| August 24-28 | Going over Expectations, Procedures and Routines. Discussion of Clubs. | Continued: Expectations,Procedures and Routines. 1st assignment due for a grade ( Expectations signoff sheet.) | Pre-Test: Establishing Student's prior knowledge, Academic level and Abilities | Foundations of Geography, Chapter 1, Section 1a. Learn about the study of Earth. Discover five ways to look at Earth. State StandardsSS.B.1.3.1, SS.B.2.3.9 | Vocabulary: geography, cardinal directions, latitude, longitude, hemisphere, parallel, meridian |
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| August 31-September 4 | Complete review of homework; Read Chapter 1 section 1 (Pages 10-13) – “The Five Themes of Geography”. | Complete reading of Chapter 1 sect. 1 (Pages 10-13). Instruct and discuss the Five Themes of Geography. Review vocabulary words. Quiz: Wednesday September 2, 2009. | Questions and Answers. Review for Quiz. Go over Policies and Procedures for taking Quizzes, Tests etc…Take QUIZ. | Prepare to read: Chapter 1 sect 2 (Pages 16- 23); The Geographer’s Tool’s. Review Objectives and Vocabulary words. Instruct and discuss strategies for taking notes. Begin reading of section: HOMEWORK- Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide (Pages 5-8). Answer ALL questions including questions in the margins. | : Review homework assignment (graded). Complete reading of Chapter 1 sect. 2 (Pages 16-23). Introduce Teach, Practice and Assess the concept and skills of mapping (Tropical Depressions, Tropical Storms and Hurricanes). This will be an ongoing project thru December 1, 2009. |
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| September 7-11 | NO SCHOOL - Labor Day | Complete Review of homework assignment (Pages 5-8). Read Chapter 1 Section 2: Geographer's Tools. Complete Tracking Map. Return and collect any paperwork. | Review Chapter 1 Section 2, Review Vocabulary. Question and Answer session: Quiz: September 11, 2009. | QUIZ: Friday September 11, 2009. Complete Reading Chapter 1 section 2 (Pages 16-23) Homework- Reading and Vocabulary Study guide (9-11). | Show short film, "Geographer Tools and Map Skills". QUIZ: Review, assess and grade homework assignment. Begin Chapter 2 Section 1:Our Planet, Earth (Pages 28-32). Prepare to read : Discuss Objectives and Vocabulary. |
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| September 14-18 | Review, assess and grade homework assignment.Begin Reading Chapter 2 Section 1; Our Planet, Earth (Pages 28-32). Questions, concerns etc... | Finish Reading Chapter 2 Section 1; Our Planet, Earth (Pages 28-32). Begin review of Chapter. Q&A | Complete review of Chapter 2 Section 1, Go over Vocabulary, Question and Answer session. QUIZ. Introduce Pre-Reading Notes (Organizer). | Prepare to Read Chapter 2 Section 2: Forces Shaping Earth ( Pages 33-39). Show short film " Ever- Changing Earth". HOMEWORK: Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide ( Pages 12-14). | Review, assess and grade homework assignment .Complete Pre-Reading Notes Organizer (Questions?).Read Chapter 2 Section 2: Forces Shaping Earth ( Pages 33-39). Discuss Objectives and Vocabulary. |
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| September 21-25 | Review, assess and grade homework assignment .Complete Pre-Reading Notes Organizer (Questions?).Read Chapter 2 Section 2: Forces Shaping Earth ( Pages 33-39). Discuss Objectives and Vocabulary. | Continue Pre -reading notes. Examples,Questions and procedures to complete. Mentoring by fellow Students. | Read: Chapter 2 Section 2: Forces Shaping Earth (Pages 33-39). Additional notes for Section 2. Begin Pre-reading notes for Chapter 2 section 3:Climate and Weather (Pages 40-47) Discuss Objectives and Vocabulary. | Complete Pre-reading notes. Begin reading Chapter 2 section 3: Climate and Weather. HOMEWORK: Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide (Pages 15-17). | Continue reading of Chapter 2 Section 3: Climate and Weather ( Pages 40-47). Review Homework assignment (Pages 15-17). Begin Review Chapter Content; Review material covered in order to test mastery of Chapter 2.Review the chapter's Key Terms and high-use words.CHAPTER 2 TEST ON October 1, 2009. |
