-BQ: What does posterity mean?
-Schoolhouse Rocks Preamble and 3 Ring Government
-Recite Preamble
-Hand in Preamble in own words
Lesson Plans- Monday, Dec 14
-Current Events
-Schoolhouse Rock Preamble
-Handout Preamble
-HW-Be able to recite Preamble tomorrow
**Put Preamble in your own words
-Schoolhouse Rock Preamble
-Handout Preamble
-HW-Be able to recite Preamble tomorrow
**Put Preamble in your own words
Lesson Plans- Thursday, Dec. 10
-Current Events
-Test review game
-Major test tomorrow over Revolution
Essay: Answer two and a third for extra credit
1. What was the biggest cause of the Revolutionary War? Describe the people, places, and events surrounding the event and give the reasons why you picked it as biggest cause.
2. Could we have avoided the Revolutionary War. Please give a full explanation of why or why it could not have been avoided.
3. What was “NO Taxation Without ______________ “all about? Be sure to finish the statement and fully explain what it means. Why did England feel it needed to tax the colonies and why the colonies thought they should not be taxed.
4. What were some of the major battles of Revolutionary War. Who. what, when, where, why, and how
5. What was the Declaration of Independence? What was its purpose? Give a summary of this document and its effects.
-Test review game
-Major test tomorrow over Revolution
Essay: Answer two and a third for extra credit
1. What was the biggest cause of the Revolutionary War? Describe the people, places, and events surrounding the event and give the reasons why you picked it as biggest cause.
2. Could we have avoided the Revolutionary War. Please give a full explanation of why or why it could not have been avoided.
3. What was “NO Taxation Without ______________ “all about? Be sure to finish the statement and fully explain what it means. Why did England feel it needed to tax the colonies and why the colonies thought they should not be taxed.
4. What were some of the major battles of Revolutionary War. Who. what, when, where, why, and how
5. What was the Declaration of Independence? What was its purpose? Give a summary of this document and its effects.
Lesson Plans- Wednesday, Dec. 9
-Finish reciting Declaration of Independence
-Test Review for Test Friday
-Test includes Causes and Major Events of Revolutionary War
-Test Review for Test Friday
-Test includes Causes and Major Events of Revolutionary War
Lesson Plans- Tuesday, Dec. 8
-BQ- Explain the Declaration of Independence and its importance in 1776 and today.
-Discussion
-Schoolhouse Rocks
-Recite Declaration of Independence
-Discussion
-Schoolhouse Rocks
-Recite Declaration of Independence
Lesson Plans- Monday, Dec 7
-Current Events
-How did French and Indian War help cause the Revolutionary War?
-Schoolhouse rocks
-Recite Declaration of Independence
-How did French and Indian War help cause the Revolutionary War?
-Schoolhouse rocks
-Recite Declaration of Independence
Lesson Plans- Friday, Dec.4
-Schoolhouse Rocks
-Memorize a portion of Declaration of Independence
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
-Powerpoint lecture over Causes of Revolution-Homework Students will recite to Declaration of Independence Monday
Note: 2nd hour did not get paper and will recite Tuesday
-Memorize a portion of Declaration of Independence
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
-Powerpoint lecture over Causes of Revolution-Homework Students will recite to Declaration of Independence Monday
Note: 2nd hour did not get paper and will recite Tuesday
Lesson Plans- Thursday, Dec. 3
-Current Events
-Share Revolution Notes
-Powerpoint Lecture over American Revolution
-Share Revolution Notes
-Powerpoint Lecture over American Revolution
Lesson Plans- Wednesday, Dec. 2
-Today is chance for 6 and 7th hours to catch up with morning classes
-Schoolhouse Rocks
-Finish American Revolution Kids Discover
-Poem about Paul Revere
-Schoolhouse Rocks
-Finish American Revolution Kids Discover
-Poem about Paul Revere
Lesson Plans- Tuesday, Dec. 1
-BQ: What and where was the "shot heard round the world?"
-Discussion
-Schoolhouse Rocks
-Kids Discover Magazines
-Discussion
-Schoolhouse Rocks
-Kids Discover Magazines
Lesson Plans- Monday, Nov 30
-Current Events
-Schoolhouse Rocks
-American Revolution Kid's Discover Magazine
-Schoolhouse Rocks
-American Revolution Kid's Discover Magazine
Lesson Plans- Tuesday, Nov. 24
-BQ: What were some of the key accomplishments of Founding Fathers
-Current Events
-Discussion over BQ
-Kids Discover American Revolution
-Current Events
-Discussion over BQ
-Kids Discover American Revolution
Lesson Plans-Monday, Nov. 23
-Current Events
-Change seating arrangement
-Share Franklin facts
-Kid's Discover REVOLUTION
-Change seating arrangement
-Share Franklin facts
-Kid's Discover REVOLUTION
Lesson Plans- Friday, Nov. 20
-BQ: Why were the colonist so upset about taxation?
