Campus: Clark and Southard Middle School
Author(s): Mr. Gardner, Mrs. Baker, Mrs.
Morton, Mrs. Flores, Mr. Buckner, Mr.
Lambert
Date Created / Revised: January 5, 2021
Six Weeks Period: 5th
Grade Level & Course: 6th Grade, Social Studies (World
Cultures)
Timeline: 9 Days
Unit Title: Africa
Stated Objectives:
TEK # and SE
Lesson # 2
6.6 Geography. The student understands that geographical patterns result from physical
environmental processes. The student is expected to:
6.6C Analyze the effects of the interaction of physical processes and the environment on
humans.
6.7 Geography. The student understands the impact of interactions between people and the
physical environment on the development and conditions of places and regions. The student
is expected to:
6.7A Identify and analyze ways people have adapted to the physical environment in various
places and regions.
6.7B Identify and analyze ways people have modified the physical environment such as
mining,
6.22E Use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation. Correctly as part
of their answers
See Instructional Focus Document (IFD) for TEK Specificity
Key
Understandings
The Ozone layer is good, having it disappear is the problem
Even though it’s in outer space there are ways we change and improve the ozone
layer
Misconceptions
Sunscreen should be applied daily
Key Vocabulary
Savanna
Deforestation
Dual economies
Corruption
Middle Passage
Colonialism
Suggested Day
5E Model
Instructional Procedures
Day 1-
Students will write notes in journal
Students will review vocabulary.
(Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend/Elaborate, Evaluate)
Materials, Resources,
Notes
Day 2 -
Students will complete Bell Ringer #1
Teacher will explain Geography of Africa.
Students will complete Journal Activity.
Day 3 -
Students will complete Bell Ringer #2
Teacher will explain History of Africa.
Students will complete Journal Activity.
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Day 4 -
Students will complete Bell Ringer #3
Teacher will explain Tourism of Africa.
Students will complete Journal Activity.
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Day 5 -
Students will complete Bell Ringer #4
Teacher will explain Economy of Africa.
Students will complete Journal Activity.
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Day 6 -
Students will complete Bell Ringer #5
Teacher will explain Religion/Arts of Africa.
Students will complete Journal Activity.
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Day 7
Students will complete Bell Ringer #6
Teacher will explain Culture of Africa.
Students will complete Journal Activity.
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Day 8
Students will complete Bell Ringer #7
Teacher will explain Government of Africa.
Students will complete Journal Activity.
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Day 9
Students will complete Unit 17 Quiz
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Accommodations
for Special
Populations
Accommodations for instruction will be provided as stated on each student’s (IEP)
Individual Education Plan for special education, 504, at risk, and ESL/Bilingual.