BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM CALENDAR
COURSE: Honors World Geography
SEMESTER: Fall 2015
TEACHER(S): Ms. Shannon R. Hillis, Mr. Sean Gilbert, & Mrs. Charlee Yancey
WK
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CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Th, 8/6 I. Earth Basics
A. Distinguish the key concerns for geographers • First Day of School Powerpoint, Syllabus, etc...
who study the world.
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B. Identify the 4 environmental “spheres” of
Earth.
C. Illustrate how the concept of Earth Systems
helps us to understand the interrelationships
of the 4 “spheres” of Earth.
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I. Earth Basics
• Lesson: Intro to Physical Geography/spheres
• Activity: Introduce OASE
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OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS,
AP)
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I. Earth Basics D. Describe the Earth’s relationships within
the solar system.
• BR: Landform Matching Terms
• Lesson: SG 1 - Earth Basics
• Activity: The Greek Geometer
I. Earth Basics E. Summarize the factors that cause the annual
change of seasons.
F. Describe the changes in the patterns of
sunlight around Earth during the year.
I. Earth Basics G. Determine the latitude location on Earth.
H. Determine the longitude location on Earth.
• Quiz #1: SG 1
• Lesson: SG 2 - The Geographic
• Activity: Preview Computer Lab Google Maps for 08/12
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• Lesson: Geographic Grid System Practice (computer lab)
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Th, 8/13 I. Earth Basics I. Describe the changes in the patterns of
sunlight around Earth during the year.
• Quiz #2: SG 2
• Lesson: SG 3 - Earth/Sun Relations
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F, 8/14
• Writing Activity: Economic Reasons for Migration
• Lesson SG 4: Time Zones
• Handout Test Review
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2 M, 8/10
SLO
PreTests
T, 8/11
W, 8/12
I. Earth Basics J. Explain how time zones were established.
K. Discuss the relationship between time zones
and the International Date Line.
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CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
M 8/17
I. Earth Basics
T, 8/18
I. Earth Basics I. Explain how time zones were established.
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J. Discuss the relationship between time zones
•
and the International Date Line.
I. Earth Basics • Unit 1 Test
•
A. Explain why no map of the world can be accurate •
as a globe.
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W, 8/19
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
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Activity: Time Zone Practice - IDR5: pg. 6-7
Test Review
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Unit 1 Test
IDR 1: pg. 1-2
Lesson: SG 1 - Maps & Globes Basics
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Th 8/20
II. Map &
Globes
B. Define map scale, graphic, fractional, &
verbal scale of a map and identify examples.
C. Compare & contrast equivalent, conformal,
& compromise map projections & explain
when each one is most suited for geographic
studies.
• BR:
• Lesson: Finish SG 1
• Lesson: SG 2- Map Projections
F, 8/21
II. Map &
Globes
(USA &
Canada)
D. Describe cylindrical, planar, & conic
projections and describe some of the best
uses for these maps
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Quiz #3: SG 1
Lesson: Finish SG 2
Activity: Map Projection Activity
Lesson: SG 3 - Conveying Map Essentials with Maps of
the USA & Canada
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STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
4 M 8/24
II. Map & Globes
E. Explain how isolines are used to convey
information on a map
• Lesson: Finish SG 3
• Activity: Contour Lines From Elevation Data
• Activity: Preview Topographic Map Group Activity
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II. Map & Globes
E. Explain how isolines are used to convey
information on a map
• Lesson: Topographic Map Activity (Alternate Days with
Sean & Charley)
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II. Map & Globes
F. Describe how a GPS unit determines its
location.
• Quiz #4: SG 3
• SG 5: GPS (Alternate Days with Sean & Charley)
• HW: Handout Test SG
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Th, 8/27 II. Map & Globes
Review for Unit 2 Test
• Review for Unit 2 Test
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F, 8/28
Unit 2 Test
• Unit 2 Test
• IDK pg. 24 (Factors Affecting Climate)
II. Map & Globes
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STANDARDS
(CCGPS,
GPS, AP)
A. Identify the major climate types.
• Lesson: SG 1: What Is Climate?
• Activity: Climate Zone Map
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A. Identify the major climate types.
