Mandatory: one BINGO. 2 points for each additional BINGO. Exit: Label maps Tuesday, February 21

Mrs. Newgard Lesson Plans World Geography Grade 9 Monday, February 20 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems, 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.6.1 Explain how groups and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior o Objective: Start thinking about one s own geography to share with pen pals : PenPals assignments Start writing to pen pals for the week Introduce: Geography BINGO [Use this BINGO card, which lists many of the geography standards, and find examples of stories from The New York Times that take on topics like migration, culture and ecosystems in various ways. When you have a diagonal, horizontal or vertical row of examples, you have Bingo! Students can search either a print copy of the paper or the online archives. ] o https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/all-over-themap-10-ways-to-teach-about-geography/?_r=0 Mandatory: one BINGO. 2 points for each additional BINGO. Exit: Label maps Tuesday, February 21 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems, 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.6.1 Explain how groups and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior o Objective: Start thinking about one s own geography to share with pen pals : Check up on PenPals hand in or submit first letter o Discuss issues in today s South Asia Start notes on 25.1 Geography BINGO o Research o Due: FRIDAY o 25.1 Review page 633, 2, 6-8 o Due: THURSDAY

Wednesday, February 22 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems, 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.6.1 Explain how groups and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior o Objective: What does it mean for countries to be economically interdependent? : Label South Asia map Finish 25.1 Notes o Work on review o Work on penpals Countries and capitals quiz tomorrow Thursday, February 23 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems, 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.6.1 Explain how groups and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior o Objective: What does it mean for countries to be economically interdependent? : Read India: Skilled Laborers Needed Discuss o o Pen Pals 25.1 Review due 25.1 Quiz Friday, February 24 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems, 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.6.1 Explain how groups and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior o Objective: What environmental challenges might countries with large populations face? : Discuss vocab sustainable development, Chipko, poaching, nuclear proliferation, Dalits Notes 25.2 o 25.2 Review page 640, 4, 5, 7 o Due: MONDAY (if notes are done) Monday, February 13 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems, 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.6.1 Explain how groups and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior o Objective: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture Notes 24.2 Population History and Government

24.2 Review page 615, 3, 5, 6, 8 Due: TUESDAY Tuesday, February 14 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems, 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.6.1 Explain how groups and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior o Objective: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture : Look up Grameen Bank System. Do you think it could succeed in the United States? 24.2 due o Go over vocabulary 24.2 Quiz Sign up for PenPals Watch CNN Student News if time o Read 24.3 Wednesday, February 15 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems, 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.6.1 Explain how groups and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior o Objective: How does the location of a country influence its culture? : Label all countries and capitals Go over countries and capitals Notes 24.3 Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka o 24.3 Review page 620, 5 and 8 o Due: THURSDAY Thursday, February 16 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems, 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.6.1 Explain how groups and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity o Objective: How does the location of a country influence its culture? : Review 24.3 24.3 Review due 24.3 Quiz Introduce: Geography BINGO [Use this BINGO card, which lists many of the geography standards, and find examples of stories from The New York Times that take on topics like migration, culture and ecosystems in

Friday, February 17 o Standard: N/A o Objective: N/A No School various ways. When you have a diagonal, horizontal or vertical row of examples, you have Bingo! Students can search either a print copy of the paper or the online archives. ] o https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/all-over-themap-10-ways-to-teach-about-geography/?_r=0 Mandatory: one BINGO. 2 points for each additional BINGO. Monday, February 6 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems, 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments an society o Objective: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture Current Events Discussion o Read 24.1 Notes 24.1 History and Government 24.1 Review page 610, 2, 3, 5, 6 Due: WEDNESDAY Tuesday, February 7 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems, 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments an society o Objective: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture : Review vocabulary Finish notes on 24.1 Finish review 24.1 Wednesday, February 8 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems, 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments an society o Objective: Understand the influence people have on a region Bell Ringer: Review vocabulary o 24.1 due o 24.1 Review due 24.1 Quiz Notes 24.2 Population History and Government

