January 7
-Objective: Each student will recall where places are located in the world.
-Bellwork: Write 3 measureable goals you have for yourself this year.
1) Write on front cover of notebook
2) Discuss w/ class
-Introductions and Procedures.
1) Log-in Angel
-Check out books – Record in Google Docs
-Set up folders in Google Docs
-Locating Places in the World
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/worldquiz.html
OR http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm
-Homework: 1) Book Covered – by TUESDAY
2) Get Spiral Notebook or Binder – by TOMORROW
January 7
-Objective: Each student will recall where places are located in the world.
-Bellwork: Write 3 measureable goals you have for yourself this year.
1) Write on front cover of notebook
2) Discuss w/ class
-Introductions and Procedures.
1) Log-in Angel
-Check out books – Record in Google Docs
-Set up folders in Google Docs
-Locating Places in the World
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/worldquiz.html
OR http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm
-Homework: 1) Book Covered – by TUESDAY
2) Get Spiral Notebook or Binder – by TOMORROW
SEATING CHART
Front of Room
Joey & Cierra
Tyler & Bren
Cole & Jacob
Montana & Brock
January 8
-Objective: Each student will develop and apply knowledge of
relationships between current events and geography in an oral & visual
presentation.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Open Google Drive & find Google News
1) Choose a story topic that you want to follow
2) Create a 5 question quiz ON GOOGLE FORMS w/ at least 3
multiple choice choices
*Share w/ shoulder partner and have them complete
-Pass out Rubric for major project
-Homework - NONE
January 9
-Objective: To understand why the 5 themes of geography are
important in gaining an overall perspective of what geography
actually covers.
-Bellwork: Share and take quiz on Google Docs over current
events
-Go over project rubric
1) Discuss
2) Answer questions
-Homework - NONE
January 10
-Objective: To understand why the 5 themes of geography are
important in gaining an overall perspective of what geography
actually covers.
-Bellwork: Show the news for today
1) Have students watch news
2) Have students look up news on computers
Begin finding possible subjects/topics for current events
1) Review rubric so students understand
2) Everyone needs to have an area they are interested
3) Begin work
-Homework - NONE
January 13
-Objective: To understand why the 5 themes of geography are
important in gaining an overall perspective of what geography
actually covers.
-Bellwork: Beginning on p. 6, what are the 5 themes of
geography? (HINT: They are in blue letters).
-Location - Chart – p. 6 – next slide
-5 Themes of Geography – p. 6-9 – skip a slide
-Clicker Quiz over the 5 Themes of Geography
-Homework - NONE
5 Themes of Geography – Location – p. 6
Absolute
Location
Relative Location
What is it?
1.
2.
How is it found?
3.
4.
5 Themes of Geography – p. 6-9
Theme
Question to be Answered
Location
1.
Place
2.
Region
3.
Human-Environment
Interaction
4.
Movement
5.
January 14
-Objective: To understand the different components and types of maps
and globes.
-Bellwork: -Grade 5 Themes of Geography Clicker Quiz - yesterday
Answer these questions in your notebook – p. 10:
1) What is the difference between a map and a globe?
2) What is one advantage and disadvantage of a globe?
3) What is one advantage and disadvantage of a map?
-Notes – Maps & Globes – p. 10-21 – next slides
*p. 18-19 = projections & discuss
-Clicker Quiz – Maps and Globes
-GeoGames – if time
-Homework – NONE
NOTES
I Maps and Globes
A. Around 255 B.C., Eratosthenes of Egypt was one of
the 1st people to measure the Earth.
B. Map Function – to show locations of places,
landforms, and bodies of water, and where they are in
relation to other parts of the Earth.
C. Globe – 3-dimensional representation of the
Earth.
D. Map – 2-dimensional graphic representation
E. Cartographer – mapmaker
NOTES
II. Map Projections
A. definition-a way of drawing the earth’s surface that reduces
distortion caused by presenting a round earth on flat paper.
B. Types of Projections (p. 18-19) – You write the definition.
1. Planar projection
2. Conical projection
3. Mercator Projection
4. Homolosine projection
5. Robinson projection
III. Physical and Political Maps
A. Physical Maps – p. 20
1. landforms and bodies of water
2. relative location and characteristics
B. Political Maps – p. 21
1. Show features created by humans
Ex. – Cities, states, provinces, territories, countries.
January 15
-Objective: To understand latitude and longitude
-Bellwork: -INTERACTIVE
WEBSITE LEARNING: LATITUDE
AND LONGITUDE
HTTP://OLC.SPSD.SK.CA/DE/K9MOD/MAPSKILL/MOD3
FL5.SWF
-Understanding and Using Latitude & Longitude W.S. – Guided Practice
-Independent Practice – finding latitude & longitude – next slide.
*Grade if time
-Homework – 1) Independent Practice
Locate these places by stating their latitude and longitude.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Mexico City, Mexico
Washington D.C.
London, England
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Johannesburg,
South Africa
________ ________
________ ________
________ ________
________ ________
________ ________
January 16
-Objective: To understand latitude and longitude
-Bellwork: -Guided Practice – Using Lat. & Long. – next slide
*Grade in class
-Locating Places with Latitude & Longitude W.S.
*Find the places on the back of Worksheet as well
-Cracking the Code – Worksheet
-Homework – 1) Cracking the Code - Worksheet
2) Quiz - over Latitude & Longitude MONDAY
Locate these places by stating their latitude and longitude.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Mexico City, Mexico
Washington D.C.
London, England
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Johannesburg,
South Africa
________ ________
________ ________
________ ________
________ ________
________ ________
Guided Practice
1. 10 N, 66 W – __________________, _________________
2. 50 N, 30 E - ______________, _____________________
3. 34 S, 58 W - ___________________, __________________
4. 33 S, 18 E - _______________, ___________________
5. 35 S, 149 E - ______________, ___________________
Guided Practice - KEY
1. 13 N, 61 W – Kingston, Jamaica
2. 50 N, 30 E - Kiev, Ukraine
3. 34 S, 58 W - Buenos Aires, Argentina
4. 33 S, 18 E - Cape Town, South Africa
5. 35 S, 149 E - Canberra, Australia
January 17
-Objective: To understand latitude and longitude
-Bellwork: -Finish Locating Places with Latitude & Longitude
W.S.
*Find the places on the back of Worksheet as well
Cracking the Code Worksheet
-GeoGames for those who finish early
-Homework – 1) Cracking the Code Worksheet
2) Latitude & Longitude Quiz
January 20
-Objective: To understand distance and direction
-Bellwork: Grade Cracking the Code W.S.
*Pass back graded “Locating Places w/ Lat. & Long. W.S.”
-Latitude & Longitude Quiz
*Review before taking
-Homework – 1) NONE
January 21
-Objective: To understand how to use scale and direction in recreating
our classroom #108
-Bellwork: http://www.mathsisfun.com/games/direction-nsew-.html
-Practicing Map Skills – Worksheet
-Scaling the Classroom #108 – Handout
1) Use graph paper
2) Pass out Rubrics and Discuss
3) Explain the assignment
-Homework – NONE
RUBRIC FOR USING SCALE TO MAP THE ROOM
1)
2)
3)
4)
Make sure to title the map appropriately
Place a scale bar & compass rose in the upper right hand corner
Create a map legend or key with colors that detail different objects in the room
Recreate the room staying true to scale. I would recommend using pencil in case
you make some mistakes.