• Quiz #5: SG 1
• Activity: SG 2: Climate Chart (ipad cart or computer lab)
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III. Physical
Geography English PE Climate
A. Identify the major climate types.
B. Describe the impact of latitude & altitude
(vertical zonation) on global patterns of
temperature.
• Lesson: SG 3 - Globe Diagram (Combine w/Questions)
• Lesson: SG 3 Notes (Combine Basics of SG 3 & 4)
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Th, 9/3
III. Physical
Geography Climate
C. Describe the impact of wind & ocean currents
on global patterns of temperature (4.23).
• Handout Unit 3 Test SG
• Review for Test
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F, 9/4
Early
Release
(1st, 2nd,
3rd, 5th)
III. Physical
Geography Climate
• Activity: U.S. & Canada Weather Map
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M, 8/31
T, 9/1
III. Physical
Geography Climate
III. Physical
Geography Climate
W, 9/2
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OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
M, 9/7
STANDARDS
(CCGPS,
GPS, AP)
Labor Day Holiday
• Review for Test
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IV. Physical
• Unit 3 Test
Geography - Earth A. Describe the internal structure of Earth
Processes
• Unit 3 Test
• Lesson: SG 1 - Structure of the Earth & Plate
Tectonics
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Th, 9/11
IV. Physical
B. Explain the theory of plate tectonics and the
Geography - Earth
evidence that helps verify it.
Processes
C Identify and describe the 3 types of plate
boundaries.
• Lesson: Finish SG 1
• Activity: Label Seafloor Map
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F, 9/12
IV. Physical
D. Explain the relationship between the Pacific
Geography - Earth
Ring of Fire, hot spots, mantle plumes and
Processes
plate tectonics.
• Quiz # 6 - SG 1
• Lesson: Label Seafloor Map
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T, 9/8
III. Physical
Geography Climate
W, 9/10
Review for Test
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T, 9/15
W, 9/16
ENG
Th, 9/17
MATH
F, 9/18
ELEC
CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
IV. Physical
E. Relate volcanism to plate tectonics.
Geography Earth Processes
• BR:
• Lesson: SG 2 - Volcanoes & Earthquakes
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IV. Physical
F. Define earthquake and explain the
Geography reasons they occur
Earth Processes G. Explain the formation of tsunami’s
IV. Physical
H. Define denudation, weathering, mass
Geography wasting, and erosion & its affect to
Earth Processes
agriculture
I. Differentiate between landslide &
slump, earthflow & mudflow, & creep.
IV. Physical
Geography Earth Processes
Review for Benchmark
• Lesson: Finish SG 2 - Volcanoes & Earthquakes
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• Lesson: SG 3 - Weathering & Erosion
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• Writing Activity - Environmental Reasons for Migration
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• Review for Benchmark (Units I - III)
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
IV. Physical
Review for Benchmark
Geography - Earth
Processes
• Review for Benchmark (Units I - IV)
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T, 9/22
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IV. Physical
Benchmark #1 (Units I - IV)
Geography - Earth
Processes
• Benchmark #1 (Units I - IV)
• Handout Unit 4 Preview Activity
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W, 9/23
V. Human
A. Population & Demographics
Geography (USA
& Canada)
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Th, 9/24
V. Human
A. Population & Demographics
Geography (USA
& Canada)
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•
•
•
•
F, 9/25
V. Human
A. Population & Demographics
Geography (USA
& Canada)
8 M, 9/21
SCI
BR: What is a cartogram?
