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1 Monday, February 1 o Objective: Show the knowledge of East Africa s physical land and culture 21.2 Quiz Eastern Africa country and capital quiz Research current event articles in East Africa Watch CNN Student News Tuesday, February 2 o Objective: Connect issues going on in East Africa with the United States Lesson Plans Geography Grade 9 Mrs. Newgard East Africa Current Event Discussion Watch CNN Student News Label map - Guinea, Cote d Ivoire, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Niger, Gambia, Senegal, Ghana, Mali, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Liberia Wednesday, February 3 o Objective: Know the relationship between West African culture and the physical environment Notes 21.3 Review countries and capitals 21.3 Review pg. 543, 5-8 Due: MONDAY Research West Africa current events Thursday, February 4 o Objective: Know the relationship between West African culture and the physical environment

2 Finish Notes 21.3 Review countries and capitals Friday, February 5 o Objective: N/A No School 21.3 Review pg. 543, 5-8 Due: MONDAY Research West Africa current events Monday, January 25 o Objective: Test knowledge of the Sahel Region 22.1 Quiz Sahel Region Map Quiz Start current event discussion Tuesday, January 26 o Objective: Learn how Eastern African nations have been influenced by their land Finish current event discussion Label map of eastern Africa Read 21.2 Wednesday, January 27 o Objective: N/A You re Hired! in Starkweather Thursday, January 28 o Objective: Learn how Eastern African nations have been influenced by their physical land Vocabulary

3 Country and capital review Notes Review pg. 533, 2, 5, 6 Due: MONDAY Friday, January 29 o Objective: Learn how Eastern African nations have been influenced by their physical land Quiz Finish 21.2 Notes Go over countries and capitals Vocabulary Review 21.2 Review pg. 533, 2, 5, 6, Due: MONDAY Monday, January 18 o Objective: N/A Teacher In-Service: NO SCHOOL Tuesday, January 19 o Objective: Discover how the landforms in Africa South of the Sahara have affected the way people live Go over 20.1 Notes Answer review questions together on the board Wednesday, January 20 o Objective: Test knowledge of the location of various physical features in Africa South of the Sahara African Physical Feature Quiz Read 20.2

4 Do Review together Discuss climates Thursday, January 21 o Objective: Learn how the physical environment impacts the Sahel Label Sahel Map 21.1 Notes Population Patterns Terms on board indigenous, domesticate, oral tradition, patriarchal, clan, nuclear family, sanitation 21.1 Review pg. 528, 2-5 Due: MONDAY Friday, January 22 o Objective: Learn how the physical environment impacts the Sahel Label Sahel Map 21.1 Notes History and Culture Terms on board indigenous, domesticate, oral tradition, patriarchal, clan, nuclear family, sanitation SENTENCES 21.1 Review pg. 528, 2-5 Due: MONDAY Monday, January 4 o Objective: Learn how economic activities are influenced by oil, natural gas, and water Central Asia Map Quiz Vocab words up on the board arable commodity, crude oil, petrochemical, landlocked, embargo o What economic activities do we need to survive? 19.1 Notes Economic Activities

5 CNN Student News 19.1 Review pg 479, 2-8 Due: WEDNESDAY Tuesday, January 5 o Objective: Discover how advancements in transportation and communication are improving throughout the region, but the physical environment and government control have limited some development Review vocabulary words o Decide on the most important mode of transportation and defend it Notes Transportation and Communication CNN Student News 19.1 Review pg. 479, 2-8 Due: WEDNESDAY Wednesday, January 6 o Objective: Learn about the interdependence of these nations 19.1 Quiz o Give examples of how a growing population could be detrimental and healthy. CNN Student News Discuss Notes 19.2 Managing Resources 19.2 Review pg. 484, 5-8 Due: FRIDAY Thursday, January 7 o Objective: Learn about the impact of the region s geography on its culture o Effects of a shrinking water source Notes 19.2 Human Impact 19.2 Review pg. 484, 5-8 Due: FRIDAY

6 Friday, January 8 o Objective: Review the region and the troubles it faces Quiz 19.2 Quiz CNN Student News Read the Case Study on page 488 We will discuss it and complete it on Monday Monday, December 21 o Objective: Map Testing North Africa, Southwest Asia, Central Asia Map Test Tuesday, December 22 o Objective: Trivia World Cookie Trivia Wednesday, December 23 o Objective: Don t get run over by a reindeer Drive safe when traveling for Christmas Thursday, December 24 o Objective: Dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh Christmas Eve Friday, December 25 o Objective: Have a holly, jolly Christmas Christmas Day Monday, December 14

