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Lesson Plans Geography Grade 9 Mrs. Newgard Monday, December 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 o Objective: Learn how geography and climate have created challenges for Central Asia Bell Ringer Notes 18.5 “Population Patterns” Go over map Assign: 18.5 Review – pg. 466, 1-2, 5-7 Central Asia Current Events Due: WEDNESDAY Tuesday, December 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 o Objective: Learn how geography and climate have created challenges for Central Asia Bell Ringer Notes 18.5 – Finish Assign: 18.5 Review – pg. 466, 1-2, 5-7 Central Asia Current Events Due: WEDNESDAY Wednesday, December 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 o Objective: Test knowledge on Central Asia Bell Ringer 18.5 Quiz Central Asia Map Quiz Thursday, December 17 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: Discuss how this affects people here in the US as well as the rest of the world Bell Ringer
Transcript of Lesson Plans - Edmore High School€¦ · Geography Grade 9 Mrs. Newgard Monday, December 14 o...
Lesson Plans
Geography
Grade 9
Mrs. Newgard
Monday, December 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
o Objective: Learn how geography and climate have created challenges for Central Asia
Bell Ringer
Notes 18.5 “Population Patterns”
Go over map
Assign:
18.5 Review – pg. 466, 1-2, 5-7
Central Asia Current Events
Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, December 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
o Objective: Learn how geography and climate have created challenges for Central Asia
Bell Ringer
Notes 18.5 – Finish
Assign:
18.5 Review – pg. 466, 1-2, 5-7
Central Asia Current Events
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, December 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
o Objective: Test knowledge on Central Asia
Bell Ringer
18.5 Quiz
Central Asia Map Quiz
Thursday, December 17
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: Discuss how this affects people here in the US as well as the rest of the world
Bell Ringer
Discuss Current Events
Start studying the maps for the region
Friday, December 18
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: Familiarize one’s self with the maps of the region
Bell Ringer Quiz
Try label all the countries and capitals
Study countries and capitals
CNN Student News
Monday, December 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: Find out what has affected the modern development of the Arabian
Peninsula.
Bell Ringer
Go over Arabian Peninsula map together
Notes 18.4 “Population Patterns”
Assign:
18.4 Review – page 459, 2, 5, 6, 8
Look for Current Events in the region
Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, December 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: Find out what has affected the modern development of the Arabian
Peninsula.
Bell Ringer
Notes 18.4 “History and Culture”
Assign:
18.4 Review – page 459, 2, 5, 6, 8
Arabian Peninsula Current Events
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, December 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: Test knowledge on the Arabian Peninsula
Bell Ringer
Arabian Peninsula map quiz
18.4 Quiz
Arabian Peninsula Current Events
Thursday, December 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: Learn how the geography and climate have created challenges for Central
Asia
Bell Ringer
Finish Arabian Peninsula Current events
Label Central Asia Map
CNN Student News
Friday, December 11
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: Learn how the geography and climate have created challenges for Central
Asia
Bell Ringer 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 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 tensions that exist in Israel
Bell Ringer
Together – page 449 “Conflict: Israelis and Palestinians”
Label countries and capitals
Read 18.3
Tuesday, December 1
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12..5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Learn about the population density on the Arabian Peninsula
Bell Ringer
Review map
18.3 Vocabulary together
Start 18.3 Notes
Assign:
18.3 Review
Begin looking for Current Events
Wednesday, December 2
o Standard 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12..5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Discover how people interact on the Arabian Peninsula
Bell Ringer
Review map
Finish 18.3 Notes
Assign:
18.3 Review
Current events
Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, December 3
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12..5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Test knowledge of the Arabian Peninsula
Bell Ringer
Map Quiz
18.3 Quiz
Current Events Discussion
Friday, December 4
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12..5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Discuss current events and how they affect us
Bell Ringer Quiz
Finish Current Events Discussion
Label map
CNN Student News
Tuesday, November 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
o Objective: Discover what religious traditions have shaped the history of the Northeast.