Lesson: SG1 - Population Presentation & Notes
Lesson: Begin Pop Pyramid Activity
HW: Finish Pop Pyramid Act
BR: Population Pyramid Summary Handout
Lesson SG 2: Demographic Transition (Third to First
World)
• Lesson: Finish SG 2
• Lesson: Writing Activity - Political Reasons for
Migration
• HW: Study for Quiz
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STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
9 M 9/28
V. Human Geography
(USA & Canada)
A. Population & Demographics
• Quiz: SG 1 & 2
• Lesson: SG 3 - Migration Patterns
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T, 9/29
V. Human Geography
(USA & Canada)
A. Population & Demographics
• BR: Emigration vs. Immigration (USA & Canada)
• Lesson: Introduce Language Activity
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W, 9/30 V. Human Geography
PE
(USA & Canada
Math
B. Culture (Language)
• Quiz: SG 3
• Lesson: Common Words Activity (iPad Cart)
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Th, 10/1 V. Human Geography
(USA & Canada)
B. Culture (Language)
• BR: Language Activity Summary (link to migration)
• Lesson: SG 4: Language
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F, 10/2
B. Culture (Religion)
• BR: Religion Survey
• Lesson: SG 5- Introduction to Religion
• Activity: Religion Map of the U.S & Canada
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V. Human Geography
(USA & Canada)
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10 M 10/5
V. Human Geography
(USA & Canada)
B. Culture (Religion)
• Lesson: Finish SG 5
• Activity: Is it Pop or Folk Culture? (includes definitions of each for
test)
T, 10/6
V. Human Geography
(USA & Canada)
B. Culture (Pop vs. Folk)
• Review for PE using 3 previous writing activities
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W, 10/7 V. Human Geography
PE
(USA & Canada)
SS
Performance Essay
Performance Essay
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Th, 10/8 V. Human Geography
(USA & Canada)
C. Political Geography
• BR: Activity - Shapes of States Scavenger Hunt
• Lesson: SG 6 - Political Geography of States
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F, 10/9
STUDENT HOLIDAY
FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY
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11 M, 10/12
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS,
AP)
FALL HOLIDAY!
T 10/13
V. Human
C. Political Geography
Geography
(USA & Canada)
W, 10/14
PSAT
ASVAB
College Fair
V. Human
Geography
(USA & Canada)
Th, 10/15
V. Human
D. Economics &
Early Release Geography
Infrastructure
Professional (USA & Canada)
Learning
(1st, 2nd, 3rd,
5th)
F 10/16
V. Human
D. Economics &
Early Release Geography
Infrastructure
Professional (USA & Canada)
Learning
(7th, 6th, 4th, 5th)
• Lesson: Finish SG 6
• Lesson: SG 7 - Types of Government
• Handout Unit 5 Test SG
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• BR: Types of Government
• Lesson: SG 7 - Economics & Infrastructure
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• Types of Government
• Lesson: SG 7 - Economics & Infrastructure
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OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
• Review for Test
SSWG8
Unit 5 Test
• Political/Physical Maps & “Understanding Migration Nicaragua”
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W, 10/21 V. Human Geography (USA A. Physical Geography
& Canada)
• Lesson: SG 1 - Physical Geography of LA
• Handout Physical Map of LA
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Th 10/22 VI. Latin America
A. Physical Geography
• Quiz: SG 1
• Lesson: Political Map Activity
• Lesson: Climate Map Activity
SSWG2,8
F, 10/23
B. Human Geography
1. Population & Demo
• Lesson: SG 2 - Population & Demographics
• Lesson: Prep for Ancient Culture Chart
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12 M, 10/19 V. Human Geography (USA Review for Test
& Canada)
T, 10/20
V. Human Geography (USA Unit 5 Test
& Canada)
VI. Latin America
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13 M, 10/26
VI. Latin America
B. Human Geography
2. Culture & Language
• BR: Ancient Culture Activity (iPads)
• Lesson: SG 3 - Culture
T, 10/27
VI. Latin America
B. Human Geography
2. Culture & Language
3. Religion
• Lesson: Finish SG 3 - Culture
W, 10/28
VI. Latin America
B. Human Geography
4. Political Geography
Quiz: SG 3 & Chart
Th, 10/29 VI. Latin America
B. Human Geography
4. Political Geography
5. Economic
Development
& Infrastructure
• Lesson: SG4 - Economy
F, 10/30
B. Human Geography
5. Economic
Development
& Infrastructure
C. Current Issues
• Lesson: Finish SG 4
• Lessons: Current Issues
VI. Latin America
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(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
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14 M, 11/2
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#2 T, 11/3
VI. Latin America
• Quiz: SG 4
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Review for Benchmark Review for Benchmark
• Review for Benchmark
SSWG1,8
W, 11/4 Review for Benchmark Review for Benchmark
SCI
• Review for Benchmark (Kahoot! with ipad Cart)
SSWG1,8
Th, 11/5 Benchmark # 2
SS
Benchmark # 2
• Benchmark # 2 (Units I - V)
• Physical Map of Europe
SSWG1,8
F, 11/6
ELEC
A. Physical Geography
• Lesson: SG 1 - Physical Geography
• Lesson: Climate Map
VII. Europe
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
DAY
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
VII. Europe
B. Human Geography
1. Population & Demo
• Quiz - SG 1 & Phy. Map
• Lesson: SG 2 - Subregions of Europe
11/10
SCI
VII. Europe
B. Human Geography
1. Population & Demo
2. Culture & Language
• BR: Which Subregion?