Rubric
_____/2 Map is titled appropriately
_____/4 Scale Bar is accurate and complete w/ compass rose
_____/4 Map legend has accurate colors and labels that match
with classrooms
_____/5 Room is properly drawn, colored, and is to scale
_____/15 TOTAL
RUBRIC FOR USING SCALE TO MAP THE ROOM
1)
2)
3)
4)
Make sure to title the map appropriately
Place a scale bar & compass rose in the upper right hand corner
Create a map legend or key with colors that detail different objects in the room
Recreate the room staying true to scale. I would recommend using pencil in case
you make some mistakes.
Rubric
_____/2 Map is titled appropriately
_____/4 Scale Bar is accurate and complete w/ compass rose
_____/4 Map legend has accurate colors and labels that match
with classrooms
_____/5 Room is properly drawn, colored, and is to scale
_____/15 TOTAL
January 22
-Objective: To understand how to use scale and direction in
recreating our classroom #108
-Bellwork: Review Distance & Direction - SCALE
-Scaling the Classroom #108 – Handout
*Use graph paper
*Students who finish early – CNN Student News
-Homework – Classroom #108 scale drawing complete.
January 23
-Objective: To understand how to use scale and direction in
recreating our classroom #108
-Bellwork: Review Distance & Direction - SCALE
-Finish Scaling the Classroom #108 – Handout
*Use graph paper
-GeoGames – when finished
-Homework – Classroom #108 scale drawing complete.
January 24
-Objective: To be able to read a map effectively and tell distance
and direction appropriately as we plan a vacation (Mr. Lahm had a
meeting)
-Bellwork: -Finish “Scaling Classroom” Project
-Current Events Day
1) Watch CNN Student News
2) Read Omaha World Herald
*Summarize 1 key story
3) Work on Current Event project
Homework: 1) NONE
January 27
-Objective: To be able to read a map effectively and tell distance
and direction appropriately as we plan a vacation
-Bellwork: -Finish “Scaling Classroom” Project
-Current Event Presentations #1
-Explain “Vacationing Nebraska & U.S” Project
*Pass out Handouts
*Explain
-Travelling the United States – begin discussion
1) Memorial Stadium – together
Homework: 1) Make sure to have 2 of 3 places finished
January 28
-Objective: To be able to read a map effectively and tell distance
and direction appropriately as we plan a vacation
-Bellwork: -Finish “Scaling Classroom” Project
-Explain “Vacationing Nebraska & U.S” Project
*Pass out Handouts
*Explain
-Travelling the United States – begin discussion
1) Memorial Stadium – together
Homework: 1) Make sure to have 2 of 3 places finished
January 29
-Objective: To become more acquainted with and understand the
different religions in the world.
-Bellwork:-Finish St. Louis portion of projects
Turn to page 75-77. Under the heading “Major Religions” list one
key detail about each religion listed. There should be 6.
-World Religions Project – Go over rubric and assignment.
1) Part I of project – Draw and Color Map – Be Sure to label.
2) Part II of project - Complete
Homework: 1) Finish Part 1 & Part II of project.
Google Presentation
Use your book as well as online sources to prepare a presentation over the
religion you are assigned. You will use pictures as well as information to prepare a
quality presentation that you will present in class. Here are the requirements:
_____/5 At least 5 pictures included (More is always okay)
_____/2 4-6 slides (not including bibliography or intro slides)
*Must be organized neatly w/ information neat
_____/10 Information on Religion Included
_____/1 Founder and brief history
_____/2 History of Religion (how it started, when, why, where, etc.)
_____/3 Main Beliefs (3-5 main beliefs listed and briefly explained)
_____/1 Sacred Text and Description
_____/1 Sacred Symbol and Description
_____/1 Sacred Site and Description
_____/1 Worship and Celebration (how do they conduct their religion)
_____/4 Presentation is thoughtful and well-done (NOT READ THE WHOLE TIME)
_____/2 Bibliography included with sources cited
_____/2 On task the entire time
_____/25 TOTAL
Google Presentation
Use your book as well as online sources to prepare a presentation over the
religion you are assigned. You will use pictures as well as information to prepare a
quality presentation that you will present in class. Here are the requirements:
_____/5 At least 5 pictures included (More is always okay)
_____/2 4-6 slides (not including bibliography or intro slides)
*Must be organized neatly w/ information neat
_____/10 Information on Religion Included
_____/1 Founder and brief history
_____/2 History of Religion (how it started, when, why, where, etc.)
_____/3 Main Beliefs (3-5 main beliefs listed and briefly explained)
_____/1 Sacred Text and Description
_____/1 Sacred Symbol and Description
_____/1 Sacred Site and Description
_____/1 Worship and Celebration (how do they conduct their religion)
_____/4 Presentation is thoughtful and well-done (NOT READ THE WHOLE TIME)
_____/2 Bibliography included with sources cited
_____/2 On task the entire time
_____/25 TOTAL
January
30 with and
-Objective: To become more
acquainted
understand the different religions in the world.
-Bellwork: 1) Finish Worksheet Part 1 & Part 2
-World Religions Project – FINISH. – previous slide
-World Religions Project – Go over rubric and
assignment.
*BEGIN Google PRESENTATION - MONDAY
Homework: 1) Worksheet Part 1 & Part 2 - MONDAY
2) Presentations MONDAY
January 31
-Objective: To become more acquainted with and understand
the different religions in the world.
-Bellwork: Current Events #2
-Finish Worksheet Part 1 & Part 2
-World Religions Project – FINISH. – previous slide
-World Religions Project – Go over rubric and assignment.
*BEGIN Google PRESENTATION - MONDAY
Homework: 1) Worksheet Part 1 & Part 2 - MONDAY
2) Presentations MONDAY
February 3
-Objective: To become more acquainted with and understand the
different religions in the world.
-Bellwork: 1) Turn in Worksheet Part 1 & Part 2
-World Religions Project – FINISH. – previous slide
-World Religions Project – Go over rubric and assignment.
*BEGIN Google PRESENTATION - MONDAY
Homework: 1) Finish Project – Begin presentations MONDAY
February 4
-Objective: To become more acquainted with and
understand the different religions in the world.
-Bellwork: -Work on World Religions Project
-Present World Religions Project
Homework: 1) NONE
February 5
-Objective: Each student will analyze the thoughts, feelings, and
emotions of September 11, 2001
-Bellwork: Finish any World Religions Projects
-Video: September 11, 2001
Homework: 1) NONE
February 6
-Objective: Each student will analyze the thoughts, feelings, and
emotions of September 11, 2001
-Bellwork: NONE
-Video: September 11, 2001
Homework: 1) NONE
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 –
REMEMBERING PATRIOT DAY
-Objective: To reflect on September 11 as a date of great tragedy and shaping of current American
foreign policy.
-Bellwork: -CNN Student News
In Memoriam: Remembering September 11, 2001
*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jlgZMZRf64
-Question: What is Patriot Day? – On Next Slide
Create a Priority List – Watch Videos & Write - Discuss
1.
“Do you remember 9/11?” Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrwT61aQYA8
2.
”Have You Forgotten” –song by Darryl Worley
3.
God Bless the USA - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B75c4Lre6dU
-”Taps” – As students leave remembering our fallen heroes. –
History on Slide #4 & #5.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38wx8C7VmB4
SEPTEMBER 11
REMEMBERING PATRIOT DAY
-Objective: To reflect on September 11 as a date of great tragedy and shaping of current American foreign policy.
-Question: 1) CNN STUDENT NEWS – from Friday
2) What is Patriot Day? – On Next Slide
-“Silhouttes” – God Bless America http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw0fT3M-CLs
*PLEASE TAKE THIS TIME TO REMEMBER THE HEROES WHO LOST THEIR LIVES AND THOSE WHO RISKED THEIR LIVES.