-Discussion
-Finish Ben Franklin magazines
-Share facts
-Discussion
-Finish Ben Franklin magazines
-Share facts
Lesson Plans- Thursday, Nov.19
-Current Events
-Board Question: Finish this statement NO TAXATION WITHOUT ___________ What does this mean??
-Kids Discover activities over Ben Franklin
-Board Question: Finish this statement NO TAXATION WITHOUT ___________ What does this mean??
-Kids Discover activities over Ben Franklin
Lesson Plans- Wednesday, Nov. 18
-Schoolhouse Rocks
-BQ: What was Philadelphia's nickname during colonial times?
-Ben Franklin Notes
-BQ: What was Philadelphia's nickname during colonial times?
-Ben Franklin Notes
Lesson Plans- Tuesday, Nov. 17
-Schoolhouse rocks "No More Kings"
-Kids discover over Thomas Jefferson
***Student who received a low score on last test may retake during seminar this week
-Kids discover over Thomas Jefferson
***Student who received a low score on last test may retake during seminar this week
Lesson Plans- Thursday, Nov. 12
-Answer Board Question
-Review for test over Explorations
*Test will involve:
Explorers and their discoveries
Which European countries controlled the seas? When?
Columbian Exchange
Triangle Trade
Motives for exploration of the different European countries
Three Essays: Students can look through notes and old board questions to help answer these essays.
1. What rebirth of thought (Renaissance) brought about the Age of Exploration? Be sure to include important people, inventions, and discoveries that allowed it to occur
2. Which countries led the way during the Age of Exploration? What were their individual motives from exploration and eventual colonization?
3. What was the Columbian Exchange? What were the things exchanged from the different places? How did it change the lives of all the people involved?
-Review for test over Explorations
*Test will involve:
Explorers and their discoveries
Which European countries controlled the seas? When?
Columbian Exchange
Triangle Trade
Motives for exploration of the different European countries
Three Essays: Students can look through notes and old board questions to help answer these essays.
1. What rebirth of thought (Renaissance) brought about the Age of Exploration? Be sure to include important people, inventions, and discoveries that allowed it to occur
2. Which countries led the way during the Age of Exploration? What were their individual motives from exploration and eventual colonization?
3. What was the Columbian Exchange? What were the things exchanged from the different places? How did it change the lives of all the people involved?
Lesson Plans- Wednesday, Nov. 11
-What was the Triangle Trade? Please give locations involved and items trades.
-Oral reading in Chap. 16 Lesson 4 over Triangle trade and its short and longterm effects
-Students draw and label triangle trade
**Test over exploration on Friday
Lesson Plans- Tuesday, Nov. 10
-Finish Kids Discover Magazines
-Extended BQ- What was the Columbian Change?
-Lecture over Columbian Exchange.
-SEE ABOVE PICTURE TO GET DIFFERENT TRADE ITEMS
Lesson Plans- Friday, Nov. 6
-BQ: What were specific motives of exploration for Portugal, Spain, England, and France?
-Colonial Notes
-1st Thanksgiving Video
-Kid's Discover over Colonial America
-Colonial Notes
-1st Thanksgiving Video
-Kid's Discover over Colonial America
Lesson Plans- Wednesday, Nov. 4
-Study
-Test over 13 colonies 2 cities, Atlantic Ocean
-Notes from video and internet over 13 colonies
-Test over 13 colonies 2 cities, Atlantic Ocean
-Notes from video and internet over 13 colonies
Lesson Plans- Tuesday, Nov. 3
-Study time
-Test over Europe
-Review 13 Colonies map including colonies, Cities(Boston and Philadelphia), Atlantic Ocean
-Video notes over Spain and English colonization
-Test over colonies tomorrow
-Test over Europe
-Review 13 Colonies map including colonies, Cities(Boston and Philadelphia), Atlantic Ocean
-Video notes over Spain and English colonization
-Test over colonies tomorrow
Lesson Plans- Monday, Nov 2
-Current Events
-Go over maps in classes that did not meet
-Assign Salem Reaction Paper to classes that did not meet
-Colonial Notes: Create Table
Colony---Founder-----Year founded---Major Cities-----Industry
Notes to create table can be found at
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13massachusetts.htm
Student can also explore and get detail information on colonies they may be interested in learning more about!
-Go over maps in classes that did not meet
-Assign Salem Reaction Paper to classes that did not meet
-Colonial Notes: Create Table
Colony---Founder-----Year founded---Major Cities-----Industry
Notes to create table can be found at
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13massachusetts.htm
Student can also explore and get detail information on colonies they may be interested in learning more about!