Bell Ringer
Together – page 449 “Conflict: Israelis and Palestinians”
Label countries and capitals
Read 18.3
Wednesday, November 25
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Understand the vocabulary of the 18.3
Bell Ringer
Vocabulary together
Define
Significance
CNN Student News
Assign:
18.3 Review – pg. 454, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9
Due: TUESDAY
Thursday, November 26
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Enjoy friends and family.
Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Shop until you drop.
Black Friday shopping
Monday, November 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, 9-12.2.20 – 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
Bell Ringer
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 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: Learn how population patterns affect the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Bell Ringer
North Africa Countries and Capitals Quiz
Notes18.2 “Population Patterns”
Label Countries and Capitals – Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan,
West Bank, Gaza Strip
Assign:
18.2 Review – pg. 447, 2, 5
News Article pertaining to the region
Due: FRIDAY
Wednesday, November 18
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: Learn how population patterns affect the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Bell Ringer
Notes18.2 “History and Government” and “Culture”
REVIEW Countries and Capitals – Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria,
Jordan, West Bank, Gaza Strip
Assign:
18.2 Review – pg. 447, 2, 5
News Article pertaining to the region
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, November 19
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: Learn how population patterns affect the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Bell Ringer
Finish 18.2 Notes
Review Countries and Capitals – Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan,
West Bank, Gaza Strip
Go over vocabulary
Assign:
18.2 Review – pg. 447, 2, 5
News Article pertaining to the region
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, November 20
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments and society
o Objective: Review cultural aspects of Eastern Mediterranean region
Bell Ringer Quiz
18.2 Quiz
Eastern Mediterranean countries and capitals Quiz
Discuss news articles
Monday, November 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: Find out how the climate in North Africa, southwest Asia, and Central Asia
affect natural vegetation and human activity.
Bell Ringer
Notes 17.2 “Climate and Vegetation”
Practice landform map
17.2 Review due
Tuesday, November 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: Discover how indigenous ethnic groups, migrations, and dramatic climates
have shaped the population in North Africa
Bell Ringer
Landform Quiz
Read 18.1
Label North Africa Map
Egypt
Algeria
Libya
Tunisia
Morocco
Assign:
Read about Benghazi Attack
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2013/05/17/g
et-caught-up-on-benghazi-in-five-short-paragraphs/
18.1 Review – pg. 442, 2-7
Due: FRIDAY
Wednesday, November 11
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Honor US veterans for their service.
Veterans Day – No School
Thursday, November 12
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.2.20 – 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
Bell Ringer
Notes 18.1
Vocabulary together
Assign:
18.1 Review – pg. 442, 2-7
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, November 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, 9-12.2.20 – 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
Bell Ringer Quiz
18.1 Quiz
Discuss Benghazi
Study countries and capitals
Quiz: Monday
Monday, November 2
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – 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
Bell Ringer
Go over landforms again
Compare/Contrast paragraphs due
Practice Culture Fair speeches
Label North Africa Map
Tuesday, November 3
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
Bell Ringer
CULTURE FAIR PRESENTATIONS
Because students will be using 6th period for presentations they will be
using this time to do their Physical Science class.
Wednesday, November 4
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes
o Objective: Learn how the climate of North Africa and Central Asia affect vegetation and
human activity.