24.2 Review page 615, 3, 5, 6, 8 Due: FRIDAY Thursday, February 9 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems, 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments an society o Objective: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture Finish Notes 24.2 Population History and Government 24.2 Review page 615, 3, 5, 6, 8 Due: FRIDAY Friday, February 10 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems, 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments an society o Objective: Make a connection between the history of the region and the current culture : vocabulary 24.2 due 24.2 Quiz Notes 24.3 Population Patterns o 24.3 Review page 620 2, 3, 5, 6 o Due: TUESDAY Monday, January 30 o Objective: Introduce South Asia Introduce page 576-587 South Asia (Chapter 23) Discuss What makes South Asia a Region? (In TE) Go through pronunciations of countries and capitals Tuesday, January 31 Exit: Write down 5 things you learned from the reading or discussion. o Pick one why is it something to remember? Read 23.1

o o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth s human systems (e.g., population, culture, Objective: Label landforms and get bearings of the new area and discuss how that affects settlement : Label list of South Asia landforms (by table or alone) Together: discuss the importance from the reading Exit: Page 593, 6 Why are population densities so high on the Gangetic Plain? Read 23.2 Wednesday, February 1 o Objective: Label landforms and get bearings of the new area and discuss how that affects settlement : Label landforms Correct Notes 23.2 23.2 Review - page 600, 3-6 Due: at the end of the day THURSDAY Thursday, February 2 o Objective: Analyze how climate and vegetation affect the countries of South Asia : page 595, 1-2 Quiz 23.2 Work on 23.2 Review Study Landforms Friday, February 3 o Objective: Review South Asia landforms, climate, and vegetation Landform Quiz Kahoot!

Monday, January 23 o Objective: How has Russia s transition to a market economy affected its relationship with other nations? : page 386, 1-2 Read and Coggle (or just take notes) 16.1 Watch CNN Student News o Write a summary paragraph with no more than 5 sentences. Tuesday, January 24 o Objective: How has Russia s transition to a market economy affected its relationships with other countries? : Write the differences and similarities between a market economy and a command economy. What are the struggles of switching between the two? Discuss the chapter Check coggles 16.1 Quiz o 16.1 Review 3, 4, 6 Due: WEDNESDAY Wednesday, January 25 o Objective: How has Russia s transition to a market economy affected its relationships with other countries? : Define command economy, consumer good, black market, market economy, privatization, kolkhoz, sovkhoz 16.1 Quiz o Discuss what struggles would Russia have with their environment? Start 16.2 notes Exit What did you learn? o 16.2 Review page 398, 2-5

o Due: THURSDAY Thursday, January 26 o Objective: How has Russia s transition to a market economy affected its relationships with other countries? : Define nuclear waste, pesticide, radioactive material Finish 16.2 Notes if necessary (and 16.2 review) Exit: Should countries like Russia be allowed to build an oil pipeline through a protected area? Explain. o Find two current event articles pertaining to Russia for discussion tomorrow. Friday, January 27 o Objective: Connect Russia s current events to world and US events. : Ready your articles. Add a deep thinking question to each article. Russian Current Events discussion Exit: What does this discussion tell you about the global economy/culture? Monday, January 16 o Standard: N/A o Objective: N/A No School Professional Development Tuesday, January 17 o Objective: How might Russia s diverse population have influences its cultural geography? : Review 15.1 what did you find most interesting? Review 15.1 Discuss Coggles 15.1 Quiz 15.1 Due at the end of the day

