Sept. 26-30
Monday
Learning Target: I can identify the physical geography of the Regions within the United States.
Independent work (Bellringer): Students will pick up their work from Friday and immediately begin to
finish the assignment.
Interactive instruction and authentic engagement: Students will complete an individual project in which
they will draw one of the regions of the United States, identifying the region’s major cities and the
history and economy.
Closure and consolidation: Presentation of projects
Tuesday
Learning Target: I can identify the states within the American Northeast. I can describe the historical,
cultural, and economic identity of the American Northeast.
Independent work (Bellringer): Define megalopolis, textiles, and metropolitan area
Interactive instruction and authentic engagement: Students will view a PowerPoint covering the
American Northeast (geography, history, economy, culture). Students will use the textbook and an atlas
to observe various topical maps to analyze this region.
Closure and consolidation: Map and graphic organizer quiz
Wednesday
Learning Target: I can identify the states within the American Midwest. I can describe the historical,
cultural, and economic identity of the American Midwest.
Independent work (Bellringer): Define arable, Corn Belt, and Dairy Belt
Interactive instruction and authentic engagement: Students will view a PowerPoint covering the
American Northeast (geography, history, economy, culture). Students will use the textbook and an atlas
to observe various topical maps to analyze this region.
Closure and consolidation: Map and graphic organizer quiz
Thursday
Learning Target: I can identify the states within the South. I can describe the historical, cultural, and
economic identity of the American South.
Independent work (Bellringer): What does The South mean to you?
Interactive instruction and authentic engagement: Students will view a PowerPoint covering the
American Northeast (geography, history, economy, culture). Students will use the textbook and an atlas
to observe various topical maps to analyze this region.
Closure and consolidation: Map and graphic organizer quiz
Friday
Learning Target: I can identify the states within the American West. I can describe the historical,
cultural, and economic identity of the American West.
Independent work (Bellringer): Define Wheat Belt, Silicon Valley, and smog.
Interactive instruction and authentic engagement: Students will view a PowerPoint covering the
American Northeast (geography, history, economy, culture). Students will use the textbook and an atlas
to observe various topical maps to analyze this region.
Closure and consolidation: Map and graphic organizer quiz