Bell Ringer
Go over landforms
Quiz tomorrow
Read 18.1
Assign:
o 18.1 Review – pg. 442, terms, 2-8
o Due: TUESDAY
Watch CNN Student News
Thursday, November 5
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes
o Objective:
Bell Ringer Quiz
Landform Quiz
Label countries of North Africa
Label capitals
Watch CNN Student News
Friday, November 6
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School – Parent/Teacher Conferences
Monday, October 26
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – 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
Bell Ringer
Introduce vocabulary
17.1 Notes (Up to Water Systems)
Assign:
17.1 Review – pg. 428, 2-8
Due: WEDNESDAY
Read 17.1
Culture Fair
Tuesday, October 27
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – 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
Bell Ringer
Finish 17.1 Notes
Review Vocabulary
Label map
Assign:
17.1 Review – pg. 428, 2-8
Due: WEDNESDAY
Culture Fair
Wednesday, October 28
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – 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
Bell Ringer
Go over map together
Finish Culture Fair
Assign:
READ 17.2
Thursday, October 29
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes
o Objective: Learn climate affects the North Africa region
Bell Ringer
Notes 17.2
Review map
Assign:
17.2 Review – pg. 432 #4 (do pre-write) and pick one other question to
answer
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, October 30
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – 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
Bell Ringer Quiz
Landform Quiz
Label North Africa Map
Read 18.1
Monday, October 19
o Standard: 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – 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: 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – 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: 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – 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 Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School: NDEA Conference
Friday, October 23
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School: NDEA Conference
Monday, October 12
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – 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
Bell Ringer
Refresher on US and Canada
Review the Regional Atlas of US and Canada
o Discuss pages 114-127
States and Capitals Pop Quiz
Assign:
Page 121, 1-3
Page 123, 1-3
Page 125, 1-3
Due: TUESDAY
Tuesday, October 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
o Objective: Discover how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic
activities and the environment
Bell Ringer
Read 4.4 together
Determine text structure
Find some compare/contrast within text
Assign:
4.4 Review – pg. 110, 5-9 using complete sentences
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, October 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
o Objective: Preview Russia unit by reading various maps and interpreting data through
charts and graphs
Bell Ringer
Begin Unit 5
Read and discuss pages 342-353
Answer questions together
Visit – www.glencoe.com
Quickpass: WGC9952C14
o Do vocabulary flashcards
Thursday, October 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
o Objective: Read about and locate different physical features in Russia
Bell Ringer
Together read through 14.1
Label map while we read
Assign:
14.1 Review – page 360, 2, 5, 6, 9
Due: MONDAY
Friday, October 16
o Standard: 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – Use
media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social
studies
o Objective: Culture Fair project
Bell Ringer Quiz
Culture Fair Outline
Finish 14.1
Watch CNN Student News
Monday, October 5
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: Discover how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic
activities and the environment.
Bell Ringer
Read 4.4 together
Assign:
4.4 Review – pg. 110, 5-9 using complete sentences
DUE: Tuesday
Tuesday, October 6
o Standard: 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – Use
media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social
studies
o Objective: Introduce Culture Fair project
Bell Ringer
Begin research on culture fair
Choose country
Start researching
Wednesday, October 7
o Standard: 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – Use
media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social
studies
o Objective: Culture Fair project
Bell Ringer
Research on culture fair
Check to make sure we are using appropriate sites
Thursday, October 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, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions
based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – Use media to access, record, analyze, and
communicate information relating to social studies
Bell Ringer
Refresher on US and Canada
Review the Regional Atlas of US and Canada
o Discuss pages 114-127
States and Capitals Pop Quiz
Research for Culture Fair Project
Friday, October 9
o Standard: 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes, 9-12.1.4 – Use
media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to social
studies
o Objective: Culture Fair project
Bell Ringer Quiz
Research on culture fair
Monday, September 28
o Standard: 9-12.1.5 – Apply social studies skills in real life contexts
o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently
Bell Ringer
Finish paragraphs for Tubman and Gies
Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast
Religions of the World
o Notes together
o Paragraphs independently
Tuesday, September 29
o Standard: 9-12.1.5 – Apply social studies skills in real life contexts
o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently
Bell Ringer
Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast
Religions of the World
o Notes together
o Paragraphs independently
Wednesday, September 30
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: Discover what types of human systems provide the power for groups of
people to control Earth’s surface.