Wednesday, January 18 o Objective: How have Russia s history and government been shaped by its many ethnic groups? : Page 376-377 (1,2) Nationalism in Chechnya Notes 15.2 History and Government Exit: What pieces of Russian history linked with that of the US? o 15.2 Review page 382, 4-6 o Due: THURSDAY (after quiz) Thursday, January 19 o Objective: How have Russia s history and government been shaped by its many ethnic groups? : Define czar, serf, Russification, Bolshevik, perestroika, glasnost Review 15.2 15.2 Quiz Exit: Go through the visual summary on page 383 what did you know? What did you learn? What do you want to know more about? Friday, January 20 o Objective: How has Russia s transition to a market economy affected its relationship with other nations? : page 386, 1-2 Read and Coggle (or just take notes) 16.1 o o Write a summary paragraph with no more than 5 sentences. Due: MONDAY Monday, January 9

o o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth s human systems (e.g., population, culture, Objective: Discover how the physical environment can influence human populations o Go over landforms of Russia Notes 14.2 o 14.2 Review page 364, 2, 5, 6 o Due: FRIDAY Tuesday, January 10 o Objective: Discover how the physical environment can influence human populations 14.2 Due 14.2 Quiz o Study landforms Wednesday, January 11 o Objective: Understand how physical environment can influence human populations Landforms Quiz o Students can choose from the following options: 1. Write and memorize the Russian alphabet 2. Sing the Russian alphabet song from memory 3. Learn 5 Russian phrases (and their meanings) and have an exchange with a classmate Due: THURSDAY Thursday, January 12 o Objective: Different people influence culture Russian presentations Go over vocabulary ethnic group, Soviet era, nationality, sovereignty, atheism, pogrom, intelligentsia, socialist realism

Look up the different ethnic groups and discuss differences: Slavs, Caucasians, Turkic Start 15.1 Notes Friday, January 13 o Objective: Different people influence culture Coggle page 373 from Culture to the end o Be sure students share their Coggle with me as well raechel.newgard@gmail.com o 15.1 Review page 375, 3, 4, 6 o Due: TUESDAY Monday, January 2 o Standard: N/A o Objective: N/A No School: Winter Break Tuesday, January 3 o Objective: Discover how the physical environment can influence human populations Remind of the schedule of chapters they put out Mind map 14.1 Wednesday, January 4 o Objective: Discover how the physical environment can influence human populations Check mind mapping o Label Russian landforms

Exit slip: Think about the locations of Russia s seas. Then write a paragraph describing how the location of these seas affect Russia s economy Read 14.2 Thursday, January 5 o Objective: Discover how the physical environment can influence human populations Notes 14.2 o 14.2 Review page 364, 2, 5, 6 o Due: FRIDAY Friday, January 6 o Objective: Discover how the physical environment can influence human populations 14.2 Due 14.2 Quiz o Study landforms Landform Quiz Monday, December 19 o Objective: Compare and contrast Christmas traditions around the world : What are some holiday traditions in your household? Read about traditions around the world o Do readings and worksheets to accompany Tuesday, December 20 o Objective: Compare and contrast Christmas traditions around the world

: What was the most interesting thing you learned yesterday. Read about traditions around the world o Christmas WEBQUEST Due: WEDNESDAY Wednesday, December 21 o Objective: Compare and contrast Christmas traditions around the world : Reflect on yesterday, what did you find to be the most out there tradition and why Read about traditions around the world o Christmas WEBQUEST o Finish Due: WEDNESDAY Christmas trivia (if time) Thursday, December 22 o Objective: Compare and contrast Christmas traditions around the world BAZINGA! Christmas research Friday, December 23 o Standard: N/A o Objective: N/A Winter Break: Go sledding, sleep in, and enjoy your family Monday, December 12 o Objective: Work on culture fair project : Goals for the day Tuesday, December 13 Food prep and speech practice

o o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth s human systems (e.g., population, culture, Objective: Reflect on the Culture Fair : What was successful? What was not successful? What changes would you like to see made with the teachers? Were the due dates fair? What did you need to spend more or less time completing? What would you do differently? What did you enjoy? Discuss Put away boards and all supplies Watch CNN Student News Exit: Choose one object to represent either the country you worked on or the class as a whole. Why does it represent what you say it does? Wednesday, December 14 o Objective: Decide on what sort of Christmas decoration to make : Decide on the object and write two paragraphs defending the reason why you choose it to represent your country or the class as a whole Discuss Watch CNN Student News Exit: draw a picture of your ornament Thursday, December 15 o Objective: Make Christmas decorations : Goals for the day Create ornaments Exit: Clean work stations Friday, December 16 o Objective: Make Christmas decorations : Goals for the day Create ornaments Exit: Clean work stations Due: MONDAY