-Create a Priority List -”When the World Stopped Turning” – Alan Jackson -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW8puRqE4Sc
-“I Believe” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oOW-1OwtCA&feature=related
1) List your top 5-10 priorities as the song is playing.
*Be specific with names if you write “family”
*Examine & briefly write why these are your priorities.
2) What have you done lately to make sure the main thing is the main thing?
3) Share lists in class
Remembering You
-”My Immortal” Evanescence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crhXbwiomqU
-“Amazing Grace”
1) Write what you want your legacy to be when someday in the far future your days on this earth end.
*What do you want people to remember about you?
-”Taps” – As students leave remembering our fallen heroes. –
History on Slide #55 & #56. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38wx8C7VmB4
PATRIOT DAY – SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
I.
Patriot Day
A. Defined-occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in
memory of the 2,993 killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Most Americans refer to the day as "Nine-Eleven (9/11).
B. U.S. House of Representatives Joint Resolution 71 was
approved by a vote of 407-0 on October 25, 2001. It requested
that the President designate September 11 of each year as
"Patriot Day." President George W. Bush signed the resolution
into law on December 18, 2001 (as Public Law 107-89). It is a
discretionary day of remembrance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
On September 4, 2002, President Bush used his authority created
by the resolution and proclaimed September 11, 2002 as Patriot
Day.
On this day, the President directs that the American flag be flown at
half-staff at individual American homes, at the White House, and on
all U.S. government buildings and establishments, home and
abroad. The President also asks Americans to observe a moment of
silence beginning at 8:46 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time), the time the
first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center on
September 11, 2001.
“TAPS”
I.
Taps
A. This is a famous musical piece, sounded by the U.S. military
nightly to indicate that it is "lights out", and also during flag
ceremonies and funerals, generally on bugle or trumpet.
“TAPS” – A HISTORY
The tune is actually a variation of an earlier bugle call known as the
Scott Tattoo which was used in the U.S. from 1835 until 1860 and
was arranged in its present form by the Union Army Brigadier
General Daniel Butterfield, an American Civil War general who
commanded the 3rd Brigade of the 1st Division in the V Army Corps
of the Army of the Potomac while at Harrison's Landing, Virginia, in
July 1862 to replace a previous French bugle call used to signal
"lights out." Butterfield's bugler, Oliver W. Norton, of Erie,
Pennsylvania, was the first to sound the new call. Within months,
Taps was used by both Union and Confederate forces.
A bugler sounds Taps during the funeral of former U.S. Secretary of
Defense Caspar W. Weinberger in Arlington National Cemetery.
Taps concludes many military funerals conducted with honors at
Arlington National Cemetery, as well as hundreds of others around
the United States. The tune is also sounded at many memorial
services in Arlington's Memorial Amphitheater and at gravesites
throughout the cemetery.
February 7
-Objective: To become more acquainted with and
understand the different religions in the world.
-Bellwork: Current Events Presentations #3
-World Religions Puzzle Game
1) Cut it out
2) Begin studying & playing – if time
Homework: 1) Make sure puzzle pieces are cut out.
February 10
-Objective: To become more acquainted with and
understand the different religions in the world.
-Bellwork: Study for World Religions Puzzle Game
-World Religions Puzzle Game
*Play it.
Homework: 1) NONE
February 11
-Objective: To become more acquainted with and
understand the different religions in the world.
-Bellwork: Study for World Religions Puzzle Game
-World Religions Puzzle Game
*Play it.
Homework: 1) NONE
February 12
-Objective: To become more acquainted with and
understand the different religions in the world.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Tape World Religions Puzzle Game – back together
*Students will put pieces of puzzle back together.
-Watch CNN Student News – if time
Homework: World Religions Quiz - MONDAY
February 13
-Objective: To become more acquainted with and
understand the different religions in the world.
-Bellwork: -Watch CNN Student News
-Look at Current Events
Homework: World Religions Quiz - MONDAY
February 17
-Objective: To become more acquainted with and
understand the different religions in the world.
-Bellwork: -Study for World Religions quiz
-Cut out pieces for quiz
-World Religions Quiz
Homework: NONE
February 18
-Objective: Each student will collaborate on a Google Presentation to show the
different landforms of the world.
-Bellwork: Go over World Religions Puzzle Tests
-Lecture & Notes – p. 32-33 – Google Presentation
-Google Presentation – Landforms p. 34-35 – 24 Landforms
1) Assign each student to 2 landforms
2) Requirements (5 Points Each)
a. Name of Landform & Your Name on Your Slide
b. Definition of Landform
c. Picture of Landform Ex. – Basic picture of delta landform such as in book.
d. Example of Landform Visual
Ex. – Delta of the Nile River Picture
Homework: 1) Google Presentation Complete
2) Quiz over Landforms - TOMORROW
February 19
-Objective: Each student will create a Google Presentation to show the how
weather, seasons, and climate affect the world.
-Bellwork: Review the Key Landforms of the Earth
-Landforms Quiz – Angel
-”Seasons & Weather” and “Climate” – begins p. 49
1) Google Presentation (15 points) – Groups of 2
a. 1 Person - Create Notes (like yesterday) about “Seasons &
Weather”
*p. 49-53 (must include at least 4 pics & 1 diagram)
b. 1 Person - Create Notes (like yesterday) about “Changes
in Climate”
*p. 56-58 (must include at least 2 pics & diagram of
El Nino and El Nina)
Homework: 1) Google Presentation Complete
2) Quiz over “Seasons & Weather” and “Climate” TOMORROW
February 20
-Objective: Each student will analyze the term “culture” as it applies
to geography.
-Bellwork: Finish the “Seasons and Weather” and “Climate” Google
Presentations
*Be sure they are shared with me.
-“Seasons and Weather” and “Climate” Quiz – Angel
-Play “Culture” Game Found at http://www.mylearning.org/myculture-quest/interactive-intro/4-238/
Homework: 1) NONE
February 21
-Objective: Each student will develop a Culture Brochure that shows
their culture.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Current Events Presentations
-Seasons, Climate, Weather Quiz – on Angel
Homework: 1) NONE
February 24
-Objective: Each student will develop a Culture Brochure that shows their
culture.
-Bellwork: Google Document. - Find an image or picture of what you think
best identifies culture. – 3 minutes to find & put on Google Docs
*When finished – please share
-Lecture & Notes – “Culture” – p. 71 – Google Presentation
-Culture Brochure – Each person will create their own (20 points)
*Requirements on Google Document
Homework: 1) NONE
February 25
-Objective: Each student will develop a Culture Brochure
that shows their culture.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Culture Brochure – Each person will create their own (20
points)
*Requirements on Google Document
Homework: 1) NONE
February 26
-Objective: Each student will develop a Culture Brochure
that shows their culture.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Culture Brochure – Each person will create their own (20
points)
*Requirements on Google Document
Homework: 1) NONE
February 27
-Objective: Each student will analyze tables and charts to determine
population geography in the United States.
-Lecture & Notes – Population Geography – p. 78-79
*Notes Presentation on Google Presentation
-Regional Data File – p. 108-115
1) Discuss Headings
2) Students complete #1-7 – On separate sheet of paper
Homework: 1) p. 108-115 #1-7
-Sub-Sahara Africa
-U.S. & Canada
-Europe
-SW Asia/North
Africa
-Australia/Oceania
-Latin America
-Russia & Republics
-SE Asia
-East Asia
March 3
-Objective: To understand how the United States are similar, different, and
relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: Share “Culture” Brochures on Angel
*Share w/ 1 classmate
-Different regions of study (ex. – Anglo Amer. & Latin Am.)