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| September 28-October 2 | Review Chapter 2 Review: Review the important themes of the chapter and discuss the Vocabulary, Word Knowledge and Chapter Assessment. Questions and Answers session with students. Discuss the use of the vocabulary words. Discuss and practice all policies and procedures for taking Tests and Quizzes. CHAPTER 2 TEST: OCTOBER 1, 2009. | CHAPTER 2 TEST Moved to Thursday October 1, 2009. Continue Review, wrap up any questions. CHAPTER 2 TEST will cover Sections 1,2,and 3 ONLY. | CHAPTER 2 TEST tommorrow.Prepare to reread, go over notes and discuss any potential new notes based on pre-reading notes and Student input. | CHAPTER 2 TEST: Prepare to read Chapter 3 Section 1: Population (Pages 60-66) Discuss Objectives and Vocabulary. Begin reading section. HOMEWORK: Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide ( Pages 22-24) GRADED | Complete reading of Chapter 3 Section 1 Population: ( Pages 60-66).Review, assess and grade homework assignment. |
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| October 5-9 | Periods 5,6,7 and 8: F.A.I.R. Testing | Periods 5,6,7, and 8: F.A.I.R. Testing | Periods 5,6,7, and 8: F.A.I.R. Testing | Periods 5,6,7, and 8: F.A.I.R. Testing. Complete Classwork worksheet (GRADED). Begin Pre-reading notes on Chapter 3 section 2: Migration (Pages 67-71). Discuss Objectives and Vocabulary.Homework: Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide (Pages 25-27) GRADED | Review, assess and grade Homework. Complete Pre-reading notes and read Chapter 3 section 2: Migration (Pages 67-71).: Review, Questions and Answers. QUIZ on Wednesday October 14, 2009. |
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| October 12-16 | Prepare to read, discuss Objectives and Vocabulary on Chapter 3 Section 2 "Migration" (Pages 67-71). Read ( Student's Choice, method). | Complete Review: Questions. QUIZ on Wednesday October 14, 2009: Prepare to reread, reevaluate and discuss Objectives and Vocabulary. | QUIZ. Begin Pre-reading notes on Chapter 3 section 3; Economic Systems (Pages 74-79). | Continue and complete Pre-reading notes on Chapter 3 section 3; Economic Systems (Pages 74-79).Homework: Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide (Pages 28-30) GRADED | Review, assess and grade Homework. Answer questions, Review and add any additional notes for Chapter 3 sections 1,2 and 3. |
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| October 19-23 | Review Chapter 3 Section 3 Pre-reading notes. Discuss notes and note taking. Key terms ( 30% to 50% of all Tests and quizzes consists of Key Terms) | Revisit Chapter 3 Section 1: What do you know? What do you remember? Classwork: Hurricane Maps- Plot Tropical Storm Henri ( From October 7-8) | Complete Review. Add or create any additional notes. Answer questions, review and notes for Chapter 3 sections 1,2 and 3. CHAPTER 3 TEST Friday October 23, 2009. | Questions and Answers. Examine methods and procedures for completing assigned classwork/homework.Classwork/Homework: Mapmaster Skills - Reading Climate graphs. | CHAPTER 3 TEST: Notes and Pre-notes can be used for the Test.Review, assess and grade Homework. Answer questions, Pre-reading notes Chapter 3 Section 2 and 3 due for a grade. |
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| October 26-30 | Prepare to read, discuss Objectives and Vocabulary. Begin Guided Reading and Review; Chapter 4 section 1: "Understanding Culture ( Pages 92-95). | Continue and complete Guided Reading and Review on Chapter 4 section 1; “Understanding Culture” (Pages 92-95).Homework: Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide (Pages 35-37) GRADED. QUIZ on Thursday October 29, 2009. | Review, assess and grade Homework. Answer questions, Review Guided Reading and Review (GRADED). Begin reading Chapter 4 Section 1 (Pages 92-95). | Complete Reading of Chapter 4 Section 1: QUIZ (Guided Reading and Review can be used) | Professional Day: No School for Students. |