Monday, December 5 o Objective: Work on culture fair project o Writing due Since each student is working at their own pace, each will fill out the goal for the day o Things to work on: Speech Board Reflect on goal Tuesday, December 6 o Objective: Work on culture fair project Set goal o Make sure students are making progress o Speech writing o Board Reflect on goal Wednesday, December 7 o Objective: Work on culture fair project o Speech due Thursday, December 8 Set goal o Finish board o Due: THURSDAY Reflect on progress

o o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth s human systems (e.g., population, culture, Objective: Work on culture fair project Board due Practice Culture Fair Friday, December 9 o Objective: Work on culture fair project Practice Culture Fair and speech with peers Peer reviews and critiques o Last minute changes Monday, November 28 o Objective: Research respective country Set goal o Research Reflect Tuesday, November 29 o Objective: Research respective country, check to be sure everything has been covered Wednesday, November 30 Research due o Meet with each student to go over the list. What is needed and what else needs to be found? If done, work on outline o Due: THURSDAY

o o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth s human systems (e.g., population, culture, Objective: Research respective country Start piecing together an outline o Due: THURSDAY Thursday, December 1 o Objective: Research respective country Outline due o Start putting together paper Paper will be due MONDAY Friday, December 2 o Objective: Research respective country Work on paper o Make sure all students have a good start and can work over the weekend o Writing due: MONDAY Monday, November 21 o Objective: Begin compiling research on respective country (current events) Introduce Culture Fair Discuss o proper websites o how to take notes o keeping track of information

Start research o Show research at the beginning and end of the period. Must have made progress. Meet with each student. Tuesday, November 22 o Objective: Begin compiling research on respective country (current events) Show research o Write a plan what do you want to get done today Research o Exit slip what did you accomplish? Was it your goal? What can you do differently or the same for next time? Wednesday, November 23 o Objective: Begin compiling research on respective country (current events) Thursday, November 24 o Standard: N/A o Objective: Enjoy Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving! Friday, November 25 o Standard: N/A o Objective: Go Black Friday shopping Enjoy the day off! Show research o Write a plan what do you want to get done today Research o Exit slip what did you accomplish? Was it your goal? What can you do differently or the same for next time? Monday, November 14

o Objective: Introduction to Australia, Oceana, and Antarctica Examine pages 786-799 Label Map together o Go on howjsay o Organize as a group The quiz will be THURSDAY Tuesday, November 15 o Objective: Make connections between the physical geography and the characteristics of the nations of the region. Start with a blank map label as many as you can from yesterday Notes 32.1 Australia 32.1 Review page 805, 2-7 Due: THURSDAY Wednesday, November 16 o Objective: Make connections between the physical geography and the characteristics of the nations of the region. Start with a blank map label as many as you can from yesterday Notes 32.1 Oceania New Zealand 32.1 Review page 805, 2-7 Due: THURSDAY Thursday, November 17 o Objective: Make connections between the physical geography and the characteristics of the nations of the region. 32.1 Review Due 32.1 Quiz Country Quiz (option to take Friday if wanted)

Friday, November 18 o Objective: Make connections between the physical geography and the characteristics of the nations of the region. Map Quiz MindMap 32.2 Can do it in pairs Monday, November 7 o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture : Find 3 interesting facts (from legitimate websites) on North Korea Discuss Review 27.2 27.2 Quiz Study Map QUIZ Wednesday o Read 27.3 Tuesday, November 8 o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture : Find 3 interesting facts (from legitimate websites) on South Korea Notes 27.3 Population Patterns o Start History and Government (just early history) o 27.3 Review page 690, 2-4, 6 o Due: THURSDAY Wednesday, November 9