7 o Objective: Learn how geography and climate have created challenges for Central Asia Notes 18.5 Population Patterns Go over map 18.5 Review pg. 466, 1-2, 5-7 Central Asia Current Events Due: WEDNESDAY Tuesday, December 15 o Objective: Learn how geography and climate have created challenges for Central Asia Notes 18.5 Finish 18.5 Review pg. 466, 1-2, 5-7 Central Asia Current Events Due: WEDNESDAY Wednesday, December 16 o Objective: Test knowledge on Central Asia 18.5 Quiz Central Asia Map Quiz Thursday, December 17 o Objective: Discuss how this affects people here in the US as well as the rest of the world Discuss Current Events Start studying the maps for the region Friday, December 18 o Objective: Familiarize one s self with the maps of the region Quiz Try label all the countries and capitals Study countries and capitals CNN Student News

8 Monday, December 7 o Objective: Find out what has affected the modern development of the Arabian Peninsula. Go over Arabian Peninsula map together Notes 18.4 Population Patterns 18.4 Review page 459, 2, 5, 6, 8 Look for Current Events in the region Due: WEDNESDAY Tuesday, December 8 o Objective: Find out what has affected the modern development of the Arabian Peninsula. Notes 18.4 History and Culture 18.4 Review page 459, 2, 5, 6, 8 Arabian Peninsula Current Events Due: WEDNESDAY Wednesday, December 9 o Objective: Test knowledge on the Arabian Peninsula Arabian Peninsula map quiz 18.4 Quiz Arabian Peninsula Current Events Thursday, December 10 o Objective: Learn how the geography and climate have created challenges for Central Asia Finish Arabian Peninsula Current events

9 Label Central Asia Map CNN Student News Friday, December 11 o Objective: Learn how the geography and climate have created challenges for Central Asia Quiz CNN Student News Page 460 Afghanistan: A Troubled History Read and complete Discuss together Label Central Asia Map Read 18.5 Monday, November 30 o Objective: Understand the tensions that exist in Israel Together page 449 Conflict: Israelis and Palestinians Label countries and capitals Read 18.3 Tuesday, December 1 o Standard: Analyze the Earth s human systems, Interpret the relationships between physical environments and society o Objective: Learn about the population density on the Arabian Peninsula Review map 18.3 Vocabulary together Start 18.3 Notes 18.3 Review Begin looking for Current Events Wednesday, December 2 o Standard Analyze the Earth s human systems, Interpret the relationships between physical environments and society o Objective: Discover how people interact on the Arabian Peninsula

10 Review map Finish 18.3 Notes 18.3 Review Current events Due: THURSDAY Thursday, December 3 o Standard: Analyze the Earth s human systems, Interpret the relationships between physical environments and society o Objective: Test knowledge of the Arabian Peninsula Map Quiz 18.3 Quiz Current Events Discussion Friday, December 4 o Standard: Analyze the Earth s human systems, Interpret the relationships between physical environments and society o Objective: Discuss current events and how they affect us Quiz Finish Current Events Discussion Label map CNN Student News Tuesday, November 24 o Objective: Discover what religious traditions have shaped the history of the Northeast. Together page 449 Conflict: Israelis and Palestinians Label countries and capitals Read 18.3 Wednesday, November 25 relationships between physical environments and society o Objective: Understand the vocabulary of the 18.3

11 Vocabulary together Define Significance CNN Student News 18.3 Review pg. 454, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9 Due: TUESDAY Thursday, November 26 o Objective: Enjoy friends and family. Thanksgiving Friday, November 27 o Objective: Shop until you drop. Black Friday shopping Monday, November 16, Explain contemporary issues and events in an interdependent world o Objective: Discuss Benghazi attack and Learn how various landforms have influenced population and government in North Africa Quick review of vocabulary 18.1 Review due 18.1 Quiz Discuss Benghazi Article Study countries and capitals Read 18.2 Tuesday, November 17 o Objective: Learn how population patterns affect the Eastern Mediterranean region. North Africa Countries and Capitals Quiz Notes18.2 Population Patterns Label Countries and Capitals Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan, West Bank, Gaza Strip 18.2 Review pg. 447, 2, 5 News Article pertaining to the region

