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 * __7th Grade Geography Activities and Assignments__**

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 * Monday June 2-video-clean room **
 * Have a great summer! **


 * Friday May 30-video **


 * Thursday May 29-video **

Geography Search-change jobs Turn in your Captain's Log and Maps
 * Wednesday May 28 **

Geography Search-change jobs
 * Tuesday May 27 **


 * Monday May 26- No school **

Geography Search-change jobs
 * Friday May 23 **


 * Turn in books! **

Geography Search-start timed report *Turn in questions from Captain Quinton, Your Job, Weather
 * Thursday May 22 **

Geography Search
 * Wednesday May 21 **

1. Read about weather pages 13-15 and answer questions 2. Make compass 3. What happens when we go to the computer/ show computerized tutorial. 4. Hand out captains’ log and grid map to each student, plot the first course. 5. Begin the game
 * Tuesday May 20 **

1. Review and discuss what it means to work together as a crew and shipmate rules 2. Read your job aboard the ship pg. 10-11, answer questions pg 12 3. Review your job and explain to group members.
 * Monday May 19 **

1. Grade group members 2. Start Geography Search game introduction. (page 3) 3. Read through the introduction and the story behind the game. 4. Answer questions about Captain Quinton’s Voyage pg 8 5. Discuss the questions about Captain Quinton’s Voyage. 6. Read the roles of the crew member (pg 9)
 * Friday May 16 **

Presentations during English and geography in am given and graded Multicultural Fair 1:30-2:45 in gym
 * Thursday May 15 **

**Art room
 * Wednesday May 14 **
 * 1) work on boards for double periods
 * 2) work on presentations-practice
 * 3) Set-up boards in auditorium to be graded


 * Make sure to plan on having card tables, extension cords, items to serve food/drinks with and in or on.**

Tuesday May 13 Art room- work on boards for double periods

**Art room- work on boards for double periods**
 * Monday May 12 **

Friday May 9
 * Work time on items for the display board-laptops **
 * Work check**

Work time on items for the display board-laptops
 * Thursday May 8 **

Work time on items for the display board-laptops
 * Wednesday May 7 **



Work on google presentation Work time
 * Tuesday May 6 **

1. Double block-work and writing day
 * Monday May 5 **

*Group booklets due today. Print 2 final copies and 2 noodletools works cited pages before the end of the work time to be handed in and checked. Make sure to turn in your rubrics with each persons name listed.

1. Double block-work and writing day
 * Friday May 2 **

1. Double block-work and writing day
 * Thursday May 1 **

1. Explain layout of the booklets on Microsoft Word 2. Meet in the lab-work on typing paragraphs
 * Wednesday April 30 **

1. Meet in the library. FInish any notes needed-work on typing rough draft paragraphs 2. Individual work check-check students have completed their rough draft paragraphs.
 * Tuesday April 29 **

1. Meet in the lab 2. Research, take notes, record resource information-finish up notes and writing rough paragraphs 3. Individual work check
 * Monday April 28 **

, summaries of what was learned using the students' own words are written into informative and convincing paragraphs-minimum of 6-8 rough draft paragraphs written.
 * Assignment: Due tomorrow- #3 on the individual work checklist**

1. Meet in the library 2. Research, take notes, record resource information-notes and begin writing rough paragraphs
 * Friday April 25 **


 * __** *Assignment: **__ Due Monday first individual work check. #1, 2, 4 on the checklist due for each student. [[file:Individual Work Checkpoint.doc]] (each student has 4 or more sources recorded on source sheets, there are at least 3 different kinds of sources ex. book, internet website, magazine, encyclopedia, and there are at least 4 full notecards for each source using correct notecard format learned in English)

1. Meet in the lab-share online source links [|Ms. Guilford's webpage links] 2. Research, take notes, record resource information.
 * Thursday April 24 **

1. Meet in the library to discuss multicultural fair expectations. 2. Share samples of history and geography passages 3. Begin research, take notes, record resource information.
 * Wednesday April 23 **

1. CH 14 Assessment 2. Turn in ISN pages
 * Tuesday April 22 **


 * Friday April 18-Monday April 21-no school holiday and professional development **

1. Read and discuss Global Connections 14.6 and 14.7 2. Work on processing and ISN eval 3. Work time?
 * Thursday April 17 **

, Ch 14 Processing , Study!
 * __ *Assignment: __**Ch 14 online challenge, ISN eval[[file:Ch 14 ISN Eval Sheet.pdf]]

1. Continue reading and discussion-ch 14.4 and 14.5 a. Predict b. Read and complete reading notes c. Discuss
 * Wednesday April 16 **

1. Finish reading and discussion-ch 14.3 a. Predict b. Read and complete reading notes c. Discuss 2. Continue reading and discussion-ch 14.4 a. Predict b. Read and complete reading notes c. Discuss
 * Tuesday April 15-shortened periods due to English movie **

1. Phase 3: Experiencing Business and Travel Under the European Uniona. Introduce and go over directions Step 1 and 2 b. Tourists can begin buying bumper stickers from home country then move on. (5 minutes) c. Debrief and discuss 2. Check EU map 3. Begin Reading 14.3 4. Hand back tests
 * Monday April 14 **