1) Quiz
2) Discuss
-Landforms of the U.S. and Canada – 8 of them – p. 118
1) Check out the landforms of the U.S. & Canada
http://www2.needham.k12.ma.us/Broadmeadow/TechCtr/USALandforms
.htm
Homework: 1) Landforms Map Complete
2) Quiz over Information
VARIOUS LANDFORMS – P. 119-121
Landforms
1. Gulf-Atlantic or Gulf-Coastal Plain
2. Piedmont
3. Appalachian Highlands
4. Interior Plains
5. Great Plains
6. Canadian Shield
7. Rocky Mountains
8. mixed landforms (between Pacific
and Rockies)
a. Pacific Mts. and Valleys
b. Intermountain Basins & Plateaus
Brief Description
MARCH 4
-Objective: To understand how the United States are similar, different,
and relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork:p. 102 – Discuss questions #1-3 with your shoulder partner.
-Landforms of the U.S. and Canada – 8 of them – p. 118
1) Look at the map on p. 118 with labels and colors
2) Description of landforms – p. 119-121 – previous slide
Angel Quiz – Landforms of the U.S.
Homework: 1) NONE
MARCH 6
-Objective: To understand how the United States are similar,
different, and relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: -Notes – “Wealth of Resources” – p. 121 – next slides
-U.S. & Canada – Graphic Organizer – skip 2 slides
*Get into groups to complete the different parts
-U.S. and Canada Maps – Work on them
Homework: 1) Political Maps COMPLETED
NOTES - WEALTH OF RESOURCES – P. 121-122
I.
Resources Shape Ways of Life
A. Oceans and Waterways
1. Great Lakes (H.O.M.E.S.)
a. Eight of the world’s 15 largest lakes found here.
b. Form major shipping route
2. Mississippi-Missouri-Ohio
a. longest and busiest river system in N.A.
b. Mississippi - runs from Minnesota to Gulf of Mexico
B. Land and Forests
1. Land
a. fertile soil
b. N.A. is world’s leading food exporter
2. Forests
a. ½ of Canada & 1/3 of U.S. is covered by forests
b. U.S. & Canada are major producers of lumber products
NOTES - WEALTH OF RESOURCES
C. Minerals and Fossil Fuels – p. 122 1. Canadian Shield –iron ore, nickel, copper, gold,
uranium
2. Both countries – coal, natural gas, oil, welldeveloped networks for transport
3. Appalachian Highlands and Great Plains =
coal producing.
4. Great Plains, Alaska, Gulf of Mexico – oil & natural
gas
Answer this question: Why do most of Canada’s energy exports go to
the United States?
THE U.S. & CANADA
Chapters 6-7
pp. 134-169
History & Gov’t
Economy
Culture
United States
p. 137-139
p. 140-142
p. 143-144
1.
1.
1.
2.
2.
2.
3.
3.
3.
p. 156 & 158
p. 159-160
p. 161-163
1.
1.
1.
2.
2.
2.
3.
3.
3.
Canada
MARCH 7
-Objective: To understand how the United States are similar,
different, and relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: finish U.S. & Canada graphic organizer – previous slide
-Subregions of the United States – p. 145-149 – Graphic Organizer
-U.S. & Canada map packets
Homework: U.S. & Canada map packets
MARCH 7
-Objective: To understand how the United States are similar,
different, and relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: Finish “Subregions of the United States”
-PowerPoint Slides of Places in U.S. – picture presentation
-U.S. & Canada map packets
Homework: 1) Quiz over U.S. and Canada MONDAY
2) U.S. & Canada Map Packets - TUESDAY
THE SUBREGIONS OF THE U.S. – P. 145149
Northeast
Midwest
South
West
1. Which states
make up this
subregion? (9 of
them)
2. What is the
land to
population ratio?
3. What is a
megalopolis?
4. Give at least 3
details about
“BosWash”
1.Which states
make up this
subregion? (12 of
them)
2. What is land to
population ratio?
3. Give 2
nicknames given
this region and
explain why they
have those
names.
4. Explain how
farming is
changing.
1. Which states
make up this
subregion? (16 of
them)
2. What is the
land to
population ratio?
3. What is the
nickname given
the South and
why?
1. Which states
make up this
subregion? (13 of
them)
2.What is the
land to
population ratio?
3. Explain the
growth rate of the
West.
Map on p. 134
MARCH 10
-Objective: To understand how the United States are
similar, different, and relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: -U.S. & Canada Content Quiz – Review & Take
-Work on U.S. and Canada Maps – DUE TOMORROW
Homework: 1) U.S. & Canada Map Test - WEDNESDAY
MARCH 11
-Objective: To understand how the United States are similar,
different, and relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: -Finish PowerPoint Slides of Places in U.S. – picture
presentation
-Grade U.S. & Canada Maps
*study for U.S. & Canada Map Test – Overhead Transparency
-U.S. & Canada Map Test - TOMORROW
Homework: Map Test TOMORROW
MARCH 12
-Objective: To understand how the United States
are similar, different, and relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork:-U.S. & Canada Map Test
-U.S. & Canada Content Quiz
Homework: NONE
MARCH 13
-Objective: To understand how Latin America is similar, different, and
relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Introduce Latin America – p. 188-195
*Angel Chat Room
-Regional Data File - answer these questions:
*p. 196-199 #1-5 – Everyone needs a half sheet of paper.
-Work on Latin America Maps
*Collect these before students leave.
Homework: NONE
MARCH
17
-Objective:
To understand
how Latin America is similar, different,
and relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: -Introduce Latin America – p. 188-195
-Landforms of Latin America – next slide
1) Each student takes one landform
2) Write info in chart form in notebook
3) Create a Google presentation with pictures with
information
4) Begin Presentations in Class
Homework: 1) Presentations Complete
LANDFORMS OF SOUTH AMERICA – P.201-203
Landforms
1. Andes Mountains
2. Highlands
3. Llanos of Columbia and
Venezuela
4. Plains of Amazon Basin
5. Pampas of Argentina & Uruguay
6. Orinoco River
7. Amazon River
8. Parana River
9. Greater Antilles
10. Lesser Antilles
Important Description(s)
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS – LA LANDFORMS
_____/1
_____/4
_____/3
_____/3
_____/2
_____/2
Creative and neat title slide w/ title and name
At least 4 pictures of the landform & explained
Key information from chart in note form
Presentation – rehearsed & complete
Bibliography of pictures & info included
On-task the entire time
_____/15
TOTAL
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS – LA LANDFORMS
_____/1
_____/4
_____/3
_____/3
_____/2
_____/2
Creative and neat title slide w/ title and name
At least 4 pictures of the landform & explained
Key information from chart in note form
Presentation – rehearsed & complete
Bibliography of pictures & info included
On-task the entire time
_____/15
TOTAL
MARCH 18
-Objective: To understand how Latin America is similar, different,
and relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Landforms of Latin America – next slide
1) Finish Google Presentations & note-taking
-Work on Latin America Maps
*Collect these before students leave.
Homework: 1) Political Features - TOMORROW
MARCH 19
-Objective: To understand how Latin America is similar, different,
and relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Landforms of Latin America – next slide
1) Finish Keynote Presentations & note-taking
-Quiz – Landforms of Latin America – on Angel
-Work on Latin America Maps
*Collect these before students leave.
Homework: 1) Political Features - TOMORROW
MARCH 20
-Objective: To understand how Latin America is similar, different,
and relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Work on Latin America Maps
*Collect these before students leave.