o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture : Find 3 interesting facts (from legitimate websites) on any other country in East Asia o Notes 27.3 History and Government Country and Capital Quiz o 27.3 Review page 690, 2-4, 6 o Due: THURSDAY Thursday, November 10 o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture : What role did the US play in Korea s history 27.3 Due 27.3 Quiz Introduce Culture Fair o Friday, November 11 o Standard: N/A o Objective: Honor Veterans No School: Veteran s Day Start researching for Culture Fair Monday, October 31 o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture Notes on 27.1 o Go over vocabulary o 27.1 Review page 680, 2-6 o Due: WEDNESDAY Tuesday, November 1 o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture

Finish 27.1 Notes o Conference Discussion Hand out strength and weakness sheet Give Behavior rubric Due: FRIDAY Wednesday, November 2 o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture Quiz 27.1 27.1 Review due Label East Asia Map: countries and capitals China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan Read 27.2 Thursday, November 3 o Objective: Understand the impact geography has on culture Notes 27.2 o Go over the map: QUIZ MONDAY 27.2 Review page 685, 2-7 Due: MONDAY Friday, November 4 o Objective: Run though conferences and get ready for parents Quiz Hand in S/W sheet Behavior rubric due Discuss roles of students, teachers, and parents Mock conferences Monday, October 24

o o Standard: 9-12.5.1 - Analyze the Earth s human systems (e.g., population, culture, Objective: Understand the impact the Vietnam War had on the people and the environment Review what we learned Do Case Study The Vietnam War: What environmental effects of the Vietnam War are still being felt in Vietnam and in the US? o Analyzing the case page 785, 1, 2, 4 o Discuss tomorrow for questions o Due: THURSDAY Tuesday, October 25 o Objective: Introduce East Asia Discuss any questions or issues with yesterday s assignment Examine pages 648-659 Discuss Label country and capital map Read 26.1 page 663-666 26.1 Review page 666, 2, 3, 5, 6 Due: THURSDAY Wednesday, October 26 o Objective: Understand how East Asia s location affects the physical and human systems Label landform map Work on 26.1 Review Read 26.2 Thursday, October 27 o Standard: 9-12.5.1 Analyze the Earth s human systems (e.g., population, culture, o Objective: Look at the factors that influence climate

26.1 Due 26.2 Notes Label landform map 26.2 Review page 670, 3-6 Due: MONDAY Friday, October 28 o Objective: Discuss factors that influence climate South Asia Landform Quiz o Finish 26.2 Review 26.2 Quiz o Read 27.1 for Monday Monday, October 17 o Objective: Understand how the landscape influences the region Page 762-763 due Notes 31.1 Discuss how similarities and differences of the US 31.1 Review page 771, 5, 6, 8 Due: TUESDAY Tuesday, October 18 o Objective: Discover how humans might affect their physical environment

31.1 Quiz 31.2 Notes 31.2 Review page 778, 4-6 Due: WEDNESDAY by end of hour STUDY FOR COUNTRIES AND CAPITALS Wednesday, October 19 o Objective: Discover how humans might affect their physical environment Review 31.2 Quiz Study for countries and capitals South East Asia Quiz Watch CNN Student News Thursday, October 20 o Standard: N/A o Objective: Have a great weekend No school Friday, October 21 o Standard: N/A o Objective: Have a great weekend No school Starting Unit 9 on Monday East Asia Monday, October 10 o Objective: Analyze population patterns in South East Asia Reading check Notes 30.1 Population Patterns 30.1 Review page 753, 1-7

Complete sentences on critical thinking Due: WEDNESDAY Tuesday, October 11 o Objective: Analyze population patterns in South East Asia Notes 30.1 History and Government and Culture 30.1 Review page 753, 1-7 Due: WEDNESDAY Wednesday, October 12 o Objective: Analyze population patterns in South East Asia 30.1 Review DUE 30.1 Quiz Go over page 752 Teen Life in Thailand Watch CNN Student News Read 30.2 Thursday, October 13 o Objective: Analyze population patterns in South East Asia Reading check Notes 30.2 (all) 30.2 Review page 758, 1-6 Due: FRIDAY AT THE END OF CLASS Friday, October 14 o Objective: Analyze population patterns in South East Asia Quiz