Lesson Plans- Friday, Oct 30
-Half day for in-service
2nd and 3rd hour
-Current Events
-Go over maps of Colonies
-Reaction Paper over Salem Witch Trials
6 and 7th hour did not meet
Test for Europe Tuesday
Test for 13 colonies Wednesday
2nd and 3rd hour
-Current Events
-Go over maps of Colonies
-Reaction Paper over Salem Witch Trials
6 and 7th hour did not meet
Test for Europe Tuesday
Test for 13 colonies Wednesday
Lesson Plans- Thursday, Oct 29
Character Education: Salem Witch Trials Activity
***Special note that both maps handed out yesterday will need to be filled out by next Monday.
***Test over Europe on Tuesday of next week
***Test over 13 colonies on Wednesday of next week
Homework:
Please encourage them to begin their study for the map tests over the weekend so they will have success on the tests.
Items on European Map include England, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean, Europe is continent
Items on 13 colonies=13 Original Colonies, Atlantic Ocean, Cities of Boston and Philadelphia
***Special note that both maps handed out yesterday will need to be filled out by next Monday.
***Test over Europe on Tuesday of next week
***Test over 13 colonies on Wednesday of next week
Homework:
Please encourage them to begin their study for the map tests over the weekend so they will have success on the tests.
Items on European Map include England, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean, Europe is continent
Items on 13 colonies=13 Original Colonies, Atlantic Ocean, Cities of Boston and Philadelphia
Lesson Plans- Wednesday, Oct 28
-Go over Reading Guide: Exploration
-Handout out maps over Europe and 13 colonies
***Special note that both will need to be filled out by next Monday.
***Test over Europe on Tuesday of next week
***Test over 13 colonies on Wednesday of next week
Homework:
Please encourage them to begin their study for the map tests over the weekend so they will have success on the tests.
Items on European Map include England, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean, Europe is continent
Items on 13 colonies=13 Original Colonies, Atlantic Ocean, Cities of Boston and Philadelphia
-Handout out maps over Europe and 13 colonies
***Special note that both will need to be filled out by next Monday.
***Test over Europe on Tuesday of next week
***Test over 13 colonies on Wednesday of next week
Homework:
Please encourage them to begin their study for the map tests over the weekend so they will have success on the tests.
Items on European Map include England, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean, Europe is continent
Items on 13 colonies=13 Original Colonies, Atlantic Ocean, Cities of Boston and Philadelphia
Lesson Plans- Tuesday, Oct 27
-CNN CLIPS
-ANSWER YESTERDAYS BQ
-Finish Guided reading over European Exploration
-ANSWER YESTERDAYS BQ
-Finish Guided reading over European Exploration
Lesson Plans- Monday, Oct. 26
-CNN CLIPS
-CURRENT EVENTS
-Passed back tests to classes who has had everyone take last weeks test
-Guided reading activity over European Exploration
-NO HW Must be completed in class
-CURRENT EVENTS
-Passed back tests to classes who has had everyone take last weeks test
-Guided reading activity over European Exploration
-NO HW Must be completed in class
Lesson Plans- Friday, Oct. 23
-Cnn Clips
-Oral reading Chap 16
-Check Vocab Chap. 16 Lessons 1-3 12 vocab terms
-Oral reading Chap 16
-Check Vocab Chap. 16 Lessons 1-3 12 vocab terms
Lesson Plans- Wednesday, Oct. 21
--CNN CLIPS
-Board Questions-Why was it Europe coming to N. AMerica instead of the NAtive AMericans coming to Europe?
-Discussion
-Check notes over Native Americans---drawings
-Oral Reading in Chapter 16 Lesson 1 and 2
****Please note that I will not be able to be a parent teacher conferences tonight. I hope to see all of you on Thursday, Oct.22 to discuss your child's progress!
-Board Questions-Why was it Europe coming to N. AMerica instead of the NAtive AMericans coming to Europe?
-Discussion
-Check notes over Native Americans---drawings
-Oral Reading in Chapter 16 Lesson 1 and 2
****Please note that I will not be able to be a parent teacher conferences tonight. I hope to see all of you on Thursday, Oct.22 to discuss your child's progress!
Lesson Plans- Monday, Oct. 19
-CNN CLIPS
-Current Events
-Baseball/Softball Review game
-Major Test tomorrow!!
-Current Events
-Baseball/Softball Review game
-Major Test tomorrow!!
Lesson Plans- Friday, Oct. 16
-TEST REVIEW FOR MAJOR TEST OVER OLMECS_1492
-Student after review should know exactly what will be on test
-This is a large test so they are encouraged to study over weekend as well as next Monday.