1.Stamp and check Ch 14 geoterms 2. Phase 1: Analyzing the European Population Cartogram a. Introduction b. Divide into 8 groups c. Analyze the cartogram d. Label the countries e. Debrief 3. Phase 2: Experiencing Business and Travel Before the European Uniona. Introduce and go over directions Step 1 and 2 b. Tourists can begin buying bumper stickers from home country then move on. (5 minutes) c. Debrief and discuss
 * Friday April 11 **


 * __ *Assignment: __** European Union map [[file:Europe Map Activity.doc]] [[file:Europe-Countries-Capitals-2.pdf]]

1. Ch 14 Preview pg 120 wkbk-complete on your own and discuss as a class 2. Introductiona. EU flag-discuss b. Read ch 14.1 and discuss 3. Read and discuss 14.2
 * Thursday April 10 **


 * __ *Assignment: __** Ch 14 geoterms [[file:GA_ISN_14.pdf]]

Wednesday April 9 CH 32 Assessment

Tuesday April 8 1. Discuss and check 32.6 reading notes 2. Global Connections a. Read and discuss 32.7, analyze the map b. Read and discuss 32.8 3. Discuss processing assignment


 * __*Assignment:__** Processing assignment [[file:GA_ISN_ch32.pdf]], organize ISN binder [[file:Ch 32 ISN Eval Sheet.doc]], study

Monday April 7 1. Finish ch 32.5 and discuss 2. Hand out act it out info. Read and discuss 3. Project visual 32D:Distributing the Global Sneaker a. Analyze and discuss map 4. Partners will read 32.6, discuss, and complete reading notes

Friday April 4
 * 1) Read 32.4 and 32.5 as we did with the earlier section.

Thursday April 3
 * 1) Check and discuss geoterms
 * 2) Begin the visual discovery portion
 * Read ch 32.3 and discuss-complete reading notes with partner
 * Discuss the 32.3 reading notes, add missing info, and reanalyze the image

Wednesday April 2
 * 1) Ch 32 Preview-complete with a partner
 * 2) Compile a class list and then have a discussion of the class chart
 * 3) Begin chapter
 * Read section 1 Introduction and discuss
 * Read section 2 Geographic Setting and discuss
 * Complete Geoterms [[file:GA_ISN_ch32.pdf]]


 * __ *Assignment: __** Complete Ch 32 Geoterms

Ch 30 Assessment Turn in ISN
 * Tuesday April 1 **

1. Debrief activity 2. Discuss global connections- 30.6 and 30.7 3. Discuss processing assignment 4. Work day on processing assignment, online challenge, and organization of ISN
 * Monday March 31 **

__***Assignment:**__ finish processing, online challenge, Ch 30 ISN and study!

1. Continue discussion-move on to plan 3-Ch 30.5a. Discuss visual b. Read ch 30.5 and complete reading notes c. Discuss as whole group
 * Friday March 28 **


 * Thursday March 27 **
 * 1) Finish reading Ch 30.4, discuss, share, check
 * 2) Argue your stance on where you are for this topic.

1. Finish ch 30.3-check and discuss 2. Continue discussion- move on to plan 2-Ch 30.4 a. Discuss visual b. Read ch 30.4 and complete reading notes *Extra credit opportunity due April 2
 * Wednesday March 26 **

1. Check and discuss geo terms 2. Introduce the activity for ch 30-visual and directions for activity 3. In groups read ch 30.3 and complete the reading notes 4. As a group discuss each groups opinions about the proposed plan
 * Tuesday March 25 **

1. Ch 30 preview activity 2. Intro to ch 30-read 30.1 and discuss 3. Read ch 30.2 and complete geo terms wkbk pg 250
 * Monday March 24 **


 * __*Assignment:__** Ch 30 geo terms [[file:GA_ISN_30.pdf]]

Monday March 17-Friday March 21-- Spring Break

Share and discuss current events in China
 * Friday March 14 **

1. Ch 27 Assessment 2. Turn in ch 27 pages
 * Thursday March 13 **

1. Finish chapter-wrap up activity and global connections 2. Grade and organize ISN pages 3. Ch 27 online challenge
 * Wednesday March 12 **


 * Assignment:** ch 27 processing, ch 27 online challenge, ISN eval, study!

