review and Discussion

Friday, oct. 23^rd

CP- CH. 6 sec. 2 Vocabulary test

Review Thursday’s Lesson-All Classes

Remind Honors of Story Board due on MONDAY !!

Complete sec. 2 Notes

CP- Complete sec. 2 True-False Activity

Writing Activity: Explain what Factors has made Charleston, S.C. an Important city for S.C. and the USA.

Economic Land use Activity- Complete in Class

Honors: Complete activity concerning Subsistence vs Market- Oriented Activities

Assessment: Review and Discussion

Oct. 12^th-I will be out today. There will be work left for the sub. Vocabulary Words ch. 6. P. 119 and a graphic Organizer to complete on p.118

Oct. 13^th

Objective: Discuss recent Migration issues worldwide

Procedures: Review definitions – View Chart on p.111 and discuss recent patterns

Review and discus religions test

Honors: Present”elements of Culture” Cube

Honors: Writing Activity: Do you feel an income tax system is necessary for countries to reach an advanced standard of living?

CP Extra credit-Bar graph activity- p.117-teacher will explain

CH.6 Objective: Identify and discuss 3 main types of economic activities and 3 main types of Economic systems

Procedures: Smartboard Notes ---Class reading p. 114-115

Complete Graphic Organizer together in Class

Review Ch. 6 sec. 1 words- Voc. Test Wednesday-periods 2,4,6

Sec.1 Quiz will be on Friday-ALL CLASSES

10 minute Video on economies around the world

Homework: Worksheet 6.1

Assessment: discussion and review

October 14^th

Objective: Repeat Tuesday’s lesson for 1^st and 5^th periods

CH. 6 sec. 1 Vocabulary Test- Periods 2,4,6

CH.6 sec. 1 words- Quiz will be Thursday for Periods 1,3,5

Check Homework assigned on Tuesday

Ch. 6 sec. 1 worksheet due on Thursday

Cp- Xtra credit-Bar Graph p.117-Teacher will explain

Honors: Present “elements of culture” Cube

Honors: Writing Activity: Do you feel it is necessary for Countries to impose an Income Tax to reach an advanced standard of living?

October 15^th

Objective: Analyze Land Use throughout History

Procedures: Quiz- Ch. 6 sec. 1 Vocabulary- Periods 1,3,5

Check Honors writing Homework and All classes ch. 6 sec. 1 worksheet

Sec. 1 quiz preparation

Graphic Organizer p.120

Smartboard Notes and Class reading

Honors: Choose a step to illustrate land use- (refer to graphic organizer)

Define all words in sec. 2

Assessment-review and discussion

October 16^th

Objective:Identify 3 types of Econonic activities and 3 types of Systems

Procedures: CH. 6 sec. 1 Quiz

CP- Xtra credit Bar Graphs are Due

Objective: Explain the development of Urban geography and Human settlement

Procedures: Class reading and Video on Urban Sprawl

Assessment: Review, Quiz, Discussion

Monday, Oct. 5th

^{Objective: Examine the Geography of world Languages}

^{Procedures: Starter activity p. 100}

^{Review Map p. 100 and discuss spread of Languages}

^{Notes: sec. 3 –Smartboard and class discussion}

^{SEC.3 Voc. Quiz – CP on Wednesday}

^{Honors: Create a Bar Graph from p. 100-Top 5 Languages -Use ruler, color, and be Neat-Due WEDNESDAY .Also remind students of the Culture Cube that is due Wednesday !!!}

^{Objective: Identify 3 Main types of religion Geographers study}

^{Procedures: Create chart to categorize 3 types of religions -------Discuss the Universalizing Religions}

^{of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam and Identify the Important symbols,holidays, books, and traditions of each}

^{Smartboard Notes and class reading}

^{Honors: Complete critical thinking activity}

^{assessment: Review and Observation}

^{RELIGION TEST- FRIDAY ALL CLASSES !!!}

^{Tuesday, Oct. 6th—Repeat Mondays lesson}

^{Wednesday, Oct. 7th}

^{Objective: Identify worlds Most influential Religions}

^{Procedures: Review Mondays lesson ------CP- Voc. Quiz sec. 3-----Honors: Turn in Cube Project}

^{Complete notes and religion and Discuss the Spread and growth of Each Religion}

^{Complete worksheet sec. 3 on religion and culture in today’s society}

^{HONORS: Identify Major Holidays,cities of each religion and explain- due for Homework}

^{Thursday, Oct. 8th}

^{Objective: Discuss characteristics of world’s 3 Great Religions- Define Monotheism}

^{Procedure: Review Wednesday lesson and Complete notes on religion and Holidays}

^{Complete activity concerning Religions and discuss Upcoming Project}

^{Assessment: Review and discussion}

^{Friday, Oct.9th}

^{Objective: Test on 3 great religions –}

^{Christianity, Islam, Judaism}

^{Review entire Chapter 3 Test on Monday}

Due to MAPS testing this week, there will be an unconventional schedule

Monday, Oct. 5th- We will go to 1,3,5,7^th period classes

Objective: Identify some important trends in World population

Procedures: Review prior lessons in ch.5 (pop. Density, distribution, and change)

Use graphs presented on Smartboard

Graphic Organizer- “Reasons for population increase”

Notes: Population trends

Discuss chart p.91

Writing Activity- Write on news Article on world census in the 2050

Honors: Complete chart on pop. Figures and future Numbers

Critical Thinking activity

Begin Ch.5 sec. 2 Definitions- QUIZ Wednesday- ALL CLASSES !!!!

Begin “shrunken village” worksheet

Assessment: Review, Discussion, Classwork check

Tuesday, Sept.29^th- Repeat Mondays lesson-periods 2,4,6,8

Wednesday, Sept. 30^th

Objective: Explain how Geographers study Culture

Procedures: QUIZ- sec. 2 definitions

Graphic Organizer on Smartboard

Notes: sec. 2 and Class reading

Critical thinking activity and Ch. 5 sec. 2 worksheet

QUIZ FRIDAY- CH.5 SEC 1-2 –ALL CLASSES !!!!

Group activity

HONORS : Create a cube out of hard paper or cardboard with each side reflecting an element of Your Culture ( teacher will give examples of elements)-DUE OCT. 5^th

HOMEWORK: “organizing what you know” p. 98 –Do on colored paper

Assessment: Review and discussion

Thursday, Oct. 1^st- repeat Tuesday’s lesson

Friday, Oct.2^nd

Objective: Quiz ch.5 sec.1-2

Check Homework

Begin intro-ch.5 sec. 3

Create bar graphs of languages- Due Monday !!!

Honors: discuss Cube activity together in class

Assessment: Review, Observation