-GeoGames – if no other work
Homework: 1) Maps - TOMORROW
MARCH 21
-Objective: To understand how the United States are similar,
different, and relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: Review Latin America Map
-Latin America Map Test
*Be sure to study Google Doc – when finished with test
-Current Events
Homework: 1) NONE
MARCH 24
-Objective: To understand how Latin America is similar, different,
and relevant in the 21st century.
-Assign Current Events for next Fridays.
*Pass out rubrics
-Bellwork: -Google Docs – p. 216-239 – Cluster Web Handout
1. Mexico
2. Central America & Caribbean
3. Spanish-Speaking South America
4. Brazil
*COMPLETE PORTIONS TOGETHER
Homework: NONE
MARCH 25
-Objective: To understand how the United States are similar, different, and
relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: -Present info on Latin America – Review in Class
Quiz – Google Docs & Cluster Web Info
-Culturegrams – Explore – next slide
1) Write the directions to find the certain topics
2) Begin Photo Analysis of Latin America
Homework: 1) NONE
CULTUREGRAMS
Directions – Answer
1) Go to the Lyons-Decatur homepage
http://www.lyonsdecaturschools.org/
2) Click on “Library” then click on “Databases”
3) Click on Culturegrams tab.
4) In Culturegrams, click on World Edition
5) Click on North America
a. Hold cursor over Canada and select and answer the
following on notebook paper
*Give 3 “Did You Know” Facts
*Give 1 “flag fact”
*Give 2 facts for these tabs on the left side.
1. 2 facts for Customs and Courtesies
2. 2 facts for Lifestyles
3. 2 facts for Society
b. Hold cursor over Greenland and select and so same steps
as
you did for Canada.
c. If you finish early, continue to explore this website.
MARCH 26
-Objective: To understand how Latin America is similar, different,
and relevant in the 21st century.
Bellwork: -Culturegrams – Photo Analysis – Latin America
*Pass out & Discuss in class
-Begin Culturegrams Interviews – Explain how to do these
1) Fill out personal info
2) Do one interview together
3) Students complete final interview and “Similarities &
Differences”
Homework: 1) NONE
MARCH 27
-Objective: To understand how Latin America is similar, different,
and relevant in the 21st century.
Bellwork: -Culturegrams – Photo Analysis – Latin America
*Pass out & Discuss in class
-Begin Culturegrams Interviews – Explain how to do these
1) Fill out personal info
2) Do one interview together
3) Students complete final interview and “Similarities &
Differences”
Homework: 1) Culturegrams – Photo Analysis – DUE TOMORROW
MARCH 28
-Objective: To understand how Latin America is similar, different,
and relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: Turn in Culturegrams Photo Analysis
-Culturegrams Interviews – Explain how to do these
1) Fill out personal info
2) Do one interview together
3) Students complete final interview and “Similarities &
Differences”
Homework: 1) Latin America Content Quiz - TOMORROW
MARCH 31
-Objective: To understand how Europe is similar, different, and
relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork:-Preview - Europe
-Regional Data File – Europe – next slide
*Use next slide and pages 268-271 to answer the questions.
-Explain European picture project – Monday (Rubric)
-Begin work on European Maps
Homework: 1) NONE
REGIONAL DATA – EUROPE – P. 268-271
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
List the 3 countries in Europe w/ the largest populations, and
list their populations.
What is the smallest country in Europe based on total area?
What is its population and total area?
Look at Albania’s life expectancy, infant mortality, and number
of doctors. Based on these numbers, does Albania have good
health care? Why?
Make a list of the top 5 European countries in GDP. Where are
each of these located, relative to the rest of Europe? What
pattern do you notice?
Compare Iceland and Luxembourg by listing their total area.
How does the GDP of Iceland and Luxembourg compare?
List the GDP of the United States. Now list the country in Europe
with the highest GDP. How does the U.S. GDP compare to
Europe’s highest GDP?
REGIONAL DATA – EUROPE – P. 268-271
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
List the 3 countries in Europe w/ the largest populations, and
list their populations.
What is the smallest country in Europe based on total area?
What is its population and total area?
Look at Albania’s life expectancy, infant mortality, and number
of doctors. Based on these numbers, does Albania have good
health care? Why?
Make a list of the top 5 European countries in GDP. Where are
each of these located, relative to the rest of Europe? What
pattern do you notice?
Compare Iceland and Luxembourg by listing their total area.
How does the GDP of Iceland and Luxembourg compare?
List the GDP of the United States. Now list the country in Europe
with the highest GDP. How does the U.S. GDP compare to
Europe’s highest GDP?
APRIL 1
-Objective: To understand how Europe is similar, different, and
relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: Complete “Regional Data File – Europe” - Handout
-European Picture Power Point – Rubric on Next Slide
*Work on and present in Class
Homework: NONE
EUROPEAN PICTURES RUBRIC
Rubric
_____/5
At least 1 picture from each European place
_____/0.5
Germany
_____/0.5
Italy
_____/0.5
Vatican City
_____/0.5
France
_____/0.5
United Kingdom
_____/0.5
Spain
_____/0.5
Greece
_____/0.5
Austria
_____/0.5
Poland
_____/0.5
Switzerland
_____/5 Description of each picture listed w/ year of establishment,
explanation of why this place is famous, and any other key
information (1 point for each place)
_____/5 Presentation to class shows knowledge and
understanding and research of place.
_____/15 TOTAL
EUROPEAN PICTURES RUBRIC
Rubric
_____/5
At least 1 picture from each European place
_____/0.5
Germany
_____/0.5
Italy
_____/0.5
Vatican City
_____/0.5
France
_____/0.5
United Kingdom
_____/0.5
Spain
_____/0.5
Greece
_____/0.5
Austria
_____/0.5
Poland
_____/0.5
Switzerland
_____/5 Description of each picture listed w/ year of establishment,
explanation of why this place is famous, and any other key
information (1 point for each place)
_____/5 Presentation to class shows knowledge and
understanding and research of place.
_____/15 TOTAL
APRIL 2
-Objective: To understand how Europe is similar, different, and
relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Finish European Picture Power Point – Rubric on Next Slide
1) Work on for 30 minutes
2) Begin presentations
Homework: NONE
APRIL 3
-Objective: To understand how Europe is similar,
different, and relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: Turn to p. 266-267 & consider maps
-4 Subregions of Europe Travel Brochure – next slide
*Need to complete on Computer
Homework: NONE
EUROPEAN SUBREGION TRAVEL BROCHURE- RUBRIC
These brochures will be hung up and presented.
Here are the requirements:
_____/2
Creative, Colorful Title
_____/2
Persuasive reasons to travel to this area
_____/10
All Questions completely answered & persuasive
*Make sure to “Chunk” Info
*Comments:___________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________
_____/1
List of the countries in your sub-region
_____/3
At least 5 color pictures
_____/4
Map that depicts your sub-region – colored as well
_____/2
At least 1 chart or graph (must be able to explain)
_____/2
At least 1 graphic organizer
_____/2
Easily readable, neat, organized
_____/2
On-task at all times
_____/30 TOTAL
EUROPEAN SUBREGION TRAVEL BROCHURE- RUBRIC
These brochures will be hung up and presented.
Here are the requirements:
_____/2
Creative, Colorful Title
_____/2
Persuasive reasons to travel to this area
_____/10
All Questions completely answered & persuasive
*Make sure to “Chunk” Info
*Comments:___________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________
_____/1
List of the countries in your sub-region
_____/3
At least 5 color pictures
_____/4
Map that depicts your sub-region – colored as well
_____/2
At least 1 chart or graph (must be able to explain)
_____/2
At least 1 graphic organizer
_____/2
Easily readable, neat, organized
_____/2
On-task at all times
_____/30 TOTAL
MEDITERRANEAN EUROPE – P. 289-293
Information to Answer in Travel Brochure
1) In what ways did Ancient Greece leave a lasting
legacy? (Should be 3 total)
2) List and explain how Rome grew, what religion became
the
official one, and the two empires.