Continue with the reading and reading notes from chapter 27-5, 27-6
 * Tuesday March 11 **

1. Finish ch 27-3 reading notes 2. Check and discuss ch 27-3 3. Continue with the activity and reading notes from chapter 27-4
 * Monday March 10 **

__** *Assignment: **__ Current event in China for Friday *Sign up and take Monsoon Mapping retakes today or Tuesday

1. Check and discuss geoterms 2. Hand out puzzle pieces and cut out 3. Partners will read ch 27-3 and complete the reading notes by putting puzzle pieces on page and then fill in with information from the reading.
 * Friday March 7 **

1. Hand back assessments –sign up for retake if needed
 * Thursday March 6 **

2. Intro to climograph 3. Preview assignment-discuss 4. Read ch 27-1 and 27-2 discuss 5. Work on Geoterms


 * Assignment:** Ch 27 Geoterms [[file:Ch 27 ISN.pdf]]

1. Monsoon Mapping Assessment 2. Hand in Monsoon Mapping ISN pages
 * Wednesday March 5 **

1. Finish challenge 5-check and discuss 2. Processing Assignment 3. Organize and grade binder
 * Tuesday March 4 **

1. Challenge 5: Using Maps to Analyze a Field Photograph
 * Monday March 3 **

Discuss current events
 * Friday February 28 **

1. Finish challenge 4 a. Discuss and check
 * Thursday February 27 **

1. Finish checking challenge 3 for those that need to 2. Begin challenge 4: Using Geography Skills to Answer “Why There”
 * Wednesday February 26 **

a. Explain the purpose of assignment-analyzing thematic maps more analyzing of thematic maps. This time you will need to use at least two maps each time and possibly all five.

1. Check and discuss Human Geography note outline 2. Begin challenge #3
 * Tuesday February 25 **

1. Stamp and check notes 2. Challenge #2-complete, check, and discuss
 * Monday February 24 **


 * __ *Assignment: __** Read Monsoon Asia human geography pgs 394-397 and make an outline of notes

1. Preview-wkbk pg 220-221 a. Students will share and discuss mental map b. Share maps in partners and whole class c. Discuss that we will learn more about the physical and human geography of Monsoon Asia and we will check the accuracy of your preconceptions of the regions 2. Begin challenge 1: Learning About the Physical Geography of Monsoon Asia. Explain purpose of challenge 1 b. Hand out and go over directions—complete wkbk pg 222
 * Friday February 21 **


 * __ *Assignment: __** Read Monsoon Asia physical geography pgs 390-393 and make an outline of notes (see Ms. Guilford for a copy). Current event taking place in Asia for next Friday [[file:Current Events revised.doc]] [[file:Current Events revised.pdf]] [[file:world_country.pdf]]

1. Ch 10 Assessment 2. Turn in ch 10 ISN and eval
 * Thursday February 20 **

__***Assignment:**__ Monsoon Asia mapping preview

1. Whole class discussion about what was learned. 2. Global connections discussion 3. Work on challenge, ch 10 processing, and eval challenge
 * Wednesday February 19 **
 * __ *Assignment: __** Ch 10 processing[[file:GA_ISN_10.pdf]], Ch 10 ISN eval [[file:Ch 10 ISN Eval Sheet.pdf]] and ch 10 online

1. For ch 10.7 (10.6 in 4th period) a. Read section, answer questions, and present dramatization, debrief what was done and learned
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday February 18-snow late start **


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday February 17-snow day **


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday February 14-no school-professional <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">development **

a. Read section, answer questions, and present dramatization, debrief what was done and learned
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday February 13 **
 * 1) For <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 10.5, 10.6 (10. 7 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">in 4th period)

a. Read section, answer questions, and present dramatization, debrief what was done and learned
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday February 12 **
 * 1) For <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 10.3, 10.4


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday February 11-late start **
 * 1) Finalize step 4-props and costumes
 * 2) Step 5-practice


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday February 10-late start-cold **
 * 1) Finalize step 4-props and costumes
 * 2) Step 5-practice


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday February 7 **
 * 1) Finalize step 3 scripts
 * 2) Begin step 4 planning and working on props and costumes
 * Plan is to finish and practice on Monday and begin readings and dramatizations on Tuesday


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday February 6-late start-shortened period **
 * 1) Work on step 3 of activity-plan scripts for dramatizations.
 * ** Remember to sign up for retakes that can be taken today, Friday, or Monday-study old test, notes, online challenge and bring in old test to work off of. **
 * Take <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 9 ISN pages-if you need to redo or do any for late points do so and turn in by Monday
 * ** If you didn't turn in the Mexico news article and/or outline that was due with the test last week, get it printed and turned in by tomorrow for late points **

<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday February 5-No school-snow

<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday February 4 **
 * 1) Work on step 3 of activity-plan scripts for dramatizations.


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday February 3 **
 * 1) Stamp, check, and discuss CH 10 Geoterms
 * 2) Intro the Ch 10 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">activity
 * 3) <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Begin step 1 and 2-Assign jobs, read your section, facts and discuss, answer your questions for section 2 and do the reading notes for your section.

a. Read 10.1 and 10.2 and discuss
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday January 31 **
 * 1) Hand back <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 9 assessment
 * 2) <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Ch 10 preview-look at page 150 and complete the preview-discuss as a class
 * 3) Intro to <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 10

__***Assignment:**__ Ch 10 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">geoterms -make sure to take your time and have complete sentences and answers


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday January 30-Ski Trip **

1. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Ch 9 Assessment 2. Turn in Ch 9 ISN pages and articles
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday January 29 **


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday January 28-snow day **


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday January 27-snow day **

1. Work on online challenge <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 9 2. Finish up any revisions of the <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 9 newspaper assignment 3. Study for assessment
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday January 24 **