TOPICS Covered include
-Know types of shelters each different group used and be able to identify pictures of the shelters
-Know types of foods of each different group
-Key vocabulary from text chapters and notes
-Map of all the groups including Olmecs, Incas, Mayans, Aztecs, Eastern Woodlands, Southeast, Southwest, Plains, and Northwest Coast
-Answer essay questions given word for word to students
**Student can refer back to expectations sheet from beginning of school on how to write essays
***Majority of essay will be judged on content but there is a basic format to be followed
Introduction: This can be 1-3 sentences and give the overall answer to question
BODY: As many sentences that is needed to give facts and details necessary to support answer in introduction
Conclusion: Sum up and bring closure to essay--restate answer
-Student after review should know exactly what will be on test
-This is a large test so they are encouraged to study over weekend as well as next Monday.
TOPICS Covered include
-Know types of shelters each different group used and be able to identify pictures of the shelters
-Know types of foods of each different group
-Key vocabulary from text chapters and notes
-Map of all the groups including Olmecs, Incas, Mayans, Aztecs, Eastern Woodlands, Southeast, Southwest, Plains, and Northwest Coast
-Answer essay questions given word for word to students
**Student can refer back to expectations sheet from beginning of school on how to write essays
***Majority of essay will be judged on content but there is a basic format to be followed
Introduction: This can be 1-3 sentences and give the overall answer to question
BODY: As many sentences that is needed to give facts and details necessary to support answer in introduction
Conclusion: Sum up and bring closure to essay--restate answer
Lesson Plans- Thursday, Oct. 15
-Current Events
-Video notes over Native Americans from southwest
****Major Test next Tuesday over native Americans from Olmecs-1492****
-Video notes over Native Americans from southwest
****Major Test next Tuesday over native Americans from Olmecs-1492****
Lesson Plans- Wednesday, Oct 14
-CNN CLIP
-Board Question: What happened in 1492 that changed the world forever?
-Video over Christopher Columbus and his voyage to the New World
-Board Question: What happened in 1492 that changed the world forever?
-Video over Christopher Columbus and his voyage to the New World
Lesson Plans- Tuesday, Oct 13
-CNN Clips
-Draw shelters of different groups
-Finish notes over SW Indians
-Draw shelters of different groups
-Finish notes over SW Indians
Lesson Plans- Monday, Oct. 12
_CNN CLIPS
-Current Events
_Take notes of video over Southwest Native Americans
-Current Events
_Take notes of video over Southwest Native Americans
Lesson Plans- Friday, Oct. 9
-CNN CLIPS
-Video over Plain Native American
-Students take notes
6 and 7th hours did not meet because of Incentive movie!!
-Video over Plain Native American
-Students take notes
6 and 7th hours did not meet because of Incentive movie!!
Lesson Plans- Thursday, Oct. 8
-5 minutes to study
-Map test over Native American groups
-Eastern Woodland video notes
-Map test over Native American groups
-Eastern Woodland video notes
Lesson Plans- Wednesday, Oct. 7
-Finish Kid's Discover 1492
-Watch video over Eastern Woodlands and Southeast
***MAP TEST TOMORROW** LAST TEST GRADE FOR QUARTER!
-Watch video over Eastern Woodlands and Southeast
***MAP TEST TOMORROW** LAST TEST GRADE FOR QUARTER!
Lesson Plans- Tuesday, Oct 6
-CNN CLIPS
-Finish Map over Native groups in the Americas
-Notes from Kid's Discover America 1492
***Test over Native American Groups Thursday***
-Finish Map over Native groups in the Americas
-Notes from Kid's Discover America 1492
***Test over Native American Groups Thursday***
Lesson Plans- Monday, Oct. 5
-CNN Clips
-BQ- Are the Native Americans just one group???
-Current Events
-Oral REading Chap 15 Lesson 4
-Native American Map
-BQ- Are the Native Americans just one group???