3) What impact did the Crusades and the Renaissance have
in Europe?
4) Explain which two religions are the most important and
where they are important
5) List and explain 4 economic problems.
6) List of countries in your sub-region
7) Make sure to include at least 3 hand-drawn pictures.
8) Include a hand-drawn map that depicts your subregion.
WESTERN EUROPE – P. 296-301
Information to Answer in Poster
1) What are the two dominant countries in this sub-region and
why are they the most dominant?
2) What was the Reformation? How did it start? What are the
main religions and which countries are they most practiced in?
3) What impact did the Crusades and the Renaissance have in
Europe?
4) Explain which two religions are the most important and
where they are important
5) Western Europe has been a leader in industry. Explain at least
3 reasons for this.
6) Explain how life in this region is different than the U.S..
(should have at least 3)
7) List of countries in your sub-region
8) Make sure to include at least 3 hand-drawn pictures.
9) Include a hand-drawn map that depicts your sub-region.
Information to Answer in Poster
NORTHERN EUROPE – P. 302-307
1) Under the heading “Dreams of Empire” find out how
Britain
drew on its geographic advantages. (At least 3 ways)
2) Explain Britain’s form of government.
3) Explain at least one key point under the headings of
“Industrial Revolution,” “Since 1900,” and “The Irish
Question”
4) Develop a chart that depicts the industries and resources
and the high-tech world in Northern Europe by matching the
country w/ the thing it is famous for.
5) Explain the countries and the people who have had the
strongest artistic influence on world literature
6) Explain at least 3 ways that the governments of Northern
Europe take great responsibility for the welfare of their
people.
7) List of countries in your sub-region
8) Make sure to include at least 3 hand-drawn pictures.
9) Include a hand-drawn map that depicts your sub-region.
EASTERN
EUROPE – P. 310-315
Information to Answer in Poster
1) Under the heading “A Human Perspective” analyze why
and how Eastern Europe has been a place of great turmoil.
2) List and explain at least 4 “Recent Changes” to Eastern
Europe.
3) Using the information under the heading “Industry,”
develop
a chart that compares communism and a market
economy and explain the problems faced by both types of economy.
4) What are some of the lingering problems that European
nations have faced in trying to make economic progress?
(refer to list on bottom of 313)
5) List and explain at least 3 conflicts that Eastern European
minority groups have faced.
6) List of countries in your sub-region
7) Make sure to include at least 3 hand-drawn pictures.
8) Include a hand-drawn map that depicts your subregion.
NOVEMBER 15
-Objective: To understand how Europe is similar, different, and relevant in
the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Finish 4 Subregions of Europe Travel Brochure – gallery walk
1) Finish
2) Each student will develop 5 multiple choice questions – on
computer over at least 4 pieces of info. – include the answer
*Include one non-answered sheet and an Answer Key
3) Turn Questions in TODAY!
-European maps – when finished with brochure
Homework: NONE
NOVEMBER 18
-Objective: To understand how Europe is similar, different, and relevant in
the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Finish 4 Subregions of Europe Travel Brochure – gallery walk
1) Finish
2) Each student will develop 5 multiple choice questions – on
computer over at least 4 pieces of info. – include the answer
*Include one non-answered sheet and an Answer Key
3) Turn Questions in TODAY!
-European maps – when finished with brochure
Homework: NONE
NOVEMBER 19
-Objective: To understand how Europe is similar, different, and relevant in
the 21st century.
-Bellwork: SKYPE with Karmen from Austria
-Finish 4 Subregions of Europe Travel Brochure – gallery walk
1) Finish
2) Each student will develop 5 multiple choice questions – on
computer over at least 4 pieces of info. – include the answer
*Include one non-answered sheet and an Answer Key
3) Turn Questions in TODAY!
-European maps – when finished with brochure
Homework: NONE
NOVEMBER 20
-Objective: To understand how Europe is similar, different, and relevant in
the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Finish 4 Subregions of Europe Travel Brochure – gallery walk
1) Finish
2) Each student will develop 5 multiple choice questions – on
computer over at least 4 pieces of info. – include the answer
*Include one non-answered sheet and an Answer Key
3) Turn Questions in TODAY!
-European maps – when finished with brochure
Homework: NONE
NOVEMBER 21
-Objective: To understand how Europe is similar, different, and
relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Finish 4 Subregions of Europe Travel Brochure – gallery walk
1) Gallery Walk – Be sure all questions and answer sheets
are turned in and ready.
-European maps – when finished with gallery walk
Homework: NONE
NOVEMBER 22
-Objective: To understand how Europe is similar, different, and
relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: Turn in European Maps
-Culturegrams – Photo Analysis – Europe
Homework: 1) Europe Map Test - MONDAY
NOVEMBER 25
-Objective: To understand how Europe is similar, different, and
relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: Review for European Map Test
-European Map Test
-European Content Quiz – on Angel
*May use notes
Homework: 1) NONE
NOVEMBER 27
-Objective: To understand how Europe is similar,
different, and relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: Review questions from tests & quizzes
-The First Thanksgiving – Google Presentation
Homework: 1) NONE
DECEMBER 2
-Objective: To understand how Russia and Central Asia are relevant
in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: Grade European Subregions Quiz
-Regional Data File Activity – next 2 slides
1) Find Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Belarus
2) Answer the questions.
-Work on Russia and Central Asia Maps
-Watch CNN Student News
Homework: NONE
REGIONAL DATA FILE – P. 342-343
Russia
Country
Population
(2000 estimate
GDP (billions Televisions
$US
(per 1,000
pop.
Passenger
Cars (per
1,000 pop.)
Russia
145,231,000
620.3
120
Central Asia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan
Ukraine
Belarus
420
REGIONAL DATA FILE – P. 342-343
1.
2.
3.
4.
Calculate the per capita GDP for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and
Uzbekistan. To do this divide the GDP by the population for each
country. (Round your answers to the nearest dollar)
What relationship do you see between the number of passenger
cars and the per capita GDP for each country?
Which country do you think has the highest standard of living?
Why? Which has the lowest? Why?
Taking the three countries into consideration, what conclusions
can you draw about the standard of living in Central Asia?
Explain.
DECEMBER 3
-Objective: To understand how Russia and Central Asia are relevant
in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: -History of Russia and the Western Republics – notes
*next slide.
-Work on Russia/Central Asia Maps
Homework: 1) Russia/Central Asia Maps
2) Quiz
RUSSIA & THE WESTERN REPUBLICS
History of Russia and the Western Republics
1. Invasions/empire – p. 361
a. Tatars
b. Mongols and who took them over.
2. Peter the Great and Westernization – p. 362
a. example
b. How did Westernization lack in improvement?
3. Russian Revolution – p. 363
a. leader
b. year occurred
c. Why was this significant?
4. USSR – p. 363 – What does this stand for?
a.
5. Cold War – p. 363
a. What made the U.S. fear the Soviets? b.Why was it called “Cold War?
6. Communist system/command economy – p. 364
a. definition
b. Who influenced Communism & what was the theory.
7. collective farms – p. 364
a. definition
b. Why were these created?
RUSSIA & THE WESTERN REPUBLICS
History of Russia and the Western Republics
1. Invasions/empire – p. 361
a. Tatars
b. Mongols and who took them over.