30.2 Review DUE 30.2 Quiz Watch CNN Student News Connecting to the US page 762-763, 1-2 Due: MONDAY Monday, October 3 o Objective: Create a cultural profile They are going to get packets, so Callie can just keep hers for the week. Callie is creating a country profile on any country in South East Asia She can choose a country then research the information attached. The information she finds must somehow be presented. She can choose how she would like to do it: o PowerPoint o Fancy word document o Poster o I am open to creative interpretation, so whatever works for Callie Tuesday, October 4 o Objective: Create a cultural profile Working on country profile and presentation document Wednesday, October 5 o Objective: Find the location of water and landforms in the South East Asia region Rest of the class must catch up Callie can present her country profile

Study for water and landform quiz Read 29.2 Thursday, October 6 o Objective: Find out how the climate influences ecosystems in SE Asia Water and Landform Quiz Notes 29.2 29.2 Review page 742, 5-9 (complete sentences) Due: FRIDAY Friday, October 7 o Objective: Find out how the climate influences ecosystems in SE Asia Quiz 29.2 Review due Go over countries and capitals Find ways to remember Watch CNN Student News Read 30.1 Monday, September 26 o Objective: Outline class and countries of interest Present country governments o Discuss the importance of government Do we need it? Look through book decide what order to do the Units o (Draw from a hat, each student gets to pick a unit)

Watch CNN Student News Tuesday, September 27 o Objective: Understand relative location of new area Introduce new unit Read section 1 o Take notes on significant landforms o Write landforms down, give significance Wednesday, September 28 o Objective: Understand relative location of new area Notes on Section 1 Label map together o Section 1 Review o Read section 2 Thursday, September 29 o Objective: Understand relative location of new area Study landforms Notes on section 2 Section 2 Review Friday, September 30 o Objective: Preface SD trip Quiz Landform Quiz Enchanted Highway Custer

Deadwood o Significant landmarks o Discussion Watch CNN Student News Monday, September 19 o Objective: Compare and contrast world religions Go through religious terms animism, atheism, monotheism, polytheism, secularism, sect Discuss impact of religions Read through religions Take notes on board for Compare/Contrast Tuesday, September 20 o Objective: Compare and contrast world religions Refresh religious terms animism, atheism, monotheism, polytheism, secularism, sect Discuss impact of religions Read through religions Take notes on board for Compare/Contrast Wednesday, September 21 o Objective: Learn about political and economic systems in the world Notes 4.3 o Levels of government o Types of government Takes notes o Economic systems

Vocabulary Thursday, September 22 o Objective: Learn about political and economic systems in the world Notes 4.3 o Levels of government o Types of government Takes notes o Economic systems Vocabulary Friday, September 23 o Objective: Learn about political and economic systems in the world Watch CNN Student News Do 4.3 Review pg. 104, 2, 4-7 Pick 2 countries a piece (just not the same ones) Make a chart together after they do their research o Country o Type of government o Leaders Monday, September 12 o Objective: Describe climate region in detail Watch CNN Student News Discuss any links to geography Finish coloring climate regions

Present tomorrow Read 4.1 Tuesday, September 13 o Objective: Compare and contrast climate regions and understand the factors that influence population growth Present regions and hang them up Reading check positive population growth, negative population growth, What factors influence growth in a given area or region? Go over notes 4.1 As a group, answer the reviews o Divide up each questions for the tables and give answer and reasons why Review and discuss vocabulary http://www.glencoe.com/qe/efcsec.php?qi=14626 Read 4.2 Wednesday, September 14 o Objective: Discover what we will be studying when looking at various cultures Reading check: How does he spatial interaction of cultures affect human systems? Notes 4.2 Discuss vocabulary Specific examples of language, religion, social groups, government and economy, culture region Create personal culture conglomeration Thursday, September 15 o Objective: Learn about the internal and external factors that influence culture