-Current Events
-Oral REading Chap 15 Lesson 4
-Native American Map
Lesson Plans- Wednesday,Sept. 30
-CNN CLips
-Kid's Discover Magazine notes over Incas
-Remember current events for tomorrow
-Kid's Discover Magazine notes over Incas
-Remember current events for tomorrow
Lesson Plans- Friday, Sept. 25
-CNN Clips
-Go over notes on Mayans video
-Check Notebooks
-500 Nations video over Aztecs
-Students take notes
-Go over notes on Mayans video
-Check Notebooks
-500 Nations video over Aztecs
-Students take notes
Lesson Plans- Thursday, Sept. 24
-Current Events
-500 Nations video over Ancient Ancestors and Mayans
-Students take notes during video
-Check student notebooks
-500 Nations video over Ancient Ancestors and Mayans
-Students take notes during video
-Check student notebooks
Lesson Plans- Tuesday, Sept.22
-Cnn Clips
-Oral Reading Chap 15
-Vocab Terms Chap 15 Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4
-Oral Reading Chap 15
-Vocab Terms Chap 15 Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4
Lesson Plans- Monday, Sept 14
-CNN CLIPS
-Current Events
-GO over definitions
-GO over map
**Test Friday
-Current Events
-GO over definitions
-GO over map
**Test Friday
Lesson Plans- Friday, Sept. 11
-CNN CLIPS
-Finish Current Events
-Oral reading Chapter 11
-Vocab Chap 11
-MAPS FOR MAP TEST
-Finish Current Events
-Oral reading Chapter 11
-Vocab Chap 11
-MAPS FOR MAP TEST
Lesson Plans- Wednesday, Sept. 9
-CNN CLIPS
-GO OVER 8 questions from Earth at Night--Hand in project
-BQ: Who were the first people to come to the Americas?
-Oral reading Chap. 11
-HW VOCAB words Chap 11 Lesson 1 and 2
-GO OVER 8 questions from Earth at Night--Hand in project
-BQ: Who were the first people to come to the Americas?
-Oral reading Chap. 11
-HW VOCAB words Chap 11 Lesson 1 and 2
Lesson Plans- Tuesday, Sept. 8
-CNN CLIPS
-BQ- Name two things you learned from the "earth at night" project
-Current Events
-Answer BQ
-Answer questions:
Why is there more light in U.S. than in most of the world?
Why is there more light on eastern half of US than western half of US?
Why is there very little light in the north part of S. America?
Why is there very little light in northern Africa?
Why is there a line or snake like string of lights in northeastern part of Africa?
Why are there a string of lights(looks like Christmas lights) in northeastern part of ASIA?
Why is there little to no light north of India?
Why are most of the lights in Australia along the coast?
***This list of answers along with rest of project will be handed in tomorrow
-Map with 7 continents with lights drawn in
-1st Hypothesis
-20-25 Facts from research
-2nd Hypothesis
-Reaction paragraph describing how your research went and what you learned
-BQ- Name two things you learned from the "earth at night" project
-Current Events
-Answer BQ
-Answer questions:
Why is there more light in U.S. than in most of the world?
Why is there more light on eastern half of US than western half of US?
Why is there very little light in the north part of S. America?
Why is there very little light in northern Africa?
Why is there a line or snake like string of lights in northeastern part of Africa?
Why are there a string of lights(looks like Christmas lights) in northeastern part of ASIA?
Why is there little to no light north of India?
Why are most of the lights in Australia along the coast?
***This list of answers along with rest of project will be handed in tomorrow
-Map with 7 continents with lights drawn in
-1st Hypothesis
-20-25 Facts from research
-2nd Hypothesis
-Reaction paragraph describing how your research went and what you learned
Lesson Plans- Friday, September 4
-CNN CLIPS
-BQ-What do the places with no lights have in common?
-Answer any final questions and write new/revised hypothesis
-HW: New hypothesis and complete reaction paragraph
**Reaction paragraph should include the following:
1. Describe the steps you used and frustrations you with this project.
2. Explain the lessons on problem solving and the details about the earth/humans you learned from this project.
-BQ-What do the places with no lights have in common?
-Answer any final questions and write new/revised hypothesis
-HW: New hypothesis and complete reaction paragraph
**Reaction paragraph should include the following:
1. Describe the steps you used and frustrations you with this project.
2. Explain the lessons on problem solving and the details about the earth/humans you learned from this project.
Lesson Plans- Thursday, Sept. 3
-CNN CLIPS
-Current Events
-BQ: What are some of the things the countries with lights have in common?
-Answer
-Handout Fast Fact sheet
-20 facts due by tomorrow
-Current Events
-BQ: What are some of the things the countries with lights have in common?
-Answer
-Handout Fast Fact sheet
-20 facts due by tomorrow
Lesson Plans- Wednesday, Sept. 2
-CNN CLIPS
-Explain the difference between revolution and rotation of the earth.
-Finish drawing map and put lights in places where there are lights.
-(Using the EARTH AT NIGHT POSTER) POSE question: Why are there lights in some places and no lights in other? Come up with a possible hypothesis.
-Explain the difference between revolution and rotation of the earth.
-Finish drawing map and put lights in places where there are lights.
-(Using the EARTH AT NIGHT POSTER) POSE question: Why are there lights in some places and no lights in other? Come up with a possible hypothesis.