• Lesson: SG 3 - Language & Migration
W, 11/11
VII. Europe
B. Human Geography
3. Religion
• Lesson: Religion Map of Europe
• Lesson: SG 4 - Religion in Europe
Th, 11/12
VII. Europe
B. Human Geography
3. Religion
• Quiz: SG 3 & 4
• Activity: Ethnicity in the Balkans
• Activity: Political Maps of Europe Over Time
F, 11/13
VII. Europe
B. Human Geography
4. Political Geography
• Lesson: SG 5 - Political Geography
• Activity: Political Maps Continued
15 11/9
MATH
16
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
B. Human Geography
4. Political Geography
• Lesson: Finish SG 5 - Political Geography
• Activity: Political Maps Continued
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• Lesson: SG 6: Economics & Infrastructure
• Video Clip: U.S. vs. EU Constitution
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• Lesson: SG 6: Economics & Infrastructure
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Th, 11/19 VII. Europe
B. Human Geography
4. Political Geography
5. Economic
Development
& Infrastructure
B. Human Geography
5. Economic
Development
& Infrastructure
Review for Test
Review for Test
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F, 11/20
Unit 5 Test
Unit 5 Test
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16 M, 11/16 VII. Europe
T, 11/17
VII. Europe
W, 11/18 VII. Europe
VII. Europe
THANKSGIVING BREAK!
11/23 - 11/27
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17 M, 11/30 VII. The Russian Domain
T, 12/1
VII. The Russian Domain
W, 12/2 VII. The Russian Domain
Th, 12/3 VII. The Russian Domain
F, 12/4
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
A. Physical Geography
• Lesson: Physical Maps
• Lesson: SG 1 - Physical Geography
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A. Physical Geography
B. Human Geography
1. Historical
Demographics
B. Human Geography
1. Historical
Demographics
• Lesson: Finish SG 1 - Physical Geography
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• Lesson: Group Activity (Vocabulary)
• Lesson: Begin Political Map
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B. Human Geography
1. Historical
Demographics
• Quiz: SG 1
• Lesson: Political Map
• Lesson: SG 2 - Demographic Changes from 1480 - 1917 (The
Russian Empire)
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VII. The Russian Domain
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18 M, 12/7
VII. The Russian
Domain
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T, 12/8
VII. The Russian
Domain
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W, 12/9
VII. The Russian
Domain
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Th, 12/10 VII. The Russian
Domain
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F, 12/11
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VII. The Russian
Domain
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19 M, 12/14 Review for Benchmark 3
BM
T, 12/15
#3
W, 12/16
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Review for Benchmark 3 Review for Benchmark - 7th
Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 7th Period and Kahoot! 1st ,2nd ,3rd
Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 1st & 2nd Periods
Th 12/17
Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 3rd & 4th Periods
F, 12/18
Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 5th & 6th Periods
End 1st Semester
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STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
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CONCEPT
M, 1/5
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STUDENT HOLIDAY
FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY
A. Physical Geography
• Lesson: Physical Maps
• Lesson: SG 1 - Physical Geography
T, 1/6
VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
W, 1/7
VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
A. Physical Geography
B. Human Geography
1. Historical Demographics
• Lesson: Finish SG 1 - Physical Geography
Th, 1/8 VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
B. Human Geography
1. Historical Demographics
• Lesson: Group Activity (Vocabulary)
• Lesson: Begin Political Map
F, 1/9
B. Human Geography
1. Historical Demographics
• Quiz: SG 1
• Lesson: Political Map
• Lesson: SG 2 - Demographic Changes from 1480 - 1917 (The Russian Empire)
VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
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STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS,
AP)
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OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
2 M, 1/12
VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
B. Human Geography
2. Culture & Language
3. Religion
• Lesson: SG 2 - Demographic Changes from 1922 - 1945 (The USSR
Before & During WWII)
T, 1/13
VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
B. Human Geography
2. Culture & Language
3. Religion
• Lesson: SG 2 - Demographic Changes from 1922 - 1945 (The USSR
Before & During WWII)
W, 1/14
VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
B. Human Geography
2. Culture & Language
3. Religion
• Lesson: Rotating Group Activity (Chernobyl, the Berlin Wall, Rasputin,
Stalin, KAL 007, Markov, Gulag Archipelago, Death of the Romanovs)
Th, 1/15 VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
B. Human Geography
2. Culture & Language
3. Religion
4. Political Geography
• Lesson: Group Activity comtinued (iPad Cart)
F, 1/16
B. Human Geography
4. Political Geography
• Lesson: Group Activity comtinued (iPad Cart)
VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
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(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
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3 M, 1/19
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
MLK HOLIDAY
B. Human Geography
4. Political Geography
5. Economics &
Infrastructure
B. Human Geography
4. Political Geography
5. Economics &
Infrastructure
• Lesson: SG 2 - Demographic Changes from 1946 - 1991 (The Cold War &
the fall of the Soviet Union)
Th, 1/22 VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
C. Current Issues
• Quiz # 2
• Lesson: SG 4 - Current Politics & Economics Geography
F, 1/23
C. Current Issues
• Lesson: Who IS Vladimir Putin?; Russia & Ukraine (1990 - 2015), NATO
& the U.S (Clinton; Bush; Obama)
T, 1/20
VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
W, 1/21
VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
• Lesson: SG 3 - Culture & Religion (Russia & Eastern Europe)
• Lesson: Cultures of the Former Yugoslavia
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(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
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OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
4 M, 1/26
VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
Review for Test
Review for Test
T, 1/27
VIII. The Former
USSR & Satellite
States
Unit 8 Test
Unit 8 Test
W, 1/28
PE
Eng/
FA
Th, 1/29
F, 1/30
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STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
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CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
M, 2/2
T, 2/3
W, 2/4
Th, 2/5
F, 2/6
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(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
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OBJECTIVES
6 M, 2/9
Review for Benchmark Review for Benchmark (Units IX & X)
BM ELEC
#1 T, 2/10 Review for Benchmark Review for Benchmark (Units IX & X)
SCI
W, 2/11 Benchmark #1
Benchmark #1
SS
Th, 2/12
ENG
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
• Review for Benchmark (Units IX & X)
• Review for Benchmark (Units IX & X) - Kahoot!
• Benchmark #1
F, 2/13
MATH
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STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
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7 M, 2/16
CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Winter Holiday!
T, 2/17
W, 2/18
Th, 2/19
F, 2/20
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(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
M, 2/23
T, 2/24
• Snow Day
W, 2/25 IX. The Middle East
PE
Math/
PE
Th, 2/26 IX. The Middle East
F, 2/27
IX. The Middle East
• Snow Day
A. Physical Geography
• 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Religion Test Part I
• Lesson: Unit 9 Maps
• 7th - work on Unit 9 Maps; password game
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STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM CALENDAR
WK DAY
CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
A. Physical Geography
B. Human Geography
1. Population/Demo
• Religion Test Part II (30 minute time limit)
• Lesson: SG 1 - Physical Geography & Pop/Demo
B. Human Geography
1. Population/Demo
2. Culture & Religion
• Lesson: Continue SG 1
W, 3/4 IX. The Middle East
B. Human Geography
2. Culture & Religion
3. Political Geography
• Finish SG 1
• Lesson: SG 2 Part I (Sunni vs. Shia Foldable)
Th, 3/5 IX. The Middle East
B. Human Geography
3. Political Geography
• Lesson SG 2 Part II (Scavenger Hunt)
•
F, 3/6
B. Human Geography
3. Political Geography
4. Economic Activity
• Quiz #5: SG 1
• Lesson: SG 3 - Preview: Four Flap Foldable
9 M, 3/2 IX. The Middle East
T, 3/3
IX. The Middle East
IX. The Middle East
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STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM CALENDAR
WK
DAY
CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
10 M, 3/9
IX. The Middle East
B. Human Geography
3. Political Geography
• Lesson: Go over Foldable - “Who Are We at War With?”