12 Due: FRIDAY Wednesday, November 18 o Objective: Learn how population patterns affect the Eastern Mediterranean region. Notes18.2 History and Government and Culture REVIEW Countries and Capitals Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan, West Bank, Gaza Strip 18.2 Review pg. 447, 2, 5 News Article pertaining to the region Due: FRIDAY Thursday, November 19 o Objective: Learn how population patterns affect the Eastern Mediterranean region. Finish 18.2 Notes Review Countries and Capitals Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan, West Bank, Gaza Strip Go over vocabulary 18.2 Review pg. 447, 2, 5 News Article pertaining to the region Due: FRIDAY Friday, November 20 relationships between physical environments and society o Objective: Review cultural aspects of Eastern Mediterranean region Quiz 18.2 Quiz Eastern Mediterranean countries and capitals Quiz Discuss news articles Monday, November 9

13 o Objective: Find out how the climate in North Africa, southwest Asia, and Central Asia affect natural vegetation and human activity. Notes 17.2 Climate and Vegetation Practice landform map 17.2 Review due Tuesday, November 10 o Objective: Discover how indigenous ethnic groups, migrations, and dramatic climates have shaped the population in North Africa Landform Quiz Read 18.1 Label North Africa Map Egypt Algeria Libya Tunisia Morocco Read about Benghazi Attack et-caught-up-on-benghazi-in-five-short-paragraphs/ 18.1 Review pg. 442, 2-7 Due: FRIDAY Wednesday, November 11 o Objective: Honor US veterans for their service. Veterans Day No School Thursday, November 12, Explain contemporary issues and events in an interdependent world o Objective: Discuss Benghazi attack and Learn how various landforms have influenced population and government in North Africa Notes 18.1 Vocabulary together 18.1 Review pg. 442, 2-7

14 Due: FRIDAY Friday, November 13, Explain contemporary issues and events in an interdependent world o Objective: Discuss Benghazi attack and Learn how various landforms have influenced population and government in North Africa Quiz 18.1 Quiz Discuss Benghazi Study countries and capitals Quiz: Monday Monday, November 2, Draw conclusions based on the research processes o Objective: Learn how water has played a role in defining the region of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia Go over landforms again Compare/Contrast paragraphs due Practice Culture Fair speeches Label North Africa Map Tuesday, November 3 o Objective: N/A CULTURE FAIR PRESENTATIONS Because students will be using 6 th period for presentations they will be using this time to do their Physical Science class. Wednesday, November 4, Draw conclusions based on the research processes o Objective: Learn how the climate of North Africa and Central Asia affect vegetation and human activity. Go over landforms Quiz tomorrow

15 Read 18.1 Assign: o 18.1 Review pg. 442, terms, 2-8 o Due: TUESDAY Watch CNN Student News Thursday, November 5, Draw conclusions based on the research processes o Objective: Quiz Landform Quiz Label countries of North Africa Label capitals Watch CNN Student News Friday, November 6 o Objective: N/A No School Parent/Teacher Conferences Monday, October 26, Draw conclusions based on the research processes o Objective: Learn how water has played a role in defining the region of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia Introduce vocabulary 17.1 Notes (Up to Water Systems) Tuesday, October Review pg. 428, 2-8 Due: WEDNESDAY Read 17.1 Culture Fair

16 o o Standard: Analyze the Earth s human systems, Interpret the, Draw conclusions based on the research processes Objective: Learn how water has played a role in defining the region of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia Finish 17.1 Notes Review Vocabulary Label map 17.1 Review pg. 428, 2-8 Due: WEDNESDAY Culture Fair Wednesday, October 28, Draw conclusions based on the research processes o Objective: Learn how water has played a role in defining the region of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia Go over map together Finish Culture Fair READ 17.2 Thursday, October 29, Draw conclusions based on the research processes o Objective: Learn climate affects the North Africa region Notes 17.2 Review map 17.2 Review pg. 432 #4 (do pre-write) and pick one other question to answer Due: FRIDAY Friday, October 30, Draw conclusions based on the research processes