2. Peter the Great and Westernization – p. 362
a. example
b. How did Westernization lack in improvement?
3. Russian Revolution – p. 363
a. leader
b. year occurred
c. Why was this significant?
4. USSR – p. 363 – What does this stand for?
a.
5. Cold War – p. 363
a. What made the U.S. fear the Soviets? b.Why was it called “Cold War?
6. Communist system/command economy – p. 364
a. definition
b. Who influenced Communism & what was the theory.
7. collective farms – p. 364
a. definition
b. Why were these created?
DECEMBER 4
-Objective: To understand how Europe is similar, different, and
relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Webquest - Communism in Russia & Republics
-Work on Maps – when finished with Webquest
Homework: Maps due TOMORROW
DECEMBER 5
-Objective: To understand how Russia and Central Asia are relevant in the
21st century.
-Bellwork: Grade Russia & Central Asia Maps
-Chernobyl – p. 368-369 – next slide
*Only Discuss
-Content Quiz – Russia & Republics
-Take & Grade Russia and Central Maps Test
Homework: 1) NONE
CHERNOBYL – P. 368-369
When?
What?
Who?
Where?
Chernobyl
Significance then
and now?
Why?
DECEMBER 6
-Objective: To understand how Africa is relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork:-Go over map tests
-Africa Map Puzzle Project
*color, label, and cut out map
*cut well enough as it is a puzzle
Homework: NONE
DECEMBER 9
-Objective: To understand how Africa is relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Africa Map Puzzle Project
*Finish any last coloring or cutting
*Play puzzle game putting Africa back together
Homework: NONE
DECEMBER 10
-Objective: To understand how Africa is relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Africa Map Puzzle Project
*Finish any last coloring or cutting
*Play puzzle game putting Africa back together
-Regional Data File – Africa – p. 408-412
-Rwanda Crisis
1) Background Info – OWH Story
http://www.cnn.com/EVENTS/1996/year.in.review/topten/hutu/h
istory.html
2) Begin Watching Hotel Rwanda
Homework: NONE
DECEMBER 11
-Objective: To understand how Africa is relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Video: Hotel Rwanda
Homework: NONE
DECEMBER 12
-Objective: To understand how Africa is relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Video: Hotel Rwanda
Homework: NONE
DECEMBER 13
-Objective: To understand how Africa is relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Finish Hotel Rwanda Video
*Discuss
-Africa Map Test
-Nelson Mandela – Discussion & CNN Student News
Homework: NONE
DECEMBER 16
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: -Regional Data File – Southwest Asia – p. 484
*Answer #1-3
-Oil from the Sand – p. 497-498 – next slide
-Southwest Asia/Middle East Maps – Begin Work
Homework: 1) Culturegrams – Middle East
OIL FROM THE SAND – P. 497-499
Forming Petroleum
Early Exploration
Transporting Oil
1. Oil & natural gas
are trapped…
3. Why was/is
petroleum a highly
desired resource?
6. What is the
difference between
crude oil and refined
oil?
2. How do the pores
of the rock affect 4. Oil was discovered
oil storage?
at which 4 places in 7. Use the diagram
the 1900s?
and 2 or 3 words on
p. 498 to explain the
5. al-Ghawar
process of petroleum.
contains...
DECEMBER 17
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: -Understanding Islam – next slide – p. 504-505
*Discuss
-Three Religions – Judaism, Christianity, Islam – p. 510-511 – skip
slide
-Begin video: “Obsession”
*Work on Southwest Asia/Middle East Maps
Homework: 1) Maps due TOMORROW
FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM – P. 503-504
The Five Pillars of Islam
Explanation & Example
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1) What is Islam? Who is it based upon?
2) What must followers of Islam do?
MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA – 510-511
1.
Judaism
Capital
Christianity
1. Sacred City
Islam
1. Sacred City
2.
Sacred Site
2. Sacred Sites
2. Sacred Sites
3.
Place of
Prayer
3. History of Jerusalem
3. 4 Important
facts of Dome
of the Rock
DECEMBER 18
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: Collect Middle East/SW Asia Maps
-Video: “Obsession”
Homework: 1) NONE
A HISTORY OF UNREST – P. 511-513
-Place these events in order to help understand the conflict and formation
of Israel.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
In the 19th century Zionism or a movement to create and support a
Jewish homeland in Palestine began.
Israel was established as a nation.
The British halted Jewish immigration to Palestine to reduce tensions
with Arabs who also wanted the land.
The PLO, Mahmoud Abbas agreed to support a peace plan for the
Middle East called the “road map”
By the end of World War II, thousands of Holocaust survivors wanted
to settle in Palestine
The U.N. developed a plan to divide Palestine into two states.
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) was formed to regain the
land for Palestinian Arabs because Israel controlled the West Bank
and the Gaza Strip.
Jewish immigration to Palestine was allowed by Britain following World
War I.
A HISTORY OF UNREST – P. 511-513
-Place these events in order to help understand the conflict and formation
of Israel.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
In the 19th century Zionism or a movement to create and support a
Jewish homeland in Palestine began.
Israel was established as a nation.
The British halted Jewish immigration to Palestine to reduce tensions
with Arabs who also wanted the land.
The PLO, Mahmoud Abbas agreed to support a peace plan for the
Middle East called the “road map”
By the end of World War II, thousands of Holocaust survivors wanted
to settle in Palestine
The U.N. developed a plan to divide Palestine into two states.
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) was formed to regain the
land for Palestinian Arabs because Israel controlled the West Bank
and the Gaza Strip.
Jewish immigration to Palestine was allowed by Britain following World
War I.
DECEMBER 16
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: Discuss Culturegrams - Photo
1) Collect Maps
2) Collect Culturegrams
-Three People of the Middle East – p. 516-517 – next slide
-History of Control of Jerusalem – p. 532 – skip a slide
Homework: : 1) Map Test MONDAY
2) Content Quiz on TUESDAY
THE PEOPLE OF THE MIDDLE EAST –
P. 516-517
1.
Kurds
A Human
Perspective
a.
Sunnis & Shi’ite
3. Ethnic and Religious
Variety
a.
Taliban
4. Overthrow of the
Taliban
a.
b.
b.
b.
c.
c.
c.
d.
2. Homelands &
Refugees
a.
DECEMBER 19
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: -Study for Map Test
-Map Test – On Angel
-Options:
1) Students w/o final = Watch “Unstoppable Solar Cycles”
2) Students w/ final = Prepare for Final
Homework: 1) Content Quiz TOMORROW
DECEMBER 20
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: -History of Control of Jerusalem – Notes – next slide
-Study for Content Quiz
*Discuss
-Content Quiz – On Angel
-Options:
1) Students w/o final = Watch “Unstoppable Solar Cycles”
2) Students w/ final = Prepare for Final
Homework: 1) NONE
HISTORY OF CONTROL OF JERUSALEM– P. 532
After the 1948 ArabIsraeli War
1. History of the War
(Use 3 or 4
sentences)
*Computer research
After the Six-Day War the “right of return”
of 1967
1. History of the War 1. What does this
(Use 3 or 4
mean?
sentences)
*Computer research
2. What happened
after this war (in
your book)
2. What happened
after this war (in
your book)
2. What do they say
their claims are
supported by?