• Handout SG 3
T, 3/10
IX. The Middle East
B. Human Geography
3. Political Geography
4. Economic Activity
• Lesson: SG 3 (Arab Spring)
W, 3/11 X. Sub-Saharan Africa B. Human Geography
3. Political Geography
• Registration
• Lesson: Map Activity - Palestine Partition
Th, 3/12 X. Sub-Saharan Africa Review for Test
• Review for Test (CandyLand review)
F, 3/13
• Unit 9 Test
• Lesson: Africa Maps & 4 - Region Foldable
IX. The Middle East
Unit 9 Test
X. Sub-Saharan Africa
30
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM CALENDAR
WK
DAY
CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
11 M, 3/16
X. Sub-Saharan Africa
A. Physical Geography
B. Human Geography
• Lesson: Finish Africa Maps
• Lesson: Phy/Gen Info (on foldable)
T, 3/17
X. Sub-Saharan Africa
A. Physical Geography
B. Human Geography
• Lesson: Finish P/G Info
• Lesson: Begin West Africa (on foldable)
W, 3/18
PE
Sci/FL
X. Sub-Saharan Africa
B. Human Geography
• Quiz #7:Phy/Gen Info & Map
• Lesson: Finish West Africa
• Lesson: Begin Central Africa (on foldable)
Th, 3/19
X. Sub-Saharan Africa
B. Human Geography
• Finish Central Africa
• Lesson: South Africa (on foldable)
F, 3/20
PE SCI/FL
X. Sub-Saharan Africa
• Lesson: Finish South Africa
• Lesson: Begin East Africa (on foldable) (or handout)
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STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM CALENDAR
WK
WK
CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
X. Sub-Saharan Africa
Unit 10 Test
• Review for Test (Kahoot!)
X. Sub-Saharan Africa
XI. South Asia
A. Physical Geography
• Unit 10 Test
• Handout BM #2 SG
• Lesson: SG 1 - Physical Geography (Foldable using textbook)
XI. South Asia
B. Human Geography
1. Pop & Demo
2. Culture & Religion
• Lesson: Finish SG 1
• Lesson: SG 2 - Culture
• Lesson: Religion Foldable (Pakistan/India/Bangladesh)
Th, 3/26 XI. South Asia
B. Human Geography
2. Culture & Religion
3. Political Geography
• Lesson: SG 3 - Political Geography
F, 3/27
ELEC
B. Human Geography
3. Political Geography
4. Economic Activity
• Lesson: Finish SG 3
• Lesson: SG 4 - Economic Activity
12 M, 3/23
BM
#2
(F)
T, 3/24
W, 3/25
XI. South Asia
32
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM CALENDAR
WK
DAY
13 M, 3/30
BM MATH
#2 T, 3/31
SCI
W, 4/1
SS
Th, 4/2
ENG
F, 4/3
Buford’s
Got Talent
CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Review for
Benchmark/SLO
Review for Benchmark/
SLO
Benchmark # 2/SLO
Review for Benchmark/SLO • Review for Benchmark/SLO (Units IX - XII)
(Units IX - XII)
Review for Benchmark/SLO • Review for Benchmark/SLO (Units IX - XII)
(Units IX - XII)
Benchmark # 2/SLO
• Benchmark # 2/SLO
Current Issues
Current Issues
• Current Issues
Current Issues
Current Issues
• Current Issues
SPRING BREAK!
