Mrs. Tracy Walker
World Geography Lesson Plans
Aug. 24-Sept 8, 2015
Unit: 1
Chapter: 2
GLE’s: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
CCSS: RH .9-10.3
Pacing Guide:
Unit 1: Enhancing Geography Skills
3 weeks
This unit reviews and reinforces basic geography skills needed to comprehend and interpret
maps, charts, diagrams, and graphs students will encounter in their study of World Geography.
Students will apply information from maps, geographic tools, and technologies that answer
questions about the physical and human geography of the world.
Ch. 2 test -- Aiming for Sept 8th Check student’s planner and sign up for NewsFlash on
TeacherWeb
Map Quiz—Sept 3rd
Chapter 2 Vocabulary: Tropics, Rotation, Revolution, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Arctic
Circle, Antarctic Circle, Solar system, Solar energy, Equinox, Environment, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere,
Atmosphere, Biosphere, Satellite, Solstice
Aug 27th
Topic: Ch. 2 vocabulary
Label Map
Homework:
Vocabulary—complete unfinished vocabulary and give a sentence, example or sketch for each
term Due: tomorrow
Ch. 2 Test –date TBA- Refer to the Study Guide on Teacherweb
Aug. 28th
Topic: compare and contrast paper and computer model maps. Students will also learn/review
the literacy strategy R.A.C.E. (Review, Answer, Cite evidence, Explain)
-Students will read “Future of Paper Maps” and answer questions using R.A.C.E.
-Collect vocabulary
Homework:
Work on Study guide; review notes nightly
Ch. 2 Test –date TBA- Refer to the Study Guide on Teacherweb
Aug. 31
Topic: revolution, rotation and tilt of the Earth.
Activities: --Collect vocabulary
-Media presentation
-Reading # 4 ‘Earth’s Rotation in our Daily Lives’
-Notes on revolution, rotation and tilt of the Earth
- Sketch diagram into binder from text pg. 29 “Angle of the Sun” and pg. 30 “The Seasons”
Homework:
Work on Study guide; review notes nightly Ch. 2 Test –date TBA- Refer to the Study Guide on
Teacherweb
Sept. 1
Topic: time zones and explain how solar energy affects life on earth at different times of the
year and in different places.
- media presentation on time zones
-Main Idea Activity 2.2
-Class discussion and notes on Tropics, Middle Latitudes and Polar Regions relating to solar
energy
Homework:
Work on Study guide; review notes nightly
Ch. 2 Test –date TBA- Refer to the Study Guide on Teacherweb
Sept. 2
Topic: Earth’s 4 spheres.
-notes on Earth’s 4 Sphere (Hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere and lithosphere)
-Picture “Quiz” on Earth’s 4 Spheres and vocabulary
--Teaching Partner Questions
1. How are Earth’s four spheres connected to form a whole earth system that works
together?
2. Give at least two examples of when the spheres are interconnected. Explain how the
spheres are interconnected. (ex. Clouds are part of the atmosphere and hydrosphere because
clouds contain water and they are in the atmosphere.)
Ch. 2.3 worksheet
Homework: Work on Study guide; review notes nightly
Sept. 3
Topic: evaluate the threat to the Louisiana Coast and to our own way of life. Students will
examine practical ways they can help raise awareness of the problem.
Activities: -- Students will view an Interactive Graphic Map that evaluates the different threats
to the Louisiana coast.
http://www.nola.com/speced/lastchance/multimedia/flash.ssf?flashlandloss1.swf
-Media presentation LA’s Coastal Land loss simulation 1932-2050
-students will read an article on possible solutions to the devastating land loss in LA. We will
discuss the pros and cons of Miss. River diversion projects
Homework:
1. Ch. 2 Test – Aiming for Sept 8th. Check student’s planner and sign up for NewsFlash on
TeacherWeb
Sept. 4
Review/Reteach/Enrichment Activities
Homework: Complete study guide for extra credit, study for test tomorrow
Sept. 7
Labor Day
Sept. 8
Ch. 2 Test