Lesson Plans- Tuesday, Sept. 1
-CNN CLIPS
-Go over assignment from Friday
BQ: What are time zones? How do the work?
-Answer BQ
-Draw and Label map from back of the room "EARTH AT NIGHT"
-Go over assignment from Friday
BQ: What are time zones? How do the work?
-Answer BQ
-Draw and Label map from back of the room "EARTH AT NIGHT"
Lesson Plans- Monday, Aug. 31
-CNN CLIPS
-Current Events
-BQ: Indentify some of the different types of maps.
-Answer BQ
-Current Events
-BQ: Indentify some of the different types of maps.
-Answer BQ
Lesson Plans- Friday, Aug. 28
-CNN CLIPS
-Take Test--7 Continents 4 oceans Compass rose with cardinal and intermediate directions
-Geography Skills Activity (Latitude-Longitude/Relative location)
-Activity due Monday
-Take Test--7 Continents 4 oceans Compass rose with cardinal and intermediate directions
-Geography Skills Activity (Latitude-Longitude/Relative location)
-Activity due Monday
Lesson Plans- Thursday, Aug. 27
-CNN CLIPS
-LOG IN
-Current Events
-BQ: What are the five themes of geography?
-GO over definitions from Part 2 and Part 3 on pgs. G6 and G9
**Map test tomorrow over 7 continents, 4 oceans, Compass rose with cardinal and intermediate directions
-LOG IN
-Current Events
-BQ: What are the five themes of geography?
-GO over definitions from Part 2 and Part 3 on pgs. G6 and G9
**Map test tomorrow over 7 continents, 4 oceans, Compass rose with cardinal and intermediate directions
Lesson Plans- Wednesday, Aug. 26
-CNN CLIPS
-GO OVER Definitions and map
-BQ: What is a map scale?
-Oral Reading G6-7
-Complete rest of definitions for PArt 1 and 2
**Map test Friday
-GO OVER Definitions and map
-BQ: What is a map scale?
-Oral Reading G6-7
-Complete rest of definitions for PArt 1 and 2
**Map test Friday
Lesson Plans- Tuesday, Aug. 25
-CNN CLIPS
-BQ
-Oral Reading G4 in textbook
-Complete map of 7 continents and 4 oceans
-Complete 8 definitions on age G4
***Test over 7 continents and 4 oceans Friday
-BQ
-Oral Reading G4 in textbook
-Complete map of 7 continents and 4 oceans
-Complete 8 definitions on age G4
***Test over 7 continents and 4 oceans Friday
Lesson Plans- Friday, Aug. 21
-CNN CLIPS
-Students share location to house by multiple formats. Turn by turn, absolute (lat/long--Street address) and relative(using well know reference point.
-Hand in papers at end of hour!
-Students share location to house by multiple formats. Turn by turn, absolute (lat/long--Street address) and relative(using well know reference point.
-Hand in papers at end of hour!
Lesson Plans- Thursday, Aug. 20
-CNN CLIPS
-Current events
-BQ: What is difference between absolute and relative locations?
-Discussion
-Model Absolute and relative location
-HW: STudent need to have in writing and be able to give directions to the home in following formats: Turn by turn directions, Absolute (Street address, latitude/longitude), and finally Relative location using a well known reference point.
-Current events
-BQ: What is difference between absolute and relative locations?
-Discussion
-Model Absolute and relative location
-HW: STudent need to have in writing and be able to give directions to the home in following formats: Turn by turn directions, Absolute (Street address, latitude/longitude), and finally Relative location using a well known reference point.
Lesson Plans- Wednesday, Aug. 19
-CNN CLIPS
-Go over school map and grade
-Show different websites that give information on our earth and directions to locations ie mapquest, google earth, etc
-Go over school map and grade
-Show different websites that give information on our earth and directions to locations ie mapquest, google earth, etc
Lesson Plans- Tuesday, Aug. 18
-EXPECTATIONS SHEET DUE
-CNN CLIPS
-BQ What are cardinal directions?
-Create school map by taking tour of school
-CNN CLIPS
-BQ What are cardinal directions?
-Create school map by taking tour of school
Lesson Plans- Monday, Aug. 17
-CNN CLIPS
-BQ: What is a source?
-Current Events
-Answer BQ
-Handout map: Create title and compass rose for map
-BQ: What is a source?
-Current Events
-Answer BQ
-Handout map: Create title and compass rose for map
Welcome Back!!!
These first 3 days of school we are getting to know each other and and going over classroom expectations. Students are expected to have parents sign EXPECTATION SHEETS BY TUESDAY, AUG 18.
Lesson Plans-Wednesday, May 6
-Incentive trip to Springfield for group of students
-Student who received below 80% on religion test will retest
NOTE: Student who received below 80% and went on incentive trip can set up a time within a week to retest if they get corrections finished.