4/6 4/10
33
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM CALENDAR
WK
DAY
CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
14 M, 4/13
XI. South Asia
A. Physical Geography
• Lesson: SG 1
T, 4/14
XI. South Asia
A. Physical Geography
B. Human Geography
1. Demographics &
Epidemiology
B. Human Geography
2. Culture & Language
• Lesson: Finish SG 1
• Lesson: SG 2 (need iPad cart)
Th, 4/16 XI. South Asia
B. Human Geography
2. Culture & Language
• Lesson: SG 3
F, 4/17
B. Human Geography
2. Culture & Language
• Lesson: Finish SG 3
• Handout PE Documents
W, 4/15 XI. South Asia
XI. South Asia
• Quiz SG 1
• Lesson: Finish SG 2 (need iPad cart)
34
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM CALENDAR
WK
DAY
CONCEPT
15 M, 4/20 XI. South Asia
T, 4/21
XII. East & Southeast Asia
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
B. Human Geography
4. Political Geography
• SG 4 Notes
• Research Info for PE
B. Human Geography
4. Political Geography
• PE Prep
W, 4/22 Performance Essay
Performance Essay
PE
SS/
CTAE
Th, 4/23 XII. East & Southeast Asia, & Review for Test
Oceania
• Performance Essay
F, 4/24
• Unit 11 Test
• Handout Maps for East & SE Asia & Oceania
XII. East & Southeast Asia, & Unit 11 Test
Oceania
• CandyLand Review
35
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM CALENDAR
WK
DAY
CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
16 M, 4/27
XII. East & Southeast Asia, &
Oceania
• No 1st, 2nd, or 3rd period
• Work on maps
T, 4/28
XII. East & Southeast Asia, &
Oceania
• No 6th & 7th period
• Work on maps
W, 4/29 XII. East & Southeast Asia, &
Oceania
• No 1st, 2nd, or 3rd period
Th, 4/30 XII. East & Southeast Asia, &
Oceania
• All classes meet this day
• Lesson: SG 1
F, 5/1
• No 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th period
• AAA day short 6th & 7th
XII. East & Southeast Asia, &
Oceania
36
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM CALENDAR
WK
DAY
CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
17 M, 5/4 XII. East & Southeast Asia, &
Oceania
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
• Lesson: SG 1
XII. East & Southeast Asia, &
Oceania
• Lesson: Finish SG 1
• Lesson: Begin SG 2
W, 5/6 XII. East & Southeast Asia, &
Oceania
• Lesson: Quiz SG 1
• Lesson: Vocabulary
Th, 5/7 XII. East & Southeast Asia, &
Oceania
• Lesson: Finish SG 2
• Lesson: Begin SG 3
F, 5/8
• Lesson: Finish SG 3
• Lesson: Geopolitical/Eco Chart for Region (SG 4)
T, 5/5
XII. East & Southeast Asia, &
Oceania
AP Exams
Monday, 5/4 – AP Chem, AP Enviro Science, and AP Psych
Tuesday, 5/5 – AP Calculus
Wednesdays, 5/6 – AP English Literature
Thursday, 5/7 – AP Spanish
Friday, 5/8 – AP US History, AP Art
37
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM CALENDAR
WK
DAY
CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
18 M, 5/11
XII. East & Southeast Asia,
& Oceania
B. Human Geography
4. Political Geography
T, 5/12
XII. East & Southeast Asia,
& Oceania
B. Human Geography
5. Economic Development
& Infrastructure
W, 5/13
XII. East & Southeast Asia,
& Oceania
C. Current Issues
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
• Give out Test SG
• Finish SG 4 Chart
• Review for Test
Review for Test
Th, 5/14 XII. East & Southeast Asia,
& Oceania
Unit 14 Test
• Unit 14 Test
F, 5/15
Review for Benchmark
• Review for Benchmark
AP Exams
Monday, May 11 – AP Biology and AP Music Theory
Tuesday, May 12 – AP Government
Wednesday, May 13 – AP English Language and AP Statistics
Thursday, May 14 – AP Macroeconomics and AP World History
Friday, May 15 – AP Human Geography
EOCTs
To be determined.
38
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM CALENDAR
WK
DAY
19 M, 5/18
BM
T, 5/19
#3
W, 5/20
CONCEPT
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Senior Exams (Benchmark #3 – 4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th)
Senior Exams (Benchmark #3 – 1st, 2nd, & 3rd) / Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 7th)
Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 1st & 2nd)
Th, 5/21
Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 3rd & 4th)
F, 5/22
Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 5th & 6th)
39
STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)