MAY 11
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: -Regional Data File – East Asia – p. 616-617
-Culturegrams – East Asia
Homework: 1) Culturegrams – Due TOMORROW
MAY 12
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: -NONE
-Culturegrams – Interviews - East Asia
-Watch CNN Student News – if time
Homework: 1) Culturegrams – Due TOMORROW
MAY 13
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: -NONE
-Discuss Culturegrams - East Asia
-Group Work – Understanding East Asia
*Group 1 – p. 610 #1-3
*Group 2 – p. 612 #1-3
*Group 3 – p. 614 #1-3
-Begin East Asia Map – p. 610-613
-Watch CNN Student News – if time
Homework: 1) NONE
MAY 16
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: -work on East Asia maps
-Begin Picture PowerPoint Presentation of East Asia – next slide
*Begin Presentations
Homework: 1) MAPS DUE TOMORROW
EAST ASIA POWERPOINT RUBRIC
Rubric
_____/20
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
At least 3 pictures from each place
Shanghai
Beijing
Hong Kong
Pyongyang
Seoul
Tokyo
Great Wall of China
Taipei
Three Gorges Dam
Devastation of Earthquake & Fukushima Daichi
Nuclear Power Plant
_____/10 Description of each slide listed (1 point for each place)
_____/5 Presentation to Class is well-rehearsed and shows grasp of info
_____/35 TOTAL
EAST ASIA POWERPOINT RUBRIC
Rubric
_____/20
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
_____/2
At least 3 pictures from each place
Shanghai
Beijing
Hong Kong
Pyongyang
Seoul
Tokyo
Great Wall of China
Taipei
Three Gorges Dam
Devastation of Earthquake & Fukushima Daichi
Nuclear Power Plant
_____/10 Description of each slide listed (1 point for each place)
_____/5 Presentation to Class is well-rehearsed and shows grasp of info
_____/35 TOTAL
MAY 17
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: -Grade Maps
-Picture PowerPoint Presentation of East Asia – next slide
*Begin Presentations
-Review for East Asia Map Test
*Use overhead & transparencies
Homework: 1) East Asia Map Test TOMORROW
MAY 18
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: -Study for Map Test
-East Asia Map Test
-Current Event Find & Summary
*On Computer
Homework: 1) Prepare Current Event Summary & Presentation for
tomorrow
MAY 19
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: -Go over East Asia Map Test
-Finish East Asia PowerPoints
-Current Event Find & Summary
*Present in Class & Discuss
-Watch CNN Student News – if time
Homework: 1) Prepare for Semester Final
MAY 20
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: -Finish East Asia PowerPoint Presentations
-Watch CNN Student News
-Collect Books – those who do not have to take finals 
Homework: 1) Prepare for Semester Final
MAY 23
-Objective: To understand how the Middle East is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: -Study for Semester Final
-Semester Final
-Watch CNN Student News – if time
Homework: 1) HAVE A GREAT BREAK! SEE YOU SOON!
APRIL 14
-Objective: To understand how Africa is relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Africa Map Puzzle Project
*Finish any last coloring or cutting
*Play puzzle game putting Africa back together
-Watch CNN Student News – if time
Homework: NONE
APRIL 15
-Objective: To understand how Central Africa and Southern Africa
are relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Study for Puzzle Map Test - Africa
-Africa Puzzle Map - TEST
Homework: NONE
APRIL 18
-Objective: To understand how East Africa is relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: Answer these questions in your bellwork. – p. 431
1) What is Olduvai Gorge?
2) Give at least 3 reasons why it is significant.
-East Africa Comparison T-Chart – next slide
-Disasters: Famine in Somalia – p. 436-437. Answer:
1) What was the principal natural cause of famine?
2) What human factors complicated the famine?
3) How did Somalia’s history cause the famine?
*Discuss
Homework: NONE
EAST AFRICA – P. 431-437
1. What nations are included in
East Africa?
1. In the 19th century, what
happened?
2. What is important about East
Africa? (2nd paragraph)
2. In 1884-1885 the Berlin
Conference met. List and
explain at least 3 rules they
came up with in dividing Africa.
3. What was the key industry in
Africa?
4. What is East Africa called?
(last sentence) Why?
3. By 1970s what had been
gained in East Africa?
4. What serious problems (at
least 4) faced East Africa?
APRIL 19
-Objective: To understand how North Africa is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-Learning about North Africa – p. 438-441 – next slide
1) 4 groups for 4 headings in section.
2) Each group member will explore a main idea in the
heading they were assigned. – next slide
-This should be put in note form on a power point
3) Every group member will present their information on the
power point to the class.
Homework: NONE
NORTH AFRICA – P. 438-441
Headings:
1) Roots of Civilization in North Africa
2) Economics of Oil
3) A Culture of Markets and Music
4) Changing Roles of Women
Key info to be addressed:
1)
a. gov’t of ancient Egypt
b. practices ancient world acquired from Egypt
c. Muslim control of North Africa & how it happened.
2)
a. Change in N. Africa’s economic base
b. which countries been changed by oil
c. failure of oil industry to benefit local workers
3)
a. major influences in N. African culture
b. Souks and how prices are set
c. rai music and its change over the years
4)
a. Traditional role of women
b. Marriage law change in Tunisia
c. Gains of Tunisian women outside of home
APRIL 20
-Objective: To understand how West Africa is relevant in the 21st
century.
-Bellwork: NONE
-3-column summary chart of West Africa – p. 442-445
*next slide
*Headings are “Government” “Economics” “Culture”
*We will do this as a class
-NOTES – Central Africa and Southern Africa – skip a slide
*Colonialism Discussion
Homework: 1) Content Quiz - TOMORROW
WEST AFRICA – P. 442-445
Government
Economics
Culture
Before European
colonialism, people
lived in a stateless
society.
Trade is important.
kente cloth is a big
item – colorful
In time, European
colonialism took
over.
well-being based on
sale of its products
to industrialized
nations
strong economy –
Ghana
*export of gold,
diamonds,
magnesium, bauxite
music – jazz, blues,
reggae because of
slave trade
WEST AFRICA – P. 442-445
Government
Early gov’t was
considered a
stateless society
Economics
Trade very
important.
Well-being based on
sale of products to
European
industrialized
colonialism changed countries of West.
this.
per capita income is
Now, shift from
low.
colonialism to
democracy. Unstable poor transportation
transition.
in West Africa
Culture
develop many crafts
and colorful textiles
involves blend of
jazz, blues, and
reggae which came
to America because
of slave trade
CENTRAL AFRICA
I.
Bantu Migrations and Colonial Exploitation
A. Slave Trade – 15th century started by Portuguese
*Sao Tome was center of slave trade
B. Start of Colonialism
1. King Leopold II (1870) – Belgium king who wanted Congo
for rubber, palm oil, and ivory.
2. This set up the Berlin Conference (talked about yesterday)
C. Effects of Colonialism
1. Independence gained in 1960s but borders with different
ethnicities caused problems
2. Inexperienced leaders abused their powers.
D. Education Faces Barriers
1. less than half of 16-20 year olds attended school
2. more than 700 languages causes a problem, however,
French is only language of instruction.
SOUTHERN AFRICA
I.
Colonialism and Apartheid
A. Ethnic Clash for Southern Africa
1. Zulu defeated by British
2. Boers (Dutch farmers) defeated by British
B. Policy of Apartheid in South Africa
1. 1948 – apartheid = complete separation of races
-Established by the white minority government.
2. Best land kept for whites though 75% of pop. was black.
3. 1912, blacks had founded African National Congress (ANC)
to fight for rights.
a. 1949, Nelson Mandela (ANC leader) led struggle to
end apartheid but was imprisoned in 1962.
b. Mandela was released from prison in 1990 and
became President. He instituted a democratic gov’t.
APRIL 20
-Objective: To understand how Central Africa and Southern Africa
are relevant in the 21st century.
-Bellwork: study for Africa quiz
-Africa Content Quiz – on Angel
Homework: 1) NONE