-Student who received below 80% on religion test will retest
NOTE: Student who received below 80% and went on incentive trip can set up a time within a week to retest if they get corrections finished.
Lesson Plans-Thursday, April 30
-CNN Clips
-Earth at Night Project: Students will look at poster of Earth and Night and write a hypothesis of why there is light in some places and none in others. Student will then research and collect facts that support their hypothesis. After they have collect facts the should decide to keep their hypothesis or create new one. This is due Monday.
-Religion table test Monday
-Earth at Night Project: Students will look at poster of Earth and Night and write a hypothesis of why there is light in some places and none in others. Student will then research and collect facts that support their hypothesis. After they have collect facts the should decide to keep their hypothesis or create new one. This is due Monday.
-Religion table test Monday
Lesson Plans-Wednesday, April 29
-CNN CLIPS
-FINISH Religion Lecture
NOTE: Because of LIFE ED VAN no test till Monday
-FINISH Religion Lecture
NOTE: Because of LIFE ED VAN no test till Monday
Lesson Plans- Tuesday April 28
-CNN CLIPS
-2 and 3rd hour religion table
-6 and 7th montheistic religion lecture
-Test over table Thurday
-2 and 3rd hour religion table
-6 and 7th montheistic religion lecture
-Test over table Thurday
Lesson Plans-Thursday, April 23
-End of 3QT movie 1-3 hours
6 and 7th hour
-CNN CLIPS
-Current Events
-Go over religion table
6 and 7th hour
-CNN CLIPS
-Current Events
-Go over religion table
Lesson Plans-Wednesday, April 22
Half day: 1-3 Hours did not meet
6 and 7th hour classes
-CNN
-Go over religion table
6 and 7th hour classes
-CNN
-Go over religion table
Lesson Plans- Tuesday April 21
-CNN Clips
-RETEST
-Students not involved with retest get to bring water and snack
-Students who do not have take test will work with religions table
-RETEST
-Students not involved with retest get to bring water and snack
-Students who do not have take test will work with religions table
Lesson Plans-Wednesday, April 15
-Current Events DAY***Current events a day early so we can have River Valley Test on Thursday
-Review for River Valley Test
-Review for River Valley Test
Lesson Plans- Tuesday April 7
-CNN CLIPS
-FINISH KIDS DISCOVER over China
NOTE 2nd and 3rd hour students took READING ASSESSMENT
-FINISH KIDS DISCOVER over China
NOTE 2nd and 3rd hour students took READING ASSESSMENT
Lesson Plans- Friday, April 3
-Complete Prereading/Postreading W-sheets using kid's discover magazine
Lesson Plans-Friday, March 27
-CNN CLIPS
-Reaction paragraph over code of Hammurabi
-Powerpoint lecture over Hinduism
-Reaction paragraph over code of Hammurabi
-Powerpoint lecture over Hinduism
Lesson Plans-Wednesday, March 25
-CNN Clips
-Finish translating the code of Hammurabi
-LAst chance at PERSIA G. O 70%
-Finish translating the code of Hammurabi
-LAst chance at PERSIA G. O 70%
Lesson Plans-Tuesday, March 24
-CNN CLIPS
-Hand in PERSIA over INDUS
-BQ: What was the the CODE of Hamurabbi?
-Translate rules from the actual CODE of Hammurabi
-Hand in PERSIA over INDUS
-BQ: What was the the CODE of Hamurabbi?