17 o Objective: Learn how water has played a role in defining the region of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia Quiz Landform Quiz Label North Africa Map Read 18.1 Monday, October 19 o Standard: Draw conclusions based on the research processes, Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social studies o Objective: Culture Fair project Work on tri-fold board Due: WEDNESDAY Tuesday, October 20 o Standard: Draw conclusions based on the research processes, Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social studies o Objective: Culture Fair project Work on tri-fold board Due: WEDNESDAY Wednesday, October 21 o Standard: Draw conclusions based on the research processes, Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social studies o Objective: Culture Fair project Finish tri-fold board Thursday, October 22 o Objective: N/A No School: NDEA Conference Friday, October 23 o Objective: N/A No School: NDEA Conference

18 Monday, October 12, Draw conclusions based on the research processes, Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social studies o Objective: Refresh students on the placement of the states and capitals and read various maps and charts Refresher on US and Canada Review the Regional Atlas of US and Canada o Discuss pages States and Capitals Pop Quiz Page 121, 1-3 Page 123, 1-3 Page 125, 1-3 Due: TUESDAY Tuesday, October 13 o Objective: Discover how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic activities and the environment Read 4.4 together Determine text structure Find some compare/contrast within text 4.4 Review pg. 110, 5-9 using complete sentences Due: WEDNESDAY Wednesday, October 14 o Objective: Preview Russia unit by reading various maps and interpreting data through charts and graphs Begin Unit 5 Read and discuss pages Answer questions together Visit

19 Quickpass: WGC9952C14 o Do vocabulary flashcards Thursday, October 15 o Objective: Read about and locate different physical features in Russia Together read through 14.1 Label map while we read 14.1 Review page 360, 2, 5, 6, 9 Due: MONDAY Friday, October 16 o Standard: Draw conclusions based on the research processes, Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social studies o Objective: Culture Fair project Quiz Culture Fair Outline Finish 14.1 Watch CNN Student News Monday, October 5 o Objective: Discover how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic activities and the environment. Read 4.4 together 4.4 Review pg. 110, 5-9 using complete sentences DUE: Tuesday Tuesday, October 6 o Standard: Draw conclusions based on the research processes, Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social studies o Objective: Introduce Culture Fair project

20 Begin research on culture fair Choose country Start researching Wednesday, October 7 o Standard: Draw conclusions based on the research processes, Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social studies o Objective: Culture Fair project Research on culture fair Check to make sure we are using appropriate sites Thursday, October 8, Draw conclusions based on the research processes, Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social studies Refresher on US and Canada Review the Regional Atlas of US and Canada o Discuss pages States and Capitals Pop Quiz Research for Culture Fair Project Friday, October 9 o Standard: Draw conclusions based on the research processes, Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social studies o Objective: Culture Fair project Quiz Research on culture fair Monday, September 28 o Standard: Apply social studies skills in real life contexts o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently Finish paragraphs for Tubman and Gies Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast Tuesday, September 29 Religions of the World o Notes together o Paragraphs independently

21 o o Standard: Apply social studies skills in real life contexts Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast Religions of the World o Notes together o Paragraphs independently Wednesday, September 30 o Objective: Discover what types of human systems provide the power for groups of people to control Earth s surface. Notes 4.3 Political and Economic Systems Go over vocabulary Do the Steve Dunn approach to Compare/Contrast with: o Levels of government o Three types of government o Economic systems 4.3 Review pg. 104, 4-6 Due: THURSDAY Thursday, October 1 o Objective: Discover how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic activities and the environment. 4.3 Quiz Start Notes 4.2 Resource Management and Economies and World Trade Assign: o 4.4 Review pg. 110, 1-9 o Due: MONDAY Friday, October 2 o Objective: Discover how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic activities and the environment. Quiz Notes 4.2 People and the Environment Assign:

22 o 4.4 Review pg. 110, 1-9 o Due: MONDAY Monday, September 21 o Standard: Apply social studies skills in real life contexts o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast Gandhi and Mandela o All together Tuesday, September 22 o Standard: Apply social studies skills in real life contexts o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast Harriet Tubman and Meip Gies o Gradual release students working more on their own Wednesday, September 23 o Standard: Apply social studies skills in real life contexts o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast Religions of the World o Notes together o Paragraphs independently Thursday, September 24 o Standard: Apply social studies skills in real life contexts o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast Religions of the World o Notes together o Paragraphs independently Friday, September 25 o Objective: Discover what types of human systems provide the power for groups of people to control Earth s surface.