__** *Assign: **__ Ch 9 online challenge, <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 9 processing, study for <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 9 assessment Monday-there will be a map of Mexico

1. Introduce Global Connections 2. Analyze maps and have class discussion of HDI and spatial inequality 3. Organize and grade binder pages
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday January 23-late start short periods in <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">am **


 * __ *Assignment: __** organize <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 9 ISN binder [[file:Ch 9 ISN Eval Sheet.pdf]]

Laptops—Article due Monday-counts as an assessment score
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday January 22 **


 * __ *Assignment: __** Read 9.6 and 9.7

Laptops work day
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday January 21-late start short periods in <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">am **

1. Large group discussion of the street café questions/discussion 2. Introduce writing assignment
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday January 20 **


 * __*Assign:__** Work on writing prompts outline for newspaper article. [[file:writing prompts-ch 9.docx]] [[file:Processing-Article about Mexico City.doc]]

1. Read the second part of Section 9.5 through "The 'Haves' Live Well", to learn about the living conditions of Mexico City’s wealthy. 2. Compete Part 1 of the Reading Notes for Neighborhood Visit 5 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 87 3. Listen to fourth interview and complete part 2 and 3—discuss 4. Begin discussing the <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">visits discussions in groups of 4 and answer the questions together.
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday January 17 **

1. Discuss and check interview 2 2. Read the first part of Section 9.5 through "The 'Have Nots’ Struggle to Survive", to learn about the living conditions of Mexico City’s poor. 3. Complete part 1 of Reading Notes <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 86 4. Listen to third interview and complete part 2 and 3—discuss
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday January 16 **

1. Discuss and check part 3 of interview 1 2. Stamp, check, and discuss Mexico Map 3. Read 9.4 and complete part 1 of your Reading Notes <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 85 4. Listen to <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">second interview and complete part 2 and 3—discuss
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday January 15 **

1. Check and discuss <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">interview 1 reading notes 2. Complete part 3 of interview 1
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday January 14-late start **

a. Meet guides
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday January 13 **
 * 1) Intro to Visiting Neighborhoods of Mexico City Activity

b. Read 9.3 and complete part 1 of Reading Notes <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 84

c. Hand out Student Handout 9: Information on the Federal District to each pair.

d. Listen in <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">for first interview and complete part 2 —when all done, discuss

__***Assign:**__ Mexico Map Activity due Wednesday

1. Share Current Events from Mexico 2. Stamp and check <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 9 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">geoterms ?
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday January 10 **

1. Time for those that didn't finish essay portion of the test to finish, those that were absent to take it, or those that didn't send their google form through to retake it. 2. Holiday trivia <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ws 3. Study time
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday January 9 **

1. Preview of Ch 9-do and discuss 2. Read intro to <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 9 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 9.1 and 9.2 and work on <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">geoterms c
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday January 8 **


 * __ *Assignment: __ ** Ch 9 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">geoterms ; current event taking place in Mexico for Friday. Those that didn't finish the holiday test or didn't take it will do so tomorrow.


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday January 6- **** Tuesday January 7-No school due to cold temps **

<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday December 23-Friday January 3-No School

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday December 20-No school **__

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday December 19 **__ 1. Check Holiday Worksheets 2.[| Holiday Test]—including essay (have laptops)

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday December 18 **__ Group lesson presentations # 7


 * *Assign: ** Holiday worksheets due tomorrow; study for test!

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday December 17 **__
 * Group lesson presentations **
 * # 5 and 6 **

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday December 16 **__
 * Group lesson presentations **
 * # 3 and 4 **

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday December 13 **__
 * Group lesson presentation begins # 1 and 2 **

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday December 12 **__ Final work day with laptops-finish lesson presentation and practice
 * Classroom: **


 * *Assign: ** practice and prepare for <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">lesson --make sure you are using <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">rubric to plan. Do not read to us! It needs to be creative and interesting, each person needs to speak and teach us for 2-3 minutes, each person needs to <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">make 2 things that are extra to help us to experience the holiday and explain why they are important (food, costumes, dioramas, posters, decorations, special games, candle holders <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">etc ,), and each person needs to make sure that there are interactive parts to get your classmates involved in the lesson. [[file:Holiday Oral Presentation Criteria II.doc]]

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday December 11 **__ Work day with laptops-finish study guide and lesson planning
 * Classroom: **


 * *Group Study Guide due today! **


 * *Assign: ** finish your portions of lesson—practice!

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday December 10 **__ Work day with laptops-work on study guide and lesson planning
 * Classroom: **


 * *Assign: ** finish study guide and components of lesson

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday December 9 **__ Work day with laptops-work on study guide and lesson planning
 * Classroom: **


 * *Assign: ** finish study guide and components of lesson

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday December 6 **__ 1. Start compiling info and working on study guide 2. **Note and research check**
 * Computer lab: **


 * *Assign: ** Start compiling info and doing study guide, work on components of <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">lesson

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday December 5 **__ Research/preparation day
 * Computer lab: **


 * *Assign: ** Research, take notes in your own words, record source info, start writing rough info to be used in <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">study guide and lesson

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday December 4 **__ Research/preparation day-group conference with Ms. Guilford
 * Library: **


 * *Assign: ** Research, take notes in your own words, record source info

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday December 3 **__ Research/preparation day
 * Library: **


 * *Assign: ** Research, take notes in your own words, record source info

__** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday December 02 **__ 1. Intro to holiday projects. Explain dates, expectations, rubrics.


