WEEK 10: November 6 - 10 Monday: -Work on Climate Reports (media center if possible).
Tuesday: -No School.
Wednesday: -Read discuss 2.5 and the World Vegetation Map (using Visual 2C in Geo Alive PP). -Complete section 5 in the Ch. 2 ISN.
Thursday: -Present Climate Reports. -Go over 2.5 questions as a class. Friday: -Class discussion on World Population Density Map (using Visual 2D). -Discuss current World Population using the "World Population Clock" -Read & Discuss 2.6 in text book. Complete & go over corresponding assignment 2.6 in ISN.
WEEK 11: November 13 - 17 Monday: -Class discussions on World Economic Map (using Visual 2E). -Read & Discuss 2.7. Complete the corresponding assignment 2.7 in ISN. -Introduce and begin the Economic Act it Out activity (Student Handout 2C).
Tuesday: Go over 2.7 assignment as a class. -Practice and prepare Economic Activity Act It Out (media center).
Wednesday: - Present Economic Activity Act It Out. -Pass out Ch. 2 Study Guide.
Thursday: -Read, discuss, and complete section 2.8 in the book and the ISN. -Finish and go over Study Guide. -Ch. 2 TCI Online Review
Friday: -Field Trip to MHS to see Hello Dolly!
WEEK 12: November 20 - 24 Monday: -Ch. 2 Quiz - A Spatial Way of Thinking. -Processing Activity Poem.
Tuesday: -Kahoot! Landforms Review and Thanksgiving Trivia!
Wednesday: -No School.
Thursday: -Happy Thanksgiving! Go Lions!
Friday: -No School.
WEEK 13: November 27 - December 1 Monday: -Introduce the Natural Disaster Project. (Natural Disaster Slideshow, Groups and Pick Disaster).
Tuesday: -Work on the Natural Disaster Project - Student Sheet Initial Research.
Wednesday: -Work on the Natural Disaster Slideshow.
Thursday: -Work on the Natural Disaster Slideshow.
Friday: -Final day in class to work on the Natural Disaster Slideshow.
WEEK 14: December 4 - December 8 Monday: -Students will have 5 minutes to prepare with their groups. -Present Natural Disaster Slideshows. Audience will complete the Natural Hazards/Disaster Audience Notes.
Tuesday: -Finish remaining presentations. Turn in Audience Notes. -Introduce and begin the U.S. and Canada Mapping Lab by reading pages 42-43. -Complete Challenge 1 - Physical Geography (using page 558 in your text book).
Wednesday: -Go over Challenge 1 as a class. Read pages 46-47 on Human Geography. -Work on the U.S. and Canada Mapping Lab Challenge 2: Human Geography. Create a color coded key for the locations.
Thursday: -Discuss TCI slides 25-31 as a class. -Begin U.S. and Canada Mapping Lab Challenge 3: Geography Skills (Challenge 3 Questions)
Friday: -Finish and go over Challenge 3. -Early Release Day
Tuesday: -Finish Challenge 4. -Complete page 1 of U.S. and Canada Mapping Lab Challenge 5, write which location you think and why on the back.
Wednesday: -Create Your Own Quiz - U.S. and Canada Mapping Lab wrap up.
Thursday: -Snow Day - No School.
Friday: -Define the word “culture” in their wheel diagram. -Begin completing the Culture Wheel notes as a class using the 8 Traits of Culture slideshow.
WEEK 16: December 18 - December 22 Monday: -Add to the wheel - an image and an example within the United States. -Complete "Your World, Your Culture." Students will share their responses with their group.
Wednesday: -Go over the Government Challenge. -Introduce, research and practice the Government Act It Out.
Thursday: -First half of the hour practice you Government Act It Out. -Second half of the hour present.
Friday: -ZMA Day! -Happy Holidays! Enjoy Your Break!
WEEK 17: January 8 - January 12 Monday: -Welcome Back Spill Your Brain Activity (year in review)! -SS School Year Review Day (Individual, small group share, whole group share) -Divide into 8 groups, each group discusses and shares with the class their trait. Tuesday: -Watch and discuss the World Religions Distribution video clip. -Complete the 5 Major World Religions Graphic Organizer using the provided notes.
Wednesday: -Review the graphic organizer and watch the 5 Major World Religions video overview (1 on 1 share out, 5 rounds, moving). -5 Major World Religions Mini Quiz.
Friday: -Discuss Key Economic Terms using the "Pizza Example" and Factors of Production notes. -Show the Economy video clip. -Introduce and begin practice for the Economic Systems Act it Out.
WEEK 18: January 15 - January 19 Monday: -MLK Day - No School.
Wednesday: -Present the Economic Act it Outs. -Begin 8 Traits of Culture Review Day - Create Your Own Quiz. Thursday: -Finish the Create Your Own Quiz activity (trade with other groups if time). -Discuss study tips and resources.
Friday: -8 Traits of Culture Test. -Ch. 10 Preview Activity - Indigenous Cultures (project the image and work on directly after test). -Early Release Day. End of Term 2.