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| November 2-6 | Prepare to read, discuss Objectives and Vocabulary. Begin Pre-reading notes; Chapter 4 section 2: "Culture and Society" ( Pages 96-101). Watch short video: What is Culture? | Continue and complete Pre-reading notes, Chapter 4 section 2 (Pages 96-101).Homework: Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide (Pages 38-40) GRADED. QUIZ on Thursday November 5, 2009. | Review, assess and grade Homework. Answer questions, Review Pre-reading notes. Read Chapter 4 Section 2 (Pages 96-101). | QUIZ (Pre-reading notes can be used). Prepare to read, discuss Objectives and Vocabulary on Chapter 4 Section 3 "Cultural Change" (Pages 104-108). Homework: Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide (Pages 41-44). | Read, begin Guided Reading and Review; Chapter 4 section 3: "Cultural Change” ( Pages 104-108). |
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| November 9-13 | Prepare to read, discuss Objectives and Vocabulary. Begin Guided Reading and Review; Chapter 4 section 3: "Cultural Change" ( Pages 104-108). | Continue and complete Guided Reading and Review on Chapter 4 section 3; “Cultural Change” (Pages 104-108). TEST on Thursday November 12, 2009. | Complete Review. Add or create any additional notes. Answer questions, review notes for Chapter 4 sections 1,2 and 3. CHAPTER 4 TEST Thursday November 12, 2009. | CHAPTER 4 TEST: Notes, Pre-notes and Guided Reading and Review can be used for the Test. Answer questions, Pre-reading notes and Guided Reading and Review Chapter 4 Section 2 and 3 due for a grade. Homework: Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide ( Pages 45-47). | Review, assess and grade Homework. Answer questions, Begin Pre-reading notes: Chapter 5 Section 1 “Natural Resources” (Pages 114-119). Begin reading Chapter 5 Section 1 (Pages 114-119). |
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| November 16-20 | Watch short video: Prepare to Read, discuss Objectives and Vocabulary on Chapter 5 Section 1 “Natural Resources “ (Pages 114-119 ). Begin Pre-reading notes (GRADED). | Continue and complete Pre-reading notes. Begin reading Chapter 5 Section 1 (Pages 114 - 119 ). QUIZ on Thursday November 19, 2009. | Continue and complete reading Chapter 5 section 1 (Pages 114 -119 ). Review, Review Pre-reading notes; Questions and Answers. 30% to 50% of a Test or Quiz involves an in depth knowledge and understanding of Key Terms or Vocabulary. | QUIZ (Pre-reading notes, Guided Reading and Review or notes can be used). Homework: Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide (Pages 48 -50 ) GRADED. | Review, assess and grade Homework. Prepare to Read, discuss Objectives and Vocabulary on Chapter 5 section 2 “ Land Use “ (Pages 120-125 ). Begin Guided Reading and Review (GRADED). |
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| November 23-27 | Continue and complete Guided Reading and Review. Read: Chapter 5 section 2 “Land Use “ (Pages 120 - 125 ). | Continue and complete reading Chapter 5 section 2 (Pages 120 -125 ).Answer questions, Review Guided Reading and Review. QUIZ | Holiday: No School. | Holiday: No School. | Holiday: No School. |
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| November 30-December 4 | Review Expectations and Procedures. Continue and complete Pre-reading notes, Continue and complete reading Chapter 5 section 2 (Pages 120 - 125). QUIZ on Wednesday December 2, 2009. | Review Pre-reading notes. Review for Quiz. Questions and Answers. 30% to 50% of a Test or Quiz involves an in depth knowledge and understanding of Key Terms or Vocabulary. Prepare to Read, discuss Objectives and Vocabulary on Chapter 5 section 3 “People’s Effect on the Environment“ (Pages 128-132 ). Hurricane Maps due for a GRADE (Wednesday December 2, 2009). | QUIZ (Pre-reading notes, Guided Reading and Review or notes can be used). Begin pre-reading notes for Chapter 5 Section 3 (Pages 128-132). Homework: Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide (Pages 51 - 54 ) GRADED. | Review, assess and grade Homework. Answer questions. Continue and complete Pre-reading notes. Read: Chapter 5 section 3 “People’s Effect on the Environment “ (Pages 128 -132). | Continue and complete reading Chapter 5 section 3 (Pages 128 - 132). Review Pre-reading notes. Begin Review for Chapter 5 TEST next week. |