Go over personal cultures Finish notes 4.2 Significance of the vocabulary: culture, language family, ethnic group, culture region, cultural diffusion, culture hearth 4.2 Review page 79, 3-6 Due: FRIDAY Friday, September 16 o Objective: Learn about the major world religions Quiz 4.2 Review due Watch CNN Student News Discuss geographical links Intro to religions Discuss proper respect Read assigned section and take notes o In depth discussion on Monday Monday, September 5 o Standard: N/A o Objective: Enjoy the first long weekend of the school year Sleep in Tuesday, September 6 o Objective: Understand the physical process that keeps Earth s water constant Review last 2 sections collectively define: core, mantle, crust, continental drift, plate tectonics, magma, subduction, accretion, spreading, fold, fault, faulting, weathering, erosion, glacier, moraine, hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, continental shelf Flashcards http://www.glencoe.com/qe/efcsec.php?qi=14626

Water Cycle video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al-do-hguik (National Science Foundation) Notes 2.3 Essential Questions pg 33, 5; pg 40, 5; pg 44, 5 Due: WEDNESDAY Wednesday, September 7 o Objective: Discover how the Earth s position with the sun affects life on Earth Quick review of chapter 2 Write up the vocabulary (check off once discussed) weather, climate, axis, temperature, revolution, equinox, solstice, greenhouse effect, global warming Notes 1.2 Draw out the important ideas tilt and rotation, lines of latitude Read 1.3 Thursday, September 8 o Objective: Analyze the Earth s climates and how they are affected Reading check Name three things that affect climate Review yesterday s vocabulary Add vocabulary prevailing wind, Coriolis effect, doldrums, current, El Nino, windward, leeward, rain shadow Notes 2.2 o Draw our vital details Latitude, Elevation, Wind/Water patterns, rain shadow Friday, September 9 o Objective: Understand how climate and vegetation are classified As a class review the vocabulary on the board (10-15 min) Each table:

o Create a list of all the climate regions and list features for each of them Watch CNN Student News Discuss geographical links Essential Questions pg. 53, 4; pg. 59, 5; pg. 64, 4 (Could be used for Monday depending on time) Monday, August 29 o Standard: o Objective: Understand the need for the study of geography Finish rules and procedures o Practice the discussion and how much time do you need? Place 5 papers around the room to signify themes [location, place, regions, movement, human-environment interaction] Think, write, read, write, draw, discuss Read 1.1, pages 4-15 o Jot down a few notes so we can discuss tomorrow http://edcommunity.esri.com/resources/collections/ushistory_geoinquiries Tuesday, August 30 o Standard: 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationship between physical environments and society o Objective: Understand the relationship between physical environments and industry Reading check! Topics of discussion Maps and globes o Benefits and drawbacks of each Projections o Specific instances for each one Label longitude, latitude, Equator, Prime Meridian, each hemisphere Find specific examples of small scale, large scale, physical, political, thematic Together go over GIS

Wednesday, August 31 o Standard: 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationship between physical environments and society o Objective: Understand the relationship between physical environments and industry Table GIS o Present findings and answers to questions Review 1.1 and 1.2 online Read 2.1 Thursday, September 1 o Standard: 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationship between physical environments and society o Objective: Understand the relationship between physical environments and industry Draw out 2.1 Read 2.2 Graphic Novel Theme 1 Pass out for tomorrow Friday, September 2 o Standard: 9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationship between physical environments and society o Objective: Understand the relationship between physical environments and industry Notes 2.2 o Draw out the vocabulary o http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078745292/student_vi ew0/unit1/chapter2/index.html Read 2.3 Earth s Water Thursday, August 25 o Standard: N/A o Objective: Attend student assembly, Learn the classroom rules and procedures Discuss summer Classroom rules Belief system Procedures Friday, August 26 o Standard: N/A o Objective: Learn the classroom rules and procedures

Discuss summer Classroom rules Belief system Procedures