Bell Ringer
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
Assign:
4.3 Review – pg. 104, 4-6
Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, October 1
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: Discover how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic
activities and the environment.
Bell Ringer
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 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: Discover how the availability and use of natural resources affect economic
activities and the environment.
Bell Ringer Quiz
Notes 4.2 – People and the Environment
Assign:
o 4.4 Review – pg. 110, 1-9
o Due: MONDAY
Monday, September 21
o Standard: 9-12.1.5 – Apply social studies skills in real life contexts
o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently
Bell Ringer
Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast
Gandhi and Mandela
o All together
Tuesday, September 22
o Standard: 9-12.1.5 – Apply social studies skills in real life contexts
o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently
Bell Ringer
Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast
Harriet Tubman and Meip Gies
o Gradual release – students working more on their own
Wednesday, September 23
o Standard: 9-12.1.5 – Apply social studies skills in real life contexts
o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently
Bell Ringer
Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast
Religions of the World
o Notes together
o Paragraphs independently
Thursday, September 24
o Standard: 9-12.1.5 – Apply social studies skills in real life contexts
o Objective: Learn how to do write compare/contrast essays more efficiently
Bell Ringer
Steve Dunn Compare/Contrast
Religions of the World
o Notes together
o Paragraphs independently
Friday, September 25
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: Discover what types of human systems provide the power for groups of
people to control Earth’s surface.
Bell Ringer 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
Assign:
4.3 Review – pg. 104, 4-6 (complete sentences)
Monday, September 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
o Objective: Learn a little more on the different religions of the world
Religions of the World: pg. 80-99
Assign:
o Page 99, 9-27
o Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, September 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
o Objective: Learn a little more on the different religions of the world
Religions of the World: pg. 80-99
SD Compare and Contrast together
Wednesday, September 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
o Objective: Learn a little more on the different religions of the world
Discuss Compare/Contrast Essays
Read 4.3
o ALTERNATE:
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: 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
Assign:
4.3 Review – pg. 104, 4-6 (complete sentences)
Thursday, September 17
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.3.5 – 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
o Standard: 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems, 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the
relationships between physical environments an society, 9-12.3.5 – 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 Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
Tuesday, September 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: Learn what factors influence population growth in a given area or region.
Discuss terms from 4.1
Notes 4.1 “Population Growth”
Assign:
4.1 Review – pg. 74, 1-7
Due: THURSDAY
Wednesday, September 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: Learn what factors influence population distribution
Review vocabulary
Notes “Population Distribution”
Edmodo Question
Assign:
4.1 Review – pg. 74, 1-7
Due: THURSDAY
READ 4.2
Thursday, September 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: Discover the culture regions geographers divide the earth into
Discuss vocabulary
4.2 Notes “Elements of Culture” and “Cultural Change”
Assign:
4.2 Review – pg. 79, 4-7 (complete sentences on critical thinking)
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, September 11
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: Learn a little more on the different religions of the world
Begin by reading pgs 80-99
SD Compare and Contrast together
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Learn the classroom rules and procedures
Discuss summer
Classroom Rules
Belief System
Procedures
Thursday, August 27, 2015
o Standard: 9-12.1.1 – 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?”
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: 9-12.1.1 – Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data
9-12.1.4 – 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: 9-12.1.1 – 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 11-15
Due: TOMORROW
Tuesday, September 1
o Standard: 9-12.1.1 – Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data
o Objective: Learn the tools geography skills provide
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 9-12.1.1 – 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 9-12.1.1 – Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data
Introduce and begin Geography Activity
Due: TUESDAY
Friday, September 4
o Standard 9-12.1.1 – Interpret and evaluate a variety of visual representations of data
Geography Activity
Due: TUESDAY
o 9-12.5.1 – Analyze the Earth’s human systems (population, culture, settlement,
economic interdependence)
o 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationships between physical environments and society
(humans modify the environment, environment modifies society, use distribution, and
importance of resources)