23 Quiz Notes 4.3 Political and Economic Systems Go over vocabulary Do the Steve Dunn approach to Compare/Contrast with: o Levels of government o Three types of government o Economic systems 4.3 Review pg. 104, 4-6 (complete sentences) Monday, September 14 o Objective: Learn a little more on the different religions of the world Religions of the World: pg Assign: o Page 99, 9-27 o Due: WEDNESDAY Tuesday, September 15 o Objective: Learn a little more on the different religions of the world Religions of the World: pg SD Compare and Contrast together Wednesday, September 16 o Objective: Learn a little more on the different religions of the world Discuss Compare/Contrast Essays Read 4.3 o ALTERNATE: o Objective: Discover what types of human systems provide the power for groups of people to control Earth s surface. Notes 4.3 Political and Economic Systems Go over vocabulary Do the Steve Dunn approach to Compare/Contrast with: o Levels of government o Three types of government

24 o Economic systems 4.3 Review pg. 104, 4-6 (complete sentences) Thursday, September 17, Interpret the concepts of exchange and trade and the impacts and implications of a global economy for individuals and nations o Objective: Find out how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic activities and the environment Review 4.3 Discuss 4.3 vocabulary Come up with significance together Notes 4.4 Friday, September 18, Interpret the concepts of exchange and trade and the impacts and implications of a global economy for individuals and nations o Objective: Find out how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic activities and the environment Work on 4.4 Review pg. 110, 1-9 (repeat question in answer for critical thinking and make sure #9 is a full, complete paragraph) Due: MONDAY Monday, September 7 o Objective: N/A NO SCHOOL Labor Day Tuesday, September 8 o Objective: Learn what factors influence population growth in a given area or region. Discuss terms from 4.1 Notes 4.1 Population Growth 4.1 Review pg. 74, 1-7 Due: THURSDAY Wednesday, September 9

25 o o Standard: Analyze the Earth s human systems, Interpret the Objective: Learn what factors influence population distribution Review vocabulary Notes Population Distribution Edmodo Question 4.1 Review pg. 74, 1-7 Due: THURSDAY READ 4.2 Thursday, September 10 o Objective: Discover the culture regions geographers divide the earth into Discuss vocabulary 4.2 Notes Elements of Culture and Cultural Change 4.2 Review pg. 79, 4-7 (complete sentences on critical thinking) Due: FRIDAY Friday, September 11 o Objective: Learn a little more on the different religions of the world Begin by reading pgs SD Compare and Contrast together Wednesday, August 26, 2015 o Objective: Learn the classroom rules and procedures Discuss summer Classroom Rules Belief System Procedures Thursday, August 27, 2015 o Standard: Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data o Objective: Familiarize one s self with the book. Introduce book Take down numbers Look through book Read How Do I Study Geography?

26 Discuss reasons we study Draw out five themes Focus on essential elements and why we learn geography Launch Unit 1 The World Assign: o Read 4-9 o Due: TOMORROW Friday, August 28, 2015 o Standard: Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information o Objective: Discover the scope through which we will be studying geography Get logged into Edmodo Scavenger Hunt (on Edmodo) as a review and a way to learn to navigate Watch CNN News Relate to class Monday, August 31 o Standard: Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data o Objective: Learn about the tools geography skills provide Discuss significance of terms Notes Venn diagram together Discuss Projections Notes Determine the uses of the different map projections o On the board o Assign: Page 7, #3 Discuss Discuss Determining Location Notes Term significance o Assign: Pick out the place you would most like to visit Write down the longitude and latitude Due: TOMORROW o Assign: Read pages Due: TOMORROW Tuesday, September 1 o Standard: Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data o Objective: Learn the tools geography skills provide

27 Discuss Reading a Map Questions? Page 499, 501 describe what these maps are doing Discuss the difference between large and small scale maps o Assign: Page 11, #5 Due: END OF HOUR Discuss Physical Maps Find examples in the book Discuss Political Maps Find examples in the book Discuss Thematic Maps Find examples in the book (GPS searching on phone) Discuss Geography Information System Assign: o Read Section 2 o Due: TOMORROW Wednesday, September 2 o Standard Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data o Objective: Discover the elements of geography Notes on the elements of geography Notes on the section Do number 5 together (pg. 24) Assign: o Pg. 24 Thursday, September 3 o Standard Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data Introduce and begin Geography Activity Due: TUESDAY Friday, September 4 o Standard Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data Geography Activity Due: TUESDAY o o Analyze the Earth s human systems (population, culture, settlement, economic interdependence) Interpret the relationships between physical environments and society (humans modify the environment, environment modifies society, use distribution, and importance of resources)

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