-Translate rules from the actual CODE of Hammurabi
Lesson Plans- Monday, March 23
-Current Events
-Finish PERSIA G. Org over Indus River Valley
-DUE tomorrow
-Finish PERSIA G. Org over Indus River Valley
-DUE tomorrow
Lesson Plans-Friday, March 6
-CNN
-Check Graphic organizers over Tigris-Euphrates
-Finish reading in Chapter 5 : Judaism
-Check Graphic organizers over Tigris-Euphrates
-Finish reading in Chapter 5 : Judaism
Lesson Plans-Wednesday, March 4
-CNN
-PERSIA CONCEPT MAP OVER Tigris-Euphrates River Valley
Same as last assignment over Nile River Valley: Students find the different aspects (Political, Economic, Religion, Social, Intellectual, Aesthetic) of the Tigris-Euphrates River Valley: Use questions from lecture to fill in bubbles
-PERSIA CONCEPT MAP OVER Tigris-Euphrates River Valley
Same as last assignment over Nile River Valley: Students find the different aspects (Political, Economic, Religion, Social, Intellectual, Aesthetic) of the Tigris-Euphrates River Valley: Use questions from lecture to fill in bubbles
Lesson Plans- Monday, March 2
-CNN CLIPS
-Current Events
-Oral Reading over Judaism
-Video NOTES Over Judaism
-Current Events
-Oral Reading over Judaism
-Video NOTES Over Judaism
Lesson Plans-Friday, Feb. 27
-CNN Clips
-Oral reading
-Vocab over Mesopotamia: Chap. 5-Definitions
-PERSIA over Mesopotamia
-Oral reading
-Vocab over Mesopotamia: Chap. 5-Definitions
-PERSIA over Mesopotamia
Lesson Plans-Monday, Feb. 23
-Current Events
-Finish Graphic Organizer(Concept Map) over Nile River Valley
-Finish Graphic Organizer(Concept Map) over Nile River Valley
Lesson Plans-Friday, Feb. 20
-CNN CLIPS
-Graphic organizer of Nile River Valley using PERSIA MODEL and textbook
-Graphic organizer of Nile River Valley using PERSIA MODEL and textbook
Lesson Plans-Thursday, Feb. 19
-CNN CLIPS
-Current Events
-Check Vocab
-Go over PERSIA MODEL
-Start PERSIA over Egyptians
-Current Events
-Check Vocab
-Go over PERSIA MODEL
-Start PERSIA over Egyptians
Lesson Plans-Tuesday, Feb. 17
-CNN CLIPS
-Hand back Notebooks
-Nile River Valley Video
-PERSIA introduction
-Hand back Notebooks
-Nile River Valley Video
-PERSIA introduction
Lesson Plans-Friday, Feb. 13
-CNN
-Hand in Notebooks
-Oral reading over Egyptians
-Video over Egypt
-H-WORK(Perspective Picture) Draw a picture that shows some thing very close, while others are farther away.
-Hand in Notebooks
-Oral reading over Egyptians
-Video over Egypt
-H-WORK(Perspective Picture) Draw a picture that shows some thing very close, while others are farther away.
Lesson Plans-Thursday, Feb. 12
-CNN CLIPS
-Current Events
-Oral reading over New Stone Age
***Notebooks due tomorrow
-Current Events
-Oral reading over New Stone Age
***Notebooks due tomorrow
Lesson Plans-Friday, Feb. 6
-CNN
-Go over pg 40 Thinking about facts 1-10
-Notes over river valleys
***Quiz over Chapter 2 Tuesday
-Go over pg 40 Thinking about facts 1-10
-Notes over river valleys
***Quiz over Chapter 2 Tuesday
Lesson Plans-Thursday, Feb. 5
-CNN
-Current Events
-Go over Thinking about facts
**2nd and 3rd hour a day behind so see above
-Current Events
-Go over Thinking about facts
**2nd and 3rd hour a day behind so see above
Lesson Plans-Wednesday, Feb. 4
-CNN
-Last chance Artifacts
-Go over Iceman Interview
--Thinking about facts pg 40 1-10
**Note 2nd and 3rd hours did not meet
-Last chance Artifacts
-Go over Iceman Interview
--Thinking about facts pg 40 1-10
**Note 2nd and 3rd hours did not meet
Lesson Plans-Monday, Feb. 2
-CNN CLIPS
-Current Events
-Artifacts
-Iceman Reading 32-34
-Artifact due tomorrow
-Current Events
-Artifacts
-Iceman Reading 32-34
-Artifact due tomorrow
Lesson Plans- Friday, Jan. 23
-CNN CLIPS
-Finish Lecture
-Oral reading in Chapter 2 of text
-Define terms: Prehistory, history, oral tradition, artifact, primary source, secondary source, A.D., B.C., circa, archeology, excavate
-Finish Lecture
-Oral reading in Chapter 2 of text
-Define terms: Prehistory, history, oral tradition, artifact, primary source, secondary source, A.D., B.C., circa, archeology, excavate
Lesson Plans- Thursday, Jan. 15
-CNN CLIPS
-Current Events
-Finish Guided reading over Franklin
-Grade Guided Reading
-Current Events
-Finish Guided reading over Franklin
-Grade Guided Reading
Lesson Plans- Wednesday, Jan. 14
-CNN CLIPS
-Grade Prereading activity
-Complete timeline activity and guided reading over Ben Franklin in Kid's Discover Magazine
-Grade Prereading activity
-Complete timeline activity and guided reading over Ben Franklin in Kid's Discover Magazine
Lesson Plans-Tuesday, Jan 13
-CNN Clips
-BQ: What were the compromises at the Constitutional Convention
-Answer
-Ben Franklin Kids Discover PRereading Activity
-BQ: What were the compromises at the Constitutional Convention
-Answer
-Ben Franklin Kids Discover PRereading Activity
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