 * *Assign: ** Research, take notes in your own words, record source info


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday November 27-29-Thanksgiving Break **

Preliminary rounds of geography bee
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday November 26 **

Preliminary rounds of geography bee
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday November 25 **

AEA online resources Iowa AEA online resources (username 4446moms password aea10): http://www.iowaaeaonline.org/vnews/display.v/ART/4252c621ae9df
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday November 22 **

Latin America Mapping Lab Assessment Turn in your Latin America Mapping Lab ISN pages and <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">eval
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday November 21--Latin America Mapping Lab Unit will be the first unit to go in for 2nd trimester grades **

1. Finish Challenge #5. Check and discuss 2. Processing assignment<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">: a. Draw a new mental map of Latin America with what you have learned. Make sure to draw the equator, bodies of water, other regions close by, climates, population etc. (<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">see preview assignment) b. On a separate piece of paper compare the first map you did and the new one. Identify three things that are the same or similar, three that are correct or <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">more accurate on the second map, and three new pieces of info on the second map.
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday November 20 **


 * __ *Assignment: __ ** Arrange your ISN binder and grade yourself using the ISN <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">eval sheet[[file:Latin America ISN Eval Sheet.pdf]]<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">, Latin America Mapping Lab processing assignment [[file:Latin Amer Map Lab Processing Assign.docx]]

1. Begin Challenge 5
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday November 19 **

a. Using thematic maps to analyze a field photograph-hand out directions and explain. b. Show transparency and help students locate the places on the map c. Give students time to complete the matrix for the locations (10 min) d. Students will analyze <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">photograph and complete worksheet stating where they believe the photograph must be from. (6-8 min) e. Share and discuss

1. Finish challenge 4 2. Check challenge 4
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday November 18 **

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 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday November 15 **
 * 1) Challenge #4 [[file:Latin America Challenge 4 Cards-1.pdf]][[file:Latin America Student Directions-2.pdf]][[file:Latin America Student Handout.pdf]]
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday November 14 **
 * 1) Work on challenge #3 [[file:Latin America Challenge 3 Cards-1.pdf]] [[file:Latin America Student Directions-2.pdf]]
 * 1) Check challenge #3

<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">1. Continue challenge 2—with partner work on identifying political features using the population density map and economic activity map 2. Begin Challenge 3-
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday November 13 **


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">discuss directions and expectations for <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">assignment
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">discuss iPad use and QR readers

<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">1. Begin challenge 2-with partners work on identifying political features on map <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 77. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">2. Use <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">white board to locate places 3. Share and compare note outlines 1. Have groups place locations <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">on the correct areas and check assignment  2. Stamp and discuss <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">notes. a. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Continue challenge 1-with partner work on identifying physical features, climate, and vegetation. Have partners pick a sentence or two that states info to know and read them and show the class on the overhead.
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday November 12 **
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday November 11 **


 * __ *Assignment __**: read Latin America Introducing the Region: Human Geography pages 136-139 and create an outline of notes

Share current events and discuss
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday November 8 **

1. Finish presentations  2. Latin America map preview—share and discuss 3. Begin challenge 1: Learning About Physical Geography  a. Explain purpose of challenge 1 b. Hand out directions and go over—workbook page
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday November 7 **


 * __ *Assignment :__** read the Latin America Introducing the Region: Physical Geography section <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 132-135 and make your own outline of notes.[[file:Latin Amer Notes.PDF]]
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday November 6 **
 * 1) Share projects (this is your assessment for this chapter)
 * 2) Turn in waste reduction sheets and <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">eval

**__ *Assign: __** Latin America Mapping preview ** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday November 5 ** Final work on Public Awareness assignment __ ** *Assign: ** __ Current event for Friday, Waste Reduction ISN <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">eval Work on Public Awareness assignment
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday November 4 **

__** *Assign: **__Current event for Friday Work on Public Awareness assignment--** proposal is due today **
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday November 1 **

1. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Finish project proposal form 2. Research and work on Public Awareness assignment
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday October 31 **

** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday October 30 ** 1. Brainstorm ideas about what we can work on to reduce waste [|Ideas] 2. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Re-group into similar ideas and then pick groups, and <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">way to present. 3. Discuss rubric and schedule 4. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Fill out [|project] [| proposal form] and share with group and Ms. Guilford (make a copy, rename, and share with Ms. Guilford as you work on it) [|Project website] ** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday October 29 **
 * 1) Mr Tjaden-city of Monticello
 * 2) Watch video and discuss thoughts about [|Life Psychle-]<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|ology]

** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday October 28 **
 * 1) Stamp, check, and discuss
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Geoterms
 * Agatha's Featherbed
 * Reaction essay and lists of what to change
 * 1) Come up with questions about waste and sewer department in Monticello

** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday October 25-no school professional development ** ** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday October 24---Conferences 4-8 **
 * 1) Finish Bag It movie and notes
 * 2) Check <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">geoterms and Agatha's Featherbed matching activity


 * Assignment:** Write a 2-3 paragraph journal entry about your reactions to what you have learned so far. Make a list after your journal entry of things you could do better in your life, and a separate list of ideas that you think we should work on together as a school. This all can be neatly handwritten or typed.

** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday October 23 **
 * 1) Ms. Simon-Mini MRF (material recovery facility)

** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday October 22 ** ***Assignment:** Unit Geoterms and Agatha's Featherbed activity due Thursday ** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday October 21 **
 * 1)  Agatha's Featherbed presentation- Ms. Simon
 * 1) Bag it video, notes, and discussion

** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday October 18 **
 * 1) Hand back <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 7 assessment and go over
 * 2) Sort garbage into groups and discuss
 * 3) Discussion questions to answer for the 48 hour activity. [[file:72 hours Discussion Questions.pdf]]


 * Sign up for <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 7 retakes Mon, Tues, or Wed if needed.

** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday October 17-early out for conferences- **- Parents please note that I will have to leave at 4:15 for a volleyball game at Tipton. If you would like to see me, please come before <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">then or to the next date Oct 24. Thank you! 1. [|Waste reduction pre-assessment] 2. Discuss <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">results of assessment and thoughts. ** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday October 16-shortened periods for Iowa Tests ** 1. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Ch 7 Assessment 2. Turn in Ch 7 ISN pages

** *Assignment: ** track your trash and recycling! Keep track on paper provided and in <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">baggie.

** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday October 15 shortened periods for Iowa Tests ** 1. Discuss alternative gift registry assignment 2. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Ch 7 challenge 3. Organize <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 7 ISN **__*Assignment:__** challenge, organize and grade ISN, study!! Check out the glossary cards for <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 7 online-they are <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">vocab flash cards!

** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday October 14 ** 1. [|No impact man activity] a. Intro-journal about what brings you the most happiness during celebrations like birthdays, holidays, etc. Share after a few minutes b. [|Happiness video]-discuss c. Intro to No Impact Man d. [|Watch video clip-] e. [|Read book excerpt]-- discuss 2. Explain assignment  3. Work time on gift registry and processing <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">assigment **__*Assignment:__** create an alternative gift registry for yourself
 * Pick reason for registry (birthday, Christmas, going to college, Superbowl party, <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">etc )
 * need at least 10 items on <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">registry (non-material, experiential, secondhand, homemade, or service oriented)
 * explain where to find each item
 * explain why each item is environmentally friendly

** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday Oct 11 ** 1. Debrief discussion. 2. Read and discuss <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 7.7 Global Connections. 3. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Ch 7 Processing-discuss and work time

** *Assignment: **Ch 7 Processing-create a political cartoon about consumption-see directions on <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">worksheet. Due Tuesday

** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday October 10- shortened periods due to Iowa Tests ** 1. Check and discuss 7.6 reading notes  2. Argue for a country about GDP. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday Oct 9-shortened periods due to Iowa Tests
 * 1) Review what was talked about with Computer and Internet Consumption.
 * 2) Read and discuss 7.6 World's Leading Producers <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 113 and do the reading notes. [[file:GA_ISN_07.pdf]]

<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday Oct 8-shortened periods due to Iowa Tests
 * 1) Argue for a country and their computer and internet usage

** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday Oct 7 ** ** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday October 4 ** **Share and discuss current events** ** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday October 3 **
 * 1) Argue for your country and world's oil consumption
 * 2) Read and discuss <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 7.5 Computer and Internet consumption-<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 112 and do the reading notes [[file:GA_ISN_07.pdf]]
 * 1) Discuss <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 7.4 reading notes.
 * 2) Read <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 7.5 oil consumption and complete the 7.5 reading notes.
 * 3) Discuss oil consumption and reading notes.
 * 4) Assign a developed or developing country to argue for and look for their data on oil consumption.

***Assignment: Get grade sheet that you received on Tuesday signed and returned by <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday so you don't have to stay after school!** ** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday October 2 ** 1. Separate into developed and developing countries 2. Discuss your country’s position and then share as <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">whole group 3. Intro to <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 7.4 **__ *Assignment: __** Current event for Friday
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday October 1 **

1. Project visual 7C Food Consumption Cartogram and introduce <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">concept of food consumption 2. Read <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 7.3 and discuss. (Food Consumption) 3. Complete 7.3 reading notes.

__** *Assignment: **__Look over grade report, come to me with questions or errors, get it signed and returned for extra credit tomorrow or by Monday at the latest; check over <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 2 ISN <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">eval and make sure if you have late work to get it done and turned in with <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">eval by Friday for half credit. Sign up for <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 2 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">assessment retakes Tues-Thurs if needed.

1. Read <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 7.1 and then discuss how act-it-out relates to what was read 2. Intro to graphic organizer 3. Hand out Student Handout 7B Understanding How Cartograms are Constructed and review how to create one about India 4. Read <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 7.2 **__*Assignment:__** read <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 7.1 and 7.2 and complete <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">geoterms
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday September 30 **


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday September 27-Outdoor Ed Day **

A. Story of Stuff
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday September 26 **
 * 1) Remember to get in to take <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">assessment if you were absent yesterday, and late current events are due by Monday if you want any points.
 * 2) <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Ch 7 Consumption-Preview
 * 3) [|The Story of Stuff Video]-
 * 4) Answer reaction questions (at least a paragraph for each) on notebook paper and put in your binder to discuss Monday.
 * 1) What surprised you or shocked you the most? Explain.
 * 2) She said, “If you don’t buy stuff, you don’t have value.” What’s your reaction to this?

1. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Ch 2 assessment (test) 2. Turn in ISN pages and <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">eval
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday September 25 **

1. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Ch 2 reading challenge 2. Grade yourself on your ISN Eval Sheet, and get organized
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday September 24 **

**__*Assignment:__** study, complete <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 2 processing <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 18, and ISN <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">eval sheet, study for <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 2 assessment<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">( test)

1. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Present act it <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">outs 2. Read and discuss <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 2.8 3. Work on wkbk pg 2.8 pg 17 4. Work time on <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Ch 2 processing <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 18
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday September 23 **

*Those interested in going to Washington DC and New York City next June, see me for information. There's a parent meeting tonight at 6 pm in my classroom for those interested and not signed up yet.

1. Share and discuss current events
 * Friday, September 20 **

*Those interested in going to Washington DC and New York City next June, see me for information. There's a parent meeting Monday at 6 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pm in my classroom for those interested and not signed up yet.

1. Work on <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 2.7 reading <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">notes workbook pages 16 2. Check <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 2.7 3. Work on act it <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">outs
 * Thursday, September 19 **

*Those interested in going to Washington DC and New York City next June, see me for information. There's a parent meeting Monday at 6 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pm in my classroom for those interested and not signed up yet.

1. Introduce Population Density Map-read <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">page 34-35 and discuss 2. Work on <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 2.6 reading notes <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 15-check and discuss 3. Introduce and discuss economic activities and regions-read pages 36-39
 * Wednesday, September 18 **

__***Assignment:**__ go over grade report and ISN pages, check to see if you have questions or make-up work or late work to do. Get grade reports signed and brought back. If you have late work from ISN, get it turned in with the ISN <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">eval !


 * Tuesday, September 17 **
 * 1) Check <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 14
 * 2) Go over how <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">to do a current event-due Friday[[file:Current Events revised.doc]] [[file:Current Events revised.pdf]][[file:world_country.pdf]]
 * 3) Go over ISN pages and <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">eval

* Assignment: go over ISN pages, check to see if you have questions or make-up work or late work to do. If you have late work from ISN, get it turned in with the ISN <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">eval ! **<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">find a current event anywhere in the world and complete the current events sheet. You must use a major news source: newspaper, news magazine, news website, <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">etc (not Monticello Express or small town paper). It must be a full length news article within 2 weeks of the due date. (<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">no sports, opinion, obituary, <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">etc )** DUE FRIDAY

1. Work on finishing <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 2.4 weather news report act it <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">outs 2. Share reports 3. Introduce World Vegetation Map 4. Read 2.5 and complete reading notes, what type of animals live in these vegetation regions and why?
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday September 16 **


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday September 13-Last day for retakes! **
 * 1) Check and discuss 2.4
 * 2) Climate act it out-plan and prepare-will present Monday

1. Work on and present act it <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">outs 2. Introduce World Climate Map 3. Read <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 2.4 and complete the 2.4 reading notes activity with <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">group
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday September 12 **

4. Discuss and Check

**Due to Magazine sales meeting moving to 6th hour, those that scheduled retakes for 6th period today can reschedule for Monday.**

<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday September 11 **
 * 1) Finish checking and discussing the <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 2 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">geoterms
 * 2) Discuss physical features thematic maps
 * 3) Have students read 2.3 and complete <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 2.3 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 31 in small groups [[file:GA_ISN_02.pdf]]
 * 4) Assign groups a <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">landform and get through as many groups as possible to act them out

1. Hand back <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 1 assessment and discuss. (Those with D or F should sign up for retakes. All are eligible if they talk to me and schedule the retake. They will receive an average of the two test scores) 2. Stamp <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">geoterms and discuss
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday September September 10 **
 * Rachel's Challenge assembly and discussion in the <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">am . Shortened classes. **

1. New seating charts –groups of 3 2. Gallery walk for advertisements and <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">discussion-stamp they are done 3. Discuss differences between human & <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">physical aspects of geography a. Explain that they covered both in their advertisements 4. Read 2.1 as a class 5. Discuss how John Snow used geography and maps to solve the cholera problem 6. Read 2-2 in groups and begin <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">geoterms
 * Monday, September 9 **

*Assignment –complete <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 2 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">geoterms


 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday September 6 __**
 * 1) <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Ch 1 Assessment
 * 2) <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Ch 2 preview assignment-<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">advertisement[[file:GA_ISN_02.pdf]]ga


 * __ *Assignment: __**create your advertisement for (Preview of <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 2 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 9 of <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">workbook )

1. Finish phase 6? 2. Laptops-individual students complete the Ch 1 reading challenge (found in <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">online textbook ) Print the results and use to study for the assessment. 3. Make sure your folder is labeled and you have your ISN graded and organized
 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday September 5 __**


 * __ *Assignment __**: Study; Ch 1 ISN <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">eval and organization!

1. Students will complete phase 5 cards-check when done
 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday September 4 __**



2. Introduce Map Projections-visual and discussion 3. Students will complete phase 6 cards-check when done


 * __ *Assignment: __** Study

1. Finish phase 4 cards-discuss and check
 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday September 3 __**



2. Introduce Earth-Sun relations-visual and discussion 3. Read page 20-21


 * __ *Assignment: __**read <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 1.8 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 22-23


 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday September 2-no school __ **


 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday August 30 __**
 * 1) Finish phase 3 cards-check and discuss
 * 2) Introduce Hemispheres, Continents and Oceans-visual and discussion


 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday August 29 __**

1. Check pigskin worksheet and <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">lat /long/hem <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ws

2. Introduce Scale-visual and discussion

a. Students will turn to section 5 of reading notes-discuss

b. Students will complete phase 3 cards


 * __ *Assignment: __** Complete the processing assignment in your ISN, you can pick a room at your house, make sure to measure and use an accurate scale due Tuesday. Read 1.6 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">page 19

1. Pigskin Latitude and Longitude activity
 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday August 28 __ **

2. Begin checking assignments

1. Finish phase 2 and discuss 2. Latitude/longitude/hemispheres <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ws 3. Pigskin Latitude and Longitude activity
 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday August 27 __**


 * __ *Assignment: __**Finish <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ws and read <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 18 Ch 1.5

1. Review latitude and longitude 2. Phase #2 Activity and worksheet
 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday August 26 __**


 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday August 23 __**
 * 1) Finish phase 1 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">cards with partner
 * 2) Check <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">maps
 * 3) Introduce Latitude and Longitude-visual and discussion


 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday August 22 __**
 * 1) Check and discuss Geoterms
 * 2) Social studies skill builder-Basic map components [[file:GA_ISN_01.pdf]] [[file:ch 1 handouts.pdf]]
 * 3) Students in pairs so they can see projected images
 * 4) Discuss the Basic Map <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Components and questions
 * 5) Read Ch 1 section 3
 * 6) Students will work on phase 1 cards and student notes, check when completed, then exchange cards

1. ** Activity ** -Geoterms and essential questions- How do geographers show information on maps? a. Read 1.2 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pgs 12-13 b. With a partner complete your <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">geo terms c. Discuss ISN expectations and rubric
 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday August 21 __**


 * __ *Assignment: __** Make sure <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Geoterms are completed, place in your Interactive Student Notebinder<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">, get ISN guidelines sheet signed and put it and rubric towards <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">front of your ISN binder behind buddy clock [[file:GA_ISN_01.pdf]]

1. ** <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Ch 1 preview activity ** -Arctic Gold mapping activity 2. Intro to chapter 1 (read <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">ch 1.1 <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pg 11)
 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Tuesday August 20 __**

1. Check off that they did <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">coversheet 2. Introduce online books and website 3. Check out book s
 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Monday August 19 __**


 * __ *Assignment: __** Get a cover <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">on your book

1. Buddy clock activity a. Go over buddy clock b. Give students 5 minutes to fill out their <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">buddy clock- 12, 3, 6, 9 c. Model use of <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">buddy clock 2. Work on cover sheets (must have name, class and period, 2-3 images depicting their interests, hobbies, or important things to them)
 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Friday August 16 __**


 * __ *Assignment __** : Complete <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">coversheets for your ISN binders

1. Finish any of the activities from the day before that were not finished 2. Getting Started and Getting to Know Each Other ** Lesson ** a. Preview-Get an autograph <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">activit b. Visual Discovery-use <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">powerpoint and discuss, make list of <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">thought 3. Hand out student info sheet and allow time for students to fill out 4. Introduce “This is Me” activity-make sure to color, add details about yourself in your drawing, write facts about you around your face, and put your first and last name at the top or bottom.
 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Thursday August 15 __**
 * __ *Assignment __** : Student Info Sheet and This is Me [[file:Personal Information Sheet.docx]] [[file:This is me.PDF]]


 * __ <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Wednesday August 14—First day of school __**
 * 1) Greet students as they arrive and show overhead displaying the seating chart.
 * 2) Go over class expectations, rules, and outline what it means to be prepared for class.
 * 3) Make name cards—keep these on your desk for the next couple of weeks.


 * __ *Assignment: __** Bring back signed portion of the classroom expectations and rules sheet by Friday August 16.